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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1912
Page
18
Governor Foss urges an investigation into the Bread Trust formation in the state to prevent possible law violations. The district attorney's office begins steps in response to the governor's inaugural message.
Independent dealers and the Bakers' Union confirm the Governor's warning about a new national bread trust. They say two large Boston bakeries back the move toward a 10 cent loaf replacing the five cent standard, while officials like District Attorney Pelletier and Attorney-General Swift prepare possible action.
Proposals for two 27 000 ton dreadnoughts Oklahoma and Nevada opened at the Navy Department surprised officials. They feared eight hour law would limit bids under the 6 000 000 maximum allowed by law.
Fore River Quin cy New York and Newport News shipyards submitted bids for naval contracts. Fore River offered 5 980 000 with turbine options at 5 935 000 or 5 955 000. New York Shipbuilding offered 5 926 000 for nickel steel turbine hull, 5 965 000 for reciprocating engines. Newport News bid 6 450 000. Cramp declined citing eight hour law. Completion 36 months.
The seismograph at St Ignatius College Cleveland recorded moderate earthquake shocks beginning at 9 45 am and the vibrations continued for nearly two hours.
Four petitions from Franklin county voters have been sent to Governor Foss requesting a commutation of Silas N. Phelps’s death sentence. The petitions aim to demonstrate local sentiment to the Executive Council when they review the case.
In Franklin County the Phelps murder case against Deputy Sheriff Haskins has shifted public opinion toward a life term. With new evidence in attorney Davenport's possession and a new executive council, clemency seems more likely. The Supreme Court writ of error was denied and a two day reprieve granted. council members plan to vote next week.
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