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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1912
Page
14
Documentary evidence in support of the government charge that the old packers pool fixed fresh meat prices via profit margins and apportioning business non competitively. Evidence was read to the jury in the trial of ten Chicago packers indicted for criminal conspiracy in restraint of trade.
Jer ome H. Pratt of Armour & Co testifies about an old pool from 1896 to 1902. He describes meetings where shipment percentages and profit margins were decided by ballot and by agreement among members. Pratt identifies letters and handwriting of J Ogden Armour Arthur Meeker and Thomas J Connors in relation to the case.
A 50 knot northwest gale and heavy snow battered the Cape Cod coast. Provincetown power fishing boats faced wrecks as two boats with two men aboard were missing into darkness. Rescue crews from Race Point and Peaked Hill saved others and doubt lingers for the missing crew. The temperature dropped to ten degrees above zero with deep drifting snow.
Democratic City Council candidates Edward D. Collins Owen A. Cunningham and Charles F. O'Brien led rallies in East Boston Charlestown South Boston and Dorchester. A major rally is set for Faneuil Hall with Congressmen Murray Peters and Curley and the three council candidates speaking.
At Hanover Street station Officer Costello stopped a man who leveled a loaded revolver during a three way street brawl in Prince Street. Costello tackled the assailant before the gun fired and locked him up on a charge of carrying a loaded revolver. The incident followed a fight between three foreigners, one identified as Domenico Guerriero of 156 Prince Street.
President Taft will send to the Senate on Monday the nomination of Dr Rupert Blue of South Carolina as surgeon general of the public health and marine hospital service, succeeding the late Dr Walter Wyman. Dr Blue has been connected with the marine hospital service.
Gourtenay Crocker of Ward 11 introduces a bill to elect a commissioner of finance by the General Court in January. The commissioner would supervise all Commonwealth finances and departments and boards, with annual selection to ensure continuity of skilled oversight.
The governor proposes veto rights over parts of appropriations, mirroring Boston’s new charter. The Ways and Means Committee will study the measure as the General Court held a brief session and passed the first appropriation bill of 437 620 dollars under suspension. The Senate and House itemized costs include compensation travel clerks printing and other expenses.
At Wes leyan Hall the Boston Republican city committee re-elected all 1911 officers for 1912. A compliment ballot named Herman Hormel president and listed Heintz Squire Montague as vice presidents, Fletcher secretary, Cush ing treasurer, with Foss winning in most wards except 10 and 11.
George E. Brock and Joseph Lee, candidates for the city school committee, defended the present Boston system against charges of extravagance in vocational education. They spoke at multiple Greater Boston venues including South End and Jamaica Plain meetings. Brock cited a US report claiming Boston spends more time on the three R’s than other large cities. Lee touts an unassailable record on the school board.
A failed rope broke at the gallows in the Vermont state prison during the 1:18 pm execution of Kent for first degree murder. The body hung for 24 minutes before removal for autopsy and burial. Witnesses counted near 40, including deputies and officials, as capital punishment faced renewed legislative push for life imprisonment.
Governor John A. Mead in Windsor after Elroy Kent’s execution speaks on not interfering with other branches and hopes never again to face such an experience. He cites the triple-branch system and emphasizes duty, noninterference, and avoiding further interviews about the case amid opposing views across the state.
The Boston Opera House hosted Scotti in Pagliacci with Nedda by Mme. Melis and Zenatello as Canio, followed by the Coppelia ballet led by Mme. Galli. Moranzoni conducted. the performance earned warm appreciation from Boston audiences. Mrs. Susan W. FitzGerald accused anonymous political circulars in schools of violating election laws, showing a circular lacking signature and urging defeat.
Franklin R. Barrett, a retired banker of prominence in Portland, died today at age 77. He joined Swan & Barrett in 1875, later served as director of multiple banks, and was for many years president of the Portland Savings Bank.
The season opener assembly took place at the Hotel Somerset last night with eight of twenty patronesses in the receiving line including Mrs. Rodolphe L. Agassiz and Mrs. Bryce Allan. Barrett Wendell Jr led the petition as Berger's Orchestraplayed in Louis Seize ballroom while New York selected elaborate favors. The assembly committee includes Samuel Hooper and Barrett Wendell Jr with Mrs. Allan and Mrs. Brandegee. additional patronesses include Mrs. Gordon Abbott and Mrs. William Appleton. A second assembly is planned for Feb 9 at the Somerset.
A boiler of a locomotive in the Southern Pacific roundhouse exploded in Los Angeles tonight. One man was killed and five others injured, according to reports filed with Chief of Police Sebastian.
Advertises Cadum as a quick relief for eczema and other skin conditions. Claims juniperus oxycedrus extract soothes inflamed skin and promotes healing. notes antiseptic properties and lists conditions like psoriasis pimples and rash. Prices 10c and 25c. Sold by all druggists.
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