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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1912
Page
4
This week’s sale has been the most extraordinary in the basement’s history due to far more bargains than usual. The lesson is that you can save money all the time, not only on special occasions, with deals like these.
The First Presbyterian Church of East Boston, among the oldest in Greater Boston, endured fire in 1870 and rebuilt a new edifice dedicated in 1871. Early worship began in 1853, with a succession of pastors including Rev. David A. Wallace and Rev. Herbert A. Manchester, the current pastor since 1900.
A Massachusetts movement named the Militant Progressive Republican League of Massachusetts seeks to nominate Colonel Roosevelt. Senator Arthur Nason of Lynn is president and Colonel William B. Willcutt serves as treasurer. The group, about 60 members strong, aims to defeat Lodge and Crane for delegates at large and push direct election of delegates and U S Senators.
Headmaster James E. Downey of the High School of Commerce launches a schoolwide athletics drive. He plans interdivision meets across the first three classes with a final all classes meet, aiming to engage every student in physical exercise over the next four Thursday afternoons.
Eugene A. Allen of Everett, 60, was found beneath a desk in the custodian's room of a federal building. Medical Examiner Magrath ruled natural causes. Allen, a 25 year employee and married electrician, had just been admitted to repair a bell minutes before his body was discovered.
William Andrews, a homeless man, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Inspector Angell at South Station charged with stealing $1 from Otto B Freeman. The old man pleaded he was cold and hungry, was denied escape, and awaits arraignment at the police court after being given food and lodging at the city prison.
Representative Martin M. Lomasney stated at the Governor's office that he would keep his hands off the contest for Suffolk county sheriff. He said he was satisfied with the Governor's plan to appoint Councillor John Quinn to fill the vacancy caused by Sheriff Fred H. Seavey's death.
Governor Foss told Democratic leaders he would name Quinn for sheriff if no better candidate surfaced. George Harlow praised Quinn as a longshoreman turned lawyer with a record of aiding the poor and deserving of the office. The move sparked surprise and fueled faction conflicts between Donovan and Fitzgerald supporters as others weighed candidacies. Senator Doyle had not yet announced his bid.
The plan to appoint Quinn is stalled by strong resistance from several candidates. If Quinn secures the position, James Donovan is likely to run in the fall election.
Chief Probation Officer Albert J. Sargent reported to Chief Justice Bolster on five years of data. From 1905 to 1909 a total of 1507 women were arrested for shoplifting, with 984 fined, 159 sentenced, and 289 placed on probation. In the last year 226 arrests occurred in department stores with 147 fined, 28 jailed, and 52 placed on probation.
Fred H. Seavey longtime Suffolk county sheriff was buried beside his parents in Cambridge Cemetery after services at Charles Street Jail. Prominent attorneys judges and county officials attended and Municipal Criminal Court sessions were suspended during the services.
A user from Camp Creek West Virginia testifies to excellent results from Resinol Ointment and Soap after years of a disfiguring facial eruption. The advertisement promotes Resinol as safe for all skin troubles, nonirritating, lead free, and easy to apply. It notes prices, locations, and the sample offer from Resinol Chemical Co. Baltimore Maryland.
A deadly accident at the Lukens Iron and Steel Company plant left one worker dead, four injured, including a man who authorities say may die. The 90 foot stack toppled and crushed a roof in an adjoining foundry, trapping a worker beneath the wreckage. The dead man is named as Winfield Curry.
A man boasts to a doorman about his suit from Wolf's Clothier at Hanover and Portland streets. He says he bought it over three years ago and has worn it steadily, calling it still good looking. The exchange ends with the doorman acknowledging its appearance.
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