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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1912
Page
4
Penal Commissioner Gore presented to the City Council committee a proposal to fully segregate prisoners identified as drug users at Deer Island. He argued separation will prevent initiating others, curb dope smuggling, and may aid in curing inmates.
The Tunnel Bargain Basement advertises bargain merchandise with price concessions. It features lots such as manufacturers samples surplus stock and show pieces available today.
Fred B. Smith led a Park Street Church convention urging wholesale change in Protestant churches to advance the Men and Religion Forward Movement. He warned older methods fail and urged outside preaching, trained lay leadership, interchurch cooperation, and swift modernization to mobilize men across society.
Seven people were injured when three subway cars collided between Scollay Square and Adams Square in Boston. Fred Calkins suffered the most serious injuries. others included a conductor with a fractured nose and several with cuts and shocks. The impact tore away vestibules, causing panic but no fatalities.
The Maverick Congregational Church in East Boston is the oldest in Noddle Island and now thrives under Rev. Albert R. Williams. Founded in 1836 as First Congregational Church of East Boston, it adopted its current name in 1887 and has seen multiple ministers shaping its growth.
A Boston Chamber of Commerce luncheon showcased the Men and Religion Forward Movement. Speakers led by Fred B mith and Professor Graham Taylor urged applying Christian principles to neighborhoods, industry, and municipal governance to improve homes, work, housing, health, and policing.
Attorney Jeremiah J. Moyhihan and his coachman Charles Hames were injured when the horse Jimmie B. bolted on Park avenue near Pleasant street. Moyhihan suffered a scalp wound and slight concussion while Hames sustained similar injuries after being thrown against a fire alarm pole.
A search is begun for James Gillam a 27 year old man of 87 Seventh Street South Boston who vanished last July leaving a wife and three children. Gillam reported seen in Brooklyn New York around Christmas time and his youngest child is dangerously ill.
An advertisement offers Elmer Amend's N. Y. 2851 as a relief for rheumatism and states Metcalf Co in Boston carries the product. The short promotion urges readers to obtain it through the Boston supplier.
Earl H. Fitzhugh of the Grand Trunk pressed plans to connect Boston Worcester Providence and other New England points with a Grand Trunk Pacific main line from Moncton to Prince Rupert. A Worcester meeting at Touraine with Judge Kenefick and county commissioners signaled later state action.
Worcester Board of Trade urges Grand Trunk and Southern New England to extend a line to Worcester. Officials promise action, aiming to present the Worcester project to the Legislature soon while securing speedier Canada and Northwest access via Boston. Fitzhugh plans to stay through the tourney to advance the project and discuss site and construction details with the State Railroad Commission.
Back Bay residents urged Boston officials to curb or ban milk deliveries between 10 p m and 7 a m. The hearing at City Hall heard proposals for night delivery limits and noise restrictions with rubber tires and shoes suggested for wagons and horses. Milk contractors warned such changes would delay service and raise prices.
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