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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1910
Page
2
Richard Cronin, 15, fired two shots at Mrs. James Prentice during a robbery attempt in Pittsfield. She was unhurt. Cronin was arrested after a patrolman disarmed him following a struggle. Police say the youth, inspired by moving pictures, has a prior record.
Elmer R. Raymond of East Brewster found a shiny $2.50 gold coin after biting into cheese bought at a local grocery. He paid 12 cents for the half-pound and called it the most profitable investment he ever made.
The British ship Brynhilda under Captain Schmeisser from Boston to this port and the British steamer River Plate from Hull to this port collided. both sustained minor damage.
The State of New Hampshire sues the Boston and Maine Railroad to lower freight rates. Attorney General Eastman seeks an injunction. railroad attorney Mitchell asks for 80 days to answer. Judge Plummer grants the extension.
Colorado Springs Colo Jan 19. After beer was consumed at a Christmas party in Hagerman Hall dormitory the Colorado College Y M C A which runs the dormitory has asked two freshmen and three Cutler Academy pupils to vacate their rooms by tomorrow.
Priests of the Dominican order will conduct a mission at SS Peter and Paul Church on Broadway in South Boston during the first three weeks of Lent. The parish praises Rt Rev George J Patterson the new pastor for his earnest approach to the labor.
The Boston Co operative Milk Producers Company votes to keep nine cents a quart for winter milk all year, instead of the usual summer reduction to eight cents. The annual meeting confirms the move, ensuring higher prices beyond the season.
Secretary W A Hunter of Worcester cites a sharp drop in milk producing cows across Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts and Connecticut for 1907. Distributors in Boston criticize producers for acting without public input while experts note supply and demand dynamics will shift with pasture coming in June and prices possibly dropping.
In New York a restaurant manager admits firing a blonde waitress for her appearance arguing beauty slows service. He says business improves without her and won t hire a replacement who resembles her. The piece links bias in service industries to broader weight and appearance based dismissals.
A letter found near the Eastern Beef Company money drawer on North street led to Oliver Hartley being held for the grand jury in Municipal Court on $2000 bail. Hartley, found in bed, gave an unsatisfactory account of his whereabouts the night of the break in and is charged with breaking and entering and larceny of $1500. Police work to determine how many prior breaks he may have committed.
Pitt F. Leland aged 56 of 28 Madison Street Somerville a collector for the Boston Ice Company collapsed on Maine Street Charlestown yesterday afternoon and died en route to the Relief Hospital.
In Salem on January 19 a verdict favored Thomas W. Pierce of Topsfield against the American Express Company. The suit sought the value of a horse allegedly lost due to improper care while being shipped from Indianapolis to Boston.
City election officers including clerks wardens and other staff will be paid at the city treasurer’s office today and tomorrow morning. About 1230 workers are on the payroll to manage voting booths with a total payout around $10,000.
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