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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1910
Page
2
Boston activists rally to curb high food costs with pledges and abstinence buttons, plan mass meeting at Tremont Temple, and public discussion with clergy, merchants, and packing houses. Clergy members, police, and writers like James Connolly back the effort, while merchants worry about impact.
Senator Joseph L. Bristow argues big combinations and railroads swell living costs. He urges drastic federal regulation of interstate commerce to curb trusts and monopolies, blaming tariffs as a factor and calling for relief through strong legislation. He cites meat prices as an example of empire-scale pricing.
In Chicago on January 23 the government readies for a grand jury inquiry into the dressed meat industry. Attorneys gather as three action lines threaten criminal anti trust prosecutions civil suits to dissolve the National Packing Company and contempt against price fixing. Charles B Morrison roles as potential master in chancery draw debate while witnesses from all packing sectors are prepared.
Rev Cortland Myers at Tremont Temple says the boycott hurts workers while the nation faces high beef costs. He argues the United States should stop the cost of living and urges action by leaders, warning that doing nothing could lead to removal at the next election.
In Cleveland Ohio on January 23 the widespread meat boycott ad campaign cuts meat sales in the first ward by 50 to 75 percent. Butchers report livestock shortages keep prices high with beef down about 16 cents and lamb 10 cents. About 125000 active boycotters are counted by petition handlers, though growth is unlikely as union men are urged to boycott and wealthier residents ignore it.
The labor council representing 75 000 union men voted down a proposal to abstain from meat for 30 days, rejecting the dietary ban as impractical for workers.
A letter argues that boycotting meat trusts is misguided because high prices affect all essentials. It urges consumers to identify and boycott the underlying system of production for profit, citing Rockefeller's profits and advocating a shift to production for use.
Cleveland, Jan 23 Ezra Kendall comedian died of apoplexy today in a Martinsville Indiana sanitarium. His friends learned of the death when the body was brought to Cleveland. Kendall ended his season in The Vinegar Buyer at Seattle three weeks ago. He completed 29th season on stage. Born in Allegheny County Pennsylvania 49 years ago.
Burke and Co a well known tailor offers January clearance with woolens priced at 25 dollars a suit. Displayed at three Cambridge stores 18 School Street 843 Washington Street and Harvard Square.
Paymaster Auld faces court martial after clashes at the Chelsea Naval Hospital ball with Dr. Cowles. Testimony centers on a dance incident and alleged remarks, with Miss Hessler and Miss Swift named in rumors but stated not to influence the case. Auld fellowship at the Wabash dinner and public hearing set for January 31, with Auld seeking vindication and exoneration for both men.
Death notices from Newtonville to Brookline list Charles H Abbott 70 formerly of Newtonville funeral Monday at 4 30 from Post 62 G A R Hall Newtonville burial Wilbraham. Allen Frank D. Lynn and Boston services at Old South Church private burial. Anderson Albert 20 Somerville funeral Wednesday Joy Street high mass St Josephs. Connelly Mortimer W East Boston funeral January 25 requiem Most Holy Redeemer. Crafts Ellen East Boston funeral 126 Havre street 9 am. Crowley Mary Dorchester funeral 24 at 8 am St Peters Meeting House Hill. Glancy Annie J South Boston funeral Tuesday 10 am. Harris Mary Mattapan funeral East Boston. Hines Catherine Roxbury funeral 25 All Saints Church. Hurley William Dedham funeral Tuesday. Johnson John M Johnson Jamaica Plain funeral Tuesday. Kelley Walter G Cambridge funeral 24 2 pm. Manning James Charlestown funeral 24 2 pm. Merriam Mrs Merriam Winter Hill funeral at residence Evergreen Ave. Moore Mary E Roxbury funeral 9 am Immaculate Conception. O Leary Helen Madeline Charlestown funeral 24 8 30 requiem Providence papers copy. Peirce Hannah Boston widow funeral 25 10 30 2 at Myrtle. Pruden Herbert Everett funeral 25 2 pm. Rowe William West Somerville funeral 25 2 pm Masonic Hall Charlestown. Grand Graham thanks for floral tributes.
Amoy China Jan 23 Native reports estimate about one thousand people have died from smallpox in Chang-Chow Fukien during the past week mostly children. Bubonic plague is also reported to have broken out again at that place.
Dr E T Rollins cites low pressure or poor quality gas as cause after Mrs Mary Cook is found dead in her second floor apartment at 119A Green Street Jamaica Plain The case recalls a 1907 death of Paul Oser in the same house and a Brassard family incident in which four were overcome by gas The gas company inspector disputes the foul play theory and police records are referenced The Cook family mourns as Howard Cook a theatre man is linked to the ill fated home life and work arrangement
The yacht Mist, stranded on a beach in Atlantic City, was turned on its beam end by breakers and will likely be total loss. Wreckers are stripping the craft as Harold Binney, owner, files a complaint with government officials alleging local life savers failed to perform full rescue duties.
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