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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1910
Page
2
Milk prices were raised to nine cents a quart by major local dealers. The hike from eight cents comes two months earlier than last year and three months earlier than in prior years, due to a compromise with farmers at the end of the milk war.
W A Graustein and James H Knapp argue over milk price hikes blaming health rulings and the milk strike. Knapp says the raise rests with the strike, while Graustein ties it to the milk bottle ruling and farm price deals. Dealers report higher store prices and a smaller ice allotment for 10 cents in Lynn Mass.
A rumor in Washington claims a person linked to ex president Zelaya bought a 193 ton ship named William Colby and sent her to Norfolk Virginia. The vessel reportedly loaded there on June 26 and sailed toward a destination near Bluefields in Nicaragua.
John J Dolan of Roxbury who on June 23 attacked Patrolman Eaton was shot in self defense and held at West Roxbury District Court. The case as assault on an officer with intent to murder was continued to July. Four men named as aiding the assault were John , 28, Plainville street. Ore, 22, Boynton street. James F. Galvin, 18 Boynton street. Andrew McCarron, 28, Amory street.
Five thousand dollars were allocated by the Somerville Board of Aldermen for sanitary fittings and drinking fountains at the English High and Latin Schools. Mayor Woods named permanent lieutenants for the fire department: ranks W. Rametti, C. Spike, C. Hathaway, and R. W. Jesson. The appointments were postponed.
Frank Weber a brewery worker who had recently arrived from Lowell killed himself in his North End boarding house room this afternoon. He had told a pool hall companion this morning he planned to commit suicide but was not believed.
In Albany the Republican machine rejected the Cobb direct nominations bill known as the Roosevelt bill by 25 to 19, signaling a setback for Roosevelt and indicating a waning of his leadership. Party leaders fear fall fallout unless progressives realign with Taft and Hughes. Roosevelt plans to push into state convention aspolled allies look to consolidate national strength.
Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Lodge ended a Boston visit with a quiet departure from Back Bay station aboard the Knickerbocker Limited for New York. Roosevelt, questioned about Albany's primary bill defeat, exclaimed Oh good Lord. The pair then traveled via automobile through Lynn toward their next stop.
Colonel Roosevelt, arriving in New York from Boston, said Hughes urged a definite statement on the direct primary bill. He would not urge Hughes to resign from the Supreme Court to run for governor. He avoided plans and said he would go to Oyster Bay tonight, with Kermit Roosevelt and Outlook staff.
Governor Eben Draper visited the Eighth Regiment at the Framingham muster field and commended brigade and regimental officers for camp discipline and maneuver execution. He toured with Adjutant General Brigham, remained through the evening parade, and witnessed rapid forming and breaking of a field camp with tents stacked and the unit encamped within minutes.
Early yesterday a burglar tried to raise a sash under a second story window at Joseph F. Noera’s Frost and Forest streets home in North Cambridge. Noera fired a shot from his second floor window and the intruder disappeared, leaving Noera’s daughter to alert him.
New York reports a will read in Kings County surrogate’s office omitting widow Mrs. Mabel Ames Thompson from any provision. Late Robert H. Thompson, 70, president of Thompson & Norris Corrugated Paper Co, left one half to son J. Linton Thompson, one quarter to son Robert H. Thompson Jr., and one quarter to adopted daughter Marion Funk. executors named. Wife seeks counsel, plans to proceed cautiously.
An altercation in front of Grove Hall last night ended in a running fight after Frank Sherman of Dorchester struck a man named Frazier who had no home. Frazier discharged his pistol while Sherman fled through Blue Hill avenue Seaver street and Franklin Park, eluding authorities. Sherman is noted in Dorchester musical circles.
Peters burg Virginia veterans from A P Hill Camp United Confederate Veterans depart for Norfolk aboard the Cannon Ball express then sail on the Jefferson to New York and on to Springfield Massachusetts to join E K Wilcox Post G A R veterans for the July 4 celebration. a Wilcox delegation will meet them in New York.
Boston and Maine raises passenger fares on most divisions with the Fitchburg already changed on June 1. The Portland division eastern and western consolidation is excluded and will adopt the new schedule on July 15. The revised fares revert to the two years ago level.
A bold advertisement promises an absolute cure for asthma at home at no cost. It targets long standing and new cases, claims success regardless of climate, age, or occupation, and urges immediate action by mailing a coupon without sending money.
Tufts arrived in Boston with deputy and Bank Examiner Neal and was arraigned before United States Commissioner Hayes, held on 15000 bail, and jailed at Charles Street. A longtime cashier and manager of the bank, he faced a substantial defalcation probe, while Neal said the bank’s solvency remained intact.
Dr. Guy E. Coveney of Portland with wife and child left instruments in a grip at North Station. A stranger seized the kit and bolted. Patrolman Walsh pursued along Canal Street and arrested William Barton, 47, of 48 Charter Street. The kit was recovered.
Indianapolis hosts a three day automobile meet at the Speedway starting tomorrow. The event has drawn many visitors and is poised to set attendance records. The Cobe cup race on Independence Day will close the meet as its star attraction.
At 1 55 a m a fire on Maniton Street Mra Sarah A Lipp smoking in bed caused damage 815. At 11 45 a m at Philips Street Roxbury Mary A Nickerson reported no damage. At 11 30 a m Bear 541 Popler Street Jamaica Plain James Farquar Sons reported damage 10. At 4 15 p m 127 126 B Street South Boston Annie Donohue damage 57 37 p m 642 185 Bennington Street East Boston William J Shea damage 10. At 5 05 p m 26 98 West Cedar occupant unknown damage 10 30 p m 83 1253 Washington Street Mitten Bros damage 10.
The Sun day Post invites Teamsters of Greater Boston to scan a full page of pictures in next Sunday's issue. Each driver who locates his team among the group will receive a gold piece from the paper as a compliment.
Keith Morris of Newton, 22, accused of passing nearly $1000 in forged checks across New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He allegedly confessed to breaking into Osborne Manufacturing in New Durham and using Rochester Loan and Bonding Company checks. Local merchants reported $10.15 checks as Morris was nabbed amid attempted passes. He faces arraignment on forged checks charges.
Aviator Glenn H. Curtiss plans to land his aeroplane on the ocean and take off from the water during the Atlantic City aviation meet. His airtight pontooned machine will also pursue Curtiss world records for quick start and precision tests off the city piers. Brookins, a Wright protege, aims to fly to sea and drop messages on liner decks as entries arrive for the event.
In Newport R L on July 1 Eugene McCrohan aged 25 was instantly electrocuted while installing a telephone system in the cellar of John Jacob Astor's summer residence. A live feed wire caused the fatal accident.
Dr. George E. Norton was yesterday appointed by the Cambridge board of health to take charge of the diphtheria hospital in Cambridge, succeeding Dr. David C. Dow whose term expires today.
Mrs Agnes Fletcher of Somerville witnessed her new auto go missing about 7 PM after leaving it with driver Joseph Weeder of Revere for a practice spin in Park square. Weeder left the car in a Park square garage while she looked on, then returned to find the vehicle vanished.
A long list of obituaries and funeral notices across Boston area towns details names ages, and service times. Entries include Draper, Emery, Finn, Finneran, Gardner, Gaummo, Harris, Hook, Keough, Lawless, Little, Lyons, McManus, Outram, Roach, Russell, Welch, Williams, and Wright with dates June 29 to July 3 and services at Mt Auburn Cemetery Kennebunkport Sacred Heart St Patrick’s All Saints’ Church and various local venues. Relatives and friends invited. some notes for paper copies in Lynn and Portland.
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