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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1912
Page
3
The House passed the Army appropriation bill in its February form after Senate amendments were vetoed by President Taft. Provisions affecting Major General Leonard Wood and a commission to decide army posts were removed. The vote was recorded without roll call.
The Akron airship disaster off Brigantine Beach claimed Calvin Vaniman and Walter Gest, with others including Fred Elmer, George Bourrillion, and Vaniman’s brother among the dead or missing. Rescue efforts by 100 boats and lifesavers followed as witnesses watched the balloon collapse after launching from the Inlet hangar. Mrs. Vaniman, in shock, witnessed the tragedy and later suffered fainting spells. Theories blame gas expansion, fire, or a rope entangling a propeller for the fatal rupture.
In Newport Illinois summer social life centers on the Newport Casino ballroom where roller skating becomes popular with daily music, including morning sessions and Wednesday afternoon programs. Notable participants include Mrs Lorillard Spencer Jr and Mrs Stuart Duncan among a long list of society members and Misses Neill and Kane.
In Lynn a double drowning occurred at Flax Pond when 16 year old George Cronin attempted to rescue 15 year old Henry Carr who could not swim. Cronin, though he swam, drowned after pulling Carr under to safety. Friends watched as both bodies were recovered with grappling irons.
In New York a rumor spread that John D Rockefeller chartered a Hudson ferry from Nyack to Tarrytown after hours. It was later clarified that John D Rockefeller Jr. used the Rockland ferry paying $15 for himself and aiding two stranded auto parties. Captain Lyon reportedly kept the extra tips.
The War Department reports show exact costs soldiers pay for uniforms and gear. An olive drab woolen uniform costs 7.40 dollars with 4.57 for the coat 2.88 for breeches and small items listed separately. Additional prices include 37 cents for gloves 57 cents for canvas loggins and 30 cents for woolen mittens. Stockings vary from 8 to 24 cents depending on material.
A forenoon blaze at 222-2229 Massachusetts Avenue North Cambridge wipes out 12000 in building damage and 9500 in machinery and stock at the Willow Craft Furniture Company. Alfred Hall and Sinclair Williams escaped with their staff including Miss Georgianna Monier and Miss Marie Dufor. Captain Stevens and Charles Anderson were treated for smoke and injuries as workers fled via the rear stairs.
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