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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1911
Page
6
Washington July 3 Postmaster General Hitchcock will hold down the government lid tomorrow President Taft is away on his Indiana trip and other officials are spending the Fourth out of the capital Hitchcock returned from the New England coast last night.
Lord Mayor Farrell said he would personally greet King George and Queen Mary if Dublin Corporation refuses to vote an address of welcome. A protest at Mansion House opposed adopting any welcome address by the corporation.
Strong Maine July 3. Fred Flint a pioneer Rangeley Lakes guide died today at age 58. A noted hunter he had shot more than a thousand deer. He leaves four children including Earl Flint who is also a famous guide.
Ethel and Marion Turner, nine and seven, daughters of Captain W G Turner, arrived in port aboard the Ikalis from Montevideo with their rabbit pets. They have sailed many seas with their father, enjoying the voyage despite heat, as they spent time on the upper deck. They plan a few days in Boston before returning to Liverpool, with the ship carrying hides, horsehair, and wool to Boston. Ikalis departed Montevideo on June 7.
London July 3 Tonight marked the practical end of the shipping strike though its international effect was a failure from the start. In Britain the strike created a serious disruption to commerce and trade, affecting thousands of dock workers and railwaymen and straining the transportation industry overall.
A large settlement grants recognition to the seamen union and secures crews for Atlantic liners. Hull’s negotiations with Board of Trade representatives led to a three way agreement, including a weekly half crown raise for seamen and a half penny hourly rise for dockers, plus a weekly half holiday and other minor gains. The agreement will be interpreted by the Board of Trade in disputes.
The Exchange Trust Company relocates from 33 State Street to 21 Milk Street due to crowding. The bank emphasizes its growth toward serving medium and small accounts, with a new branch at 124 Boston Street established three months ago to serve downtown patrons.
During a severe storm the Church of England Cathedral in Fredericton New Brunswick was struck by lightning and burned to ashes just before midnight. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 140000 dollars.
Boston enjoyed a remarkably safe New Year’s Eve with a clean medical slate and only 11 fire alarms recorded, just one tied to celebrations. There were 16 arrests overall, mainly in outlying districts, but overall authorities hailed the night as safe and sane.
Boston plans a wide program with cannons at sunrise parades and fireworks across city sites. Roxbury marks its founding anniversary with a major parade Governor Foss to attend. Fire incidents noted and police regulate small firecrackers while ice cream for 95 000 children is planned.
Dr John McCullom of Boston City Hospital prescribes immediate sweet oil or carom oil as remedies for powder burns. If unavailable, flour may be spread on burns. After applying any remedy, seek surgical treatment to prevent tetanus.
Arnold Campbell a 22 year old colored mess attendant was shot and killed on the deck of the United Fruit Company steamer Admiral Dewey at 1 o clock yesterday by Jose Barra a Spanish fireman. Barra fled to the wharf and police have issued a general alarm for his capture.
During noon watch on a Long wharf bound vessel a quarrel between Barra and Campbell ends with Barra firing from a porthole, striking Campbell in the chest and killing him. Barra fled. police search the North End boarding houses for the 26 to 30 year old suspect described as 5 feet 7 inches, 145 pounds, swarthy, wearing singed clothing and fireman shoes.
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