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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1912

Page

6

Urge Fish to Cut Cost of Living Persuades Public

Dietitian Dr George S C Badger argues replacing meat with fish could lower weekly costs for an $18-25 family while maintaining nutrition. He cites Boston markets showing fish cheaper than meat and favors one fish or meat meal daily with vegetables. A Faneuil Hall dealer notes daily market shifts and price ranges for haddock flounder bluefish halibut mackerel salmon and more.

George S. C. Badger Massachusetts General Hospital Byam Hollings Cambridge Boston Findbock Finnan Haddie Faneuil Hall Market

Whale School Nears Harbor Spotted by Sunlight Crew

Captain Crowley and the Sunlight report a school of whales approaching the harbor with wash and splashes observed by city bathers could soon reach City Point. The Bella Venture captain Randall sighted many whales from Nantucket toward the light. A harbor official notes the local whales have no value.

Crowley Sunlight City Point Bellaventure Port Antonio Randall Nantucket Boston Bay

Marguerite de Valois a Royal Heartbreaker of France

The Notre Dame wedding of Henry of Navarre and Marguerite de Valois in 1572 led to a stormy union marked by passion, flight, and political strife. Marguerite endured marriages, revolts, and personal power at Usson Castle, later dying in 1615 at age 63 as a byword for charm and wilfulness.

Aris France Notre Dame Cathedral Henry of Navarre Marguerite of Valois Marguerite Henry Duke of Guise Guise Sebastian Portugal Navarre Kingdom Vicomte de Turenne Paris Usson Marguerite de Valois

Scholarships Result Public at Boston College Winners Named

The five Boston College scholarships founded by Cardinal O Connell were awarded after a competitive exam. Two competitors earned the prizes, with three winners from Boston College High School and two from Boston Latin School. Winners include Andrew F. O’Brien Brockton Frederick J. Gillis Dorchester James L. Brennan Brighton Harold J. Bowen Jamaica Plain and Joseph A. McHugh East Boston.

Boston College Cardinal O’connell George A. Lyons Thomas I. Gasson S. J Boston Latin School New College University Heights Newton Andrew F. O’brien Brockton Frederick J. Gillis Dorchester James L. Brennan Brighton Harold J. Bowen Jamaica Plain Joseph A. McHugh East Boston

Transfer of New Haven Officials to South Station Offices

The South station addition will house the offices of President Mellen and Vice-President Byrnes of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad. Their furnishings are being moved there, while the vacated rooms go to Financial Vice-President Hobbs and his Boston & Maine staff. Other Boston & Maine officers will follow. the operating department under General Superintendent Lee stays at North station.

South Station Presdent Mellen Byrnes New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Hobbs Boston & Maine Lee North Station

Mayor Blocks Creed Issue In Republic Column

Mayor Fitzgerald writes that Wilson managers seek a Catholic for vice presidency and accuses closed door talks of nomination by religion. He also denounces Governor Foss reappointments to Metro parks and water boards as out of touch, urging new men be found.

Fitzgerald the Republic Wilson Foss de Las Casas Metropolitan Park Commission

Loot Recovered in Rye Beach Jewelry Heist

Pinkerton agents and Captain Armstrong of the Boston police recovered 3000 dollars of loot yesterday from a June 17 theft at George M Studebaker's summer home in Rye Beach New Hampshire. Edgar R Beach is under arrest and said to have confessed. The balance of 15000 dollars in jewelry has been recovered and will be restored to the Studebakers.

Pinkerton National Detective Agency Captain Armstrong Boston Police George M. Studebaker Rye Beach N. H Edgar R. Beach Studebakers

Edward H Cole Elected NAPA President in Boston

Edward H. Cole of Somerville was elected president of the National Amateur Press Association at its 87th annual convention in Boston. Delegates closed the convention yesterday morning and enjoyed a harbor trip in the afternoon, followed by a lawn party hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles A Parker at 29 Walnut Street Malden.

Edward H. Cole Somerville National Amateur Press Association Boston Charles A. Parker Walnut Street Malden

Kosher Meat Supply Cut Off Across Massachusetts

The wholesale kosher meat industry will halt all supply in Greater Boston and the state over the next four months. The decision was made behind closed doors at N. Berman’s Cooper Street office with representatives from Armours Swifts New England Dressed Meat and Brighton Dressed Meat present. About 200000 Jewish residents would be affected by the cutoff.

Greater Boston Massachusetts N. Berman Cooper Street Armours, Swifts New England Dressed Meat Company Brighton Dressed Meat Company New York Philadelphia Henry H. Levenson Kehilla

Jewish Meat Strike Sparks Boston Debate and Action

The Jewish Kehilla condemns wholesalers for cutting meat supply to over 200000 Mass residents. Aimed at four month restraint, the move prompts calls for public intervention and measures to keep meat affordable. Strike leaders vow broader pressure, including possible legislative action, with a public hearing requested by civic groups and a large women’s demonstration planned.

Immodest dressing sparks letters from young Boston girls

Boston youths defend fashion while clergymen and clubwomen protest skimpy skirts and painted features. Letters from 14 to 20 year olds defend style as social attention and marriage prospects rise, lampooning mothers’ norms and praising simpler outfits amid growing fashion farce.

Post Boston Magerie the Post A. T Peter Thompson

New Haven Railroad Blocked from Acquiring Rutland Stock

Justice Gerard in the Supreme Court extended a temporary injunction preventing the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad from purchasing the majority stock of Rutland Railroad from the New York Central Railroad. The Central has held a controlling interest in Rutland for over nine years.

New York Gerard Supreme Court New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company New York Central Railroad Company Rutland Railroad Company the Central Rutland

Church Rescue Mission Plans New Dormitory

The Church Rescue Mission will sell its property at 1068 Washington Street to build a larger facility to house 200 men nightly, replacing current arrangements that turn away many.

Church Rescue Mission Washington Street

Sanfords Ginger A Summer Health Aid

Sanfords Ginger is promoted as a versatile health remedy for cramps pains colds chills stomach and bowel ailments fatigue nervousness and sleeplessness. The ad touts a delicious blend of ginger aromatics and French brandy with the Owl trademark and forty years of purity and strength.

Discharged Patrolman Starts Suit Against Boston Police

Samuel J. Sweetland, formerly a patrolman of Division 1, sues Police Commissioner Stephen O'Meara claiming wrongful and illegal discharge from the Boston police force.

Stephen O’meara Samuel J. Sweetland Division 1 Sweetland Boston

Sweetland Discharged Over Conduct Unbecoming an Officer

Sweetland was dismissed from the police force for conduct unbecoming an officer after allegedly stealing 26 from a prisoner. He denied the charge at the initial hearing and pleaded not guilty at his trial before captains Yeaton Harriman and Canney. He had served 10 years and carried an otherwise enviable record until early 1910 when a separate incident involving Miss Sallie E Beck led to further disciplinary action.

Sweetland Hjalmas l Laktinen Yeaton Harriman Canney Sallie E. Beck North End Division 1 Miss Beck O'Meara

Debate Over Signing Date of the Declaration of Independence

In Philadelphia on July 5 descendants of the signers argued over whether the Declaration was signed on July 4 or July 5 1776. They noted signatures were added at various times with only four dated July 4. A forceful speaker asserted the document bore the July 4 date, securing agreement.

Philadelphia Congress

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