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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1916
Page
7
Market notes from Fanueil Hall show fruit prices steady with berries and melons in plentiful supply while Fourth of July spillover kept fish arrivals low. Meat and eggs vary, with porterhouse at 31 cents and eggs at 36 cents a dozen. Produce includes peaches 25 cents, oranges 33 to 50 cents, and watermelons 50 to 60 cents each.
Mayor Curley said Police Commissioner O'Meara will use the old site of Police Station 2 for a six story new building. Temporary quarters will be found for current occupants before the corner site at City Hall Avenue and Williams Court is torn down. Estimated cost about $100,000.
After a two hour meeting at Milk Street the Boston Street Carmen's Union and Boston Elevated Railway Company resumed talks on wage demands. Union rejected last week's offer and Mahon Brush to mediate at 10 am. Mahon warned arbitration not yet appropriate and any agreement would not bind the union without member approval.
London reports a revival of German submarine activity with three British fishing boats sunk in the North Sea. All crews were allowed to depart except one German vessel where the skipper was killed and two crew wounded. A Norwegian steamer Petronelle was attacked off Farsund with three shots fired but no damage.
More than 150 men, women and children departed from North station on a special train to the Morgan Memorial camp in South Athol Massachusetts. They travel free for eight weeks with meals and fresh air provided. Demand from children and seniors exceeds capacity, capped at 175 due to finances. Camp funded by public subscriptions and appeals to citizens.
Wallace Fermoil, 16, of South Boston, died after being caught between floors while attempting to board a freight elevator at 99 Albany Street yesterday afternoon.
Woburn reduced its tax rate dramatically through a boost in tangible valuation and lower city expenses. Despite motorizing the fire department and extensive road work, the city remains active with factories and shops thriving as residents contribute to a leaner budget and revenue remains stable.
Former Representative John A Anderson of Ward 18 announced his candidacy for the Senate on the Democratic ticket yesterday. The district includes Wards 17 18 and 20 and Anderson is known as a Dorchester newspaper man. Other candidates are Rep Charles S Lawler of Ward 20 and Rep John J Cummings of Ward 18, with Anderson having served in the House in 1914 and 1918.
Mate Creehan of the Rose Standish was struck by paralysis while the schooner ran into Pemberton from Boston and is in serious condition at Sturgis Hospital Allerton. He was in the pilot house near Governor's Island when the attack occurred. Bruce Barton previews a moral editorial for next Sunday.
A vintage advertisement claims FRECKLE-FACE sun and wine reveal freckles and offers a money back guarantee. The remedy requires ethine double strength from a druggist, with a promise of a clear complexion after a few applications and no cost if ineffective.
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