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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1913
Page
9
Carl L. Mix a 56 year old retired Cambridge businessman living at 583 Concord avenue fell twenty five feet from the top of a haystack he had just completed. He is listed as in danger at Cambridge Hospital after slipping on capsheaf and striking his spine on a post while finishing the stack yesterday noon.
A city hall hearing on the Consolidated Gas Company proposal for a $2,150,000 ten year street gas lighting contract is expected to fail. the city council approved the plan but views it as unlikely to resolve the issue.
Commissioner Rourke and Vice President Edgar N Wrightington urged approval of the contract while over a dozen protesters including Chamber of Commerce and labor representatives solicited municipal ownership. An appropriation of 300 000 is available and the council is expected to stand by its plan to purchase a lighting plant, despite opposition. Henry C Long accused bid specifications of excluding all but one firm, Philadelphia, and said Boston men also seek a bid.
Prepay express on New England orders of CALLAHAN A whiskey and city prices apply. The ad promises no brand or price differences for city customers, offers 4 quarts for $3, 6 quarts for $4.50, 8 quarts for $6, and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It emphasizes mail order value and a return-free shipments track record.
Boston based John F Callahan and Co advertises a month long free treatment offer for diseases of the head nose throat chest and digestive system. It lists eye ear nose throat issues and various systemic diseases with claims of cures and complete medical consultation. The notice promises free initial assessment and includes contact details at 154 160 Federal Street Boston.
Commissioner Rourke urges reading public records on bidders for a proposed lighting contract. The plan would cut lamp costs from 23.60 to 21.50 per lamp annually, saving about 25 000 yearly on 10 000 lamps and 250 000 over ten years. The Rising Sun Street Lighting Co would sublet work while gas would continue. Several unions and chambers oppose the deal and hours of lamp lighters remain unspecified.
William E. Dunn campaigns against ice dealers for short weight. Jacob Meiger pleaded guilty for lacking scales and paid a $10 fine. Harry Berger’s case put on file as he plans to quit. Henry Felder’s case postponed to July 15. Physicians assist Dunn, alleging city residents pay far more for ice than purchase price.
Four hundred members of the Cambridge Business Men's Association take a day off for a parade through Cambridge to Riverhurst on the Concord River at Billerica. Nearly 100 cars participate with Ferris W. Norris as pilot. Mayor Barry reviews from City Hall.
Robbery at 174 Brattle street Cambridge occurred while Mr and Mrs Russell were away at Manchester by the Sea. About 15 pieces of jewelry chiefly pearls and diamonds valued by Mr Russell at 1500 were taken from a locked drawer in Mrs Russell s boudoir.
George Watson a 14 year old Everett boy narrowly escaped serious injury after stepping from behind a Chelsea and Ferry street car into the path of an inbound Woodlawn car. He was hurled onto outbound tracks but escaped with minor bruises and walked home later.
Mme Girard, a restauratrice, outlines how an eight cent shank of beef with carrots onions and herbs can yield six meals. She lists soup pot au feu braised beef stuffed tomatoes croquettes and omelet fillings and notes rising costs threaten affordability.
A July Delineator interview quotes a French chef urging Americans to save by treating food as sacred and cooking as an art. She details frugal soups from bones, feet, and bouillon, bargain beef lungs, and affordable dishes using lower cuts, stressing not price but wasteful use of food in households.
Frederick W. Vanderbilt of New York plans a major Yale gift for St Anthony Hall on College and Wall streets. A four story Indiana limestone dormitory will join two Sheffield Science School dormitories, with English Tudor design. The project totals about 160000 dollars and aims to unify secret society and university housing.
The society's present home, a chapter house and dormitory, will be torn down with demolition starting immediately. A temporary home will be found while plans for a new building call for completion in about a year. Mr. Vanderbilt, a 1876 Sheffield Scientific School graduate, was a St Anthony Hall Society member as an undergraduate and has not relaxed his interest.
Crossed basement wires at 215 Commonwealth Avenue in the winter home of Francis L. Higginson Jr. started a blaze discovered by a police officer. The fire damaged the basement while smoke spread through the home. the caretaker and his wife slept on the top floor.
Theodore Roosevelt and his sons Archibald and Quentin spent an hour in Chicago today before continuing their journey to Arizona.
An ad explains Resinol Soap cleanses while delivering soothing healing and antiseptic balsams similar to Resinol Ointment. It argues ordinary soaps dry the skin, whereas Resinol Soap provides cleansing plus protection for a healthy, fair complexion. Sold by druggists with trial free from Dept 4-R, Resinol, Baltimore MD.
The will of Alfred Austin late poet laureate was probated today in London. The estate valued at 10490 dollars is entirely bequeathed to the widow.
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