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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1913
Page
18
July 9 Paris Dr Abbott Lawrence Lowell president of Harvard University was received in audience by President Raymond Poincare at the Elysee Palace. He was escorted by Ambassador Myron T. Ackerman.
A Georges department store advertises an annual summer clearance with unmatched values on men and young men’s clothing. Shoppers are invited to compare prices and view specials in the store windows for bargains today.
The Argentine Republic celebration marked the 97th anniversary of its declaration of independence. Dr Romulo S Naon, minister to the United States, hosted about 100 guests at a luncheon at the Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston with naval officers from Charlestown yard and visiting ships in attendance.
Dr Naon visited Boston yesterday to inspect the Fore River works where Argentina builds the dreadnought Rivadavia. Luncheon guests included Midshipman Borigo Lieutenant Casanova and Charles M Schwab. Mayor Fitzgerald praised Schwab as plans to expand the yard progress. A cable from Buenos Aires reported President Saenz Pena's independence celebrations in Tucuman.
Secretary McAdoo announced with Chairs Owen and Glass that the currency bill amendment preserves the circulation privilege for United States 2 percent bonds through the 20 year period to retire the $700,000,000 issue of national bank notes secured by these bonds.
Critics blame the administration currency bill for a market decline in 2 percent bonds due to limits on bond circulation tied to amount outstanding after law. The currency and banking committee of the U S Chambers of Commerce began today a multi day examination in special session to prepare a report. The committee is not opposed to the bill as is but says strengthening is needed in several vital particulars.
At Caledonian Grove West Roxbury next Saturday the 22nd annual picnic and regatta of the Newfoundlanders Mutual Benefit Association will feature local championship sculling and an inter-society race with the Boston Terra Novians. Committee members include S J Hagan chairman John E Whittle secretary Edward Malloy William B Somerville John Graham P S Fidelle W S Hudson P Judge Thomas Malone John Congdon William Dunphy Samuel Goss N Halligan and C Yetman.
The Northfield young women's conference ended with 606 registrants, up from 552 last year. Rev. J. Stuart Holden of London delivered the address. A $500 pledge was made to establish a Northfield camp for poor girls in memory of Louise Stockton Andrews of Plainfield New Jersey.
A Roxbury family applauds their 10 month old son John Murphy as a prize baby showing strong health and cheerful disposition. He is 28 inches tall, weighs 25 pounds, with chest 20 inches and head 19.5 inches, described by his parents and friends as exceptionally good natured.
Arguments on demurrers filed by Warren B Wheeler and Stillman Shaw on the new indictment charging them with using the mails to defraud in connection with the sale of North American Rubber Company stock will be heard by Judge Dodge Monday in the United States District Court.
Mrs. Francis Wells a 21 year old Malden bride of seven months vanished Monday afternoon. Her husband found her trunk and clothing missing. Father cites family trouble but says she is safe with friends in Boston.
Commissioner of Public Works Rourke urged the mayor to appropriate 258000 this year to improve city water mains for fire protection. The plan follows fire scares near Dorchester and hospital trustees and the fire chief say high pressure service should reach the City Hospital area to boost protection.
Attorney Francis J. Harrington acted as deaf mute interpreter yesterday in Police Court before Judge Ely. Charles F. McCarthy, charged with malicious mischief for throwing a stone through a freight shed window of the Boston & Albany railroad, had his name called by Clerk Lord several times as he remained unmoved.
The note records Tyrnex Harrington offering his services after being unable to speak earlier. No other actions or details are provided in the readable text.
Reserve Officer John D. McCarthy of the City point station resigned from the department at roll call last night. He had been employed by Edison Electric Light Company before taking the police exam and, upon appointment Monday noon, returned to his former electrical job due to a substantial salary increase. His resignation was accepted by Commissioner O'Meara.
A conference between stationary firemen employed by the Bay State Street Railway Company and Manager C. F. Bancroft addressed the demand to raise wages from 16.52 to 17.50 weekly. Representatives from the Boston union and the State association attended. No decision was reached and another meeting is expected today.
Perkin's Boston concert band, hired by the park and recreation department, will perform in Hayes Square Charlestown tonight and at the Albany and Dearborn streets corner Roxbury tomorrow evening.
Five hundred business men from Cambridge attended a Riverhurst outing on the Concord River. Participants included the Cambridge Board of Trade and several trade associations. Meyer J. Edward Barry starred in the main athletic event and will carry a cane briefly for a sprained right ankle from playing first base for Cambridge Board of Trade.
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