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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1911
Page
4
The Civil Service Commission voided recent Health Board appointments of two meat and provision inspectors after a conference, ordering a new examination and elimination of the old list amid charges of favoritism and sharp practices against Henry J. Hart and John J. Mahoney.
A Tunnel Bargain Basement advertises every piece of merchandise as a bargain. The notice emphasizes low prices on all items to attract shoppers.
An advertisement touts a Filene guarantee of dependable quality and offers a five dollar reward for any exaggeration or misrepresentation. It warns nothing can stay longer than 30 weeks due to an automatic price reduction system and declares all prices must be extraordinary today.
Senate battle over the subway merger continued with defeated amendments that could have delayed final passage. Murray and Bennett offered changes to route and toll terms, but both measures were rejected. final House action scheduled for this afternoon amid concerns from West End stockholders and a potential legislative standoff.
The Lynn track low mood bill opens today with readings and amendment discussions. Norman White, chairman of Ways and Means, argues the bill is unprecedented and costly as it would require several million from the court ordered elevation work to be torn down. Amendments shift costs to Lynn and railroads and call a fall vote in Lynn.
Miss Alice Fellows, who had been sentenced to two years in the House of Correction and fined $300 in a liquor case, was pardoned yesterday by Governor Foss through the intercession of her counsel, Thomas F. Vahey, after serving part of her sentence.
At Paragon Park yesterday afternoon the Dorchester Republican Club gathering featured a heated exchange led by Representative Norman H. White of Brookline. White denounced Governor Foss as a fakir and accused his press agents of sending false statements to the Legislature to gain free newspaper advertising. He also alleged connections between the Governor and the Beef Trust and other corporations.
Ex Representative Robert Luce denounces Governor Foss and vows to campaign until November claiming state funds were not wasted or stolen. Lieutenant Governor Frothingham defends the Foss era, noting no graft found in the report. Speaker Joseph Walker opposes the income tax amendment as misworded and harmful to cities. The Dorchester Republican Club outing unites Frothingham Walker and White as rival gubernatorial candidates amid cordial exchanges. The event, attended by notable officials, concludes with a Nantasket arrival and parade to Paragon Park.
The Eastern Yacht Club fleet raced a 32 mile course from Billings Cove to Monroe Island Sears Island and Cape Rosei. Morton Plant's Elena claimed victory in the First Division schooner class with a time of 4:31:41. Adventuress and Altair also posted times though Altair did not finish.
In a multi class regatta off North Haven to Monroe Islands the Eleanor beat the Trolita by 13 minutes 31 seconds actual and 10 minutes 21 seconds corrected as both battled windward. The Humma led all the way in the sloop class over Adventuress by 12 minutes actual and 16 seconds corrected. Altair withdrew after topmast damage. Alice and Taormina retired or repositioned. Vagrant led third division schooners over Vision Vehona and Fame. Me Venona won the special auxillary and Humma won the special handicap. No racing tomorrow as fleet sails through Eggommin to Bartletts Narrows Mt Desert.
The 12th annual outing of the New England Dry Goods Association drew 250 members and guests including Chick Ferris and Smith. Highlights included a trolley tour of Massachusetts, a lake landing at Edgemere Hotel, a reception with Worcester Mayor Logan and Rep. Robert M. Washburn, and speeches on prosperity through conservation.
The H S Lawrence Clothing Co at 2801 Washington Street Roxbury, established 1854, is a historic fixture in the city’s clothing trade. The firm, led by president Thomas P Talbot since 1881, features a 140 foot main aisle, $20 000 in plate glass mirrors, and about 600 dress suits for rental and sale.
Coast Artillery Corps holds first sub calibre practice at Fort Andrews with mortar drills and a band concert. Colonel Patterson and Colonel Lombard oversee firings while observers praise accuracy. Governor Foss to review troops Friday.
A Worcester association outing from Boston to Lake Quinsigamond halted during a boat collision while the band played How Dry I Am. Skipper tried a gare eight, steering gear failed, no serious injuries occurred. return time 7:20. committee and officers listed.
An advertisement-style prescription promises instant removal of tan freckles and wrinkles from neck and shoulders. It instructs mixing Kulux Compound with witch hazel and water in a bottle, to be applied at home for a cool soothing effect and permanent skin smoothing results.
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