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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1911
Page
4
The Senate will vote on the Canadian reciprocity bill July 22, on the wool tariff revision bill July 27, on the free list bill Aug. 1, and on reapportionment Aug. 3. Statehood bills for Arizona and New Mexico are slated for Aug. 7 with a quick adjournment after. The schedule follows days of conference and talks.
The accord omits a formal adjournment clause but implies adjournment once the statehood bill clears. All measures cited have cleared the House and Taft welcomed Senate action praising the reciprocity bill’s progress. Final votes are delayed until set dates, though amendments may occur. No deal reached on the campaign publicity bill.
Los Angeles July 14 The McNamara dynamiting trial opening date was moved from October 10 to October 11 by Judge Bordwell to avoid a conflicting state constitutional amendment election.
The late John Rennison of Boston filed for probate in Suffolk County. Public bequests include Home for Destitute Catholic Children ten dollars plural? The Rev Father Phelan three hundred? Working Boys Home Newton two hundred dollars. Little Sisters of the Poor on Dudley street nothing. Bulk of estate left to widow including house and land in Medford and twenty five thousand dollars in cash and securities. Exector named Charles R. Batt. Will dated March 11 1909.
Russell S. Hubley a 16 year old son of a Halifax grocer was arrested yesterday on charges of forging seven checks and cashing five totaling 250 dollars. The forgeries allegedly used the name of Frank M. Fulles a lawyer at 53 State street with checks made payable to Hubley. Two uncashed forged drafts were 200 and 150 dollars.
Hubley confessed to police that he forged checks to obtain a ring and money during a spring stay in the city. He had forgeries tied to lawyer Fuller and a Shaw mut National Bank checkbook. Arrest followed after he attempted to cash two more checks and was taken to headquarters for booking. He is held for juvenile court arraignment with parents notified.
A meeting at Normandy street in Dorchester 3oosters led to a petition for a new fire engine company at Grove Hall. About 10 residents signed, with plans to send the request to Mayor Fitzgerald as more names join. John J. Moore organized the gathering but weather forced an outdoor event and Edward Gallagher urged familiarizing with fire alarm boxes to speed responses.
At a Plymouth County Republican Campaign Committee and Club meeting at the Republican State Headquarters on July 12 the outing date August 29 was set and Nantasket chosen as the place. Various committees were formed with chairs named including dinner printing nominating and speakers. Members listed include Cleveland A. Chandler, Frank G. Wheatley, Horace A. Keith, plus delegates from North Abington, Bridgewater, Plymouth, Whitman, Brockton, Marion, and Middleboro.
London July 14 The Anglo Japanese alliance was altered to exclude the United States from Britain's possible enemies and its life extended nearly six years by a new treaty version signed by Sir Edward Grey and Count Kato. The original pact from August 12, 1905 contained eight articles and a preamble. The sole practical change appears in Article 4.
The preamble explains Britain and Japan revise the 1905 Anglo Japanese agreement to stabilize eastern Asia and India, seek peace, and address Korea, India, and regional rights. It notes omitted articles and that extension of the alliance duration surprised diplomats and colonies, especially Australia.
New York July 14. Helen Weinmann fifteen years old died after two Great Danes knocked a kitchen table over while vying for a terrier. She fell onto a carving knife with the blade toward her as one dog leaped and the table toppled. Her mother witnessed the accident.
Charles Warwick Tindell, sought by Massachusetts authorities for a $3100 grand larceny, was captured in New York City after a four-year hunt. Once a Baldwin & Co. confidential clerk in Boston and New York, he vanished in 1907, was presumed in England, and now awaits extradition papers. He claimed he had not left New York since leaving Baldwin.
Harry N. Atwood the Boston aviator flies to Washington in his aeroplane and is presented a medal at the White House by President Taft on behalf of the Aero Club of Washington. The landing in the White House grounds is praised for its difficulty due to narrow space and dense trees.
After receiving the medal Atwood ascended through fountain spray at the White House and flew to Potomac Park polo field. Police guarded the machine overnight. He was summoned to New York then expected to return and fly to College Park Maryland. President Taft praised the feat and wished many safe medals. Earlier he flew in driving rain from College Park to the polo field, drenched and in need of dry clothing.
Seven year old Raymond Brown, missing since morning near Chebacco Lake, was located asleep in a briar clump by 300 searchers. He had been blueberrying with his aunt Mrs A M Lantz of Beverly. police feared kidnapping after a prior Mullins Woods case.
Dennis F Cronin, a prominent West Roxbury builder and contractor, died at his home 12 Loretto Street last night at age 75. Born in Ireland he lived in West Roxbury for almost 60 years and constructed many of the village's historic wooden houses. He is survived by his widow.
New York July 14 Mark Twain left actual property valued at 471136 including securities and real estate bequeathed to his sole surviving child Mrs Gabrilowitsch. Personal estate in New York totaled 296746 while CT holdings at Redding were 174340 comprising mining railroad and industrial stock. A trunk full of manuscripts was not valued.
Congress backs Dr. Wiley over benzoate limits amid board disputes. Yale and Columbia professors join the Remsen board in a push to redefine safe preservative levels while questions arise about legal authority and payments. Attorney General Wickersham and Secretary Wilson will be summoned as witnesses as the matter unfolds. Dr. Wiley refuses comment and smiles when asked about resigning.
Special Agent Cronin arrived to probe the Boston Pure Food Bureau amid charges against Dr. B H Smith chief of the local laboratory and former stenographer Joseph T Lynch. Lynch accuses misuses include private use of government resources forged vouchers and coaching a civil service applicant.
The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts will hold its annual field day at Caledonian Grove in West Roxbury today with 242 subordinate lodges represented. Clarence De Mar the champion is slated to run a special 10 mile marathon, open event, and a program of events for Odd Fellows Rebekahs and families is planned. a Portland delegation is expected.
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