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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1912
Page
1
A general strike threatens to close seven operating mill corporations and the 12 that shut down yesterday. Mills officials and agents will meet tomorrow with a weavers committee to discuss abolishing the grading fines system implicated in the dispute.
The Weavers' Association met to discuss extending the strike to active mills and postponed any action until tomorrow. N B Kerr, spokesman for seven corporations that halted the grading system, refused to say if the contract ending permanent abolition would be signed.
Charles Carver once a Yale strong man and Chicago health institute owner failed to obtain a divorce from Mrs Louise Carver in Fallon Nevada. The Nevada court treated the Chicago decree as a bar to western proceedings. Carver had sought maintenance after a Chicago case and had previously faced abandonment charges in New York. He was noted for eccentric attire while in Fallon.
The Malden Aldermen voted 4 to 8 to permit Malden and Melrose Gaslight Co. to erect a gasometer on Pearl Street near Charles Street despite protests at two public hearings. Critics warned of nuisance noise and odor harming property values in Malden’s wealthiest Ward 3.
The Castle Square Hotel advertises a European plan with over one mile of frontage and rooms featuring private baths and in-room long distance telephone. It claims a no-tipping dining room and lists room rates from 1.60 per day for single suites to 3.00 for alcove double suites. Baggage transferred free.
Suit cases containing property valued over 100000 were brought to Pem berton square police HQ yesterday afternoon. A man claiming to be Thomas McFarlane of San Francisco, a former comrade of the late Colonel John Jacob Astor, also arrived with the luggage claiming ties to Commander Eva Booth of the Salvation Army.
Police plan to arraign McFarlane in police court on stealing suitcases tied to an Astor associate. Bags found in city pawnshops held cash and valuables including 80000 dollars belonging to James Conley of Oklahoma, shares, bank books, and building plans. Eight bags seized. McFarlane denied guilt and told officers of a friendship with Colonel John Jacob Astor during the Spanish War.
In Pamplona on July 16 King Alfonso prevented a fatal accident after a general was thrown and dragged when his horse bolted near the cathedral. The king sprang from his carriage, seized the horse, and freed the fallen rider as spectators cheered.
A 3-year-old Malden boy, Carl Gewein ger of 415 Salem street, died yesterday afternoon after being struck by a street car. Doctors at Malden Hospital fought to save him but both legs had to be amputated and he did not survive.
Boston pitcher Ray Collins, chosen by Manager Stahl to shut down Detroit in the series finale, delivered a second solid win replicating his Friday form. He overwhelmed the Tigers early, denying any scoring chances and boosting the Red Sox bid.
Boston rooters claim he has arrived as Collins again pitched superbly on Friday and yesterday. His control was excellent and even the strongest Tiger hitters found him the toughest proposition of the season. If his form continues, he may join Gregg as among the best left handers in the country by summer’s end.
John Helpin and his 18 year old son Gerald nearly drowned at Houghs Neck near the Quincy Yacht Club. Frank Rogers and James Fay, summer residents, dived in fully clothed to rescue them after Gerald went beyond his depth and clung to his father as both sank. They pulled the pair to the public landing and saved them.
Mrs Catherine Crimmins 6, of Roxbury and Shore Drive Winthrop Beach, was taken ill while bathing yesterday afternoon and disappeared beneath the water. Walter McClellan and David Palmer attempted rescue but could not revive her. Doctor cites heart trouble as the cause of death.
Francis S. Lord, 46, of 88 Walnut street Neponset, is dying at East Boston Relief Hospital from injuries in a wreck on the Winthrop street bridge East Boston this morning involving Dr. Andrew E. Sherburne of 46 Brent street Dorchester.
A car veered into a light pole near East Boston bridge severing the pole and hydrant. Dr. Sherburne and Frank E. Black escaped with minor injuries while Lord suffered a brain hemorrhage. All three were taken to East Boston Relief Hospital after a passing auto alerted police and an ambulance arrived.
Washington reports say several transatlantic steamships have resumed the old northern lanes despite dangerous ice near those routes. Oceanic and Laconia reported heavy ice as late as Monday, though companies say heat on southern routes justifies the return to the northern lanes.
In the American League Boston defeated Detroit 7 to 2 while Washington beat Chicago 7 to 2. Philadelphia topped Cleveland 5 to 2 and St. Louis defeated New York 5 to 1 in the first game and 3 to 1 in the second. In the National League Chicago beat New York 3 to 1. Pittsburg edged Brooklyn 5 to 4. In Philadelphia 5 Cincinnati won, and Braves defeated Kewanee. Wright and Behr won at Longwood, Olympic meet ended with banquet, Anvil posted a 2 08 trot at Kalamazoo. O Keefe and Baldwin fought to a draw.
Despite an off season for tobacco crops, Pippins remain unaffected as tobacco for them is purchased at plantations and stored in prime condition in large quantities to meet emergencies, ensuring consistent high quality.
The town marks 200 years since its 1712 founding with sunrise ceremonies led by a Puritan- garbed crier, athletic events, a public library reception, and a big concert in the evening. The town was separated from Taunton to form Dighton.
Police say seven men joined the plot to kill Herman Rosenthal and four took part in the Metropole murder. Louis Libby and William Shapiro owned the touring car used. Shapiro confessed after hours of questioning. John Clark faced as a witness while DA Whitman questions police protection schemes.
Herbert Knox Smith quits as commissioner of corporations to align with Theodore Roosevelt and the new progressive party. Luther Conant Jr. of Brooklyn becomes acting commissioner, described as an administration exponent, with the change effective at close of business Thursday July 18.
Malden town hall meeting erupts as Mayor George L. Farrell and Local 589 leader Thomas F. Shine clash during a strike. Discussion centers on a threat to bang Shine in the eye, with the mayor denying the threat but asserting Shine deserved such a treatment. Aldermen approve night service on Edgeworth line.
Mr Smith plans a Friday trip to New York for a conference with Colonel Roosevelt to map his political plans. He may active take part in campaigning and discuss corporations including the Sherman antitrust law. He admitted advising the former President on contemplated action and talked at Oyster Bay last week about possible changes in allegiance. He refused to discuss official ties with President Taft, noting silence may not imply constraint.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Wednesday and Thursday generally fair with light to moderate northeast to southeast winds. Weather dispatch from Washington notes New England to expect similar conditions Wednesday and Thursday with light to moderate winds from the northeast and southeast.
Readable text shows temperature data and vague timing codes. Specific values include average yesterday 80 and average a year ago 76 with partial weather notes. Ambiguous codes such as 3p m 9a mo and 41 BO set 69 76 appear nonstandard and unclear.
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