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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
4
A sales pitch invites shoppers to visit the Automatic Bargain Basement offering hundreds of lots on sale today and daily. The attraction promises genuine bargains after promising thorough Value Readings in the system above.
More than 1200 people fill Vernon Hall as carmen denounce Mayor Fitzgerald for not securing a settlement in the car strike. Police presence underscores tension while the orderly meeting ends at 11 with cheers for organizer P F Sheehan.
Senator James Timilty, speaking to striking carmen, denounces police brutality and claims the Elevated road dominates city justice. He opposes overtime reimbursements and calls for municipal ownership. Martin Walsh notes police hindrances to fundraising and criticizes officials over the Matapan rally and city leadership.
The Carmen's Union executive board sent telegrams to President Taft ex President Roosevelt and Governor Wilson inviting them to address a mass meeting of L strikers and citizens of Greater Boston at the Arena tonight If unable to attend they were asked to wire their views on the strike The telegrams cite 250 discharged workers 4000 on strike since June 4 and a threatened 80000 strong general strike The note also asks views on the right of wage earners to organize It was announced the weekly strike benefits pay will be issued tomorrow to the members
The Shoe Workers' Protective Union executive council in Haverhill donated 100 to relief for Boston Elevated railroad strikers. Bartenders' Union added 25, and private subscriptions have raised 150.
The Burlington Route offers Through Tourist Car Excursions to California with escorted travel by a dedicated conductor. Aimed at travelers of moderate means, the program promises comfort and reliability at affordable prices, inviting inquiries at the Boston office of C. B. & Q. R. R. in Washington Maas.
A West End meeting at Fryon's Hall 43 Leverett street degenerated into near riot as independent group clashed with the Mothers Protective Association over initiating kosher meat shops without official sanction. Members wrestled for seats and police were called during the disruption.
Patrolman William J. Brown of the Broadway station was injured when the car he rode in was struck by an auto truck owned by S. A. Freeman & Co on Crescent avenue Dorchester. He suffered a dislocated right wrist and back injuries, was treated by Dr. Henry Towle, and taken to his home. Levette Gardner of 27 Mosley street operated the truck. Passengers in the car were shaken.
One outbound Charles River car ran over a cap placed on the track near Centre and Spring streets in West Roxbury. A heavy blast knocked passengers off the car and left Miss Annie Agget, 46, of 20 Gould Street, West Roxbury, unconscious on the platform. She was treated and returned home after the incident last night.
The Board of Fire Engineers of Revere reinstated former Chief Arthur L. Kimball as a private after deposing him two weeks ago. No permanent chief appointed yet. acting Chief Philip Goliff continues to serve until a permanent leader is chosen.
The Cincinnati public schools chief F B Dyer meets Mayor Fitzgerald at City Hall after discussions about increasing the Boston superintendent’s salary. Boston currently pays 6000. Dyer earns 7500 in Cincinnati. The mayor signaled willingness to raise pay to attract the best candidate.
Police Commissioner Charles G Warren calls a Friday hearing on charges by ex Alderman Frank E Simpson that Malden police overstep authority. Allegations include a patrolman taking a blackjack from an Elevated worker and failing to arrest for concealed weapons. Witnesses have been summoned for the Malden police HQ hearing following a Board of Aldermen session.
Governor Foss announced three appointments yesterday drawing wide citywide interest. Elmer L. Curtis was renominated to the Civil Service Board despite strong opposition from Mayor Fitzgerald. Josiah S. Dean of the South Boston court becomes excise commissioner and Samuel H. Hudson is named chair man of the Excise Board. The moves followed advice from Commissioner Boyle, who recently clashed with the Mayor at the State House.
License Commissioner Hudson resigns and agrees to become chairman replacing Ezra Baker. Judge Dean named special justice of South Boston Municipal Court. Ex-Congressman McNary named chairman of Connecticut Valley Waterway Board and harbor and land commissioner. Butler Ames named chairman of Merrimac Valley Waterway Board with Sutherland and Paine as other members. Medical examiner changes promote C A Atwood and A J McGraw to new posts.
An advertisement promotes PERSPINO underarm shields to keep gowns dry and prevent perspiration stains. It claims no fabric damage, quick one minute application, and 25 cent price. available through druggists or direct order from Perspo Co., Chicago.
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