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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1917
Page
4
A July calendar entry lists tide heights for morning and evening, full moon dates, star positions, and daily temperatures across multiple cities. It notes 1088 days since the war began and 104 US days in the war, with nine fishing craft arriving at an unnamed port.
The Sadie M. Nunan landed 116 swordfish in a record trip and the Fannie brought 20 000 pounds of fresh mackerel at South Boston Pier. Scrod totaled 6100 pounds while wholesale prices ranged from haddock 7 to 71 2 cents and swordfish 18 cents a pound. The Gloucester fleet shows high earnings as auxiliary schooner Kineo earned 12 000 in three weeks with 380 split among 19 crew.
The Mary F. Curtis cargo valued at 5773 dollars and crew shares of 134 each surfaced. The Munson line bought the steamer Tuscan from Merchants & Miners for over 650000 dollars. Junk dealers purchased the wreck of the tug Charles B. Sanford to salvage metals. Tomorrow at noon the Abenaki will be sold at marshal sale to satisfy two libels, one for salvage by Betts Wrecking Co. and another for unpaid repairs. The Abenaki had run aground at White Horse Beach and was floated after lightering.
In Wilmington on July 17 Inez Brown 11 daughter of Melvin W Brown keeper of the town farm drowned while bathing in the old Middlesex Canal near home. Irene Goodwin 12 of Dorchester barely saved by Olive Buck 15 who pulled Irene ashore. Inez body recovered an hour later.
In the Supreme Court yesterday Judge Carroll dismissed the petition of three Cambridge police captains for a writ to compel the mayor to hold a competitive examination for police chief. The petitioners’ counsel took exceptions and the case will likely be heard by the full court.
Hundreds attended the Chelsea funeral of William H. Farnham a Post staff member for 16 years. The service at Mt Bellingham church included Mason ritual and tributes from local officials reporters and Post staff. Burial is in Belfast Maine.
Philadelphia July 17 The torpedo boat destroyer Stockton the latest addition to the United States navy was launched from the ways of the Cramps shipyard on the Delaware River here today. The craft was named in honor of Commodore Stockton of Civil War fame.
A hearing before Judge Carroll in the Supreme Court featured four eminent lawyers debating their fees. Arthur D. Hill, for a Bryant estate trustee, opposed a $4000 bill for services presented by John Noble, representing the executors. The exchange showed each lawyer seeking a compensation level fair for his work while withholding exact amounts.
In a probate hearing Judge Carroll hears arguments on fees for several beneficiaries and their counsel. Alfred Hall seeks 1900 but may accept less. Hill disputes 1000 for his work. others request 1000 each. The judge suggests a conference to reach an adjustment.
Four attorneys marched to an adjoining room and returned with figures. Attorney Hill said three agreed on certain amounts while Attorney Noble had a minority report. Judge Carroll reserved his decision after hearing both figures.
Richard Pattee, secretary of the New England Milk Producers Association, predicts milk at 15 cents per quart or higher by October 1. He notes that even at 7 cents per quart starting August 1 farmers cannot cover expenses, as the price jump from 51/4 to 7 cents tripled costs for producers.
A column lists individuals including Mr. Alex Wood and Mrs. Cordelia Ellis among residents from Somerville Quincy Jamaica Plain Medford Roxbury Nashua and Framingham who were treated for deafness head noises and stomach disease with multiple local addresses cited. The notice presents patient names and hometowns in a public health context.
Deafness and stomach and liver disease sufferers may obtain free consultation and trial treatment from the Osmo-Chemic Physicians at 18 Boylston Street Boston before August 1. The offer requires prompt action and calls before August 1. Office hours vary by day and Sunday is closed.
An advertisement from a Somerville resident extols Plant Juice as a modern herbal remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It features a testimonial from J H Craft of 4 Douglass Street, praising its effects after 15 years of ailment and three bottles. The ad notes distribution through multiple drugstores in Lynn Salem Lowell Brockton Fall River New Bedford Manchester N H with local representatives.
A home remedy claims Delatone paste can remove facial hair quickly with no pain. Mix water with powdered Delatone, apply to the skin for about two minutes, rub off, then wash. The advisory stresses using real Delatone for best results.
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