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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1911
Page
3
Residents of Prospect Hill, a top city residential district, awake to gun at side as a Boston gang robs in an auto under extra police patrols. The wave of bold burglaries fuels alarm across the community.
Despite intensified police patrols in Lawrence the city endures a spate of burglaries. This morning the Lawrence Canoe Clubhouse was entered and ransacked, marking the 20th break in since July 4 and the 12th in the Prospect Hill residential area. Victims report large sums stolen and valuable silverware as residents arm themselves and train families. Police suspect a Boston-based gang operating nightly by automobile. Local pawnshops are checked for clues and Boston police asked to monitor stolen loot.
Benjamin C. Lane, chairman of the United Improvement Association legal and legislative committee, says the New England Telephone and Telegraph Co hoodwinked the Highway Commission into approving a new contract schedule set to take effect next month. Subscribers, especially unlimited-city users, have grumbled, and dis satisfaction is expected to rise when the contracts begin.
The city moves to limit unlimited service to seven metropolitan exchanges with a $125 yearly rate, down from $162, but calls to outside exchanges cost five cents. The plan limits coverage to Back Bay Fort Hill Haymarket Main Oxford Richmond and Tremont, potentially raising costs for many subscribers. Local officials defend the change as best possible, while critics argue it shifts costs to flat-rate users and could favor the company.
Miss Charlotte Hunt announces retirement from Boston stage to marry H. A. Grosner of New York. She departs with her parents for New York on the eve of the wedding at the Hotel Clarendon. The couple’s union ends her acting career due to Grosner’s opposition to her continuing on stage.
Residents and property owners near Jeffries Point East Boston complain of a persistent glue odor from the International Glue Company plant. Renters have left homes as heat worsens the smell, with 400 General Electric lamp works workers among the critics. A petition to the State or City Board of Health to hold a hearing and end the odor is being organized by local residents including Michael J. McLaughlin.
The Middlesex grand jury found no evidence supporting graft or inefficiency claims against county officials. It affirmed sound county finances and prudent spending by the county commissioners and other officials, denying improper political use or a political machine.
The Sunday Post offers a cook ing page next Sunday featuring special hot weather menus with full recipes. Timely guidance for summer meals with practical dishes.
Warry L. Bartholomew aged 47 and foreman for Suburban Gas & Electric Light Co of Revere was killed late yesterday afternoon when he fell 45 feet from the top of an electric light pole at Ocean avenue and Beach street. He lived at 88 Winthrop Avenue, Revere, and left a wife and one child. Medical Examiner Leary ruled the death an industrial accident.
Winooski Vermont July 18 Fred Lazelley chief of the fire department was drowned while bathing in Mallett’s Bay. He swam away from shore sank after raising his hands possibly due to cramps. Lazelley about 40 years old, survived by his widow and three children, and had served the department for several years.
Charles Hickman who faced execution for the 1910 murder of his wife Mollie collapsed in his jail cell and died at 8 this morning. He had escaped jail twice after conviction and last Saturday attempted suicide by gas inhalation, telling guards he would never endure the hanging.
Washington July 18 Dr Harvey W Wiley head of the Bureau of Chemistry probably will be reprimanded rather than resigning as President Taft weighs the Attorney General Wickershams recommendation. The Cabinet agreed to send papers to all parties and Taft plans to read the evidence and Dr Wiley’s reply before deciding next week.
The President said Wickersham acted within his role when assessing the Wiley case. He explained to callers that he asked the Attorney General to address the legal question and that the opinion was produced on a strictly legal basis.
Washington, July 18 news reports that a new postage stamp series will be authorized combining utility, art and harmony. The first six stamps will feature George Washington, the last five Benjamin Franklin. Denominations will be in Arabic numerals with separate colors to prevent clerical confusion.
The 700 Coast Artillery Corps members, M. V. M., who manned harbor forts since July 9, returned yesterday. They arrived aboard the Miles Standish at 12 25 and, under Colonel Walter K e Lombard, marched in formation along Atlantic avenue and through local streets to the South Armory. Out of town companies then departed for home armories.
A Baltimore couple, Mr. and Mrs. William Fitz, arrived with a train from New York at South Station. They sat in separate cars and did not speak as they raced to Ontario to see their 18 year old daughter Marguerite.
Mrs. Fitz, recently divorced with custody of their child, suspects Mr. Fitz plans to abduct their daughter who studies at a Canadian seminary. She hired a detective after learning he aimed for Canada, then tailed him from Baltimore to New York where they rode the same train. She has wired the girl with no reply.
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