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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1912
Page
2
Nixie a cafe cat on Atlantic Avenue was thought drowned after being hurled from a second story window into the harbor. She survived a week marooned on a rock under Lewis wharf, rescued by Edward Murphy, and returned to the cafe for a celebratory dinner. The cafe claims she has eight lives left.
Washington reports Taft and supporters will release a White House statement defending Taft delegates and challenging Roosevelt contests. Key speeches by Rep Mendel on seating 72 Taft delegates and attacks on Southern State contests are planned. Senator Root may not speak on Chicago decisions.
Judge John Burke ruled in a Police Court hearing that one barrel of potatoes under 165 pounds did not violate the law if the weight was clearly marked on the barrel for buyers to see. Five dealers were fined twenty dollars each for failing to mark weights. they appealed arguing no intent to defraud and that barrels were sold as received.
Newburyport July 19 Henry Smith 25 who says he lives at Nantasket slept continuously for 30 hours. Dr Jacob S Spaulding awakened him at 4 30 this afternoon after laboring over him for hours. He fell asleep again at 10 o clock Thursday morning and was treated until he responded this afternoon.
President F S Luther of Trinity College Hartford arrives in Oyster Bay to meet with Colonel Roosevelt today July 19 in New York.
Captain George T. Lattimer of H Company Fifth Regiment was found not guilty by Associate Justice Charles S. Sullivan in Charlestown Police Court. Inspector Harry L. Pierce testified, while Lattimer disputed the accusation, aided by witnesses who did not see him strike. The judge ruled not guilty after considering testimonies from defense witnesses and subdued government evidence.
The weavers union in New Bedford signals willingness to discuss grading system grievances with 12 manufacturers who shut mills Monday. Ministers' association mediated but manufacturers largely absent. pay windows guarded as I W W presses for talks while police deny parade permits.
Reports claim Christopher C. Wilson, serving a three year sentence tied to the United Wireless Company, has been granted unusual freedom in New York. He traveled from Atlanta to testify in bankruptcy cases and allegedly visited Wall Street and his wife in Spring Valley. The DOJ may investigate over custody arrangements and habeas corpus issues.
A large Boston and vicinity party attends the tenth anniversary missionary education conference at Silver Lake New York. Nearly 600 attendees, mostly normal school and college graduates, participate over a 10 day session with daily recreation. The event is praised for earnest devotion to mission study and meetings.
A note found in a Thanksgiving turkey by Frederick Gillis led the Gunning Club in Abington to provide him with clothes and arrange his education. The Vermont farm origin and the ensuing correspondence sparked generous aid during his visit.
Isley Fogarty longtime Brookline postmaster died at home after a brief illness. He served over 20 years in Brookline and remained conscious to the end as his wife and four children were present.
Mayor Fitzgerald announced a city council special meeting for next Tuesday to discuss street improvements and extra funding to repair the health boat Vigilant. He seeks extension of Newbury street from Charlesgate West to Charlesgate East and changes to Commonwealth avenue between Massachusetts and Beacon streets. Bids for the Vigilant repair exceeded 13 000 dollars.
Italian communities in Boston and nearby towns have arranged a grand feast of Madonna Del Carmine with parades church services band concerts and fireworks. Torchlight processions will start the festivities this evening with main celebrations in North End and East Boston. Tomorrow will feature parades and concerts through the day.
Leonard CC Fisher Norwood and Bert Andrews of Boston were arraigned before Judge Avery in Quincy District Court on the charge of making unnecessary noise by opening automobile mufflers on Adams street. The judge found them guilty and placed the cases on file on payment of costs totaling eight dollars each.
Judge Robert W. Archbald of the Commerce Court appeared before the Senate impeachment court and was granted until July 29 to answer the charges. His attorney A S Worthington and his son conducted his defense while the proceedings were organized. The House managers must file their reply by August 1 and all pleadings by August 3.
Attorney Daniel J. Daley of Brookline filed nomination papers for the Democratic nomination in the new 138th district. The papers were headed by Sherman L. Whipple. Daley previously ran for Congress against Congressman Weeks, a race once viewed as virtually hopeless for Democrats.
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