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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1912
Page
2
Spokane July 25. The parlor match was condemned by the fire insurance men’s convention which urged states to ban the single dip white phosphorus match. The convention also backed the Fire Marshals' Association plan for a uniform fire marshal law.
Brockton July 2 The Hon Jonathan White 92 Brockton's oldest citizen and Plymouth county bar's oldest lawyer and Yale 1840 graduate died this afternoon at 3 o'clock He opened his first law office in 1849 and recently laid the Carnegie Library cornerstone A street named White avenue in his honor was approved by the City Council a week ago He retired from practice in 1895
Thomas Wilson, 58, injured himself in his room at 106 Washington Street lodging house by cutting his throat with a corkscrew yesterday afternoon. He was rushed to City Hospital where surgeons say he has a chance for recovery.
A crowd watched as at Franklin Park a large birdcage opened to release diverse species. Storks, flamingoes, pelicans and cranes moved about the new enclosure while curators and police restrained a belligerent stork. Officials expect a public opening near Labor Day as the huge cage nears completion.
Preparations for a benefit performance to aid the Titanic memorial fund move forward at Lookout Hill Gloucester on August 23. Prominent patronesses include Mrs Frederick Ayre, Mrs Henry C Frick, and Miss Helen Frick, each sending $1000 checks.
United Shoe Machinery Company resumed negotiations with Attorney General Wickersham to reach a friendly settlement of the federal government anti-trust suit. Sidney Winslow (president) and Charles Choate (general counsel) met with A G James A Fowler and W S Gregg to discuss the civil case only.
Concord New Hampshire July 25 An official statement from the Southern New England railroad company says the Grand Trunk extension route through New Hampshire has not been settled Surveys are ongoing to base an informed decision An earlier route was investigated and other options are being tested to find the greatest advantage and least resistance before any final decision.
In Pittsfield on July 25 Mrs. Marica Puyo of West Pittsfield was struck by a car and pronounced dead. She revived in a police ambulance en route to a hospital and demanded to be taken home. Officer Dennis Hogan fought to keep her from leaping out, and she was returned home, with the officer sustaining facial scratches during the struggle.
Louis Cohen and a brave act as he raced into smoke filled rooms at 324 Harrison avenue to carry 18 month old Peter Biowa to safety on the street. Cohen, 25, of 322 Harrison avenue, observed smoke and entered the top floor apartment to save the child.
Philadelphia delegates at the Board of Erin convention authorized a $10,000 appropriation to aid securing home rule for Ireland. The session also adopted a resolution endorsing the Irish Parliamentary party and John Redmond.
Premier Asquith spoke in the House of Commons on July 25 outlining amity and good will for all nations with Germany singled out for special mention. He described a decade of international relations built on settled, definite lines while presenting estimates for the committee of imperial defence.
The prime minister asserts cordial ties with global powers and rejects exclusive alliances. He states Britain desires no aggression or territorial expansion, and stresses commitment to peace amid rising armaments while maintaining friendly relations with Russia, Germany, and others.
Washington July 25 Majority Leader Underwood announced he would block all future excused absences to preserve a House quorum. He objected to Ohio Republican Switzer missing 10 days for private business, then withdrew the objection but warned of no leniency ahead.
Poslam promises instant relief from itching and rapid improvement of all skin diseases such as eczema acne psoriasis and rashes. It adds Poslam Soap for daily toilet use to keep skin healthy and color improved. Free samples advertised from Emergency Laboratories New York City.
Boston street commissioners hear abutter claims after a city appropriation of 900000 for Pleasant street widening. Daniel J. Kiley and Samuel Childs present damages for Bowditch and Fitzgerald as more owners prepare to seek compensation at upcoming conferences.
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