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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1911
Page
14
Ground was broken yesterday for a new bandstand on the Common as a memorial to the late George F. Parkman, donor to the city of the six million dollar reform fund. The ceremony included the first sod turning and brief speeches by Acting Mayor Collins.
Chairman William H. Brooks and Music Commission leaders addressed a crowd of about 300 as the ground was broken with a nickel plated spade. Dignitaries including Daniel P. Shedd Charles D. Magennis and William A. Leahy attended. The bandstand will be built between the present bandstand and Flag staff Hill, covering two walks on the Common and requiring path reconstructions. Costing 42000, marble granite and bronze will be used and completion is targeted for October 1.
James F. Barrett a 19 year old, staying with the O'Brien family, dived into a sinking skiff to rescue four boys near Washington Chambers at Winthrop Beach. He towed John McInnes back first, then returned for the other three as they clung to him. A 10 year old girl urged him to reach safety. Barrett, aided by the girl, managed to pull the boys into the dory and survived.
Washington July 26 Secretary of Agriculture Wilson recommended to President Taft that Dr Harvey W Wiley the pure food expert be admonished but not dismissed. Wilson cites Wiley valued past services and usefulness for the future and argues leniency rather than condign punishment in his case.
Secretary Wilson declines to discuss the report until the President acts. The department committee and Attorney General Wicker sham urged Wiley to resign, but Wilson suggests admonition and retention given Wiley’s past service. Taft’s decision and public papers remain undisclosed as Wiley maintains silence.
President Taft explains in a narrative report the action and rationale behind eliminating a Controller Bay tract from reserve plans. He outlines how Ryan of Controller Railway sought removal to secure terminals, Navy opposed, agriculture favored, and authorities backed enlarging the proposed elimination from 320 to 12,800 acres. He asserts sole responsibility for the final expansion and its justification.
Congressman William F. Murray and Register of Deeds William T. A. FitzGerald are highlighted as leading young figures in the state Democratic ranks. FitzGerald’s long public service, diplomacy, and hard work at the Court House are noted, while Murray is praised as a bold, ambitious, and effective speaker who rose quickly in Congress and previously served on the Boston Common Council, the State House, and the Governor’s Council.
Madame Steinheil famed beauty linked to French political intrigue and a sensational murder trial, marries obscure painter R De Perugia. Whispered belief she influenced Faure’s death through charm, with Dreyfus links cited. Elysees secret boudoir noted prior to Faure’s death.
The President defends an order affecting the Copper River Railway project, asserting independence from private interests. He argues government ownership remains possible if wise, and that land limits and terminals will stay available for public use. He denies secrecy, noting public discussion preceded the order.
The store warns no items may be moved and requests vacating by September 1. In 31 days they slash prices to unprecedented lows on high grade clothes in Boston, drawing daily appreciation as record numbers of shoppers flock in.
A quoted statement declares the group will not abandon Boston, noting no new location has been announced due to rising rents. They anticipate a new site soon and would lease temporary quarters if needed to stay in the city.
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