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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1913
Page
5
Dr Charles E Page of Tremont street criticizes publishing pictures of fat babies and calls for lighter clothing and more air for infants. He argues fat bodies harm health, cites high baby death rates and praises natural care, urging open windows and air baths to improve infant welfare.
Chicago mayor directs police to enforce proper bathing costumes for women at beaches after a photo showed a woman in bloomers. Police arrested Dr Fiosalie Ladona for bathing in bloomers at Jackson Park Beach.
Governor Fletcher dismissed Charles D. Watson of St. Albans as chair of the Public Service Commission and called for the resignation of Commissioner W. R. Warner of Vergennes. The third member, G. H. Babbitt of Bellows Falls, had resigned recently amid the push for lower telephone rates.
The steamship Millinocket from Stockton Maine to New York, involved in a collision with the Persian, was floated by the wrecking steamer Tasco near Vineyard Haven on July 26.
Crowds formed at 10 o’clock yesterday at 78 Central Street for the first free animal dispensary in New England. A brown dog with a broken hind leg a rooster with a broken leg a cat in a girl’s arms horses and a kitten awaited examination by veterinarians from the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The day ended with large piles of cards indicating strong turnout.
Desk notes indicate the number of patients and record that Dr. J. F. Flannagan of the M. 8S. P. Cc. A. and Dr. D. L. Bolger of Cambridge attended the animals in the case.
Thirteen indictments were returned today by the July grand jury in the Criminal Court naming Joseph Fish head of Joseph Fish & Co public fire insurance adjustors in true bills charging arson burning to defraud conspiracy to obstruct public justice and accessory after the fact.
Senator Bryan, giving up on overturning Burleson’s reduced parcel post rates and larger mailable package sizes after August 13, urged blocking any additional rule changes. The Senate post office committee took up the plan and postponed action to Wednesday.
Steamship Franconia of the Cunard line, en route from Liverpool and Queenstown, rails a rapid run toward Boston. At 10 am she was 64 miles east of Boston Light with Captain C A Smith aiming to anchor by midnight and dock by 7 am tomorrow. Notable passengers include Mrs EB Foss and Mrs Helen Foss along with clergy and prominent Boston figures.
Kenzie Miss Mary Kellogg A Shu man Captain and Mrs N B Jordan and others are listed in a social page snippet highlighting attendees. The fragment suggests a gathering or event with several recognizable individuals from the area.
Two liners depart today for Europe carrying hundreds of passengers. The steamship Cleveland of the Hamburg American line sails from Commonwealth Pier at 10 in the morning for Plymouth Boulogne and Hamburg. The Arabic of White Star line leaves Hoosac piers at 6 PM for Queenstown and Liverpool with 230 cabin and 200 steerage passengers.
Senator Bacon of Georgia was sworn in as the first United States Senator elected by direct popular vote. This historic oath marks the first use of direct vote selection for a U.S. senator in the nation.
Funeral services for John OCallaghan national secretary of the United Irish League of America will be held tomorrow at St Columbkines Church Brighton a solemn high mass of requiem at 10 oclock The executive committee of the United Irish League of Boston met yesterday to take action on the death of Mr OCallaghan They will march to the church from 39 Edna Street Brighton President Michael J Jordan of the Boston Central branch presided and tributes were paid A telegram from Michael J Ryan national president will attend The league and Globe staff will act as pallbearers Cablegrams from John E Redmond and Cork Ireland conveyed condolences to relatives and workers and mourn Ireland’s loss.
Secretary of the Interior Lane left Billings Montana for Fowell Wyoming to inspect the Shoshone irrigation project. He plans to proceed to Cody and then drive 69 miles overland to Yellowstone National Park.
Governor Foss referred two pardon petitions yesterday. James J. O'Connor of Holyoke and William H. Chamberlain of Boston seek clemency for prior murders. The Governor's Council will review the matters at the Wednesday session.
A rear end collision involving electric cars near South Station on Dorchester Avenue injured a man with a broken leg and shook up 70 passengers.
Classified items list various frames and pictures with sizes and prices. Includes 3 inch green oak frames and 14x28 glass, plus 16x20 frames and 11x14 pictures. Pieces feature landscapes and figures, offered at 2.00 or 1.25 dollars and small margins.
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