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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
7
Melrose abandons plans for a memorial hall after a petition of 150 residents prompts a referendum on a $45,600 appropriation. If voters reject the funds at the next city election, the project cannot proceed.
London inquest finds Sir William S. Gilbert died from syncope after overexerting himself while trying to save a woman from drowning during a bathing party at Harrow. The famed librettist of the Savoy operas with Sir Arthur Sullivan is the subject.
A guaranteed no risk offer promises a penny cost only if freckles are removed. Obtain ethine double strength from Houghton & Dutton or Riker Jaynes Drug Co. and one night’s treatment will show how easy it is to achieve a clear complexion. Rarely more than one ounce is needed.
A leather handbag containing field glasses and a camera was reported lost on Adams Street near President's Bridge in Quincy. A finder should contact the Back Bay switchboard operator or return to WHITE GARAGE with a suitable reward. The advertiser credited the Lost and Found column of the Sunday Post for locating the bag after placing the ad May 21 and receiving a call May 23.
At 72 Bacon street Winchester the wedding of Irene Pishon Judkins of Brookline to Arthur Shirley Kelley of Everett will take place this evening. Kelley is diamond department manager for a Boston jeweler and has 15 years with the firm. Attendants include Margaret and Catherine Cutler, with George L. Kelley as best man and Mildred Judkins as maid of honor. Ushers are C Ernest and George W Judkins.
Patrolman Richard J. Buckley of the South Boston police freed Mrs. Bridgett McDonough and her five children from a 12:30 am fire at 87 B Street. Buckley and others led them to safety after smoke inhalation left him weak, as the origin was a closet under stairs on the third floor. Damages not to exceed $800.
George Johnson a 30 year old longshoreman was fatally hurt yesterday afternoon on the steamship Karena at Cu nard dock East Boston when a bale of jute fell on him.
The Legislature overrode Governor Foss vetoes to enact the Medical Milk Commission bill. The House approved 167 to 33 and the Senate followed, making the measure law.
The Governor objects to a milk certification bill giving county health boards power through a five physician commission, with penalties for selling uncertified milk. The piece also notes vetoes and positions on Boylston Street, Metropolitan payrolls, peaceful persuasion, and teachers’ salaries amid legislative actions.
The Senate passed 14 to 11 a measure to appropriate 8000 for Winthrop to build a sea wall at Short Beach. The House killed the bill requiring cities and towns to share maintenance costs for Revere Beach and Nantasket reservations by 114 to 101. The House calendar opens with a bill granting a charter to the Boston and Eastern trolley line.
Professor James V. Martin the Harvard aviator will compete at the Metz aviation grounds in Waltham for a meet beginning June 15. He is due to arrive in Boston this morning aboard the White Star liner Cymric.
Mrs Martin the Woman aviator will fly at the Waltham meet along with Pixton and Prentiss. Professor Martin will rush his machines to Waltham and may take to the air before week’s end. Cromwell Dixon the boy aviator plans flights at Metz grounds and aims to fly to Waltham City Hall and back if weather holds.
The Boston Chamber of Commerce launches the Industrial Development Company of the Boston Chamber of Commerce led by James J. Storrow. Chartered April 29, it will supply credit by guaranteeing notes for small enterprises, backed by a $500,000 credit fund and support from Boston bankers.
Advertises TIZ as a unique foot treatment that draws out toxins to relieve corns bunions callouses and sore feet. Endorsed by Sam A Hoover and Dodge & Co claims quick relief with one week use and sale at druggists for 25 cents.
Ten thousand attended the 25th annual dance of the Boston Letter Carriers Mutual Benefit Association at Mechanics Building. A 60-voice German chorus performed before the ball with a 200-man Letter Carriers Battalion maneuver. State and city officials, including Lieut. Governor Louis Frothingham and Mayor Fitzgerald, were guests. The grand march featured over 200 couples led by Frank W. Smith and Frances Smith, with a large list of officials and guests taking part.
Mrs. Julia H Souther of Brookline won a $5 weekly alimony raise from Judge Richardson after a Brookline divorce from Dr Robert F Souther in February last citing higher living costs. She was previously awarded $10 weekly for herself and six year old daughter plus permission to take the child to Maine for the summer. The husband said his income dropped to about $280 since January and noted time devoted to Homeopathic Hospital surgery amid travel and theater visits.
Funeral services for Catherine Ree, wife of Russell, were held Friday at the East Boston church. Interment followed in the cemetery. Relatives and friends were invited to attend.
Mabel Gillespie, secretary of the Women s Trade Union League, picketed with about a dozen female strikers at the Grueby Faience Company pattern works on K street in South Boston yesterday.
Three strike breakers were reported at the works with two taken home by taxi and the third escorted to her home on Old Harbor Street by three policemen. The strikers followed and a crowd of youths jeered the workers, but police kept the demonstration under control.
A Radcliffe College graduate and secretary of the Women's Trade Union League assists girl strikers at a pottery works in South Boston. The effort highlights labor activism among young female workers and organized labor support in the city.
The leaders of the girl strikers include Misses Delia Connelly Mary O Neil Nellie Riley Alice Kennally and Mary R Kennally. The young women began a strike over a week ago opposing the methods of new superintendent M A Metzer who replaced Walter Whitmore at the pottery works.
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