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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
8
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Governor Foss reappoints Police Commissioner O'Meara, saying there was no sound basis for opposition. He cites faithful, intelligent and efficient public service as the reason for the executive recognition.
The piece urges other states to adopt Massachusetts 54 hour and further argues 48 hours per week is sufficient for women children and men in factories or other work. It suggests national progress toward a uniform 48 hour standard and cites state competition as a motive.
The widow of former Boston mayor Mrs George A Hibbard reveals she must turn to acting to earn a living. She explains that perhaps if her husband had not been so honest a mayor she might not feel driven to the stage. Friends of the late mayor hope for her success.
In Newark on Tuesday Colonel Roosevelt offered limited remarks on international arbitration, signaling caution about entering any pact unless it is proven in good faith. The ex-president implied preferring a balanced approach over hasty commitments.
The passage argues that arbitration hinges on mutual willingness to honor terms. It notes that under favorable conditions it works, but its true value lies in applying it during unfavorable ones, with several great powers aiming to make it work despite hardship.
A G Wickersham told a House committee the government plans to press criminal cases against individuals over trusts. He said Supreme Court rulings on Standard Oil and tobacco bolster a move to hold leaders personally liable, though statutes of limitations may hinder actions. Prison terms could enforce anti trust laws, and the move will be welcomed by supporters and feared by defendants.
The writer notes American visitors to London from January through May fall by 2702 compared with 1910, hinting hotel and shop price hikes fueled by locals. He suggests coronation proximity may draw Americans later and warns extortion reports dampen travel, urging spending stay at home rather than abroad.
The Boston crowd cheers the defeat of legislation to extend Boylston Street through Fenway Park, blocking a plan deemed a threat to public parks and artistic value. A safer Fenway invites immediate improvements, with hopes for stronger protection against future attempts to mar the landmark.
President Taft greeted Ty Cobb with warmth at the White House in a historic moment as baseball’s greatest player and its most devoted patron exchanged friendly remarks. The meeting underscored Cobb’s eminence and broad appeal among millions of American fans.
Mrs. Cora B. Brigham of Hudson widow of Major-General William H. Brigham filed in East Cambridge Probate Court for appointment as administratrix of his estate after his death May 22. Estate valued at 75000 dollars with 50000 real and 25000 personal property. Heirs at law Mildred E. Brigham and William M. Brigham, both of Hudson.
A Brady photograph captures Charleston’s shattered streets after Union bombardment and fires from 1861 to 1865. The 1864–65 siege left homes and churches pierced by holes, chimneys toppled, and fires consuming vast areas. A depot explosion near the Northwestern railroad killed many, leaving 150 charred bodies.
The speaker laments unrequited affection for Phyllis as she sits beside a brook. Vivid nature imagery frames his longing and self doubt, while playful lines reveal guarded humor about finances and marriage prospects.
The Aero Club of California has completed a mapped all air route from Los Angeles to Chicago. The group is now developing an overhead Chicago to New York route to be published soon. Route details emphasize careful alignment with structural resistance and note challenging segments.
A 1863 nostalgic column blends a projected transcontinental air route from New York to California with early traffic laws for airships. It playfuly imagines enforcement by aerial police, speed limits, lighting rules, and Sunday freight bans, followed by a humorous fishing anecdote about Bill Sykes and a hooked mishap.
The therapeutic use of White Rock Water has long been recognized. It is described as beneficial for eliminating waste and aiding conditions such as gout and related diatheses, with notes on its material effects and samples of historical applications.
A 1911 verse satire by Walt Mason depicts Queen Mary banning calico trousers and fashion experiments, claiming a global jurisdiction over dames' dress. It mocks reformers as silly and attacks modern fashion with regal authority and humor.
Edward M. Shepard of New York City, a candidate in the recent New York United States Senate ballot, has been chosen as the Storrs lecturer at Yale Law School for 1912 in New Haven.
A diver Arthur G Hoffman and his assistant William C Duncan recovered the gold watch and fob lost by Second Engineer Wade of Fire Boat 3 Memorial Day in the water off the South ferry pier.
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