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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1912
Page
3
A seven story building at 10 12 Van Dewater Street near the Brooklyn Bridge burned from basement to roof, sending chemicals exploding and windows flying across the street. The New York blaze caused a panic at the Volunteer Hospital and losses exceeded $100000.
The Malden High School senior class held its annual float on Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield. Dozens of canoes were chartered by graduates decorated in blue and gold while a band played from 4 PM to 10 PM. The event was led by Ralph Richardson Edward Kimball and Helen Evans.
A shifty vendor touts PER SPI-NO powder as a remarkable product for arm use claiming it cures or prevents weariness. The boast prompts skeptical readers to question safety and seek reliable medical guidance before trying dubious preparations.
Mrs George A Hibbard of 11 Grace street Dorchester yesterday denied a rumor she would wed again saying she is not engaged and has no plans to marry. Her statements follow speculation sparked by her daughter’s engagement and could not be traced to any reliable source.
New Haven workers reject the Connecticut Trolley Company’s compromise proposal after 11 local unions favored it. Arbitration seems the next path as the company won’t grant New Haven an exception. Other trolley unions have not yet acted on the offer.
Malden Mayor George L. Fall plans to appeal to Governor Foss to force a ruling by the Malden Gas and Electric Commissioners on city contract electricity rates. The board has delayed nine months without a report while Malden Electric continues supplying power at old contract rates post July 1, 1911 expiration.
London report notes Andrew Carnegie backs Taft for renomination and reelection with Elihu Root as second choice and hints at Justice Hughes. On the Democratic side he says New York Mayor Gaynor is the strongest potential nominee.
Mr. Carnegie discusses U S politics aboard a voyage, praising Taft’s record and urging dignified conduct. He mentions Elihu Root as a possible nominee if Taft fails, and notes other Democrats like Gaynor Harmon Underwood Clark as viable alternatives.
A 52 year old Detroit mechanic William Deitz is found dead in Franklin Park near Scarboro Hill after shooting himself twice in the head. Letters to Mrs William Deitz suggest domestic trouble as motive. Police seek relatives as ambulatory authorities document the scene.
Washington June 3 The Senate committee on naval affairs restored to the naval appropriation bill provisions for two battleships and eight submarine torpedo boats replacing House figures. The panel retained six torpedo boat destroyers two fuel ships a submarine tender and a destroyer tender. It struck out the eight hour contract work limit adopted Hobson plan for national defence council and laid out admiral and vice admiral grades for fleet commanders. Enlisted service four years with optional extension. Authorization to buy war material abroad in emergencies and a $1 000 000 round the world wireless system previously rejected by the House.
Andre Maquarre conducted the fifth week Pops opening at Symphony Hall. The program mixed new and familiar works, with Strauss Blue Danube and Chabrier Espana drawing strong applause. The audience included a large turnout and a Tech Night tribute followed by Williams Night plans.
Union Shoe Workers of Lynn Massachusetts wired 250 dollars to Attorney Nicholas Klein to fund the appeal of an Ohio Circuit Court ruling striking down a state law that bars firing workers for union membership. The decision affects the Lynn and Haverhill strikers in the seven month dispute with two shoe factories. The habeas corpus case involved discharged union members and marks a major test of union rights in labor law.
The Rt. Rev. John Sheepshanks, bishop of Norwich from 1898 to 1909 and noted writer, died today in London.
The Boston school committee reported a $1,873,426.92 operating cost for public schools over the last five months, up $206,876.28 from last year. The main rise came from higher instructor salaries totaling $147,281, per the business agent's report presented at the regular meeting.
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