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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
10
At the Hotel Somerset banquet the American Iron Steel and Heavy Hardware Association held its convention. Lieutenant-Governor Robert Luce urged change and warned that the spirit of individualism prompts masses to seek new laws and traditions. He said competition fails to win the human heart.
The Hon. George H. Utter criticizes rising lawlessness and the misreading of wealth as success, urging obedience to law as liberty and warning against letting sin-soaked figures affect families. The Hon. James T. Cleary denounces the popular government movement and warns against the initiative and referendum, calling for industrial leader independence.
Cambridge Electric Light Company announces a cut in city arc lighting and commercial incandescent lighting fees. President J. Q. Bennett says the reduction will take effect at the start of the fiscal year on July 1, following a May 21 directors meeting recommendation.
Joseph M. Reddington of Providence is at the West Roxbury police station charged with manslaughter in the death of 11 year old Andrew Strauss of 11883 Tremont Street Roxbury. Strauss was run over and killed by an automobile at Grove and Washington streets on Wednesday night.
An amateur 10 mile event at Rockingham Park Salem N H tomorrow features two prominent Boston businessmen racing incognito. The card includes top drivers from across the country with a key match among Harry F Grant Vanderbilt Cup winner Harry Cobe and Charlie Basle. Leland Hersey a new pro contests Basle over five miles. Track management expects the largest crowd in the venue’s history.
Fred W. Estabrook a Republican national committeeman from New Hampshire predicts that if Roosevelt is renominated by the Republicans and W J Bryan is the Democratic candidate, Bryan would attract thousands of conservative Eastern Republicans. He represents the Taft leadership and New England conservative voter.
Estabrook argues Roosevelt or Bryan would win New England, with Bryan carrying all states except Vermont in a Roosevelt Bryan matchup. He notes the third term issue would loom, but calls Roosevelt the radical leading the real contest.
The Andrew Square Improvement Association heard that the Southampton street trolley line will open a new route between South Boston and Roxbury by July 1. The group endorsed Cornelius P. Flynn for the Excise Board and reported 2000 signatures for a petition to widen Preble street to connect Southampton street with the Strandway.
A former elevated railway employee criticizes an advertisement by the company for denouncing union drive. He recalls harsh conditions, argues management crushes organizing efforts, and urges public scrutiny of corporate messaging. He notes he is not seeking personal grievance but aims to expose what he calls misrepresentation.
The Boston fishing boat Mary B Mesquita ran aground on the eastern side of Handkerchief Shoal during a fishing trip. Leaking heavily, the vessel abandoned its voyage and set course back to Gloucester at high tide.
The Havemeyer estate may keep the famous Stradivarius after a U S Supreme Court decree filed in federal court held the government cannot pursue seizure due to a statute of limitations. The instrument was bought in Boston years before Henry O. Havemeyer's death and was sought for duty nonpayment.
Arthur L. Spring sues the city of Boston for 5300 claiming unpaid balance for services as legislative counsel. He says he was employed by Mayor Fitzgerald and has already received 2400, and he drafted bills affecting city interests.
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