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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
4
Chicago leaders plan to form a 20 woman enforcement unit to arrest offenders under hatpin length rules. The group would be led by Mrs. Mary Owens, Chicago's only policewoman, if volunteers are found.
Mrs A dismisses bargains while Mrs B and Mrs C tout Fi lene's Tunnel Basement as a real bargain source. The trio discusses store prices and value, with Mrs B and Mrs C urging Mrs A to explore the tunnel for hundreds of good deals and money saving.
Boston barber shops and hairdressing parlors would operate under antiseptic rules as the Health Board considers a measure requiring immediate sterilization of combs and brushes after each customer. The rule would compel sterilizing razors mugs rubber cups and other facial massage equipment after individual use.
Health inspectors found widespread reuse of towels combs and brushes and lack of sterilization for facial massage appliances in barber shops and hair parlors. New rules would require laundering towels after single use and mandatory sterilization to curb disease spread with potential court action for noncompliance.
In Montclair New Jersey Judge Yost fined David Harris of Upper Montclair ten dollars for allowing mosquitoes to breed on his land. Inspectors for the Board of Health produced evidence including a glass of larvae found on Harris property.
Howard E. Busby, a Philadelphia fish dealer, discovered a fish with a diamond ring lodged in its gills while sorting barrels from Anglera. He set aside the defect and later found the jewel. He notified Angleza and will hand over the ring if the owner proves claim.
Bert H. Franklin testified on cross examination in the Clarence S. Darrow jury bribery case that his first guilty confession occurred at the office in the presence of Oscar Lawler the special government prosecutor in the dynamite conspiracy probe. He said he was first approached by a deputy U S marshal to turn state's evidence and later sought employment with the Merchants and Manufacturers Association which played a leading role in the McNamara prosecution.
After Franklin testified all day the defense urged better progress since his 10 days on the stand. Assistant District Attorney Ford began cross examination and may not finish before tomorrow’s adjournment. Rogers accused Burns of biased aims toward Gompers and alleged a Burns detective spoke to a juror, prompting a recess during which the detective was exonerated.
Frank Sheehy of the Bronx faced a $100,000 suit in Long Island Supreme Court accused of alienating the affections of Mrs. Mary Walsh wife of John A Walsh of Long Island City. Walsh testified he was ruined by the loss of his wife who disappeared from Manhattan in 195/. Sheehy claimed illness and financial ruin.
In Ogdensburg New York on a June day a caterpillar plague struck Chelsea district delaying rail service. Three locomotives moved four coaches through a mass of insects while another train stalled at Ironsides. the nine mile journey took two hours and two minutes due to the overwhelming infestation.
Boston Chamber of Commerce and citizens condemned Washington opposition to the Peters bill seeking 1.8 million for Boston customs house tower. Edwyn G. Preston defended the request, stating praise from officials and the need for a durable, dignified building. Peabody & Stearns denied waste and urged timely approval to avoid costly delays.
Boston restaurant managers blame the high cost of living for a 20 to 50 percent surge in menu prices. A Newspaper Row lunchroom reports beans and brown bread rising to 26 cents, with other items such as chopped chicken sandwiches, corn beef hash, and hot roast beef increasing. Social changes include smaller coffee servings and added charges for bread and potatoes. Strawberry shortcake now 25 cents.
In several eateries portions are reduced as costs rise. Officials estimate the public spends several thousand dollars more daily in Boston due to the higher prices and smaller servings.
A collision on Beach street near School Street in Revere damaged the new automobile used by Chief Kimball of the fire department. The chief and his driver Murphy and the wagon driver escaped injury in the smash last night.
A Sage and Sulphur hair remedy promises to restore natural color and reduce dandruff. The ad claims Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy, made from common garden sage, strengthens hair and stops shedding after a few applications. Bottle price is five cents, with money back if not satisfied.
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