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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
6
Mrs. Sarah Cox of 213 Pleasant Street Malden celebrated her 101st birthday yesterday. Her health astonishes neighbors. she advises cheerfulness and regular meals. She has not missed a meal this year and has lived in the same house for nearly a century, with grandson Henry Brown visiting from Chicago.
Newport Rhode Island June jurors found James Holden and Felix Breault not guilty of conspiring to steal 12000 dollars worth of cotton and cotton waste from Shore Mills Tiverton. Co defendants Richardson Jr. superintendent and J W Dacey faced indictments. Richardson died by suicide after arrest and Dacey was discharged for lack of evidence.
Samuel A. Segee, chairman of the Revere Board of Assessors, faces trial in Suffolk Superior Court before Judge Brown and a jury this morning for alleged charges stemming from his official duties.
Washington June 11 The answer to the Japanese note on California alien land legislation is in preparation at the State Department. Secretary Bryan said it cannot be completed before week’s end as officials observe utmost secrecy. Both sides maintain an argumentative tone, with negotiations likely to continue indefinitely.
In Lewiston Maine on June 11 the Maine grand commandery of the Knights of Malta opened a two day convention with local officers and attendees gathering to discuss orders and activities.
Christine Galbraith contralto soloist at Boston Cathedral delivered a brilliant Steinert Hall recital with national songs by her costumed pupils. Accompanists E Prescott Illingworth W J Kugler Corinne H Schalse and Alice McDermott. Harold Tripp assisted. The event drew many pupils and drew enthusiastic response, marking another popular appearance by the renowned teacher and singer.
Ad copy promotes HUB PUNCH as a superior beverage option. The brief touts its flavor and appeal, urging readers to sample the product for a satisfying punch experience.
The Wash burn railroad control bill must be acted on by 5 PM as House clerk closes. Governor faced with veto threat on the bill merging western trolleys, with aides hopeful he will sign the railroad measure. Senate defeats house amendment on removal of elevated Charlestown structure, favoring tunnels.
The Governor argues the 5 million authorization is insufficient for 292 miles of trolley plans, saying only 100 miles can be built and Western voters are being deceived. Veto battles stretch through light and power bonds, milk labeling, firemen pensions, industrial arbitration, and salt marsh development, with sessions likely to extend another week. A 50 car men delegation met the Governor urging action.
Governor Foss faced a flood of calls on a railroad measure as debates swirled through the capitol. A trolley veto sparked New Haven promises while a light and power vote showed anti Foss strength at 30 to 0. Bills on firemen, electricity, marsh land, and milk faced mixed outcomes amid dueling branches and veto expectations.
The Suffolk Municipal Court fined George S. Robinson Jr and J J Meyers each 100 dollars after a yearlong campaign by E Gerry Brown state supervisor of small loans. Since the January 1912 start of the state office not a single case has failed in court. Brown says the loan ring has disbanded and some participants have now obtained licenses to operate legally.
In Washington on June 11 the Senate lobby committee explored whether President Wilson gave sugar producers confidence they would not face restrictions on sugar, while Godchaux noted planters failed to secure a meeting with the President after arriving in Washington.
William F. Garcelon, Harvard graduate treasurer of athletics, proposes financing a new course next year to train students in coaching football and baseball rather than playing. The program would prepare graduates to coach high and preparatory school teams after earning their diplomas. Garcelon outlines the plan in the Harvard Graduates' Magazine.
Louisiana sugar planter Jules Godchaux testified that sugar interests did back campaigns to sway Senators and Representatives toward anti free sugar measures. He said merchants were urged to write and wire Washington and to mobilize an endless chain of letters and telegrams. He claimed 50 000 to 60 000 votes were cast for Wilson and funds contributed to his Louisiana campaign.
A nostalgic travel note extols ranch vacations in Wyoming around Sheridan and Cody Big Horn Basin. It promotes summer boarding on ranches for families offering riding fishing and plain meals. The author promises a plan including costs and arrangements and invites readers to write for guidance through Alex Stocks New England Pass Agent La Fae ORR Boston.
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