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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
3
In Plymouth New Hampshire on June 15 two men robbed the W D Veazey Lumber office at West Thornton. They demanded cash from Mrs Alice Head and fled after one was shot in the leg by a lumber yard worker. Deputies pursued the second man into the woods as police canvassed the area.
Today payday occurred at the camp as $2000 was shipped from Plymouth by express to the timber firm. The movement suggests a financial transaction tied to ongoing lumber operations.
The A. M. McPhail Piano Company founded in 1837 by A. M. McPhail grew to a leading U S piano maker with a Washington and Waltham street factory capable of 2600 pianos yearly. George F. Blake, president since 1891, a Dartmouth graduate, has led the firm with Francis H. Owen as treasurer for 15 years.
An express messenger delivered a $2000 payroll to the office where the hold up occurred. Mrs. Head identified the fleeing man as resembling a former camp worker. The prisoner refused to provide his name or his accomplice’s.
Yale University figures show the Law School has operated self supported for a decade with a surplus around $90 000 according to Dean Rogers in the secretary Anson Phelps Stokes annual report. The surplus is noted as a factor for university consideration in future support.
Classifieds offer shoppers and sellers a quick read on holiday needs. Listings include items for sale, services, employment, and notices across local businesses and households.
The period of revenue reduction due to fewer registrants is noted as a result of higher entrance requirements. Mr Stokes discusses voluntary wealthy tuition and covering the difference between actual cost and regular bills, averaging $110. The proposal has university council approval but two undergraduate faculties oppose. He also suggests Mayor of New Haven replace the Lieutenant Governor as ex-officio Yale corporation member.
Fire Commissioner Uy appointed Thomas F Callahan and Edward J Eagan as probationary members of the department. Callahan and Eagan will continue to drive for their chiefs while the plan to abolish the chief's driver position is implemented. Assistant Engineer Edward C Verkampen of Engine 43 resigns to join the Metropolitan Police.
Boston carpenter David Stukar sues wife and Suffolk Savings Bank in Suffolk Superior Court claiming he kept 741 dollars in his trousers pocket for safekeeping and the wife accessed it, allegedly depositing the funds in a woman's name. He seeks restitution and an injunction pending the case. The court set a notice returnable June 19.
Frank Marshall a 19 year old man in Buffalo is jailed on an attempted death by action charge after a quarrel with his fiancee Miss Nellie Tryer. He tied a rope to a porch post and stood on a box to kick it away but the box jammed and his plan was halted when the woman's brother heard the noise and cut him down.
General rains within 300 miles of Fort Worth last night varied from half to two inches. In dry areas crops suffered for two months, but the precipitation is expected to save the corn crop that had been practically lost.
The Post promotes business opportunities columns in daily and Sunday editions. Contact Main 1383 for rates and details.
In Manhattan Kansas on June 15 the Rural Life conference began as part of Agricultural College commencement week. Rev. M. B. McNutt of Plainfield Illinois warned about farmer self deprecation and lack of vision, citing poor leadership and public spirit. President Waters led the morning session on The Unity and Interdependence of Rural Life.
Troy N Y June 16 Justice Howard told graduating nurses at Troy Hospital that high heels are as barbarous and destructive to health as rum and as heathenish as nose rings or tattoos. He warned against the fashion and urged speaking out.
Justice How ard asserts hospitals serve public health like parks and deny privilege in birthplaces. He argues lying-in wards should be equal for rich and poor, not shaped by the whims of the wealthy.
Michael Maffin a 39 year old Bloomfield New Jersey shoe store worker died after a three hour coughing spell. Doctors attributed death to heart failure from extreme coughing weakness. He had been in good health prior to the episode.
Two full sized rattlesnakes escaped from a medicine show performer in the Hotel Standon lobby in Coshocton Ohio. Guests fled as the snakes, released from a box, were recaptured after a brisk struggle.
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