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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1913
Page
3
James H. Reed of Pittsburgh testified in the government dissolution suit that Carnegie Steel bought 65,000 tons of pig iron in 1903 not to prop up prices, but because production could not meet demand, despite government claims.
Lowell June 18 Investigations by railroad officials failed to determine the cause of a morning wreck involving a Boston & Maine Pullman special. Baggage and mail cars detached and rolled along an embankment half a mile south of Graniteville station.
The testimony discusses 1902 price cuts and market impact, underscoring that the Carnegie Company and United States Steel rejected such cuts. It covers interlocking-director concerns about H P Pope, Gary dinner meetings, and policy aims to protect customers and maintain prices within legitimate bounds amid industry troubles. It also quotes Andrew Carnegie proposing terms to Morgan for selling Carnegie Steel to U S Steel in 1901.
Hamburg Germany June 18 A further unsuccessful attempt was made to launch the German battleship cruiser Derfflinger today. After she refused to move from the stocks on Saturday when christened, constructors added hydraulic jacks but they proved ineffective and the vessel remains on the ways.
New Haven reports the loss will not exceed 25 dollars as baggage cars suffer damage and few injuries occur. A buffet smoker plunged 15 feet. the porter was unhurt. Mrs. Boardman’s private car remained on rails. 75 passengers were moved to the State of Maine Express. Engineer says speed was 40 mph on a curve. Multiple cars left rails, with tanks and tracks displaced. one engineer bumped his head. The train halted 2000 feet from the first derailment. two pairs of trucks were off for about 1000 feet before switches caused more derailments.
Milford June 18 The town selectmen refused the strikers petition to use Town Hall for a Sunday night meeting. The strikers hoped to hear Elizabeth Gurley Flynn and Carlo Tresca speak. William D Haywood announced he will visit Monday. Draper Company began erecting a dormitory for lodging workers replacing striking labor.
Dr Charles W Eliot president emeritus of Harvard attacked the idea that low wages cause immoral behavior among women. Speaking to graduates of Harvard Divinity School at Cambridge he called the theory nonsense, saying poverty can safeguard morals better than wealth and that linking low pay to prostitution and evils is disgraceful and demoralizing.
Dr. Eliot urged Harvard Divinity School to widen instruction by sending graduates into Boston to gain hands on social service experience before degrees. He warned against untrained ministers and called for practical, city based prep, cooperation with social bureaus, and moderated liquor regulation. He argued for more labor, less leisure, and a minimum wage critique.
John F. Sheehan aged 38 of 295 West Seventh Street South Boston and John J. Lee age 20 of 119 Granite Street were thrown from a horse drawn wagon on West Fourth near Dover at 6 30 last night. They suffered bruises and cuts and were taken to Carney Hospital. Motor truck driver Harry A. Melandy of 20 East Canton Street. vehicle owned by Joseph Gahm, numbered B 582. Wagon team owned by Lewis Flanders and Co driven by Lee. Panic followed reports two men killed though only minor damage to auto front and jarred Melendy.
Fire trapped in the basement of a three story brick building at 79 Wareham Street South End in the wood turning district. John C. Delaney carpenter shop occupied the premises. Two horses were rescued from the blaze and about 1500 dollars in losses occurred. The fire was confined to the basement.
The National Skin Hospital at 114 Main Street, St. Joseph Missouri offers a free book of over sixty pages on skin diseases. It includes colored plates, causes, remedies, and home treatment guidance. Write at once to request the booklet.
New Haven Conn June 18 President Hadley announced at the alumni dinner that Yale University received gifts totaling 1,236,601 for the year just ended. The Taft class of 78 saw its gifts reach 12,750 and Judge H C Hollister arranged a portrait in oils of former President Taft for the university.
The article notes the class of 88 gift of $8225 and total alumni gifts of $112,427. A donor gave 62 acres at Keene New Hampshire valued at $15,500. Speakers included Hibben, Hollister, Alfred Noyes, Hous ton, and Bishop Boyd. Taft praised Hadley and the corporation for giving ex Presidents a harbor of refuge. Eli Whitney and Vance C. McCormick were re elected to the corporation.
Seventeen storekeepers appeared before Judge Burke in the second Police Court session yesterday facing milk law violations. Most pleaded guilty resulting in fines totaling over 200 dollars. individuals including Constantine Zevitas of 1141 Washington Street and Hunts Lunch Company at 1, 3 and 5 Green Street were fined 20 dollars each for below standard milk. Several others received 10 dollar penalties for violations.
“One of the happiest remembrances of my youth” writes a well known man about a boy’s Colorado burro trip. The piece touts outdoor life, health benefits, and low price Colorado excursion tickets with hotel rates, maps, and folder details available from Alex Stocks, New England Pass Agent, Boston.
In Knoxville Tennessee the International Printing Pressmen's union convention endorsed President George L. Berry by about four to one. Details were not released. Opposition stems largely from urban unions. Speakers praised union management and highlighted the pressmen's home and sanitarium project. The gathering met at Hale Springs near Knoxville.
Arthur S. Crosby of Milbury a railway mail clerk who worked between Boston and Albany was arraigned before United States Commissioner Hayes on embezzlement charges. He posted bail of 500 dollars pending a hearing on June 21 after investigators traced two rifled registered letters mailed in Massachusetts destined for delivery outside Albany. Crosby was seized in Albany following inquiries by Post Office Inspectors Jennings Swift and Sharp.
A long list of sale items from a department store including grape juice moth balls toilet paper shaving powder and various canned goods. It also catalogs clothing and home furnishings with discounted prices across multiple floors from Fourth to Sixth, featuring dresses coats suits waists and household furniture. Strong entities include brands and items like Uneeda Biscuit Grape Juice and Linon Skirts along with furniture such as Brass Beds Oak Desks and Dresser.
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