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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
4
June 28 Thomas J. Freeman and Albert J. Douglas, working on the foundation of a new theatre at the corner of Federal and Washington streets, narrowly escaped serious injury when an old foundation wall fell in and buried them.
In an old wall incident several stones weighing over a ton were dislodged. Two workers were rescued from the collapse with only minor bruising and no broken bones, astonishing onlookers at the scene.
The introduction of Ten Don’ts for the Wives by Rev W W Bustard at Rockefeller Church Cleveland causes a sensation among women of the congregation. Men reportedly stand pat with the former Roxbury preacher.
The preacher lists many cautions for wives and parents urging love over money, honesty with conductors, and home as a woman's kingdom. He warns against nagging saloon culture and running gambling whist parties, while stressing truthfulness and proper dress.
Cardinal O Connell announces assignments among Boston area parishes. Rev Michael E Doherty moves from North Chelmsford to Malden as assistant to Rev Richard Neagle. Rev Edward C Mitchell transfers from Malden to North Chelmsford to fill Doherty s vacancy. Rev Rudolph M Tuscher remains assistant to Neagle and becomes permanent rector of Immaculate Conception Malden.
Philip A. G. Crager of Arch Street Malden was charged with larceny of $60 from his mother before Judge Bruce at the Malden court yesterday. He pleaded not guilty and his case was continued to July 2 for trial.
Resinol shampoos promote scalp health by soothing and antiseptic balsams that relieve itching and dandruff. Resinol Soap is free from alkali and impurities that dry hair, and a nightly Resinol Ointment massage followed by a morning shampoo is recommended for severe cases. Drugstores offer Resinol Soap and Ointment with suggested uses for skin troubles and other conditions. Free samples available from Besipol Chem Co in Baltimore.
Yesterday the engagement of Miss Leslie Bradley a leading Vincent Club member and Chilton Club member was announced to Roger Wilson Cutler of Brookline.
Miss Bradley second daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Stowe Bradley of 411 Commonwealth avenue Pride s Crossing has long been identified with Vincent Club performances and is noted as a skilled horsewoman. Her elder sister Rosamond and younger Frances Bradley are also prominent. the family owns a summer home at Pride s Crossing with water views. Mr Cutler son of Mr and Mrs George C Cutler of Heath street Brookline, Harvard man, works with his father after graduation. his brother John W Cutler Harvard 09 married Emily Fish of New York. Other brothers Elliott C Cutler Harvard 09 George C Cutler Jr still at Harvard and a younger Robert Cutler.
In Concord New Hampshire the state Supreme Court denied a rehearing in the case over the residuary bequest of Mary Baker G Eddy to the First Church of Christ Scientist Boston The suit by George W Glover seeks voiding the bequest and division of the Eddy estate valued around 2 million dollars between Glover and Ebenezer J Eddy. Counsel for Glover had requested a rehearing.
The Suffolk county branch of the Federation of Catholic Societies holds its quarterly convention Sunday afternoon in the Cathedral parish school hall starting at 3 PM. President Jeremiah E. Burke will preside and elections for representatives to the national convention in Louisville Ky on August 16 and 17 will be decided.
A loaded Ferguson Baking Company wagon from Roxbury, driven by Nicholas Austin, spooked a horse on Malden Main Street. The runaway wagon toppled after hitting a pole, scattering pies and cakes across the street. The horse fled, was captured near the K of C circus grounds, and the driver avoided serious injury.
The Boston Floating Hospital starts its season with daily trips from North End Park pier at 9:00 am, returning at 4 30 pm. Daily patient departures require arrival at the pier between 8 and 8 45 am for day trips, while permanent patients should apply at the pier 7 00 to 9 00 am and 4 30 to 7 00 pm.
Representatives from Suffolk county divisions of the Ancient Order of Hibernians gather at Hibernian Hall in Charlestown for the quarterly convention. County President Richard Dwyer will preside as the meeting opens at 2 PM with discussion of the upcoming national convention in Chicago next month.
Harry K. Thaw's confinement record at Matteawan was opened by counsel Clarence J. Shearn who ripped a locked satchel with a knife and spent hours reading from the Matteawan case book as the release hearing continued.
Court session details Thurber Thaw case with Dr Amos Baker notes on Thaw’s mood behavior and irritability. Portions describe Tantrums on a tile floor and a struck patient. Jerome testifies as special deputy attorney general and is asked about papers. Thaw denies irrational statements and remains nonchalant reading a magazine.
The Bunker Hill gun will stay in the Citadel at Quebec. Negotiations to send it back to Boston failed with opposition from Massachusetts groups who urged return of the artillery captured by the British.
On the eve of their eighth wedding anniversary Mr and Mrs Joseph R De Ferrari brought their six year old son John B to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. The separated parents stood on opposite sides of the boy and spoke to no one.
Judge George of the Probate Court supervises the boy as his parents clash over custody. A habeas corpus writ brought the child to court after the father fled with the boy through four states in an auto. The mother secured attachments worth 10 000 on real estate and 500 on bank funds to secure 15 weekly support.
Two women in a busy crowd near Wolf's at Hanover and Portland Streets remark on the store offering the biggest bargains they have seen. The overheard exchange captures shopper enthusiasm and local buzz about prices.
Attorney George W. Roewer Jr of Boston for Ettor and Giovannitti says defence ready to proceed if the cases are called at the July term of the Superior Court. They are held without bail on the charge of accessory before the fact of murder.
Six hundred Brookline children demonstrated municipal playground work yesterday at Cypress Street with about 1500 parents and friends in attendance. The program featured calisthenic drills dances dramatic presentations and athletic sports.
Children from city playgrounds gathered at the Brookline gymnasium for a parade and costumes contest. Prizes went to Ellen Doheny for best girl costume, Paul Harrington for best boys costume, Mildred Wyman for best decorated baby carriage, and William Mullaney with Bernard Sullivan for best decorated boys cart.
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