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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1911
Page
14
The Art and Music Commission and D Henry Sullivan selected a circular marble music stand design for the Common memorial to George Parkman. The $20,000 structure will be built near the old stand with canopy top and four supporting columns, plus rooms for band members and instruments.
The Sunday Post previews its fashion feature "Sister Prue" in the upcoming issue with three automobile themed costumes, accessories like gloves gauntlets hoods and goggles, printed in brilliant colors on heavy paper for display.
The Walling breach of promise case before Justice Giegerich includes two passports shown to United States District Attorney Wise. Miss Grunspan's counsel plans to submit the documents to Wise and press questions about her life in Russia and Paris. testimony references an engagement ring and Walling calling her mother.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Jewish People's Institute held its third annual concert and ball at Paul Revere Hall with 800 attendees. Proceeds will enlarge institute activities including English language classes, citizenship courses, and access to higher education. The institute has operated for about seven years as a social and educational center for West End Jewish residents.
Boston's Board of Health appoints Dr Patrick Mullowney former government veterinarian brought from Detroit to head the new milk and dairy inspection bureau. Dr Jordan remains in charge of milk inspection while Dr Burr resumes cattle inspection and Dr Dyer oversees horses and other animals.
Miss Helen Irwin daughter of banker William G. Irwin marries Templeton Crocker heir to the Crocker fortune and railroad builder lineage. The groom’s wealth is about 15 million dollars and the bride is heiress to a fortune nearly as large with gifts including 1 million dollars in stocks and bonds from Mr. Irwin.
William H. Koehler also known as Eugene Conrad, a noted palmist and mystery worker, was sentenced yesterday to Charlestown State Prison for a term of not less than three nor more than five years.
On the Prinz Frederich Wilhelm a new suffragette harem skirt debuts worn by Mrs. Alfred Marchal. The avant garde design features velvet knickerbockers, silk stockings and a slashed barrel shaped skirt that flirts with the wind and delights onboard spectators.
A city shift reassigns four superior officers and 20 patrolmen. Lieutenant Kelly moves from Division 2 to Division 1, Lieutenant Woodman from Division 1 to Division 2, Sergeant Harmon from Division 2 to Division 1, and Sergeant Ray from Division 1 to Division 2. House Officers Smith and Carter switch divisions. Three patrolmen Dwyer Cummings and Howe move from night to day duty.
More than 3000 attended the Brookline Police Mutual Aid Association concert and ball at Town Hall last evening. Cusick's orchestra played from 8 to 9 pm, then dancing until 1 am. Guests included Police Commissioner Stephen O'Meara and Deputy Superintendent Watts, along with police chiefs from Newton, Waltham, Revere, Cambridge, Quincy, Chelsea, Winthrop, Malden, Melrose, Everett and other suburbs. Patrolman James J. Powers served as floor marshal and Patrolman James McDonald as floor director.
More than 2000 granite workers in Milford New Hampshire Rockport Massachusetts and Bethel Vermont held prolonged talks with manufacturers and union reps to secure a five year agreement on wages and conditions. While some 2500 workers reached settlements in Quincy and Lawrence Massachusetts Westerly Rhode Island and Milford New Hampshire others faced the potential of a no work situation as the existing three year contract ends tonight. Milford cutters accepted a 15 cent daily wage increase a June August Saturday half holiday for two years and year round for the following three.
Judge Robert O. Harris of the Massachusetts Superior Court bid farewell with a reception and dinner at the Hotel Bellevue attended by about 100 friends. He departs Boston for Washington to represent the 14th district, receiving a traveling bag as a gift amid tributes from notable attendees.
William J. Hartnett, key witness expected in the Crocker will bribery trial of George A. Crocker, Charles H. Leach and John J. Conroy, was surrendered by his bondsmen. In Superior Court, A D A Lavelle said there is no danger of flight and supported Hartnett's liberty without new sureties. His aunt Margaret E. Loehr and a man named Hartnett stood as his sureties on a $32,000 bail. no reason given for the aunt’s relief from responsibility.
The Cumberland County Superior Court will contains the will of the late Judge Levi Turner. He nominates his stenographer Ella M. Hanson as executrix and leaves her a large sum. He bequeaths trust money to his wife and two daughters and urges practical education for the daughters to become self supportive. He favors domestic economy and business training over frivolous education for women.
Nearly 200 Chelsea citizens gathered under the Board of Trade to discuss annexation to Boston. Sentiment appeared evenly divided with speakers for and against including Judge Albert D. Bossom Alfred Mager George H. Carter James T. Nelson Thomas I. Driscoll William E. McClintock Edward E. Willard and Francis McCann.
Carnival night in the North End featured mandolins and Neapolitan songs as Italian restaurants held banquets. Children partook in chalked faces and dress up while a trio of girls in disguises were startled by a passing car exposing their gender.
The Malden Common Council elected Dana J. Flanders as assessor for a three year term after 15 ballots were counted last night. Flanders secured the position amid a tight vote and final approval followed a drawn out ballot process.
Directions for travelers to reach Wolf's My Clothier at the corner of Hanover and Portland streets by the Washington Street tunnel. Southbound passengers should leave at the Friend Street exit and those heading north should use the Union Street exit.
Williard C. Lovell a 17 year old Lynn auto dealer and Miss Lora Hill daughter of C D Hill a hotel proprietor eloped to Nashua New Hampshire yesterday and were married by Rev W St Strout of a Methodist church. They returned to Lynn today announcing their marriage to surprised friends who knew they were courting.
Joan F. Coyle and Thomas F. Mulcaire aged under 25, both claiming Dorchester address 18 Bowdoin Street, were arrested in Back Bay after trying to sell four diamond rings and a diamond horseshoe pin to a Hotel Oxford bartender. They were held at Back Bay station as suspicious characters.
President William A. Bancroft of the Boston Elevated Railway addresses the first meeting of the new Efficiency Club at Parker House. He urges department heads to cooperate in boosting the road's efficiency and economy. Speakers include Robert A. Sears, Julius E. Rogers, Paul Winsor, VP C. S. Sergeant, and Bancroft.
Annie B. Middleman 35 of 137 West Newton Street was arrested by Special Officer Irwin at East Dedham Street Station on charges of larceny of illuminating gas for a year. Police say she diverted gas from the meter using a tube attached to the gas pipe.
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