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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1912
Page
6
Washington February 29 President paid his annual visit to the Naval Press Club and told about presidentship being less hard than judging. He said executive ability means passing work to others and noted executive work wears nerves more than judicial work due to fewer counsels and less unanimous decisions.
The annual statement shows assets exceeding 22 million with cash capital of 5 million and net surplus of 7.83 million. Policyholders surplus reaches 12.83 million, losses paid over 128 million in 88 years, and gains over the prior year include 993,844 in assets and 575,873 in net premiums. Boston manager H L Hiscock heads headquarters at Water and Kilby streets.
The tale traces how the original Jim-dawg linked to Champ Clark and a Missouri feud ends up with an East Cambridge grocer owning the dog. A circus transfer, Bowing Green lore, and a dog with a storied past anchor a quirky, period-tinged account.
Five people were carried to safety by firemen and police during a three story tenement fire on Central street in Manchester New Hampshire. The blaze in a South End danger zone caused near asphyxiation risk and $3500 in losses. Fire crews reached the third floor to save William Brian and his family including a six month old child, plus a boarder and sister.
Senator Joseph M. Dixon of Montana is chosen as chairman of the executive committee of the national Roosevelt committee. His first act is a strong attack on President Taft's administration.
After an all day conference with Colonel Roosevelt, Revell of Chicago is named permanent chairman and Sims of Chicago secretary. Newberry of Detroit chairs an administrative committee, with Dixon allies Knox, Ward, Brown, Lyon and Flinn on the executive panel. Dixon laments Republican leadership and urges progressive tariff and modern laws to win the Roosevelt nomination and November race. He warns of patronage auctions by Democrats in the South.
The committee on agriculture moved the cat license bill to the next General Court session yesterday. The bill aims to control cats after concerns about birds and insects including gypsy moth damage.
The Newspaper Club met at Charles Wirth's last night and served a German dinner to 20 members and two guests, James White and Herbert E. Ellis. Robert Lincoln O'Brien of the Herald was admitted as an associate member, replacing Julian R. Dillaby who resigned.
Charles S. Baxter declines to manage Roosevelt campaign in the state. Former District Attorney Arthur Hill also declines. Progressives report difficulty in securing a campaign manager for Roosevelt here.
Councilman Hale touts soon ready Roosevelt campaign plans and lists supporters in the state. Taft League chair Samuel Elder backs Taft in Massachusetts with a 100 member executive committee. George J. Anderson resigns from the Progressive Republicans citing alignment with Roosevelt backers.
Ex-Councillor Albion Bemis of Brookline denies attendance at a Rooseveltdinner report and clarifies his position. He endorses Taft's renomination and election and opposes Roosevelt's views on initiative and recall of judges.
A storm of protest erupts against a proposed city ordinance that would deny overtime pay to employees on annual salary. City Hall and several department heads oppose the plan and expect renewed protests directed at the Mayor upon his return.
The semi annual meeting of W L Douglas Shoe Company traveling salesmen gathered at the Brockton factory. Treas. H L Tinkham presided and a telegram from W W L Douglas in Miami praised the season’s growth and sample values. Awards were given for sales gains and high price shoe increases to E H Smith G F Brand and B H Lambert.
The Welsh people of Boston and surrounding areas will celebrate St David s Day tomorrow evening at Chipman Hall Tremont Temple It marks the 20th annual event by the Cymrodorion Welsh Associates of Boston A program features vocal and instrumental numbers by noted artists including John Thomas Welsh visitors from Worcester Fitchburg Taunton and others plan to attend George W Bentley of the British Charitable Society is among representatives The society secretary Thomas Owen invites inquiries about the Cymrodorion Society
It was announced an all day event for the dedication of Curtis Hall Plain. A municipal swim and opening signal will occur on the 15th or night after. A gymnastic exhibition by the class at the Danielsium in South Boston is planned for the 19th.
A fragmented ad-like note touts Gold Dust as a surface cleaner that drives dirt away, with claims of superior rinsing and time savings. It mentions use on various surfaces and asserts the product cleans more effectively than ordinary washing agents.
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