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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1912
Page
6
The $150 000 guarantee fund remains unfunded but public response is strong enough that the management of the Boston Opera House will open the subscription books for the 1912 13 season to the general public.
Management of the Boston Opera Company announces 1912 13 season tickets open with four series of 18 performances each. Prices cut for various seating levels with total season options from nine to ninety dollars and a 2 percent subscription fee by check or money order. Tickets available at the Boston Opera House with seating plans shown weekdays 10 to 3.
The $150000 opera guarantee fund attracts more pledges as the final date to decide Opera House future nears. Yesterday's contributions include Barrett Wendell and Mrs W G Nickerson at 50 and 150 dollars respectively, Henry Hunnewell at 1000, Walter Baylies 2000, Gannett 250, Winslow 500, and others.
Mrs. Jennie A. Shattuck, major government witness, admitted she lied in a prior trial involving Dr. John D. Ferguson Mary A. O Neil and Mrs. Annie M Reed over an illegal operation on Marie Alma Bolduc whose body was found at Shattuck s home on Woodlawn Forest Hills. She now testifies that Ferguson and Reed brought the sick girl to the house and that the girl died after a weak spell. The trial resumes this morning with further testimony expected.
Washington March 6 After hearing delegations from the Boston and San Francisco Chambers of Commerce the House foreign affairs committee decided to favorably report a bill for a 50000 appropriation and government recognition for the international congress of chambers of commerce to be held in Boston in September George A Smith former president of the Boston chamber said the funds would finance a triumphal tour of foreign delegates while all other expenses would be borne by local Boston business leaders and visiting commercial groups.
The Ways and Means Committee Republicans released a minority report on the Underwood tariff bill calling it an act to surrender revenue destroy competition and create monopoly as the next tariff measure to be considered by the House.
Washington dispatch reports American Minister Calhoun requesting more troops for China. General Bell plans to send about 700 men from the Fifteenth Infantry to Tien-Tsin. The legation warns missionaries at Pao-Ting-Fu to move women and children to safety as communications fail and mutinous control increases.
The legislative committee on cities decided yesterday to form a finance commission for every city in the State, including Boston. It sent a resolve to the Senate proposing summer investigations and prioritizes municipal finance reform, with other bills to follow if approved.
Home made cough syrup blends sugar syrup with Pinex in a pint bottle to deliver quick relief. Claiming to beat store bought syrups, it notes pine exerts anti inflammatory and soothing effects and promises full refund if not satisfied. Pinex is said to contain Norway white pine extract rich in guaiacol. The ad directs readers to obtain Pinex via local druggists or mail order from The Pines Co Ft Wayne Ind.
The Boston Chamber of Commerce led by acting president J Randolph Coolidge appeared before the legislative affairs committee at the State House. The hearing concerned the proposed act to incorporate the Directors of the Port of Boston.
The port directors urge creating a single public board to control water front piers and rail connections. They propose a public corporation with power to acquire property, issue and retire securities, with governor and council approval and an additional auditing board. The scheme seeks tax exemption and government backing for securities. The plan extends to guaranteeing steamship debt.
The group urges the Legislature to study a proposed method to secure efficient connections and services with favorable rates. They note the Panama Canal’s early completion would benefit Boston and justify a careful review before action.
Governor John A. Mead of Vermont arrived in Boston and held talks on business and politics. He and State Senator Dale visited the Berkeley Street YWCA for a dinner with hundreds of Vermonters and spoke briefly. They then went to the Perkins Institution for the Blind, addressing about 200 pupils and meeting many after musical performances.
Sarsfield Cunniff won the chairmanship of the Watertown Board of Selectmen at the newly elected board meeting last night. Weasley Monk and Wendell Patten were elected to the board, with William Maguire named clerk.
Two cars collided on Beacon Street near Pleasant in Coolidge Corner. Limousine driver James Gallivan was thrown from the vehicle with head and face injuries, his sister hurt mildly. George A. Lee and son M. K. Lee escaped with slight injuries in the taxi. Gallivan treated at a drug store by Dr. Sexton. vehicles damaged. Limousine owned by G N Towle of Newton Centre. taxi by Taxi Service Company of Boston.
Two young women, Myrtle McMilliar and Lottie Love of Brookline, were brought to police headquarters early last evening charged with shoplifting pins, thread and other small items from a major department store. Thought to be employed as nurses, they were described by bondsman Sol Wise.
Advertises Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a gentle laxative for children and adults. Claims it cleanses the system, sweetens the stomach, and keeps liver and bowels in healthy condition with full directions included. Mothers assured of safety and thorough action.
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