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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
7
Henry G. Brown, pardoned from Concord Reformatory yesterday, will undergo a blood transfusion to his mother Mrs. Catherine Brown. She faces certain death unless the operation proceeds, and doctors say this is the only way to save her life as she travels to Long Island for the procedure.
A 22 year old man formerly in reform school received a pardon allowing him to travel from Hinsdale New Hampshire to Long Island for a life saving blood transfusion for his 58 year old mother who had been sick for weeks. The request followed the hospital admission and a physician declaring the procedure essential.
A 280 member Boston and Maine terminal division trackmen committee met yesterday with road officials to press wage increases. International VP M J White led the strikers and spoke with chief engineer A R Cortell. Track Supt J J Talbot said differences may be settled satisfactorily within a couple of days.
George P. Hitchcock headmaster of Brookline High School resigns to take effect in June and become vice-chairman of the faculty at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn New York.
Representative Michael J. Brophy of East Boston steered the toll relief bill to a favorable committee report. The measure aims to abolish tunnel tolls linked to Governor Foss's suggestions.
The Brophy bill would secure bondholder assent and put the decision to voters in Boston. It aims to fund toll relief by raising local taxes. Previous court rulings blocked abolition of tolls tied to bond payments. The measure follows years of legislative debate and a gubernatorial veto overturned in the House.
Marguerite Leedham of 5 Fells Way East Malden was attacked on Maple near Dexter last night by a young snatch thief who struck her head bruises then grabbed her pocketbook. Her screams and resistance frightened him, he fled with the purse after a blow to the face.
About 30 Massachusetts suffragists will march in New York on Saturday wearing broad yellow sashes inscribed Massachusetts white gowns and white straw hats. The group will depart Boston Friday at 2 P.M.
A 200 person gathering at American Tube Works in Somerville formed a committee to press officials to reinstate all laid off union workers before hiring new staff. The group plans to present the demand to company leaders at Bacon Hall.
The first Roxbury High School alumni reunion for the classes of 1910 and 1911 was held at the Hotel Thorndike last evening. A reception preceded the banquet and several teachers greeted former pupils. Brent B. Lowe, class of 1910 president, serves as president of the combined classes. About seven attendees.
Nainsook garments with deep lace insertions and ribbon embroidery are described. Washable crepe skirts with flare double ruffles, plain flat styles, and china silk pieces with French lace flounces are advertised. Princess slips and refined patterns note regular and sale prices.
A 1918 Sunday Post serial excerpt shows Louise Morton’s tale of marriage and motherhood. Her mother in law and husband’s views clash with her ideal of romance. After a sheltered upbringing she faces disillusionment and fears for her daughters' innocence. The piece ends promising further revelations in the next installment.
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