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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1911

Page

5

Captain J. H. Rand Dies in Alaska Sea Service Veteran

News from Seattle reports the death of Captain James H. Rand at Valdez Alaska on April 29 Born Portsmouth New Hampshire October 2 1857 he was son of Alphonzo L Rand and Louisa E Dodge He sailed on the Triumphant and served as master on Seattle to Alaska routes Also worked on the Boston Post staff Survived by his mother at Newton Centre Funeral details to be announced later.

Seattle James H. Rand Valdez Alaska Captain Rand Portsmouth N. H Alphonzo L. Rand Louisa E James Dodge Portsmouth Times Hull Shipping Boston Post Rand Newton Centre

Brighton High School defeats High School of Commerce 8 to 4

At Brighton yesterday the home team won 8 to 4 over High School of Commerce. Brighton built a six run lead in the third inning and held on. Batteries Donovan and McDonald for Brighton. Rockwell Dawson and O'Leary for Commerce.

Brighton High School of Commerce Br.le Brighton HS Com

What Shalt I Do For My Complexion

An advertorial from The London Fashion recommends a home skin remedy by Lilian Langley. It claims a simple magatone and witch hazel solution will smooth skin, remove shine, prevent hair growth, and improve complexion with twice daily face and neck massages.

Lilian Langley London

Forerunners of Hay Fever Appears and Remedy Ad

Rose Fever and June Colds appear as mild hay fever forerunners. Ascatco is advertised as relief for nasal passage issues and breathing. Available in 50 cent and 2.00 sizes at Riker Jaynes, Houghton and Dutton, and Boston druggists. Free sample and pamphlet offered via coupon.

Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores Houghton & Dutton Boston

Charity horse show shines at Arena benefit event

The charity horse show opened at the Arena last night and will close tonight as a benefit for the floating hospital. Society attended in style with New York and Newport visitors filling boxes. Governor Eugene N. Foss and family were among the notable attendees with daughters Helen and Esther Foss driving in several classes. The program featured multiple classes and winners including the J Henry Coulter coach in four in hand, and trophies awarded across harness, saddle, and road classes with numerous local and visiting participants.

New York Newport Eugene N. Foss Helen Esther Foss Foss Larz Anderson Bunnie Lawson Dorothy Mandell Hugh Bancroft Rudolph L. Agassiz W. Percival Edgar Deborah Leavitt Charles Dabney J. Henry Coulter Robert Gambell Elliot Larke Coulter Esther Helen Foss Marion Weasell John Parkinson, Jr Stewart James Tuckerman Charles A. Munn

Rights Denied Say U S Men in Government Clerks Appeal

President Oscar F Nelson of the Federation of Postal Clerks told the House civil service panel that clerks dismissed without due process should be allowed to appeal to Congress. He urged a special board for appeals and noted the Lloyd bill to permit federal employees to unionize.

Washington Congress Oscar F. Nelson Federation of Postal Clerks House Committee On Civil Service Nelson Lloyd

$25,000,000 Land Bill Approved in Fenway Extension

The Senate approved a $25 million land bill for the Boylston Street extension through the Fenway after a clash with Senator George Holden Tinkham who opposed the measure. Tinkham vows to continue opposition while Senator Lomasney calls his amendments bunco-steering.

Boylston — Street Fenway Senate George Holden Tinkham Lomasney

Debate Over Boulevard Improvement Brings Graft Allegations

Lomasney claims twenty five million dollars for boulevard work citing a Real Estate Exchange letter. Tinkham opposes and proposes a tracks ban amendment, which fails 18 to 18. Newton accuses graft, but names are not revealed as the bill advances to engrossment and reconsideration is set.

Lomasney Tinkham Newton South Boston Bennett Halley Mulligan Murray

Label on food drives cold storage bill in Massachusetts

A new Massachusetts cold storage bill, reported by the public health committee, mandates labeling items stored in cold warehouses as cold storage. It requires books recording entry and exit dates for each article, echoing New York and New Jersey laws amid longstanding cost of living debates since 1907.

Massachusetts Committee On Public Health New York New Jersey

Charter Bill Faces Senate Vote In Boston Debate

A Boston charter bill proposing partisan elections and ward councilmen faces a Senate vote with parties split. A petition signed by 400 prominent citizens urges defeating the amendments to preserve the current charter, naming figures like Richard Olney and Louis Brandeis among signatories.

Senate House Richard Olney John L. Bates Louis D. Brandeis Arthur F. Estabrook Republican Club of Massachusetts Frank G. Webster Morton Prince W. Prentiss Parker John Sherman Bernard J. Rothwell John E. Rousmaniere Samuel B. Capen John Carr James J. Storrow Thomasl. Livermore Laurence Minot Nathan Matthews Walter L. Collins Thomas J. Kenney John J. Attridge Daniel J. McDonald Walter Ballantyne Ernest Smith

Forder for fair trial for McNamara echoes in Boston banquet

More than 50 union members and guests attended a Boston banquet at Faneuil Hall during the Hotel and Restaurant Employees International Alliance convention. James Duncan urged a fair trial for J J McNamara, disputing charges tied to the Los Angeles Times blast and calling for accountability against violence. A harbor cruise and brief committee reports followed in the day’s program.

Faneuil Hall Boston International Alliance and Bartenders’ League James Duncan Quincey American Federation of Labor J. J. McNamara Structural Iron Workers’ Union Los Angeles Times Duncan McNamara Apollinaris General Tricolin John F. Tobin Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union

English criminals sent here headline

Philip Marks a Back Bay bell boy pleaded guilty to bringing Vera Vivienne from England for immoral purposes. He was sentenced to 10 months in East Cambridge jail and fined $1 by Judge Dodge. Marks’ brother Harry was deported. others in England prisons are said to have entered the United States under similar arrangements.

Philip Marks Back Bay Vera Vivienne England Dodge United States District Court Marks Manchester King Home Secretary Department of State Washington Philip Harry Russia United States

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