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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1911
Page
7
Villagers in Poland Ohio oppose a proposed Haselton to Poland street railway project led by Pittsburg capitalists who have secured options for the line. Critics warn the plan would disrupt the quiet of the rural village famous for William McKinley’s boyhood, while supporters argue economic benefits.
In Germantown Philadelphia Thomas Jones of Frankford was robbed of all his garments by tramps and left in a woods strip. He hid in a tree all day enduring cold hunger fatigue and bee stings before obtaining clothes and food from a nearby truck farm at night.
Paris reports the hoop sleeve as the season’s fad with a seven inch hoop at the forearm and a gathered wrist and elbow. The harem skirt sparked strong reactions in European capitals as fashionables resist its extreme look, with rare appearances at roller rinks and theaters.
Observers note the conventional skirt remains common while the harem skirt appears less visible on streets. Fashion writers discuss evolving silhouettes and shifting popular taste as designers push new forms and lengths.
In New Rochelle on May 10 William Leahy found his Hudson Park luncheon wagon broken into and food stolen. Police traced the trail to the boathouse where Philip Kistinger was found in a motor boat cooking the loot and admitted the theft. He received 15 days in county jail claiming excessive champagne.
Springfield Missouri bulletin reports James T. Burge estate valued at 60 680.46 dollars with cash and notes hidden in door jambs drawers and under desk tops found by relatives. After death he left his house and lot to Orris Northrip a 12 year old neighbor’s son who cared for him.
Residents of Lasalle sought to curb Sunday baseball noise as their team, from Greeley, defeated rivals Platteville mine. The game featured a sharp double play by Lasalle’s shortstop and a home run by the local centre fielder to clinch a tie win.
The Board of Bath Trustees refused to reduce bath fees at the L street baths despite large summer protests. The City Council opposed the plan, but trustees remain unmoved, offering no additional reasons beyond last week’s explanation.
Bitter residents and the so called Brownies protest a new 1 cent towel fee at the L street bathhouse seeking to fund operations. Councillor McDonald and Mayor Fitzgerald weigh in as opposition accuses the plan of harming the poor. Proponents argue small charges could cover costs and encourage self sufficiency.
Brookline selectmen held a hearing on proposed town building law changes. Only four property owners attended, so the session adjourned to Wednesday May 17.
Dennis Flynn rushed through smoke to save his two sons John and Michael from a deadly blaze at 14 Wrentham Street Dorchester. Alice Flynn eight woke, saved Edward the baby, then fainted and was revived by firemen. Abraham Dorfman and his wife were awakened and also burned slightly while fleeing.
James W. Riley of Methuen was elected without opposition provincial grand master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Manchester Unity at the Massachusetts district convention yesterday. Other officers named include Collin MacIntyre North Adams deputy provincial grand master James A. Gregg Everett corresponding secretary George W. Roskett Malden provincial treasurer and H J Wentzell Cambridge auditor. The Massachusetts order shows a gain of 408 members over the past year with total cash of 215096 as of January 1911.
May 10. In Lynn a 2 year old girl Loretta Foley died when her 4 year old brother Walter Foley set a fire while playing with matches. Neighbors rescued Walter from the Collins street terrace home just in time to prevent his death by suffocation. The fire caused little damage to the house.
Sister Mary Stanislaus Campbell one of the Souths oldest educators died in Mobile Alabama after a four month illness. Born in Ireland in 1835 she came to the United States and resided in Boston before moving to Mobile in 1850. She is survived by a brother and sister in Boston.
The Revere High School Alumni Association will hold its first annual banquet May 23 in the Dutch room at Riverbank Court. President Augustus Airola will serve as toastmaster with the school committee superintendent and a delegation of teachers attending as guests.
The Fishguard port of call for Cunard line vessels on the Boston service opened today with the Franconia stopping there to discharge passengers.
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