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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1912
Page
8
Andrew Ednar Law leader of the opposition in the British House of Commons accuses Premier Asquith's government of aiding the United States in its alleged plans regarding Canada at the Primrose League annual gathering in the Albert Hall.
The Metaphysical Club discussed opening an inn where meals and rooms are paid by free will offering. Carrie L. Nichols, back from Unity New Thought in Kansas City, proposed the plan after delivering her lecture The New Man.
In a political address, Bonar Law denounces Taft Roosevelt quarrel over reciprocity, arguing it aimed to make Canada an American adjunct. He warns Britain risks naval weakness and advocates uniting the British Empire with Canada to preserve strength. He asks what would happen if Canada joined the United States.
Large photographs covering important world news are daily displayed in Wolf's My Clothier at the corner of Hanover and Portland streets and attract attention from passers by.
The Unity headquarters opens a two story granite building with Love in gold announcing a vegetarian inn run on free will offering. Mrs Nichols notes the inn tests guests honesty and reports never underpayment. A strawberry festival and dance will be held at Metaphysical Hall Wednesday evening.
The House approved 173 to 57 the conference report on the general pension bill granting up to $1 a day to Civil and Mexican War veterans. The measure increases pension rolls by about $30,000,000 annually and now goes to President Taft, who advisers expect to sign.
The Leopold Morse Company marks its 60th anniversary with a crowded Adams Square store offering a gold piece to every cash purchaser. Founded in 182, it moved from North Street to Dock Square and now operates six floors in Adams Square with 100000 square feet of merchandise.
Miss Miriam E Hills daughter of William H Hills exchange editor of the Boston Globe died yesterday at her Somerville home after a lingering illness She was born in Somerville a 1907 graduate of Somerville High School and a Radcliffe alumna of 1911 She served as class president twice and was noted for distinguished studies
At the Public Library annual meeting Josiah Tl. Benton was elected president William F. Kenney became vice-president and DeNa Jean Deery was chosen clerk for the coming year.
In a Dedham libel case Mrs Frances Givernaud had her name stricken from the libel by Judge King while Dr Robert Souther’s name remained in the document. Mrs Mildred Woodruff testified rebuttals about custody and affairs as Frances Givernaud recounted relations with the Woodruffs and their guests.
Dr. Robert F. Souther, a physician and surgeon since 1899 and assistant at a local homeopathic hospital, testifies he was not a frequent visitor to the Woodruff home and denies salacious accusations. He details acquaintances with F. O. Woodruff and Mrs. Woodruff, notes actions on various dates, and asserts he was treating patients or at the hospital when alleged incidents occurred. The cross examination notes polite address from Mr. Woodruff and possible letters to Mrs. Woodruff.
New York May 10 A I Findley editor of an iron and steel trade paper testified in the government suit to dissolve U S Steel Corp. He said steel prices rose after the industry concentration that culminated in the corporation’s formation in 1901.
In a landmark blood transfusion at a private West End hospital, five Harvard Medical School physicians led a Sunday procedure to save Celia Bernstein of 69 Chambers Street. Her brother Thomas Stirling donated blood directly from wrist artery, enduring two hours of drainage without ether. Bernstein began recovering the next day as Stirling returned to work.
The government argues that after 1898 reorganizations formed Carnegie Steel Co National Steel Co and others, enabling price rises. It claims cut-throat competition followed until a single control kept prices high. Findley notes steel prices rose sharply in 1899 then dipped in 1900 and recovered in 1901.
In Beaver Penn on May 10 David Attel a wealthy farmer from Frankfort Springs killed his wife with a poker and dumped her body in a creek then cut his own throat. The 10 year old son witnessed the murder and Attel is expected to recover.
Mrs Bernstein wife of Kalmin Bernstein jeweller of 150 Court Street was taken to a private hospital two weeks ago for treatment and on Saturday night April 27 she suffered a hemorrhage.
Boston Red Sox manager Stahl announced the release of Dutch Leonard the Californian pitcher to the Worcester club of the New England league last evening.
Wakefield High, powered by the Mekie brothers battery, defeated Reading 5 to 2 at Reading yesterday afternoon. Reading out batted Wakefield but timely singles and a strong battery by Ewell and Lougee helped Wakefield secure the win.
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