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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1912
Page
9
A reader laments garden damage and argues for respect for others rights. The letter compares mothers letting children run free to a fable about a crow and a farmer, urging better behavior and less tolerance for harm to property.
The piece argues that early childhood behavior requires strict punishment, not moral teaching, claiming children under six lie and steal unless disciplined with whipping or deprivation. It cites extreme examples and quotes a mocked moral stance, contrasting with softer approaches.
A reader envisions mothers failing to discipline children, comparing parenting to animal behavior and arguing spanking serves a social good. The letter praises harsh measures as necessary to curb lawless infant impulses.
A note from a mother of six boys warns that discipline comes through a painful spanking for disobedience, highlighting strict parenting and penalties as a lesson in obedience.
In a letter to the Sewing Circle, HUBBY'S BETTER HALF argues marriage should center on love and care not drudgery. She challenges childless or large families and questions women expecting husbands to serve, urging men to earn and protect.
A dated letter expresses sympathy to a mother who gave up a baby and advises consulting a lawyer about chances to reclaim the child. It emphasizes a mother’s unique bond and hopes for the child’s future understanding of the mother’s love.
A letter dated January 10 describes a woman who took in a child from similar circumstances and offers the possibility the child may be hers. She notes she has cared for the boy since infancy and expresses emotional conflict over parting with him.
Four Roxbury youths stole a taxicab in Roxbury near Intercolonial Hall and sped through the city at speed before tipping over in South Boston near Broadway and I street. One captive, Herbert McClatchey, 18, of 6 Juniper Street Roxbury, was arrested on Emerson Street and charged with unlawful appropriation of property. the other three fled uninjured as the car was damaged lightly and streetwork followed.
A reader writes about parental rights and searching for a child. She explains adoption laws, how homes handle information, and advises contacting courts for legal adoption, noting mothers often hold rights and urging the mother to seek her child. The letter closes with a hopeful signoff as MAMMA'S SUBSTITUTE.
A reader applauds Sewing Circle views on large families. The letter condemns men who fail to provide and overwork mothers, arguing children deserve proper care and education rather than being born into hardship. Signoff: TEDDIE. Peed 5X
A young wife 21 asks for counsel about loving another man she never stopped loving. Her husband supports her but strict views on divorce trap her. she fears elopement or suicide if she cannot end the strain and asks for guidance.
The Revere Board of Fire Engineers appoint Arthur Kimball as fire chief for the year and approve a new auto hook and ladder truck, hose wagon, and a chief’s automobile amid ongoing friction with the Selectmen over control and apparatus plans.
The Board of Fire Engineers led by Chairman Joseph T. Galligan faced a split as Edmund J. Tabb and Joseph McGilvary signaled resignation over running the department. Selectmen planned to add two pro‑new ideas members next Wednesday to back the majority, while Galligan warned of a covert plan.
A statement from telephone operators cites fainting and hysteria due to work strain. Thirty grievances against New England Telephone and Telegraph Company were investigated by E A Wilkie, the company's recorder, delegated to probe switchboard complaints.
At a Wells Memorial Hall gathering with over 100 attendees and nearly 1100 members overall, Recorder Wilkie stated the group preferred one contented $15 a week worker over three discontented ones. Fifty organizers from the Greater Boston district presented grievances to management. The American Federation of Labor endorsed organizing the operators. Emily Balch of Wellesley College invited union members for a Memorial Day outing, an invitation accepted by vote.
Indications late tonight suggested Theodore Roosevelt carried the presidential preferential primaries in Hennepin County and thus would control the county convention.
Readville car shops janitor James Gorman fell under the wheels of the shop train near Hyde Park station. His right arm was amputated at the shoulder and he was taken by police ambulance to Linwood Street Hospital on the dangerous list.
A section of the building at 17 and 19 Edinboro street collapsed yesterday morning, killing one man and seriously injuring six others. Mayor Fitzgerald will press the Finance Commission to forward its report on the building department begun months ago.
Building collapse in Chelsea near 208 Third Street leaves Louis Aaronson dead at Tufts Emergency Hospital and Antonio Caviano gravely injured. Contractor Max Hurwitz places blame on temporary shoring as inspectors rule out construction fault and inquest to begin.
In Atlantic City New Jersey on May 10 the 26 foot hydro motorboat Crusader III finished a measured mile at sundown in 55 mph before smashing its bronze propeller and weathering a near miss with a stakeboat as the crew was blinded by a high water spray. The craft completed the mile in 1 08. This marked its first trial trip.
Ad Wolgast the lightweight champion completed the final training ahead of his four round bout with Willie Ritchie in San Francisco tomorrow. He shows no ill effects from the appendicitis operation.
Paris Medicine Co of St. Louis promotes Grove s Sanare Cutis for eczema claiming a cure in 10 to 80 days with a money back guarantee. The ad notes the product is non staining and asks readers to mail 50 cents for home delivery.
New York May 10 Brandt the former valet to Mortimer L Schiff is again in the Tombs and will be returned to Dannemora prison to serve a 30 year term for burglary in the first degree. The appellate division reversed Justice Gerard freeing him and a bench warrant followed.
Brandt’s counsel indicate the unanimous ruling will be appealed to the Court of Appeals. The statement frames the next legal step and signals ongoing litigation strategy.
In Mineola New York on May 10 Justice Kapper halted a in progress Supreme Court trial after word reached the court that juror Charles F Doty of Merrick faced a home fire. Doty left for Merrick and found his house destroyed.
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