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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1911
Page
3
Harvard researchers describe a deadly contagious disease, wilt or flacherie, that kills gypsy moth caterpillars. The method spreads the illness via infected bodies used to contaminate foliage, creating arithmetic progression of mortality.
Walworth Pierce and his bride Marie Burr Harmon Curran sailed from New York for two months in Europe with Guernsey Curran Jr and a governess aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II. They plan to visit Paris and the northern coast of France while avoiding the coronation.
No 2 of the Sherlock Holmes series will appear in next Sunday's Post. The title A Case of Identity marks one of Holmes finest adventures in the ongoing collection.
A vicious dog bit three boys yesterday in the Parkman Grammar School yard on West Broadway South Boston. An Animal Rescue League driver captured the snarling dog and took it for rabies observation. The incident caused panic among students as the youths were en route to the Parkman School.
Mrs Fanny Crowninshield Adams widow of John Quincy Adams died yesterday at 177 Commonwealth avenue after a long Boston Life She was born in the Longwood district daughter of George Caspar Crowinshield and married in 1860 She leaves three children Charles Francis Adams 2d Arthur A Adams and Abigail Adams Homans all of Boston or Concord and Boston
Henry L. Stimson of New York was confirmed by the Senate to be Secretary of War succeeding Jacob M. Dickinson. The Senate also confirmed Francis W. Bird as appraiser of merchandise in the district of New York.
A rabid looking dog trotted into a school yard on D and Fourth streets as students arrived. It bit John Denater, 9, on the knee, Charlie Gurganous, 8, on the cheek and side, and Joseph Bertholtz, 8, on the left arm. Patrolman McDonald chased the animal away, a Rescue League driver helped capture it, and Dr. H J Keenan treated the bite wounds. Rabies observation will continue.
Governor Foss warned the Legislature against passing dairy regulation measures arguing farmers face excessive local and state rules. He urged a single statewide standard covering all dairies and dairy animals to protect both farmers and consumers and said he will not sign bills that worsen the milk business.
A hearing is scheduled in Washington on a proposed park rule. Officials intend to hear public input, review the rule’s impact on park users, and consider implementation details and enforcement. Public comments are invited at the session.
Washington May 16 Boston Post reports Mayor Fitzgerald warns of danger to motorists on Commonwealth Avenue and urges a public hearing. He plans to meet Park Commission Chairman Peabody in Philadelphia tomorrow and arrange a public hearing immediately upon return.
Mayor Fitzgerald wired from Washington that he will ensure a public hearing by the Park Commission for hundreds of remonstrants against the danger point on Commonwealth avenue. He returns to Boston tomorrow and the hearing is expected late this week or early next week in the aldermanic chamber at City Hall.
City Council ordered a public hearing by the Park Commission on Commonwealth Avenue traffic rules amid warnings that the current regulation creates a deadly danger. The National Automobile Association and Automobile Legal Association plan to send officers and counsel to argue for a right-hand rule to replace the present setup.
The Sunday Post Magazine previews a new serial starting next Sunday. Written by Mrs Jacques Futrelle wife of the noted author of The Thinking Machine the tale is set mainly in and around Boston to add special interest for readers.
The Senate voted 20 to 16 to reconsider a trolley freight and express franchise bill. Supporters and opponents listed, with Hunt moving for reconsideration after a Railroad Commission letter favored limited franchises. The measure would grant street railways a 20 year franchise with city approvals after hearings.
The Senate sent the drinking cup bill to engrossment after a debate free session. Senator Ross said a lobbyist warned him of action if he backed delay, alleging a promised reward for supporting the bill.
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