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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
3
In New York on May 16 John A. Topping of Republic Iron & Steel testified at the federal suit to dissolve United States Steel Corporation. He said the Gary dinners did not reach formal agreements but helped maintain price levels, per his testimony.
Government witnesses describe a new Bridge Builders Society formed by independent bridge and structural steel manufacturers. The group, invited for a health check, allegedly aims for frank sharing of bids, terms, prices, and tonnage. John Sterling Deans of Phoenixville Bridge Co testifies the body formed about a year ago. Members report monthly tonnage and submit bids for competitive contracts.
Boston’s political scene buzzes as Mayor Fitzgerald allegedly buys a young farm to present himself as an honest farmer. The City Hall intrigue triggers mixed reactions among allies and rivals, who expect a new round of debate and disruption amid the shock.
At a shellfish commission convention at the State House, Boston Mayor reveals plans to farm full time, owning an acre on Ocean Street Dorchester with son Tom as first assistant. Supporters and foes discuss how farming could fuel a gubernatorial bid and future political stunts.
Dr J Nerbert Moore delivered the final Evans Memorial lecture on infant care and feeding. He advised against artificial baby foods noting their fat content and lack of fats. He cited impure milk and poor rearing as causes of infant deaths in Boston, with over 2000 under six months dying last year.
Due to public demand the Copley Society extends Edmund Tarbell paintings show at Copley Hall by three days. Among the works drawing attention is a full length portrait of L. Clarke Seelye emeritus of Smith College. Another favored portrait remains unnamed.
The South Boston Citizens' Association adopted a resolution opposing a plan backed by ex-Congressman William S McNary to transfer the Commonwealth docks from the New Haven railroad to Port Directors. They warned a trade could block Grand Trunk access and urged retention of land for future rail routes and five to six docks beyond the fish pier.
Louis Christie seventeen of 166 Endicott street North End and a fellow worker from Norman street West End were under police espionage last night charged with assault on a Cambridge junk dealer until Special Officer McDonald and Patrolman Deininger Hanover street station cleared them of all suspicion.
Mrs Jack Lawrence, daughter-in-law of Amory Lawrence and relation to Mrs Oakes Ames and Mrs Henry MM Channing, is mentioned in social notes highlighting connections among prominent families.
Preparations are complete for the arrival of King Frederick VIII of Denmark by the royal yacht Danneberg. King Haakon of Norway and other royals will attend a procession to Christianborg Castle chapel. The coffin will be guarded and ferried to Roskilde Cathedral for the May 24 funeral.
In Stamford Connecticut Harry Greenberg aged 14 confessed to starting two fires in the Stelke block at Pacific and Chapel streets. The May 4 blaze caused about 8000 dollars damage and nearly panic for 24 families. the November fire was reported as incon sequential.
Mayor Fitzgerald reports rising costs at Boston City Hospital, increasing about 6500 dollars monthly for the past four months, signaling a growing financial strain on city services.
Street Commissioner John H Dunn is named as a candidate for the excise board. A vacancy will occur in early June when Chairman Ezra Baker completes his term. Baker has told Governor Foss he will not seek reappointment.
Equity Court Judge Pierce will rule today on custody of Johnnie DeFerrarri, the child kidnapped by his wealthy father from his mother last Thursday in Pittsburg, as the couple’s divorce case is settled.
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