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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1912
Page
6
Interest rises over Washington reports on President Taft restoring Massachusetts postal clerk Quackenbush despite Postmaster General Hitch cock’s protest. Quackenbush, dismissed for insubordination, was later reinstated over Hitch cock. Roosevelt supporters say it rewards his Massachusetts vote influence.
Senator Bristow has issued an order to determine why postal clerk Quackenbush was dismissed. The move aims to show reinstatement due to political service in the state and protest from Postmaster-General Hitchcock. Bristow also questions Taft’s use of departments for politics amid fraught relations with Hitchcock, who reportedly backs Roosevelt.
F F Talbot of 27 Dexter Street recently spoke at a Boston drug store about Tona Vita, calling it the best general tonic for modern debility. He described nervous exhaustion, sleeplessness, and stomach trouble improving after using the tonic, which is now sold in leading Boston pharmacies.
The balloon ascent near Hotel Brenton turned deadly when parachute failures sent Barr plunging into the water. Parachutist Busher survived, while Barr, 20, died of neck injuries and multiple fractures as rescue efforts continued. Barr, born in England, had worked in a Lynn shoe factory and left behind six brothers and two sisters.
More than 1000 children from SS Peter and Paul parish marched through South Boston in a May procession honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary. They sang the Litany, crowned the Virgin with Alice Perkins officiating, and received benediction from Rt. Rev. Mgr. Patterson, parish pastor.
Girls dressed in white with wreaths and roses led by Sister Agnes Stanislaus parade from SS Peter and Paul Parochial School along Broadway to Silver B Fourth Cc Broadway and back. Helen Driscoll served as archangel as four banners were carried.
In Ohio the presidential primary Tuesday features intricate ballots with separate delegate tickets for Taft Roosevelt and La Follette, plus county and state races. Socialists forecast their strongest showing yet as bond issues appear in many counties. Taft Roosevelt and Harmon plan final speeches with destinations noted for their last campaign pushes.
President Taft directed the State Department to find jobs for 80 engineers and 88 conductors left idle by the National Railways of Mexico strike. Letters were sent to 150 U.S. railroads requesting employment for those affected in Texas border towns.
Niagara Falls, N Y May 19 Charles Stockton 21 perished in a fire that destroyed his home. His wife and their 3 year old child were rescued from a second story window by firemen and believed to be fatally burned or nearly asphyxiated.
In Milwaukee on May 19 Colonel Gustav Pabst presented a trophy for an annual automobile race held during the Vanderbilt cup races. The event honors machines not eligible for the Vanderbilt trophy.
Hundreds of former New Brunswick residents now in Boston plan a trip to St John during Old Home Week July 9 to 14. Secretary W E Anderson suggests chartering steamers to bring homeward visitors, thanking the Post for helping gather addresses and promising a lively week with local bands and Dunbar’s orchestra.
Percy Haughton recalls a Philadelphia Thanksgiving clash from the last century. In a snow rain deluge Frank Lin Field lay under gray slush as Princeton won the toss and pondered the wind. The exchange ended with the toss winner choosing the end and the other side joking about kicking with the tide.
Governor Foss opposes Senator Tinkham’s plan for a special railroad inquiry commission. He backs a public utilities commission as the remedy, arguing enough investigation has already occurred, and supports his merger bill between the New Haven and the Boston & Maine under holding-company reforms.
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