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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1912
Page
5
Worcester May 20 Deputy Sheriff Fred C Crawford of Gilbertsville fell asleep while transporting prisoner John K Brane to the city jail from Holyoke. He awoke at City Hall to learn Brane had quietly left the car about a mile back on the line.
The escapee vanished with a pair of 28 year old handcuffs prized by the deputy sheriff. Brane, caught in Holyoke for jewelry theft in Gilbertsville, was bound over for the grand jury. The sheriff dozed on a trolley as the prisoner slipped away with the prized handcuffs.
The British gunboat Algerine arrived at Mazatlan on May 20 and will cruise the west coast of Mexico to rescue refugees. The vessel sails from Culiacan Singaloa area as part of the relief effort.
A Cliftondale Mass mother recalls spending over $500 on eczema treatments before Resinol Soap and Ointment cured her baby’s frightful facial eruption. She praises the products for stopping itching and claims others can benefit from samples via Dept. 30, Resinol Chemical Co. Baltimore Md.
Advertorial note touts Eckman Alterative as effective against tuberculosis alongside fresh air and nourishment. Cites cases of recovery including a Weldon, Sr. testimonial and claims the remedy arrests the disease. Mentions vendors Riker Jaynes and Houghton & Dutton Drug Dept and Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia for more evidence.
In New York on May 20 the government entered its second week of dissolving the American Sugar Refining Company with testimony. Chester S. Morey of Denver, president of the Great Western Sugar Co, testified on the stand and admitted acting for the late H O Havemeyer in deals.
U S District Attorney Knapp questioned a witness about American Sugar Refining interests in West and the 1902 sale of the Greeley plant to H O Havemeyer at 125 a share. A Havemeyer letter proposed a confidential stock-keeping relation, which the witness admitted receiving and acting on by purchasing stocks, though the plan was not carried out.
Providence May 20 The Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Rhode Island elected officers at its 121st annual communication. New grandmaster Wendell R. Davis Bristol. deputy grand master John F. Clarke Valley Falls. senior grand warden J Fred Parker. junior grand warden Reuben S Bemis. grand treasurer William R Greene. grand secretary S Penrose Williams Providence. Second district deputy Herbert A Rice Pawtucket. fifth district deputy William D Scott Newport. grand chaplain Rev Charles R Denfield Woonsocket. senior grand deacon Albert H Humes Pawtucket. grand lecturer Fred F Leonard Pawtucket.
A large pig owned by W. T. Meloon of Newcastle died recently, leaving 15 young piglets. Neighbors adopted the motherless litter and are nursing them on bottles, hoping they will win prizes at fairs later in the season.
Miss Florence M Mirick daughter of Mr and Mrs A H Mirick and Paul R Wild of Somerville were married at their home 1380 Beacon Street Worcester May 20 The Rev Samuel C Beane Jr officiated The bride was attended by her sister Miss Louise Mirick with Prescott Wild brother of the groom as best man
John J. Mullen Jr of 21 Cross Street Charlestown was chosen by the City Council committee as chief marshal for the June 17 Bunker Hill Day military parade. The plan includes fireworks at Sullivan Square, band concerts in district squares, and an early morning horribles parade.
Old fashioned tonics and cosmetics claim benefits from kardene tonic and other mixtures. Ingredients include sugar alcohol and kardene for purging and skin clarity, almozoin cream jelly for sun protection, delatone for hair removal, quinzain tonic for dandruff, and crystal eye tonic for irritated eyes, with usage directions and promised results.
Fire at the American Steam Dye Works 383 Harrison avenue near Dover street at 9 pm endangered 20 tenants. Baracah Graceman suffered severe facial and chest burns and was taken to City Hospital. Mrs. Harris Goldman blocked the blaze in his beard and clothing with papers, likely saving him from fatal burns.
An explosion from naphtha used by a dyeing establishment gutted a four story building. Graceman escaped flames but suffered extensive burns to his upper body before being treated at City Hospital. Mrs. Harris Goldman helped extinguish the fire. All other tenants escaped uninjured.
The Ellis milk bill was substituted in the Senate by an 18 to 14 vote. It creates a milk board with authority to draft production regulations enforceable by the State Board of Health. The Senate reversed the House action.
Lawmakers face another fight in the House over the measure. If the bills fail, a joint committee from both chambers will select members to draft a compromise bill.
Democratic leaders failed to override Governor Foss veto on the peaceful persuasion bill in the House. Of 218 voting, 133 backed the bill and 85 sustained the veto, short of a two thirds. Speaker Cushing ruled the measure lost as Republicans divided. Cox accused by Meaney of using the GOP whip. Cox said the whip was broken.
Everett begins its first annual house cleaning drive as citizens and officials cooperate to clear streets, lawns, and alleys of winter debris for two weeks. The mayor calls on all residents to participate and school children are joining the effort.
The Tinkham amendment to the constitution passed the Senate 27 to 10, allowing any question to be submitted to all voters. The change overturns a court decision that currently prohibits statewide referenda.
The summer committee proposal to investigate the Lawrence strike was defeated 13 to 20. The vote reflects opposition to a formal inquiry and sets back efforts to examine the strike’s causes.
The Cleveland Club of Ward 1 held its first ball last evening in Commonwealth Hall East Boston. About 100 couples attended and the grand match featured ex Alderman and Mrs Thomas J Giblin.
Governor Foss vetoes the measure raising executive councillors pay from 800 to 1009 dollars annually. The veto halts the pay increase and leaves the current salary in effect.
Representative Hisgen of Springfield received Senate congratulations after the discrimination bill passed by 27 to 10 against the trusts. The measure moves to the next stage.
Governor's veto of the peaceful persuasion bill upheld. Ellis milk bill wins first test in Senate. State-wide referendum wins in Lawrence strike investigation killed. Governor vetoes raise in council salaries. Barbers' license bill rejected. Neponset bridge bill passed. His nen bill passed.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference conservative senators backing a measure related to teeth or tools drawn from the Dill. The item lacks clear dates names or locations, leaving the exact policy or context unspecified.
The proposal for a new Neponset Bridge won approval with an 18 to 7 vote. The measure would authorize construction funding and set up oversight by the transportation department.
A bill allowing M. I. T. to receive personal property by gift devise or be quest was admitted. The measure would enable gifts to the institution and affect its funding and endowment processes.
The proposed measure to license barbers was rejected by the assembly, preventing new barber licensing requirements from taking effect this term.
Representative J Herbert Baker of Medford is reported dead. Westwood representative Baker announced the death and the House adjourned immediately to reconvene tomorrow at 10 30.
Bills to provide additional bathing facilities at Revere and Nantasket were defeated, ending efforts to expand public bath access in these communities.
In Salem on May 20 the trial of Joseph J. Ettor and Arturo Giovannitti for alleged murder links with the Lawrence strike was postponed indefinitely. District Attorney Atwill opposed further delays, arguing readiness to proceed, and Ettor Giovannitti and Joseph Caruso were moved to Lawrence jail for attorney access.
The opening night of the Unitarian anniversary week drew large attendance at Ford Hall. Dr. Samuel Eliot presided as delegates and lay speakers shared stories of field work from across the country. Speakers included Rev. F. A. Powell of Helena, Mont., Rev. L. W. Mason of Pittsburgh, Prof. W. S. Morgan of Berkeley, Rev. H. C. Parker of Woburn, Rev. Ernest G. Smith of Chicago, and Mrs. R. H. Davis of New York.
Attorney General George W. Wickersham requests the United States District Court grant priority and a three judge bench for the United Shoe Machinery Company dissolution suit. Special examiner General Charles K. Darling begins testimony tomorrow at 11 at the federal building with depositions to run about ten weeks.
The Speaker may lead insurgents backing the Bliss redistricting against the regular House plan led by Roger Wolcott and Martin Lomasney. The Bliss plan adds wards 10 11 and 2 to the 12th district making it heavily Republican while the regular plan preserves five of 13 Democratic districts and moves one Democratic seat in Essex County.
About 40 iron workers at the Rhode Island Malleable Iron Works in Pillsgrove began a strike today after claiming the company cut wages by 45 cents per week and lengthened the working day by 45 minutes. The plant employs about 100 workers.
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