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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1919
Page
3
Investigating medical examiner David C. Dow reported Ralph K Stretch a 17 year old Harvard freshman was found dead yesterday afternoon in the Cambridge YMCA swimming tank. Stretch roomed at 64 Thayer Hall and his home is South Bend Indiana. John W Waters YMCA instructor noted Stretch could swim a little.
Dr. L. D. Bristol Maine state health commissioner has accepted the dean position at the University of Tennessee Medical College and professor of public health. His resignation will take effect August 1 after a term begun in July 1917.
An advertisement promises beauty from Beecham's Pills by cleansing blood, stomach and liver. It asserts clearer complexion, bright eyes, rosy cheeks and red lips as poisons are eliminated and digestion toned.
Prices show declines with native eggs down by 5 cents per dozen to 65 68 and 70 cents a dozen, although last week peaked at 75 cents. Butter also slips to 65 68 cents a pound from 70 cents, with dealers forecasting a sharper fall soon.
The city market reports substantial price drops on numerous vegetables with spinach at 2 cents a peck and beets at 10 to 15 cents a bunch. Other greens and produce such as asparagus onions and cucumbers show notable declines, while prices for meat fowl and fish stay steady or ease slightly as spring arrivals arrive. Prices for tropical and domestic fruits vary with oranges grapes strawberries and pineapple listed at multiple per dozen or per pound rates.
Attorney General Henry C. Attchill told a legislative committee to slow action on revoking leases held by fish companies on the State fish pier. He cited the recess commission report and warned proceedings require the governor and council, favoring licensing or regulating exchanges rather than a rushed court case. He favored open bidding for all dealers and downplayed monopoly concerns, noting only one U.S. Supreme Court conviction in such cases.
Dominick Della Camera of New Haven bought a suit in January 1918 and showed it to his brother Frank. Yesterday Boston inspectors arrested Frank at 62 Salem Street on larceny charges, including the suit and about $100 Dominick left in the clothing. Frank to be turned over to New Haven authorities.
The committee on street railways reported a bill empowering the Public Service Commission to fix fares for the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company, now Bay State. The bill requires at least 10 fare districts and quarterly reports to the State Treasurer on revenue versus operating expenses, with deficits funded by the State Treasury and recovered via city tax assessments.
Senate defeated a private school vaccination bill on a roll call vote of 11 to 26 and passed to a third reading a measure authorizing Boston to spend 760000 dollars for a Latin High School in the Fenway district. Captain Homer R. Stanford testified about the Victory plant at Squantum planning 35 destroyers, 7000 workers, and 14000000 dollars in development costs, asking legal protection for the Victory bridge. Governor Coolidge signed the fast Boston Waterfront Freight Railway incorporation amid protests from local officials worried about grade crossings and district impact.
Special notice highlights heathers now at 25 dollars as stock remains scarce and sought after. The brief item emphasizes strong demand and favorable pricing for buyers.
The item notes that fibre soles and heels can be repaired when worn. It mentions the same style available in canvas at $5.50.
Display features Filene Knit wool jersey coats for misses in sleeveless holiday colors with prices from 7 75 to 35. Racks show wool jersey sport coats in short mid and full trench lengths and many heather jerseys priced at 15.
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