16 Nov 1911
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1911
Page
1
Commissioner O'Meara issues a general order detaching Deputy Superintendent Cain from Lagrange Street, fills City Point Captain Wescott’s vacancy, promotes one sergeant and one patrolman, and transfers three captains seven lieutenants and one sergeant.
Lieutenant Hugh Lee promoted to captain and assigned to Station 6 Broadway South Boston after a surprise elevation. Captain James P Canney moves from Broadway to Lagrange Street. Deputy Superintendent Cain’s duties unclear amid Hyde Park annexation increasing ranks by one captain one lieutenant and ten patrolmen.
EI Paso sentry reports that withdrawal of 800 Mexican federal troops from Torreon leaves Americans in great peril due to thousands of native strikers hostile to Americans. A local businessman says he has notified Washington of the danger.
Albert T. Stuart of T. Stuart & Sons Co. Newton became the first enforcer of the new eight hour law after receiving a $25 fine on four counts for overtime work on the Newton reservoir in Needham. State inspectors gathered evidence using field glasses from a nearby hill.
The Dedham Court heard a prolonged trial over overtime work claimed as an extraordinary emergency for a Newton city project. Witnesses testified that workers clocked 9 to 10 hours on several dates under supervision by State police inspectors who used spy glasses to observe the site. Judge Grover ruled the rushed job did not constitute extraordinary emergency, making the overtime unlawful under the new law.
New York Central president Brown announces orders for 120 locomotives and 17 400 freight cars across all lines. An equipment trust issue of about 15 million dollars is likely to finance the purchase, with part of the cost charged to renewal funds. Sporting summary notes Harvard practice punt feature Felton Yale scrimmage and Dartmouth coach remarks. Kirkpatrick re-elected Exeter football captain.
Ad claims X ZALIA SOAP keeps skin soft and free from chaps, noting gentle formula. Brand name appears with unclear origin and wording, making the claim brief and promotional.
In a lively meeting attended by sharp remarks the Democratic city committee named candidates for the city election. Charles J. F. O'Brien Ward 22 Edward D. Collins Ward 15 and Owen A. Cunningham Ward 20 were chosen for the City Council. Joseph A. Sheehan Ward 10 and William F. Merritt Ward 20 were picked for the School Board. Eight council nominees and three school board nominees were listed.
The article lists City Council nominees with ward assignments and vote totals: Edward D. Collins Ward 15 18 votes, Owen A. Cunningham Ward 20 15, Charles J. F. O'Brien Ward 22 14, Walter D. O'Mealey Ward 17 3, Thomas A. McEnaney Jr Ward 2 3, Henry D. Crowley Ward 2 2, John A. Hearn Ward 24 1, John J. Conway Ward 23 1. It begins noting School Board nominations.
Continued on page two column with times for moonrise and sunset. Details include day length 9 hours 47 minutes on the 320th day of the year and 14 days until Thanksgiving. Anniversaries list Fort Washington capture 1776 Evening Post first issue 1801 and Sherman’s march to the sea 1864.
Forecast for New England calls for fair skies and colder temperatures Thursday and Friday. Moderate to brisk west winds are expected across Boston and surrounding areas with little temperature change overall.
Reverend Clarence A. Vincent asked the Congregational Church Union to consider a million dollar endowment to aid Boston area churches in need. If endorsed, business men would be called to contribute as part of a businesslike effort to support declining congregations amid shifting populations.
The ninth annual meeting of the Congregational Church Union at Mount Vernon Church discussed dedicating workers to full-time church service in cooperation with ministers. Dr. Vincent urged trained teams to support churches, noting preaching alone cannot revive modern congregations distracted by worldly pursuits and late weekend activities.
A Texas representative drafts a Sherman act amendment to strip away the rule of reason in trust cases. The bill defines trusts, adopts the Supreme Court Standard Oil and Tobacco rulings, and prescribes two to ten years in prison for violations.
Henry explains a bill that overturns Stand ard Oil and Tobacco Trust rulings by defining a fixed trust and removing the rule of reason. The proposal makes trust violations a felony with two to ten years in prison, aiming to curb what he calls commercial outlaws.
A major cellar blaze at 6 to 16 Portland street near the American House caused heavy damage about $20,000. Firefighters from Engines 4 6 Chemical 1 and 26 battled a seething furnace with heat explosions and shattered glass while several men were overcome and horses in a nearby stable were rescued as smoke spread through adjacent buildings.
The State Department nears sending a regiment from Manila to Chin Wing Tao to guard the Pekin sea route under the Boxer treaty. Troops would look on Jehol near the imperial refuge, a move described as non political and not an intervention. The force would patrol the railway line to the sea to preserve communication in the region.
Shrieking inmate Bertram G. Spencer erupted in the Superior Court as the electric chair was mentioned during his murder trial of Bertha B. Blackstone. He pleaded for truth while the last government witness testified, recounting his arrest day and statements seeking mercy.
Witness testimony halted as a violent disruption erupts in the courtroom. Deputies intervene with the turnkey and guards, Judge Crosby orders a pause, and the session resumes after a thirty minute lull.
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