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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1911
Page
9
A reader asks if she should continue with a five month old relationship with a man five years older who asks her to marry. The columnist suggests love may grow, warns of a dull void if he leaves, and says if she cannot love him enough to marry she is wasting both their time.
At Carter's Ledge on the Springfield line of the Berkshire street railway 2230 pounds of dynamite were detonated in 72 deep holes creating a cavern in a 100 by 100 foot area. The blast shattered windows miles away and drew warnings to keep people off the site as a Western Massachusetts Traction Company crew marks a record for the region.
Worcester notices report several auto accident lawsuits totaling 24000 dollars. Plaintiffs include John Tuk suing Ralph H. Whitney for 3000, Dana A. Bryant suing James H. Quinn for 10000, and Herbert F. Gurney filing against Clarence H. Crocker for 5000 over a Boston bicycle collision. George M. Allbee faces two suits for 3000 each from Felix Hill and Mrs Savina Hill.
The two masted schooner General Scott of Calais was towed into Portland by the Mohawk after a collision with the big steamer off Portland Head Light. The General Scott shows damaged jibboom rail and forward superstructure. Captains Pray and Breene disagree on fault. an investigation will follow.
Governor Mann declined to intervene in the Henry Clay Beattie Jr. murder case. He states the trial judge acted fairly and that Beattie is guilty of willful killing of his wife. No respite or commutation. sentence to be carried out as ordered.
A collection of kitchen notes from Miss Mildred Sweat I A Hurd and Mary E Russell includes molasses milk raisin batter, squash pie filling, and a flank steak roast with gravy. Addresses and short recipe hints accompany each contributor for at home use.
The Leyland liner Bohemian reached port three days late after stormy seas off the Irish Coast. Wireless outages halted communications three times as gales raged. Passengers attempted to relay wishes to Cardinal O Connell and messages to the Canopic and Post but faced reception issues.
Lieutenant-Governor Luce resigned as vice-president of the Massachusetts Board of Trade at a meeting yesterday at the Hotel Vendome citing state duties. New vice-presidents elected include Albert L. Haskell Somerville Edwin R. Hoag Chelsea Maurice Kane Whitman Erastus Worthington Dedham Eric Eldridge Boston Cleveland A Chandler East Bridgewater Charles F Wilson Fitchburg Henry A Hall Everett James T Stelle Marlboro Alfred W Donovan Rockland Henry M Batchelder Salem.
A 50 cent bottle of Pinex mixed with sugar syrup yields a pint of cough syrup said to stop obstinate coughs within 24 hours and soothe inflamed membranes. Claims include relief for croup hoarseness asthma bronchitis and incipient lung trouble with guaranteed satisfaction. Request from The Pinex Co Fort Wayne Indiana.
Governor Foss postponed naming the Dock Board chairman Hugh Bancroft until the next council meeting amid opposition. Councillor John Quinn had a prison-made portrait painted after visiting the state prison. The council pardoned L. O. Hoffman for hotel fraud with added time. he will go west. Governor Foss announced Arthur M. Alger of Taunton as Bristol County judge of probate, a Republican and the present register of probate.
The new Deaconess Hospital at Concord was formally opened for patient admissions yesterday. Superintendent Miss Lucy Cherille Robinson and assistant Miss Lillian G Williams lead the staff in a modern facility with a corps of physicians noted as among the best in the region.
Brookline Baptist Church secures Rev Marinus James formerly of Dorchester to assist Rev O P Gifford in Brookline. James praised for pastoral work and new Brookline field shows promise. note on active ministry and productive church outreach.
Fruit trimmings for hats include white apples raspberries and peaches while new tailored waists appear in soft crepes satins and wortseds. Coats feature two contrasting materials and large buttons trim skirts. necklines show wide net plaited frills in lace and sheer fabrics.
A letter from ROMEO describes pursuing a beautiful brunette who works in the business district. He asks for guidance on how to meet her without causing offense and whether to have someone introduce them. The adviser urges proper introduction through an intermediary to avoid distrust and warns against aggressive, "picked up" encounters.
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