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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1912
Page
5
The Boston and Maine railroad bans flashy neckties tan shoes chewing gum sandwiches and conversation with women passengers among its employees. Observers have been hired in large numbers to ride trains and police compliance with the new perfection act.
Conductors baggage masters and brakemen must wear caps straight with only regulation buttons. No picture or political buttons. No refreshments in baggage cars and chewing gum is forbidden. A system of espionage updates will be issued monthly to passenger train staff.
Manila reports a severe typhoon today that killed many people by collapsing houses and drowning. Officials estimate property damage at several million pesos and the exact death toll is not yet known.
William A. Fraser, discharged from the police department on December 1, 1911 for alleged assault on a prisoner at Dudley Street station, was granted a hearing this week by a trial board. He claims new evidence will lead to reinstatement and a decision was expected tonight.
Kenneth J. MacDonald a Dorchester landscape gardener protests Frazer's claim of a reopening. The trial board heard new evidence in secret session with Captains Hanley Hall and Harriman. MacDonald says the beating aboard the station night of July 7 191 was the brutal case in the department.
The mutilated body of 12 year old Lillian Schadle was found in a private reservoir near Ardmore after she disappeared from home while shopping for Thanksgiving meals. Clothes she wore when missing were found nearby guiding the search. Her family and authorities traced her steps through Pittsburg area stores.
The funeral of Michael P. McDonough, longtime South Boston resident, will be from his home at 32 P Street tomorrow morning. He was father to Captain M. J. McDonough of the regular army, Sergeant P. J. McDonough of Hyde Park police, William F. McDonough a former South Boston High School athlete, James T. McDonough, and Miss Hannah McDonough a Boston teacher.
National champions Tom Bundy and Maurice McLoughlin lost a sensational opening round doubles match at the Los Angeles Country Club. They were defeated by Nat Browne and Claude Wayne of Los Angeles in a startling early upset.
Two alarms were sent for a fire of suspicious origin at 28 Erie Street Dorchester shortly after 1 AM. A three story wooden structure housed Samuel Kurlinsky's dry goods store owned by his brother Louis. Loss is estimated at 500 dollars.
The Charlestown State prison marked Thanksgiving with 744 mince pies 450 pounds of roast pork two bushels of boiled onions and mashed potatoes plus a moving picture show and an afternoon nap for inmates.
Thanksgiving at Charlestown prison includes a chapel service, a moving picture show, vaudeville, and a 20 minute yard period cut short by cold wind and snow. Prisoner Jesse Pomeroy, longtime resident for 86 years, enjoys exceptional health and appetite. Biz Bill Kelcher, serving 18 years for aiding a bank wreck, remains cheerful amid plain living and banquets.
In St Patrick s Church Roxbury yesterday morning a solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated for the deceased members and friends of the St Patrick s Total Abstinence and Literary Society of Roxbury by Rev Maurice F Flynn assisted by Rev James F Regan as deacon and Rev David F Regan as sub deacon
No 13 in Masterpieces of American Illustrators features Jessie Wilcox Smith’s rendering of Little Nell from Dickens. The image is highlighted in next Sunday's Post as part of a Dickens series.
An advertisement touts Cottolene as a superior shortening product claiming it provides 100 percent shortening value while butter contains 25 percent water and salt. It argues Cottolene costs less than good butter and lard yet delivers equal or better results in shortening and frying and is healthful.
Detroit reports that the constitutional amendment granting woman suffrage in Michigan was defeated by 594 votes based on official results from the secretary of state's office compiling all counties in the state.
Williams P. Kelley aged 21 of 426 Main Street Charlestown was arrested yesterday by Inspectors Mc Cauley and Rooney on robbery charges. The alleged crime took place November 12 when Kelley is said to have robbed Michael Rooney of 25 Fountain Avenue Somerville of a gold watch valued at 210 dollars.
Jamies Pitman Jr 21 of East Boston testified at police headquarters that his father 58 and a carpenter is innocent of stealing 78 pounds of pig solder on a forged order from W B Hubbard Sons. Both were arrested by Patrolman Bresnahan at City Hall Avenue station.
A historical advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm as immediate relief for catarrh and head colds. It claims the product clears nasal blockage, relieves headaches, and stops discharge that can irritate the throat and stomach. The note urges a 50 cent bottle from a druggist and endorses use for children.
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