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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1911
Page
4
Henry C. Robinson of Malden was appointed cashier of the Southbridge National Bank replacing John A. Hall who is serving a long sentence in Charles Town State Prison for peculation. The change occurred today in Southbridge.
An advertisement extols fly's Pure Malt Whiskey as a remedy for digestion, appetite loss, heart strength, circulation, throat and lung troubles, and insomnia. It promises soothing taste, suitability for delicate stomachs, and fifty years of proven use, with sealed bottles sold for $1 by Duffy Malt Whiskey Co. in Rochester, N Y.
A Boston Chamber of Commerce report led by architect Clarence H. Blackall warns that dense tinder box blocks in Roxbury and Dorchester threaten a devastating blaze, urging a ban on wooden third class buildings and fireproofing of existing structures along with a new fire bureau and enhanced firefighting equipment.
A city report urges ordinances to halt new wooden structures in Boston and extend bans to all districts. It proposes a seven member fire bureau with ex officio city officials, broad powers to deny risky policies, and mandatory sprinkler and brick exterior rules for second and third class buildings. The plan prompts stricter construction, improved fire service, and modernized equipment across the department.
The Sunday Post announces a seven full page color comic section for next Sunday. It promises the largest comic feature in its history to delight the entire family.
Bernard M Wolf built a vast Hanover Street store from a small 1883 shop at Hanover and Portland. He once served as a state representative in 1892 and led the Young Men's Democratic Club executive committee. Now focused on business, he remains closely tied to his Back Bay store and family, guiding sons Bob and Bernard M Jr. toward his path.
In Skowhegan Maine the annual Maine Baptists convention opens its sessions for the first time since 1881 along with the Maine Baptist Young People's convention. Anniversaries for the Missionary Society Historical Society and Women's Missionary Federation are planned for tomorrow as meetings run through Thursday evening.
Sunday Uncle Walt extols a day of rest and churchgoing, praising quiet streets, church bells, and hymns. He contrasts trade and noise with a sacred pause, envisioning one blessed day each week for reflection and heaven.
Melrose residents protested a Malden proposal to locate a 12000 dollar consumptives hospital near the Melrose line to serve Malden patients at cost. Critics cited past charges, including a tuberculosis patient sent to Malden poorhouse, and the Melrose aldermen postponed action for two weeks.
Representative Francis J. Brennan of Ward .17 and a lieutenant of Congressman Curley was appointed assistant registrar of voters by the Board of Election Commissioners at a salary of 1200 dollars a year. He will fill the post previously held by Christopher Mitchell, now a court officer.
Fifty eight pound and heavyweight amateur boxers must enter by tonight with FE Walsh at 541 Tremont Street to compete Friday October 6 at the Armory.
The Boston College athletic field on Massachusetts avenue near Edward Everett square, Dorchester, was sold to the Edison Company for about $100,000. Deeds recorded yesterday show part of the property to be used for tennis courts, baseball diamonds, and a running track for employees, with the Boylston street library moving to Massachusetts avenue.
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