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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1911
Page
4
Pittsburg saloon men and brewers warn that beer at ten cents a glass may end soon as hops rise in price. They say shortages and higher hop costs in Chicago are driving up can and keg prices, threatening continued cheap beer for local drinkers.
A customer describes her exit from a crowded Tunnel Bar basement where a salesperson notes the venue never holds sales and emphasizes constant bargains amidst buzzing crowds. Local terms hint at a lively, promotional atmosphere in the basement shop.
At Tremont Temple the Republican State convention ratified candidates from last week’s primaries. Speakers expressed Unity and a pledge to defeat Foss and oppose tariff reform, reinforcing Massachusetts as a strong industrial center.
The Massachusetts Republican convention endorsed Frothingham for governor and Luce for lieutenant governor with Robert O Harris as permanent chairman. Samuel J Elder read the platform praising Taft, merit system reforms, and direct nominations, while applauding Massachusetts voting advances and state achievements under Republican leadership.
The document extols Massachusetts Republicans for long state rule and infrastructure gains while defending GOP governance amid past graft accusations. It pledges continued road and harbor improvements, expansion of parks, technical education, and support for artisans, farmers, and industries. It lauds Taft’s tariff vetoes and administration, urging voters to back Republican leadership nationally and locally.
Advertisement touts magatone lotion as a cheap remedy to correct complexion faults and banish wrinkles pimples and blotches. It claims a greaseless formula made from dissolving an original package in witch hazel and massaging face neck and arms daily for a clear firm and beautiful skin while discouraging hair growth.
Waceton eleven fishing vessels reached T wharf with a total catch of 71 000 pounds haddock 12 500 pounds cod 27 000 pounds pollock 55 000 pounds pollock and 5 older vessels held over from Tuesday selling nearly as much again. Dealers sets prices for haddock cod hake pollock per pound. The article also notes pending arrivals from the White Star liner Arabic and Cunard liner Franconia with passenger totals and salvage operations on the M H Read.
Governor Foss filled three vacancies on the Superior Court bench yesterday subject to confirmation. Richard W. Irwin of Northampton succeeds Judge Edgar J. Sherman and rises from machinist. Nathan D. Pratt of Lowell succeeds Judge Charles A. De Courcy and Fred H. Chase of Jamaica Plain succeeds Judge James B. Richardson. Chase, a Boston University Law School graduate, has been district attorney of Hampshire County.
Associate Justice John Duff of Jamatica Plain is named to a regular judgeship on the Boston Municipal Court to replace resigning Judge William J. Forsaith. Other nominations include L F McNamara for the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration and Thomas Reilly for the Registration Board. Richard W. Irwin, born February 18, 1857 in Northampton, began as an apprentice machinist in a local sewing machine works.
Arrival and clearance notices list steamers and schooners along with tugboats and barges. Vessels include Kiofo, Whitney, City of Bangor, Columbia, and many others bound for or from Newport News, Norfolk, Philadelphia, Boston, and Portland. Tugs North America and Patience tow barges. several ships sail to Port Antonio, St John, and Baltimore.
A promotional claim extols Knowlton's Danderine as the solution to dandruff and hair loss. It asserts rapid relief from itching and a nourished scalp, with promises of stronger, longer, wavier hair after regular use and a coin price of 25 cents per bottle.
Rich Senter, a Massachusetts native, trained with the Chicago and Northwestern survey corps, passed the Massachusetts bar in 18M, practiced in Taunton and Lowell, served as city solicitor and alderman, and aligned with the Democratic party. Frederick H. Chase, born 1870 in Concord, Harvard educated, held indictment clerk, district attorney roles, partnered with Sughrue, married with two children, and is a Democrat. John Duff, born 1870 in Jamaica Plain, Harvard Law graduate, practiced with Duff & Livermore, served two terms in the Legislature, appointed special justice of Boston Municipal Court, and has presided extensively over recent years.
The first public rehearsal of the season begins tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. in Symphony Hall featuring Alma Gluck of the Metropolitan Opera as soloist. She will perform Amsbile 6 sincero from Il Seraglio and a Charpentier melody. The program includes Weber Jubilee overture Schumann Symphony in B flat major and Reger Comedy Overture Opus 120, the latter making its first ever performance.
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