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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1911
Page
3
Under an assumed name the famed Italian brigand Bello deposited about 60000 dollars in a Sicilian bank. Authorities seized the funds, continuing a crackdown on his hidden assets.
Cambridge begins its industrial carnival week under clear skies with a sunny day. The event promises modernized fair features, free band concerts, and vaudeville acts to enliven the proceedings.
Decorators finished bedecking buildings as a grand opening unfolds this evening in the Armory with Governor Foss Mayor Barry Lieutenant-Governor Frothingham and the Governor's Council in attendance. Massachusetts Avenue from Armory to City Hall forms the hub of daily amusements with 5000 lights expected to illuminate the street.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a universal cure for constipation indigestion biliousness and headaches. It promises quick relief and a healthy clear head, urging readers to take a Cascaret now for months of health and happiness.
The electric light company donated incandescent bulbs and the gas company supplied large gas burners for vaudeville platforms. The Knights of Columbus parade on Columbus Day and a Thursday night carnival at the Charles River basin will proceed rain or shine. Harvard College loaned exhibits and Cambridge Retail Merchants Association organized the event led by president J. H. Corcoran and secretary William H. Gray. The carnival aims to familiarize visitors with Cambridge products, not to boost trade immediately. promoters expect trade to follow from turnout.
President Taft visited the glacier fields of Mt. Rainier by automobile during a climb with Tacoma residents. He referred to the mountain as the mountain, while locals favor Mt. Tacoma. William Jennings Bryan avoided taking a side in the name dispute during a Seattle visit. Taft traveled over 100 miles from Tacoma, departing at 11 a.m. and returning after nightfall.
After a crowd dispersed on Winnisimmet and Beacon streets Chelsea police dispersed a fight between Tony Pinar and Giuseppe Cambrie with Pinar accused of assault with intent to kill and Peter Miller charged with carrying a loaded revolver.
Massachusetts aeronauts Jay B. Benton and William Van Sleet ride the balloon Boston from Pittsfield at midnight, crossing Connecticut and New York into New Jersey. They travel 200 miles in eight hours, landing near Lakewood after dawn, a record long flight for the 30,000 cubic foot craft.
Read about F Gray Co offers on handsome black vicuna suits made from pure Australian wool. Lined with Nicavy satin, regular price listed as 70 dollars, with sale items noted at 20 dollars and 9.90 dollars. Washington and nearby streets featured.
The annual report released by the Boston Finance Commission exonerates and highly praises the school board. Signed by chairman John A. Sullivan the 234 page book form report defends the current Boston school system and extols the board as a whole.
A years long study ties early 18th century practices to Boston school costs, comparing the system to those in major cities and touting Boston as progressive. Mayor Fitzgerald pushed finance committee scrutiny, with Brock and Lee favored in the looming school board term. The report covers growth, finances, city comparisons, and recommendations. Distribution costs and campaign impact are uncertain as copies are planned for public release.
George E. Brock urged broad distribution of a valuable school document while noting growing demand. The saga notes the report’s potential to attract attention and interest, as a meeting discussed its circulation amid school board considerations.
The parishioners of the Church of St Mary Star of the Sea in East Boston plan their autumn party and reunion. Organizers invite all members and former attendees to join the gathering at the church hall for fellowship and remembrance.
Advertises large stock in Boston discount overcoats with English Re Seys priced at 9.99, down from 20.00. Claims limited quantities with window display and urges shoppers to visit F Gray Co at Washington and Hanover.
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