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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1911
Page
6
The Post describes Provincetown fruit and vegetable crops with emphasis on a 20 ounce apple grown by Captain Joseph Enos of Court street. It notes Portuguese residents influence local fruit culture and praises Provincetown pumpkins potatoes and beans at expositions and county fairs.
Ext Sunday's Post showcases fall entertaining ideas with illustrated gift holders and attractive home decor tips. The homes page highlights decorative storage ideas, cozy living room enhancements, and step by step visuals to inspire liveable, stylish spaces.
Alfred Tennyson Dickens eldest surviving son of Charles Dickens attended the Atlantic Conference luncheon on October 10. A. Shuman welcomed him, praising the Dickens name and Boston ties, while Dickens shared anecdotes of his father and read the farewell Boston address. Ex-Governor Long lauded Dickens influence and others recalled connections to Dickens speeches and a recent London pilgrimage.
Newport Rhode Island October 10 all forts in the Narragansett Bay defence district and Coast Artillery Corps units joined in an imaginary defence against a mock attack. Colonel William H Coffin commanded all guns in the district in a coordinated display. A feature mentions a full page of household helps and recipes in next Sunday's Post.
Nine of eleven parcels bequeathed by the late George F. Parkman sold yesterday at the Boston Real Estate Exchange auction. Total proceeds were 131850 dollars. Variety of Boston Cambridge and Brookline properties changed hands amid strong bidding led by John C. Kiley.
United States Commissioner Hayes yesterday discharged George Robbins a Mexican insurrecto accused by the Mexican government of embezzling $1000 from Mrs Howe of Mexico City. The evidence showed no proof Robbins committed the crime. Robbins an electrical and mining engineer, worked for a Boston company and lived in Dorchester with his wife and child. he denied the charges tied to his insurrection activity.
Charles Henry Townsend, 23, coxswain of the destroyer Whipple, was crushed when a switch engine wheel severed his right arm at the San Pedro docks. He ran 100 yards to reach the gangplank, received first aid, and was taken to the marine hospital. Surgeons said he had a fair chance for recovery. Townsend enlisted from Stamford, Connecticut.
In Dedham on October 10 Elliot C Lee of Brookline replies to a $30 000 suit by George Barrie Sons of Philadelphia claiming the contract he allegedly signed was altered after signing. Lee denies the signature's genuineness and contests his part in buying five book sets valued at $24 250.
The Holy Name Society of the Church of All Saints Roxbury elected Rev J J O Connor spiritual director to represent the group at the Holy Name Congress in Baltimore Maryland starting next month. Members drilled in preparation for the parade and event duties.
Ernest Davis, 23 Hale street Haverhill, was severely injured when a portable sawmill circular saw cut into his abdomen, a 12 inch wound. He was dressed by Dr. R B Root at West Boxford then transported to Haverhill for care. he remains conscious but in precarious condition. Davis, unmarried, lives with parents.
Five thousand people attended the opening day of the Topsham fair in Maine. The event featured horse racing and a new firemen’s muster with a large trotting entry. Winners included Niagara 3 of Brunswick at 149 ft 11 in and Androscoggin 2 of Topsham at 139 ft 11 in. Isle Direct won the 2:27 class trot in 2:22 3-4 and Maude Nelson took the 2:40 trot pace in 2:19 8-4. The 2:16 was unfinished and four drivers were fined in the second heat for heading the wire pole.
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