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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1913
Page
5
A promotional piece touts affordable Boston housing with regular houses for 15 dollars and higher priced options up to 80 dollars. It promises homes with basic utilities, urging skepticism yet asserting feasibility.
Yesterday the city auctioned real houses that had been occupied by residents until recently. John C. Kiley, the city's real estate expert, served as auctioneer.
In South Boston the city sells off land and houses for the new police station site. Bids ranged from 50 cents to 89 dollars, with many properties sold “as is” including door plates. One veteran resisted moving, but the auctioneer insisted the plate come off when the hammer fell.
Tufts varsity football practice reveals its poorest form of the season as Coach Whelan moves players and reshapes the line. The second team dominates early scrimmage before the regulars reassemble and try to spark a revive, with Maine looming as the next test.
The Charles Sumner Bird campaign squadron finished a Cape Cod tour and arrived in Boston around six last night for four rallies. Eighteen stops were completed including Dudley Street Opera House Roxbury Town Hall Brookline Odd Fellows Hall Newtonville and Memorial Hall Dedham.
About 1500 people heard Mr. Bird as crowds swelled despite bad weather. A reporter from an out of town paper questioned the candidate, who defended his stance and praised Bird as a square and conscientious man fit to be governor.
The Belgian government reports Mayor Whitlock of Toledo Ohio is acceptable as the American minister to Belgium. President Wilson will send the nomination to the Senate tomorrow.
The record notes the busiest days of Candidate Bird's whirlwind state tour detailing stops, crowds, and campaign intensity across multiple cities.
The Post Magazine will include Little Stories by Big Men from Congressman Goldfogle of New York and Congressman Madden of Illinois. The pieces are described as worth reading for their insights and perspectives.
Nearly 100 members of the New England Confectioners Club attended the annual meeting and banquet at Young's Hotel. After the election of officers, Charles H. Adardson gave the address "Charity." Elected officers include President James H. Bell Vice President George F. Schraftt Treasurer Fred M. Dow Secretary George B. Farrington and Executive Committee George E. Close M. D. Foss Charles A. Briggs.
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