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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1911
Page
14
A 1911 verse lampoons self praising politicians. Walt Mason mocks candidates who boast of duty and virtue, contrasting pastors doctors and preachers who avoid self promotion with a sharp flare for political self love.
To guard Francisco J. Madero during his Piedras Negras visit, scores of Maderista sympathizers and Secret Service men will depart tomorrow for Eagle Pass Texas opposite Piedras Negras. Local Maderistas say they uncovered a plot to shoot Madero who has been warned.
Otis Dunn, 10? age not stated, son of Giles B. Dunn Jr prominent fish dealer, fell from a wharf on Block Island and drowned. The body was recovered later.
Heavy rains in the past two days refill waterways across the state. The Connecticut River at Hartford climbs to 14 feet while the Naugatuck and Housatonic rivers overflow their banks. Totals reach 7.27 inches in 24 hours, the largest since July 29, 1906.
Forest Thompson aged 14 was electrocuted in Tilton New Hampshire while grasping a short circuited chain he was climbing an electric light pole tonight authorities reported.
In 1899 three independent machinery makers consolidated to form United Shoe Machinery Company. The firms did not compete directly, each supplying non overlapping machines. The aim was to cut production costs, enhance service quality, and offer shoe manufacturers a single source for bottoming room equipment.
Charles Brickel of Dorchester known as the Big Chief marries Miss Minnie Chapper in Academy Hall West End Rabbi Rubinovitz presides. Bridesmaid Miss Jennie Shillman best man Barney Chapper. Reception dancing led by Daniel Mulkern and wife. They sail to New York for a honeymoon then reside at 106 Park Street Dorchester after Navy service. Brickel popular in newspaper deliverers group. Chapper noted in Hebrew circles.
Seven youths were sentenced by Judge Bruce in Malden district Court for attacking a group of Jews celebrating holidays off Alden Street. Pendants include William B. Gray, Charles F. Ambrose, Alfred C. Benzel with six months, Wilfred W. Prince, George F. Sullivan, nine to twelve months, and Ernest J. McAuley with nine months. Paul Fabbo Bertram H. Nicolls and George Christensen were discharged.
The Jordan Marsh Company Mutual Aid Association held its annual meeting to elect officers for the coming year. George E. Richards was named president with Walter N. London as vice president, William H. Olsen secretary, and William J. Corbett treasurer. Four directors—Frank W. Coombs Willis L. Bailey Edward H. Bell and John V. Finn—were added for three years. Reports indicated the organization remains flourishing.
Secretary Langtry reported campaign spending of 266 dollars to secure his nomination. Herbert W. Burr, defeated candidate for State auditor, spent 400 dollars and Joseph Leonard, defeated candidate for attorney general, spent 85 dollars.
Greens plan a large Dartmouth Night in Hanover with Edward Tuck as guest of honor. Over 200 Dartmouth Club of Boston members will ride a chartered train. the board of trustees will attend, and undergraduates will participate as speakers. Arthur Lowell also joins the speaker lineup alongside Judge Cross, Powers, and Burroughs.
Fire destroyed the country home of Robert Bacon ambassador to France on October 19. Firemen arrived after daybreak as rain pelted down, saving little but some furniture while valuable books and papers were lost. Loss estimated over $200000.
Charles R. Heike former secretary of the American Sugar Refining Co and Bernard W. Gerbracht former Williamsburg Refineries superintendent were convicted in sugar frauds and were granted a 60 day stay by the U S Circuit Court of Appeals to apply to the U S Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari
The Fulton Debating Society of Boston College met to install officers and fill vacancies. Officers include William A. Sullivan, president, and Thomas L. Gannon, vice president, with a committee planning the third annual triangular debate with Georgetown and Fordham colleges.
The Odd Fellows of Maine closed a three day session in Portland on Oct. 19. Next year the convention will meet in Bangor. Officers elected include Grand patriarch Isaiah G. Elder of Brunswick and Grand high priest Willis Parsons of Foxcroft, with Clarence E. Frost Pittsfield as grand senior warden and Herbert W. Sears Portland as grand scribe. Albro B. Chase of Portland is grand treasurer and Sherman J. Berry Waterville is grand junior warden. One year grand representative Real Robinson Camden and two year Alfred W. Kimball Norway were chosen, with thirty past patriarchs admitted as members.
The Rev Archibald J Mackinnon resigned from St Andrews Presbyterian Water Ville to accept a call as pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Mattapan Boston The Rev Mr Mackinnon has served at St Andrews for five years and is described as an eloquent preacher.
Combined demand by China and East India pushed the silver price up seven eighths of a cent to 84 cents per ounce. China’s inquiry follows internal disturbances and a rebel run on institutions, while Indian demand stems from stock depletion among bazaar and bullion dealers. Mexican silver dollar shipments to China have been sizable recently, but bullion demand remains near normal.
A vintage advertisement touts Pape’s Diapepsin as a harmless remedy that digests food, ends sour stomach, heartburn, and nausea within five minutes. It claims quick relief from dyspepsia and indigestion with a 50 cent case, warning of lingering digestive discomfort and bad breath without it.
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