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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1912
Page
16
The 9 base Temperance Society met at the church with Bishop Henry Powe Evangelist urging stronger temperance measures. He warned against excuses and cited recent West End cases, saying the land suffers from drunkenness and that divine mercy and public policy must curb it.
Reverend Herbert Johnson denounced racial lines and condemned saloons while warning against the harming influence of alcohol and modern entertainment on young women. He urged sympathy with colored people yet urged strong religious balance amid Johnson’s wealth.
President Taft press defended farmers cooperative banks and agricultural credits by replying to letters claiming the plan only helps large farmers. He cited Ambassador Herrick’s report and Raiffeisen banks of Germany to support the proposal.
The speaker argues for cooperative credit to help small farmers, citing Raiffeisen banks in Germany and a Massachusetts example. He notes average deposits of about 37 and loans around 150, with about 9 members per bank, and says U S adoption hinges on farmer initiative and gradual legislation. Nations in Europe show the model's potential.
Charles Pickering of Lehighton was pinned four hours beneath his overturned locomotive as four cars burned near Wyalusing. A Lehigh Valley crew from Lacerville fought the blaze with chemical streams until wreckers freed him. He was taken to Sayre hospital in serious condition but expected to recover.
Tudor Tea is sold with two packing options. A fancy canister pack adds 10 cents per pound, charged to consumers, while Tudor Tea in a yellow foil packet costs 2 cents per pound and is claimed to keep tea fresher.
Andrew J. Beeler lifelong East Boston resident buried from 248 Princeton Street with full military honors. He died after a lingering illness at 79, served from 1860 in the First United States Heavy Artillery, lost his right arm at Fort Jefferson Florida, and was a longtime member of Joseph Hooker Post No 23 G A R. He leaves daughter Mary E. Beeler.
The Rev. Cortland Myers of Tremont Temple accuses the press of scandal and lies fueling the Milwaukee Roosevelt shooting attempt. He says editors share responsibility for attacks on public figures, equating character assassination with actual violence.
Dr Paul Segond noted surgeon and professor at the University of Paris died today from uremia. He served as surgeon in chief at Salpetriere and led the surgical clinic of the faculty of medicine.
Mrs. Dana sails to her father's home in England to recuperate after a 36 day fast during a Michigan sanatorium stay. She will study, pursue physical culture, dress reform and woman suffrage while Richard Dana runs for State Senator on the Socialist ticket in Cambridge. She questions marital conventions and notes her husband’s Harvard PhD pace and shared indulgence in sweets.
John T. Meehan, famed operator of Dolan's Park Row restaurant known for beef and beans, dies in New York. Roosevelt, then police commissioner, frequented his lunch spot and Meehan once stayed as a guest at the White House. He lived in a grand Bronx home and was considered nearly a millionaire.
Mr and Mrs Baward Kelley of Malden announce the engagement of their daughter Lil Hen to H J Maloney of Cambridge. Miss Kelley is a Malden High School graduate. the groom-elect is in the teaming business. The marriage is planned for New Year’s Day with a reception at the bride’s home.
A San Francisco newspaper note recounts editor Hulaniski of the Richmond Record-Herald praising Smoky Joe Wood as the best pitcher. The piece recalls printers in a Colorado shop playing ball, joking about records and liars, and says Wood excels behind the battery after learning in print shops.
James L. Barton secretary of the American Board says no word received from Balkans missionaries causes no anxiety for their safety. He sermonized at Central Congregational Church Newtonville noting missionaries are recognized by all parties as friends of all classes.
East Dedham street station officers raided a house and arrested five men for participating in a card game on the Lord's Day. The detainees were Maurice Rubin 22 of Rose street, Maurice Goldstein 24 of Genessee street, Solomon Rosenburg 45 of Church street Lynn, Israel Breckman 45 of Longwood avenue, and Man del Wineburg 29 of Laconia street.
Captain Hugh Donnelly a clerk of the New York Supreme Court and Civil War veteran dies at his Springfield home after a brief illness. Irish born he practiced law in Springfield and New York for many years leaving a daughter as survivor.
Tudor Tea advert claims thousands save on daily expenses by using a 10 cent packet that makes 100 cups of tea, describing it as the world's most delicious tea.
The Rev George Luther Cady Dorchester pastor labels Charlestown State prison a disgrace and says its industrial departments date to before power was discovered. Taft returns to Washington after two months away with plans to stay and draft the annual message and address post election issues.
Mr Cady's visit to the Charlestown prison sparked harsh criticism of outdated machinery and brutal pay scales. He described 100 year old looms and antique power rooms, with workers earning fractions of outside wages and living on Pennies daily, urging a prison commission and reforms. The article also notes presidential activity and upcoming travel plans.
Oliver Smith, 58, of near Winfield Pennsylvania, built himself a coffin after dreaming he would be carried away on election day. He plans to live to vote, buy a cemetery lot, and arrange his own funeral.
Four large black bears sat on the rails three miles above Reading as a freight engine approached. The engineer halted the train to avoid striking the bears, which lounged near the track chewing corn stolen from a field.
Turkish cigarettes face immediate price increases as the Balkan war unsettles markets. Smokers show mixed interest while price prospects influence purchasing choices and supply expectations.
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