01 Sep 1911
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1911
Page
1
Stephen Stronpregory of Chicago was elected as an official at the final session in Huntington yesterday.
The piece argues for abolishing dark prisons and turning facilities into work-based reform. It notes prisoners would work in fields, profits redirected to families or welfare, and discipline aimed at rehabilitation. It cites rising female crime and a call from authorities for radical prison reform.
An advertisement extols Dr Hilton's No 3 and Little Sugar Pellets as a safe remedy to prevent pneumonia from colds. It cites Boston and New England usage reducing pneumonia deaths since 1891 and urges mothers to keep No 3 ready for their children and to consult a doctor if needed.
John Ellerton Lodge, son of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, married Miss Mary Catherine Connolly yesterday afternoon in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross rectory. Connolly, a trained nurse, met Lodge while he was ill at Dr. William Sturgis Bigelow’s private hospital on Beacon Street. The engagement was announced in an exclusive Post interview on April 16 and caused a sensation.
The article notes Mr. Lodge demanding a retraction after papers ran a false tale about Miss Connolly. The senator, then in Washington, disputed the report and stated he had not seen the story. A telegram to his office is mentioned as part of the denial.
The Southern contingent at the convention objected to William H. Lewis United States attorney general adviser being admitted to American Bar Association membership. Lewis denied any grounds for resignation and claimed he did not attend the recent meeting. He said his membership followed a state bar record and a prior nomination in Washington.
CE Hines demonstrates a new slot machine innovation at Insur Hardison, highlighting time saving and efficiency gains for operators. The report notes market interest from casinos and potential regulatory considerations affecting rollout.
New York August reports Colonel John Jacob Astor settled five million dollars on his fiancée Miss Madeleine Force, higher than Newport society’s rumored two million. A will provision for Miss Force is expected, with the wedding likely at Beechwood Newport. Gardner Hammond severed from his Boston wife Esther Hammond amid a $57,000 suit, she moving to California with their four children.
Mr Hammond, living at the Tennis and Racquet Club on Boylston Street, moved from the family home at 261 Clarendon Street. His wife, owner with Rev George S Fiske of 117 Trenton Street, Fast Boston, reportedly closed the property without informing him. Hammond has directed his attorney J H Appleton of 6 Beacon Street to file for divorce next July once the three year statutory period ends, amid details involving William Dunbar of Brandeis Dunbar Nutter.
Continued on page 6 fourth column Saturday Sunday and Labor Day. The best holiday trip in New England is on the Boston and Worcester Trolley Line. Beautiful country low fares.
Chesterfield Court House Virginia August 31 Henry Clay Beattie sobbed as his father testified to domestic felicity with the slain Louise Oxnen Beattie. The father’s calm account closed a day of sharp defense against prosecution evidence. Tomorrow Henry to testify as defense rests.
Advertisement announces low round trip rates to California from Sept 15 to Oct 15. Sleeping cars run five times weekly with no changes at destination. Berth priced at $9 via the Washington Sunset Route. Offices listed at 12 Milk Street and 362 Washington Street.
A heavy rainstorm drenched Philadelphia yesterday setting marks for rainfall intensity and total accumulation. Officials reported above normal levels, with widespread flooding and property damage in several neighborhoods as residents braced for lingering showers.
Rain fell along the Atlantic coast from Baltimore to Eastport with Boston storming daily since Aug 24. August rainfall tops 4.17 inches locally, 3.51 in eight days, and a record 10.68 inches in 1872 stands. Weather forecasters predict more rain Friday across the region.
At about 2 30 this morning a large Medford convertible car misrouted on a switch toward Brattle street, leaving the track and hitting the curb. The 22 passengers were frightened but no one was hurt and no damage occurred.
Forecast calls for cloudy skies and rain in eastern New England on Friday with brisk northerly winds, followed by a Saturday with fair conditions and slightly warmer temperatures. Local Boston area expected to see the rain Friday and calmer weather Saturday.
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