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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1912
Page
6
The Board of Trade enforces new safety rules after the Titanic inquiry. From January 1, 1918 foreign-going passenger and emigrant ships must have lifeboat accommodations for all aboard. Lifeboats must carry updated equipment from harbor departure and remain throughout voyages. Each boat must bear its capacity clearly.
Edward M. Wilcox aged 60 of 21 Park Street Norwood died at 11 PM at Relief Hospital from injuries suffered in an assault on Fulton Street Saturday nightAuthorities report the attack occurred on Fulton Street with Wilcox later succumbing to his injuries at the hospital.
In Dundee Scotland on September 4, Professor E A Schaefer of Edinburgh University delivered the presidential address at the British Association for the Advancement of Science opening session. He argued that all changes in living substance arise from ordinary chemical and physical forces and that the chemical production of life is not far distant.
The speaker argues growth and reproduction extend beyond living bodies to crystals, suggesting fertilization may be a chemical process rather than a living act. He envisions producing nucleus material from proper substances and views life creation as not wholly remote. Jr. K Neaird of Dundee donated 5000 to the British association funds.
Asa Patton a 22 year old Auburn Michigan youth visiting Springfield with his mother left an advertisement confessing that parts of his work at Springfield High School were not honest and he relinquishes the honor of valedictorian for the class of 1910. He plans to study for the ministry at Moody Institute in Chicago after departing for the city.
Wentworth Institute adds two instructors Arthur B. Newhall and A. C. Rian. Newhall, former director of mechanic arts in Salem, joins as instructor in applied science after Tufts Engineering College and industry posts including Gearless Transmission Co. and Tileston & Hollingsworth Co. Rian of Medford comes with 15 years as practical mechanic and builder, trained in Medford after early schooling in Granfords New Brunswick.
Women in the state organize a Bull Moose Committee supporting Theodore Roosevelt and the Progressive party ticket with backing for Roosevelt and Johnson. The move signals active state coordination in the Progressive campaign following earlier national developments.
Women from Maine to Connecticut outline a bold campaign to promote Roosevelt and Johnson and the Progressive party. They will hold parlor meetings and pink teas to win support, organize a Massachusetts State Committee of 40 women, and extend efforts to New England states with city and town committees. Matthew Hale praised the effort and a larger organization meeting is planned soon.
Friends of Miss Helen J. Gookin learned that the sudden death of the prospective bridegroom's mother caused the indefinite postponement of her marriage to Arthur Christian Rink of Milwaukee. Invitations had been sent for a Tuesday ceremony at Peter and Paul’s Church.
In Cornell Wisconsin two men J Karhoff of Philadelphia and J F Bransfield of Boston drowned when a swinging bridge over a new dam broke. They were on the bridge when swept into the deep swift current. A companion plunged in but escaped by holding a plank.
Harvard senior Douglas Lawson, youngest son of Thomas Lawson, was fined $10 by Judge Kennedy in Newton District Court for driving at an unreasonable speed along Commonwealth Avenue Newton on August 13. He said he was en route to join militia duties in Connecticut.
Federal civil service rules caused the dismissal of Harry D. Taft a 24 year old cousin of President Taft from a minor clerkship in the United States customs office in Chicago After his temporary appointment expired he could not retain the position despite passing the examination.
Miss Mary Rose Drury of 72 Hancock Street Dorchester married Captain Christopher F. Lee of the Ninth Regiment MVM last night at St. Peter's rectory. Rev. Williams Kenney officiated with Miss Katherine Riordan and Lt. Hugh McGuire as attendants. reception followed at the bride's home. Captain Lee works in the New England Telephone Company engineering department.
Mrs. Mary J. Bagley longtime East Boston resident and mother of former Senator A Dudley Bagley and Representative Edward C R Bagley died early yesterday after a prolonged illness. Her death closes a 40 year association with East Boston. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
At the United National Association of Post Office Clerks session in Boston John A. McMahon, president of the Boston branch, was carried on shoulders to the platform as a candidate for national treasurer and collapsed shortly after midnight, dampening the gathering.
Mr McMahon strained by duties at the convention hall receives medical aid from Dr Milton P James of Birmingham and friends. Nominations for officers include John T Rogers and John F McDermott for president and several vice presidents, with George Britt attacking the Rogers administration. A banquet and final session follow at East Armory with Governor Foss and Mayor Fitzgerald invited.
Theophilus DeLisle aged 1% Springvale Avenue Everett was crushed by a train while attempting to duck under crossing gates at Cameron Avenue station Cambridge. He aimed to reach the Boston-bound train and was employed as a salesman by Blake Piano Company. A Civil War veteran, he was killed when gates were down and the engine ground him beyond recognition.
The R. and G Shoe Company, with about 1000 workers in Lynn, shut down yesterday under George Gregory who holds the controlling interest. He says labor costs are too high and the firm risks insolvency despite last year’s reported $60,000 profit.
A Knowlton advertisement touts Danderine as a simple inexpensive solution for heavy soft fluffy hair. It claims dandruff elimination and rapid gloss with results visible in ten minutes and new hair growth after about two weeks.
Short illness at her late home at 276 Lexington Street. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Delegates from the many fraternal orders in which she has been prominent will attend.
Miss Alice V. Carmichael of Cambridge married Dr. John H. F. Connor yesterday at St Marys Church Cambridge. A reception followed at Mrs Alice Carmichaels home before the couple left for a honeymoon to Niagara Falls the Thousand Islands Toronto and Montreal. They will reside at 96 Huntington Avenue upon return.
Ex senator E B Callender, guest of ex representative Oliver K Pierce, called on Dr Samuel A Green who is convalescing at Groton. He is reported improving rapidly in health and his mental faculties remain keen and alert. He recalls memories and inquires after Boston friends.
Charles Burke 30 of Saginaw Mich held for grand jury on manslaughter charge in the killing of Mark Sullivan of 12 Mills Charlestown three weeks ago. Ciro Ventrio of 117 Merrimac St pleaded not guilty to assault with a razor with intent to kill Giuseppe DiMarco of 33 Tileston St and is held for a Sept 11 hearing.
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