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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1916
Page
16
Thomas Charak a prominent cigar manufacturer in Greater Boston died at his home 3 Clinton street Cambridge after years of ill health He retired six months ago aged 48 Born in Odessa Russia he came to the United States as a boy He is survived by his wife three sons and five brothers.
Public schools in Concord Maynard and Stow start the fall term after vacation. Medical inspection will be conducted to prevent infantile paralysis with nurses at each building. New principals take over at Concord and Maynard high schools with Warren B. Goddard succeeding Wells A. Hall and Horace F. Bates replacing Porter W. Averill.
Members of the American Mathematical Association closed their first day of the week long convention at Harvard by listening to papers on intricate problems and relaxing with a banquet at Smith Hall.
Boston milk buyers face higher retail prices with increases up to two cents per quart and at least one cent likely. Dealers anticipate higher costs from milk and handling, with wholesale prices rising in some cases and many Boston dealers planning further increases.
Organized demand by 3000 New England milk producers seeks equitable compensation on a uniform basis and removal of discrimination. Dairymen aim for 45 cents per 12 (-quart) can from independent dealers, up from 35 cents, amid anticipated rate hikes by the Interstate Commerce Commission and higher labor and grain costs. A key meeting in Boston Sept 12-13 led by Richard Pattee will set new dealer prices and readjust conditions. Contract renewals with current terms expire Oct 1, shaping the consumer price advance.
The 98th annual New England fair opened at Agricultural Park Worcester with 60000 attendees, marking one of the strongest openings. Aviatrix Katherine Stinson and aviator Charles Richter staged stunt flights and volplaning acts, drawing crowds alongside a large cattle show, horse races, broad exhibits, band concerts and fireworks vaudeville.
Frank G. Cluff of Arlington, a Boston wholesale grocery salesman, is named as defendant in a $15,000 breach of promise suit filed at the East Cambridge courthouse. Miss Alexsina Irene Sway of Worcester is the plaintiff.
Neighbors from Arlington and Dorchester recall the Cluffs as devoted and well known. The suit, filed by Clifford Cluff and his wife, Mrs. Cluff, returns to Middlesex Superior Court on October 2 for action regarding the matter.
The Cork team defeated the Kerry squad 2 2 to 2 1 at Russell Field Boston in the Gaelic football championship held during the Irish National Foresters Benefit Association field day. The event drew over 14,000 spectators and featured track and field races with top Irish-American athletes from New York and New England. Highlights included J Leo Foley tying with A B Reed in the 100-yard dash, Tom Halpin’s 440-yard win, and J W Ryan taking the 40-yard handicap in a strong finish.
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