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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1912
Page
3
Boston detectives investigate a payroll deficit at General Electric Company of West Lynn admitted by officials to exceed $1000. The probe aims to identify the source of the shortage and determine responsibility.
A Friday night shortage of 90 000 brought from local banks to pay plant workers was found to be over 1000 short. Money arrived under heavy police guard and was counted upon arrival. Several clerks deny knowledge as detectives and accountants search for clues. General Manager Walter C. Fish confirmed the shortage and said detectives are investigating.
Local residents complain of unbearable odors from the Woburn tanneries prompting the board of health to order coverings for all open pits and settling basins after an investigation into health concerns.
Miss Amy Ryder of Malden will marry Dr. Charles F. Bean of Medford tomorrow evening at the First Universalist Church Malden. The ceremony will be conducted by Rev Richard Eddy Sykes with over 1000 invitations issued and a reception at the Ryder home to follow. They plan a three year stay in Europe for medical study.
Brigadier General William C Capelle announces plans to retire on November 1 pending Governor Foss approval for half pay under the 1910 act. He recalls commissions from 10 Governors since 1869 and notes militia reorganization and expansion of branches, armories, and the war record office during his tenure.
Pedricktown New Jersey September 8. A novel farming idea from Indiana is being tested in New Jersey to flavor melons. Enoch G Hogate, former Salem county resident and now dean of Indiana State University law, reports using a hypodermic syringe to inject vanilla flavor into unripe melons with promising results.
An advertisement offers imitation pearl strings in pink or white with graduated or plain lengths and sterling silver clasps set with rhinestones and colored stones. Regular beads priced at 3.00, now 1.00.
Women’s wear sale offers cotton combinations, drawers, and covers with Hamburg lace and linen detailing. Prices drop from 1.25 to 0.75 and higher discounts apply to corset covers and chemises, featuring embroidery, Valenciennes trimming, and Cambric fabrics.
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