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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1911
Page
7
Sergeant John S. Ridlon and Patrolman George H. McCaffrey propose a system among Hanover Street Station officers to reduce the high cost of living by sharing food purchases and resources. The plan aims to unite officers in a practical, collective effort to ease everyday expenses.
Two Boston police officers plan a Station 1 wholesale buying program for coal and flour to cut costs for 112 officers. They estimate 96 tons of coal and savings of about 1.50 per flour barrel, with a go-between to manage deliveries. They are presenting the plan to fellow patrolmen.
A conference of Governors in Spring Lake New Jersey will discuss creating a comprehensive law library for all states. Topics include state control of public utilities employers' liability and workers compensation interstate traffic rates inheritance tax and prison labor. Notables include Governors Hadley McGovern Carroll Foss West Osborn Osborn Dix and Noel.
Marine riflemen of the East begin competition for the Elliott trophy and medals at Winthrop Maryland. Teams drawn include Boston prison versus Portsmouth prison and Annapolis versus Charleston with matches also listed for New York Norfolk Washington and Philadelphia against Washington marine barracks.
West End residents erect roof tents to improve health sleeping outdoors through hot weather. Roof shelters vary from framed tents with canvas coverings to simple canvas shacks. One roof offers a view of the city and river with a telephone and electric light for evening reading. A Mt. Vernon street duo created a fairy bower among flowers with hammocks and city views. The trend grows daily as more residents join for health reasons.
The Rev. Father Henry Ryan of St. Mark's Dorchester denounced tight fitting skirts and artificial hair during a morning sermon. He criticized powders and cosmetics, urging women to be natural as God intended, calling such adornments opposed to divine law.
Upwards of 150 members of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus gathered at the Boston National League baseball club grounds. Under Captain Thomas F. Sullivan, they received marching and drill instruction as preparation for the Columbus Day parade on October 12 in Boston. Edward J. McGetrick leads the assembly's preparations as Faithful Navigator.
Ashburnham report of 8 year old Theodore Benedict killed in yard when a family horse kicked him behind the ear as he hugged the animal’s hind feet. The boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Benedict, died within minutes after the accidental injury.
George A. Dodge leases Park Square property adjoining Franklin Savings Bank for 15 years to build what may be Boston’s largest cafe with a secondary hotel. The cafe, named Cafe Splendide perhaps, will seat 500, feature a dome, balcony dining, private rooms, and an on site orchestra. An imported HopeJones Unit Orchestra could cost 30000, with 60 sleeping rooms, banquet halls, rathsheller, and a near quarter million dollars in furnishings and decorations.
A statement from Stephen E. Barton of this city says Miss Clara Barton is in good health at age ninety, aside from a slight weakness in the heart’s muscular action, despite reports she is seriously ill at her Oxford home.
A statement from a close associate clarifies Miss Clara Barton’s condition as not near death and not under heavy medical care. It notes her strong constitution, past Civil War relief work, and recent efforts to restrict her from overtaxing herself while reaffirming her lucid intellect and gratitude for support.
The Mutuo Soccorso e Beneficenza Maria Santissima di Montevergin celebrated its annual feast day with a torchlight parade band concerts and church services in the North End. Under President Pellegrino Materazzo the group joined by the Italian Marine Band and San Michele Arcangelo Society marched through North and West Ends then held a 4 pm reception and banquet with toasts and speeches.
In a lengthy coastal race two 4 master lumber laden schooners left port within hours of each other. The May V. Neville and the Hattie P. Simpson each carry 1,000,000 feet of lumber and aim for the River Plate in about 60 days. Bets have been placed on the outcome.
The funeral of Dr. Thomas Dwight professor at Harvard Medical School and president of the Particular Council of the Conference of St Vincent de Paul will be held at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross tomorrow at 10:30 AM. A solemn requiem mass to be sung by Rev Thomas R McCoy with aid from Cathedral priests. Bishop Joseph G Anderson will assist. No eulogy will be spoken due to Dwights long held views and family wishes.
Ex-Senator William E. Chandler is set for cross examination by General Frank S. Streeter and William A. Morse as Magistrate Clifford resumes the Eddy estate case. Judge Wallace will rule Tuesday on transferring the case to the Supreme Court.
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