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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1912
Page
7
A Gloucester report describes a gang breaking into homes and a drug store in East Gloucester and a laundry on Prospect Street. Residents fear nightly raids and call for more police as thieves work undetected and small sums of cash are stolen.
A group of Chinese game players pleaded guilty in police court yesterday to gambling on the Lord's day. They were fined a total of 55 dollars, each paying the amount set by the court.
The German imperial fleet, 22 battleships, 6 large and 11 small cruisers, torpedo craft and auxiliaries, was reviewed off Helgoland by the Emperor. The fleet then sailed, planned for a four day maneuvre. Among spectators were sixteen passengers aboard the Zeppelin Hansa. Total tonnage excluding small craft stands at 486 490 with heavy armament of 48 12 inch, 84 11 inch, and 20 9 inch guns.
Charles H. Buethe a private at Fort Strong was arrested by U S Deputy Marshal Cameron for sending an annoying note to Miss Bertha Adams at the State Infirmary Tewksbury The hearing is slated for Friday Commissioner Hayes set bail at 500 and Buethe was committed to Cambridge jail in default of bail
An old time advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a natural, gentle laxative. It claims to cleanse and regulate the liver and bowels without griping, praising its fig base and fruit like taste. Read label for California Fig Syrup Company.
Washington officials note with satisfaction the start of a Russian government led move to arrange a new treaty of trade and commerce between Russia and the United States. After the U S repudiated the 1832 treaty, Washington signified willingness to discuss a new agreement and Russia indicated the United States should present a definite basis for negotiations.
Officials say negotiations were allowed to lapse as sentiment in Russia cools after denunciation. The task of drafting a new treaty faces difficulty due to Jewish question links and possible commission input. No progress expected before Secretary Knox and the Russian ambassador return to Washington from abroad.
Miss Mary L. Whitney daughter of Mrs C L B Whitney of Brookline will wed Edward Lawrence son of Mrs Edward Lawrence of Regent Circle Brookline. The ceremony will be followed by a reception with many guests from several cities. After a one month honeymoon the couple will reside at 34 Kilsyth road Brookline.
The ceremony will be conducted at 3 30 P M by Rev brose W Vernon pastor of the arch The bride Miss Whitney will be attended by Miss Mery B La are with bridesmaids Miss Lyra B Nickerson Miss Paula Finn formerly of Brookline Miss Madeline T Brewer of Milton fiance of the bride s brother Byam and Misses Marjorie Horton Barbara Horton and Mary P Reed Roger D Smith of Dedham will be best man Usher list includes Henry L Hall and Frank Peach.
A promotional plea says Pyramid Pile Remedy cures piles with a trial sample sent by mail from Pyramid Drug Co. at 446 Pyramid Building Marshall Michigan. It urges readers to avoid surgery and pay nothing upfront for prepaid return mail samples.
A 16 foot iron bar dislodged from a third story window injured five people yesterday forenoon. A boy, an 8 Garden Street West End resident, was struck on the head but not seriously hurt. The four men struck as it rebounded were John T. Welch of 2 Second Street South Boston Frank Chambers of 410 Second Street South Boston Fred A. Preston of 12 Madison Avenue Winchester and Waldo Ludwige of 27 Mystic Avenue Winchester.
Labor men from all parts of Massachusetts attend the 26th annual Massachusetts State AFL convention in Fitchburg. Delegates represent over 100,000 organized workers with sessions featuring addresses by leaders and discussions on legislation organizing and a political activity program for the year.
President James W. Wall of Worcester announces he will not run again while Edward S. Alden of Holyoke and James W. Powers of Fall River seek the presidency. Wall urges a legislature bill protecting workers joining unions, cites Boston streetcar strike fallout, and calls for fair trial for Lawrence arrestees tied to the textile strike. The report also notes public ownership advocacy for the Boston Elevated Railway and multiple proposed bills for 1913 affecting labor, taxation, home rule, and anti injunction measures.
Congressman Curley declares firm support for Joseph C. Pelletier for governor and predicts strong Ward 17 results. He cites Pelletier’s district attorney record and integrity, while warning against last minute machine pressure and shifting loyalties.
City Council moves five of seven lighting questions to the mayor for answer after delaying in executive committee. Smith praises gain and plans more action on two further questions. Council transfers 75000 from reserves for sewerage and Dorchester sewers and allocates 5000 to Rainsford Island plant repairs. Mayor reports Roxbury Helping Hand Jewish Home sale offer at 10000 and Highland park expansion potential. Finance committee approves 5000 loan for Ward 17 municipal building plans.
James Ambrose of 70 Wests Street Brighton asks the Post to locate his 15 year old son Michael who is alleged to have taken a small sum from his mother’s pocketbook on September 9 and disappeared. He returned September 8 after absent ten months working at a Colorado ranch as a helper. Parents want police to find him and place him in an institution when found.
The funeral of James Follen of 9 Jay Street Cambridge known as Jimmy to Harvard teams was held from his home yesterday morning. Services were at St Paul Church Harvard Square with burial at St Paul Cemetery Arlington. He died suddenly Friday at Massachusetts General Hospital after an ammonia attack while preparing the field and lockers on Soldiers Field.
Timothy Horan of Cambridge North and father of Timothy J. Horan a member of the Cam Common Council died after illness and operation at Bridge Hospital. He was 60 and survived by his wife and four children two sons and two daughters.
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