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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1912
Page
18
The Department of Commerce and Labor will investigate the hard coal shortage in New York and New England. A telegram to Representative Robert E. Lee from acting secretary Benjamin S. Cable confirms the immediate inquiry.
Coal operators and United Mine Workers representatives say enough coal has been mined to end the shortage. They note large anthracite stocks in Pennsylvania, especially Landisville, enough to last New York City all winter. Boston Mayor Fitzgerald says price-boost fears on the Atlantic coast were checked and coal remains readily available.
Officials of the Metropolitan Coal Company and other industry sources claim there was no conscious discrimination against New England in coal distribution. They cite unusual Great Lakes demand, a Westward shipment surge, and freight car shortages as key factors behind the nationwide shortage and lingering winter transport delays.
President Ban Johnson said the American League will stage only three post season series between league teams. The headline matchup will pit the Boston Americans against the New York Nationals for the world championship. The other series will feature the two St. Louis clubs and the two Chicago clubs.
Jacob Heilborn, London Gillette director and Boston business figure, argues Americans must study French German and Spanish to compete with Europe. He cites ruso beards myth and notes strong sales of Gillette razors to Russian army stores and Austrian officers. He also highlights the impact on English grooming habits and Gillette factories in Leicester and Nogent. He scouts future markets in Bulgaria Turkey and Constantinople.
Beverly Sept 19 President Taft plans to introduce a budget system to help the public understand national revenues and expenditures regardless of congressional approval. The recent bill sent to Congress would keep submitting estimates as before.
President Taft plans to urge the country toward a budget system after consulting with Secretary MacVeagh. He may release budget estimates for comparison, not for bills, to spotlight fiscal matters. Taft to remain in Beverly until Oct 22 with golf at Myopia and visits involving Griener and Hatfield.
Charles Classey of Hartford killed his wife at her parents home in Windsor and then wounded himself. The couple had discussed reconciliation after Travelling from Hartford with their two young sons and promising to return tomorrow.
Two hundred yachtsmen attended the annual dinner at Hough's Neck with Commodore Ira M. Whittemore presiding. The Bermuda Cup went to Winthrop Yacht Club for Nutmeg owned by A. C G. Jones. The Quincy Cup went to Boston Yacht Club via the race winner Bisen owned by Charles D. Curtis. Smaller cups were awarded to members for intra club races.
Two directors of Standard Oil Company of New York, C. M. Higgins and W. R. King, remain missing as Waters-Pierce counsel Samuel Untermyer seeks to probe competition with other Standard Oil subsidiaries. Testimony notes Higgins and King solicited business for NY company against Ohio and Indiana rivals.
Members of the Old School Boys Association of Boston plan a simple meeting today to honor secretary emeritus Elisha D. Eldridge of 74 Centre Street Dorchester on his 4th birthday. President J Mitchell Galvin will present the congratulatory address. Eldridge, a longtime Boston shoe businessman, remains active despite age. his twin brother Judge Eldridge of Kansas City will also celebrate his birthday.
The Boston Home and School Association writes to the Republican Democratic and Progressive parties urging adoption of planks favoring greater central use of school buildings. The letter is signed by secretary Mrs. Fannie Fern Andrews treasurer Robert Treat Paine and committee chair James P. Munroe.
The Post’s homes section outlines DIY projects using odd materials, creative wall space treatments, tips to ease dishwashing, and guidance on improving children’s manners.
A threatened strike by farmers affecting Boston milk deliveries appears to be averted as dealers bend to meet farmers demand for higher pay without raising consumer prices. The rest of the page notes Coast Guard command changes in Boston, ship repairs, cargo passages, and vessels including the Windissimmet and Pamlico, with various ports and cargo details.
Farmers in Boston area gain higher milk prices with H. P. Hood & Sons offering 38 to 40 cents per can for October to December and 8 to 40 cents in later months. Consumers face no price increase as dealers pledge to keep retail costs down and reduce bottle breakage expenses.
Mackerel vessels and groundfish unload at the wharf with prices easing from top highs. Haddock at 38 4 cents, steak cod 9 cents, market cod 23 4 cents, pollock 5 cents, hake 23 4 cents, cusk 21 2 cents. four mackerel boats earnings noted. Shipping updates include the British cattle steamer Michigan docking at Hoosac pier with passengers, and navigation warnings from Captain Sorenson about harbor lights at Barrios and nearby shoals.
Maritime notices list arrivals and sailings of steamers and schooners from multiple ports including Liverpool Newport News and New York. Varying vessels such as Michigan Prince George and James S Whitney appear among barges tugs and coastal ships with destinations like Portland New York and Antwerp.
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