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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1912
Page
3
Rain coats and slip-ons priced at $2, $4.50, and $6.75 flood Harrison’s store at 662-672 Washington Street corner Beach. Imported rain coats advertised as part of S. H. Harrison & Co. last season sale amid heavy rain.
Death notices from East Boston and Boston list the deaths of Stella A Pettingill and George Watt with funeral details. Stella V Pettingill aged likely early 80s, funeral at Sacred Heart Church following residence service. George Watt, 56, husband of Elizabeth Watt, funeral at his Brookline Avenue home with service and attendees invited.
The Milk Producers Association reports a deadlock after Whiting territory contractors refuse to raise prices beyond Hood offers. They cite 38 cents per eight-quart can for October in the middle zone, with a conference set for late week. Few Hood region producers have signed the register.
The Whitings and Hood firms offer no extra pay. Milk Producers Union directors plan to reconvene later in the week. A strike is considered unlikely as producers resist further concessions while supply remains steady, affecting future consumer prices.
Walker thanks supporters and the press for fair coverage after receiving the Republican nomination for Governor. He says the party faces a crisis and cites the welfare of the country needing a new party, expressing confidence in winning the election.
The United Irish League of America endorses John E. Redmond and the Irish National party in resolutions drafted after their session on September 24 in Philadelphia. The Irish home rule bill has just passed the British Parliament's second reading, and the league backs Redmond's leadership and party efforts.
Philadelphia news reports J. E. Widener underwent an appendectomy at his Lynnewood Hall home in Elkins Park. Dr. John B. Deaver operated after a July scare, with a recurrence making surgery imperative. Mrs. Widener stayed secluded as news noted brother George D. Widener perished in the Titanic disaster.
President Taft issued a prepared interview stating he believes he will be elected. He argued regular Republicans will carry the solid East and hold enough Central and Western states to secure victory, while defending prior strength claims as not over-sanguine.
A short classified note advertises stock of black bibets oxfords and unfinished worsteds at H. Harrison Co located at 662 672 Washington Street corner Beach. The ad mentions only five days remaining.
Medical Examiner George B. Magrath says Mrs. P. J. Duffy a 46 year old Brookline resident was found dead at a friend's home in Revere last night and died from possible strangulation suffocation or a broken neck.
Police probe a suspected homicide in Revere after Mrs Duffy was found dead on the floor of 31 Lowell Street. Mrs Walls was away when her niece discovered the body around 7 p m. A medical examiner suggested possible strangulation and the case remains under investigation.
After a hearing in East Cambridge Superior Criminal Court Judge Chase ordered the jury to return a verdict of not guilty for Charles S. Cummings the former State street note broker who faced larceny charges involving 4246.45 from Holliston Savings Bank while serving a five to eight year State prison term.
Harrison Co advertises a five day sale on Washington Street corner Beach offering last season men's heavyweight suits and overcoats priced from 18 to 30 dollars. Entire stock slashed to 99.75 cents with nothing reserved on the first floor at 662 to 672 Washington Street.
Readers are invited to enter the Missing Conversation contest in the Sunday Post with a chance to win prizes totaling 100 dollars. Submissions must reflect readable dialogue and can earn included rewards.
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