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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1912
Page
11
Philadelphia April 2 The sentiment among workers in the anthracite region is crystallizing in favor of extending layoff until operators grant union recognition. At a Nantico ke meeting a thousand miners mostly Poles said they will not accept a 10 percent raise without recognition.
Operators and miners wait for the conference in Shamokin on April 10 as large companies stay idle today. The Kathryn colliery near Shamokin ran its breaker yesterday but state picker boys refused to work today forcing bosses and outside hands to do the task. Several violence events were reported during the day.
Mayor Fitzgerald plans to nominate John A. Brett former Boston school committee member for the Board of Library Trustees to replace Thomas F. Boyle who declines reappointment. Brett, a Boston native and prominent figure in city schools, has degrees from Boston College and Boston University Law School and has long served in local education roles.
Turner Tucker & Co 24 Milk Street issues an April circular offering an overview of long neglected opportunities in New England and Eastern state manufacturing firms. The note praises steady dividends, rising earnings, and shareholder gains amid prior market jitters and political labor concerns.
In Springfield April 2 Olga Fills five year old daughter of Rev John Bills and Harriet A Eills remains with her mother under court order. Judge Charles L Long of Hampden County Probate Court issued the decree after a two day hearing to allow reasonable contact with the father and a monthly child support of 34 dollars. The ruling bars either parent from prejudice against the other.
Judge Long announced his decision after arguments by attorneys for Rev Hills and the mother. He favored the mother’s custody, saying the girl should be with her mother and noting the parents' fit natures. Rev Hills may appeal to the Superior Court. his attorney did not say. Mrs Hills departed with the child for Boston to live with brother Christopher Cox in Revere.
At the Toy Theatre last evening three one act plays showcased a range of talent. The Confession starred Delano and Shea in an Irish tragedy about a mother and a murder confession. Fritzchen featured Fritz’s doomed farewell before a duel. How He Lied to Her Husband closed the program with Shaw satire, praised for its wit and performance by Holden Pezet and Stetson.
Paris designers unveil the lizard tail evening gown as the season’s newest ball room fashion. A vase colored messaline model with a black satin tail tunic and black pearl encrusted waist band aims to add height and sinuous grace, with color options in green brown or green and bronze for varied effects.
The Rev and Mrs Allan A Stockdale marked their fifteenth wedding anniversary with a cut glass jelly dish filled with newly minted coins totaling 30 dollars. The presentation was made in the Union Congregational Church parlor by Rev Stephen C Lang on behalf of Sunday school teachers and friends. Following thanks, refreshments were served.
The final match in Paris sees Mor tier of France defeat Derantiere 400 to 156 to claim the tournament and the challenge cup. Ten players competed with Poggenburg of America finishing eighth.
April 2 London reports the balloting of miners on ending the coal strike is finished with official returns due tomorrow. Indications point to a majority against resuming work, though two thirds are required for a national strike and a bare majority may not suffice to continue the strike.
The dispute over restarting mines threatens federation unity and could cause dissension and delay. Over 30,000 miners have returned to work, while a ruling against restarting would prompt many willing workers to ignore it. King George Queen Mary and Queen Mother Alexandra each gave 5000 for relief.
Massachusetts State militia to hold marching competitions to keep members in condition for long marches. Competitors wear service equipment except blankets. The 20 mile distances will be marked for attendance time and duration with penalties for rule violations.
The House approved Congressman Andrew J. Peters' bill 175 to 17 to establish a children's bureau within the Department of Commerce and Labor. The measure, already cleared by the Senate, moves to the President for action.
The prominent English Jesuit Rev Bernard Vaughan 8S J will speak at Boston Theatre Sunday evening April 14 on Our Homes the Pillars of the State Proceeds go to the new Boston College Vaughan’s last Boston appearance before returning to London is expected to draw broad attendance across Greater Boston with proceeds aiding Newton Heights university plans
Seth Thomas Nichols, the sailor under arrest at Portsmouth who claims to be the murderer of Dr. Helene E Knabe in Indianapolis, is wanted for burglary in this city. Mrs Della Lyons of Tremont Street filed a complaint charging Nichols with stealing property at her house, revealing a new chapter in the sailor's life.
Nichols admits marriage in the city and says his wife died here March 11 after leaving Relief Hospital suffering from sulpho napthol. Sister Mrs Lyons accuses him of insanity and theft, claiming he took jewelry and clothing worth $100 when he left Boston, with a fur coat recovered from a street pawn shop.
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