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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1912

Page

2

Murder case spurs grand jury action in Readfield

The Readfield Readfield grand jury sessions reopen as witnesses including Dr Milliken Mrs Milliken Levi Hackett and Charles E Stevens testify about the 1905 Hackett murder near Readfield. County Attorney Williamson says the evidence phase may wrap within two days with about 25 potential witnesses.

Nathan Raymond Bert Raymond Court House Levi Hackett Raymond Mr. Hackett Winthrop Readfield A. H. Bailey Sidney E. Walter Blackwell Winslow Walter Branch Waterville Harvey C. Crummins Hallowell James Dickey Clinton W. M. Dorr Randolph H. E. Imery Manchester Foreman John P. Ferren Augusta W. S. Haskell China Theodore Lemmaux Freeman Littlefield Gardiner E. B. Martin John Mitchell Martin Edwin P. Morbes Rome George Rogers Litchfield Herbert B. Ware Henry C. Williams West Gardiner Williamson Richardson John S. Milliken Burton Raymond Milliken John S&. Milliken Nickerson Edward Hobbs Elsie Raymond Charles E. Stevens Elmwood

Veterans Rally For Army Nurse Monument Fund Drive

Veterans gather at Tremont Temple to push funding for an Army nurse monument at the State House Hall of Flags. The plan aims to raise $14,000 with $2,000 already subscribed as officers and members discuss drives and memorials amid hospital and military service references.

J. Payson Bradley State House Council of Administration Granville C. Fisk

One Hundred Women to Climb Pike's Peak by Train

Miss Marjorie F. Hamilton proposes taking one hundred women who have lost weight by her drugless obesity treatment on a Denver to Colorado Springs trip this June or July. They will camp at Garden of the Gods, ride an electric car to Manitou, then ascend Ute Iron Springs to the summit of Pike's Peak, with preparations for blizzards and delays as they aim to reach the top by nightfall.

Pije’s Peak Ute Iron Springs Colorado Denver Marjorie F. Hamilton Miss Hamilton Rockies Pike’s Peak

Massachusetts Woman's Relief Corps Holds 3rd Annual Convention

About 800 delegates gather at Shawmut Church as officers for next year are chosen. Nellie F. Libbey retires as president after presiding over relief work valued at about 15000 dollars and 14845 members in 171 corps. Gifts include purse of gold gavel silk quilt and bouquets. Messages sent to Clara Barton. Grand reception planned for leaders Trimble and Hosley.

Woman's Relief Corps of Massachusetts Shawmut Church Mary E. Holbrook South Weymouth Marie J. Kendall Gardiner Laura I. Smith Attleboro Fannie M. Jones Somerville S&s Anna Starkweather Pittsfield Nellie F. Libbey Lynn Clara Barton Glen Echo Maryland Reynolds Post Weymouth Kendall Cora M. Davis Union Ore Florence Haynes Salem May L. Douglas Concord N. H Ida C. Rolfe Maine Nina B. Stoughton Vermont Eliza Patten New Hampshire Trimble Hosley

Daughters of Veterans Report Largest Massachusetts Chapter

The 22nd annual Massachusetts Department Daughters of Veterans convened at Chipman Hall Tremont Temple Jamaica Plain reports Massachusetts now has the largest department in the United States with 2000 members across 38 tents. Officers elected include President Mrs Mattie Tucker Medford senior vice president Agnes I Mc Coy Somerville junior vice president treasurer Emma E Metcalfe Leominster.

EB. T. Kirchgassner Jamaica Plain Massachusetts Department Daughters of Veterans Chipman Hall Tremont Temple United States State House Mattie Tucker Medford Agnes I. McCoy Somerville Hmma E. Metcalfe Leominster

Massachusetts Sons of Veterans Hold %th Encampment Ceremony

Division Commander Wellington received a gold watch from staff at a reception during the %th annual Massachusetts Division Sons of Veterans encampment. The event was held in the evening with camp activities continuing afterward.

Lorimer Hall Tremont Temple James T. Wellington Sons of Veterans’ Auxiliiary James T. Kutelington John D. Brooks Wellinston Wellington Massachusetts Sons of Veterans

Ladies of the G. A. R Sessions at American House

The Ladies of the G A R meet at the American House with President Mrs. Sarah L. Murphy of Billerica presiding. Credentials were presented and reports read show a highly successful past year. A reception was held in the hotel parlors for the commander in chief the department commander and staff.

American House Sarah L. Murphy Billerica Department

Commander Trimble Guests at Massachusetts GAR Banquet

National staff of the Massachusetts Grand Army of the Republic hosted a banquet and reception at the Quincy House for Commander-in-chief Trimble during a department encampment visit. About 70 attendees heard greetings from Governor Foss's aide. Speakers included J. H. Murphy Granville Co Fisk retired department commander and incoming Department Commander George A. Hosley with Wilfred A. Weatherbee.

Department of Massachusetts Grand Army of the Republic Quincy House Trimble Foss J. H. Murphy Granville Co. Fisk George A. Hosley Wilfred A. Weatherbee

Taft's Home County Endorses His Acts

In Cincinnati Ohio on April 2 the Hamilton county Republican central committee endorsed President Taft and favored his renomination. The resolution was adopted unanimously at a meeting where speakers repeatedly cheered Taft's name.

Cincinnati Taft Hamilton County Republican Central Committee

Waltham Man Drowns Self in Charles River Near Mt Feake

Michael O Rourke 43 of 63 Exchange Street Wal tham waded into the Charles River near Mt Feake cemetery this afternoon and drowned. His body was recovered about 100 feet from the entry point. He leaves a widow and two children and had been suffering from rheumatism.

Waltham Michael O’ Rourke Exchange Street Charles River Mt. Feake O'Rourke

Barnes Re-Elected New York Republican Chairman

William Barnes Jr of Albany was re-elected chairman of the Republican State committee as it organized under the new primary law. Lafayette B. Gleason was re-elected secretary and Henry H. Bender as treasurer of the committee.

New York William Barnes, Jr Albany Republican State Committee Lafayette B. Gleason Henry H. Bender

Republicans Reject Minnesota Primary Plan

The Minnesota State Republican central committee rejected the presidential preferential primary plan at a St. Paul meeting. A motion to table the resolution failed 28 to 9 with 7 not voting and 2 absent.

Minnesota St. Paul Minn State Republican Central Committee

Dominion appoints agent to repatriate French Canadians

Ottawa reports Albin Leferriere named repatriation agent with headquarters in Manchester New Hampshire. He will try to induce French Canadians living in the New England States to return to Canada.

Ottawa Ont Dominion Alban Leferriere Manchester N. H New England Canada

Hit Conductor Fined Twenty Five Dollars for Assault

Harry Daly of 282 Putnam Avenue Cambridge was tried in Cambridge District Court yesterday for assault on a Boston Elevated conductor. He was found guilty and fined 25 dollars. He was committed for failure to pay the fine.

Harry Daly Putnam Avenue Cambridge Boston

Bangor Harbor Reopens After Ice Jam Calm

Bangor harbor in Maine opened to navigation for the first time since December 28 as the Penobscot River tidewater ice jam passed downstream this afternoon. The first steamer from Boston is expected to reach soon.

Bangor Penobscot River Boston

Port Thursday Opens Early Shipping Season

The article notes an early start to the shipping season with several large vessels already in passage, signaling active trade activity at the port.

Birth Death and Marriage Notice Rates in The Post

The Post charges 50 cents per insertion for Birth Marriage or Death notices. Notices may be left at the Post office mailed to the classified department or called in at Main 1684 Adfain 1004 after 10 30 pm.

Obituary notices from Boston area residents list multiple services

In South Boston James Leahy and others die, with funeral plans announced for April from addresses on 168 Street and Gate of Heaven Church. Entries cover James Matthews Frank Maloney Jeremiah Murphy James McCorkle Bernard McGovern Catherine O Meara Albert Orr Dean O Rullivan Ern Overlock Dorcas Simonds Annie Stone Louisa Trout and Irene Wolyneek with church services, burial notes, and family invitations.

Agnes M. Leahy John T Catherine V. Leahy Leahy Boston James Gate of Heaven Matthews East Boston Fannie Thoma Matthews French Cheverus Court Annie M Govern Thom O'Meara Patrick Sullivan Mal Street Orrall Roslindale Albert T. Orr Ri Street O’rullivan Roxbury Dean Ann O'Sullivan Dudley Street Aril Massachusetts Regiment G. R New Calvary Somerville Ern Gardner Hartley Overlock Gregs Street Belfast Simonds Waltham Dorcas Joel H. Simonds Woodlawn Everett Mass Stone Annie W Benjamin F. Stone Central Congrege Church Fifth and Chestnut Chelsea Douglas & Sons Broadway Louisa G George W. Trout Wolyneed South Boston Tenna Irene Stefan Leonarda Wolyneec Highth Street Our Lady of Iowa Church Dorchester Avenue Southton

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