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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1912

Page

7

Lyons for Corbett's Old Place in City Law Dept

Joseph P. Lyons Jamaica Plain attorney slated for first assistant corporation counsel role. Edward G. McGettrick son of Felix McGettrick also named for city law department. Both appointments announced by Corbett. Lyons previously penal commissioner rejected by Civil Service. Mayor Fitzgerald to reappoint seven department heads including Wire Commissioner James F. Cole.

Joseph P. Lyons Jamaica Plain Corbett Edward G. McGettrick Felix McGettrick Law Department Lyons Civil Service Commission Arborway Street Murray McGettrick Boston University Law School Linwood Street Roxbury Fitzgerald James FE. Cole Hibbard Patrick H. Mullowney Vista Street Board of Health Charles E. Phipps John E. Potts Auburn Street Francis J. Keany M. D Marlborough Street Boston City Hospital Edward M. Gallagher Columbia Road Infirmary John A. O'Shea Wales Street Daniel H. Coakley Parsons Street George E. Curran Workingmen’s Loan Association

Deny Right of Central to Bay Road

The Public Service Commission denied New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company a majority stock stake in New York Ontario and Western Railway. The current majority owner is New York New Haven and Hartford. A separate New Haven bid to control Rutland Railroad remains pending and opposed by Ontario and Western minority holders.

Ontario & Western Pennsylvania New York City Commission New Haven Central New Haven Road The Albany, N. Y New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company New York, Ontario & Western R. R. Company Public Service Commission New York, New Haven & Hartford R. R. Company Rutland Railroad New York Central Rutland

Massachusetts Guards Kept In Readiness For War

Adjutant General Pearson states Massachusetts national guard regiments must meet regular army standards of discipline and equipment at once though he says no orders have come from Washington yet. Reports from Washington mention intervention talk and the War Department’s plans for four army corps ready to move at four points if ordered.

Pearson United States Mexico Washington Rock Island Inl Massachusetts New England Wickersham National Guard War Department

Taft Urges Quick Consideration of New Bill

It was learned yesterday that a bill has been framed to make this possible. The measure will be forwarded to Congress with President Taft's recommendation for immediate consideration.

Congress Taft

Young Bride Weeps as Husband Is Held

Brockton April 8 Howard B Johnson 26 of Warren Avenue was held for the grand jury in 1600 bail after waiving examination on charges of breaking and entering the Franklin Tool Company and the American Motor Company. His bride sobbed in court and stood by him. Henry W Frye 26 of Belmont Street was arrested with Johnson and charged with the same offences and also held for the grand jury.

Brockton Franklin Tool Company American Motor Company Howard B. Johnson Warren Avenue Boston Johnson Henry W. Frye Belmont Street

Policeman Spillane Resigns Amid Pending Charges

Patrolman William J. Spillane of the Charlestown police station resigned with Commissioner O Meara accepting the resignation while charges remained pending.

William J. Spillane Charlestown O’meara

Plumbers' Union Treasurer Seeks Divorce in Brazen Suit

Melville W. Brown, treasurer of the Plumbers' Union, filed for divorce from Jessie G. Brown in Brockton. Mrs. Brown had recently sought separate maintenance and the Probate Court trial spanned three days. Judge Lloyd E. Chamberlain condemned Mrs. Brown's conduct, noting she traveled to Boston, dined and drank with men, and stayed overnight.

Plumbers Brockton Melville W. Brown Plumbers’ Union Jessie G. Brown

Coal Dealers Honor Veteran Franklin G Warren at 90

Franklin G Warren a Boston coal dealer and dean of Massachusetts coal men was feted as guest of honor at a dinner by the Coal Exchange of Boston held at the Exchange Club. John A. Stetson presided and Albert C Bet spoke briefly.

Franklin G. Warren Massachusetts Exchange Club Coal Exchange of Boston John A. Stetson Albert C. Bet

Warren Receives Mantel Chime Clock on Birthday

Teley presents Mr. Warren, president of F. C. Warren & Bradford Company, with a mantel chime clock. It marks his birthday and the 68th anniversary of his coal business association.

Teley Warren F. C. Warren & Bradford Company

Bank President Sentenced to 12 Years in Mexico City

George S. Ham, former president of the defunct United States Banking Company, was sentenced to 12 years for misappropriation of bank funds on three counts. He has been confined in the federal district prison since the bank failed in January 1910.

Mexico Mexico City George S. Ham United States Banking Company Ham Federal District

New York Plants Gift Cherry Trees From Tokyo

The first of 8000 cherry trees gifted by the city of Tokio to New York were planted at Grant's Tomb under Park Commissioner Stover. Japanese citizens attended the ceremony and a Tokio Arts School tablet will be placed nearby.

Japan New York Tokio Grant Stover

Dr Williams Pink Pills Spring Blood Builder

Thin impure blood is rebuilt year round by Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Each dose aids new red blood, restores strength and vigor, and improves digestion, complexion, and sleep. If pale tired or weak this spring, try these pills for renewed health and energy.

Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N. Y

A Cure in Lynn Mrs William Clark of Lynn speaks

Mrs William Clark of 12 North Commons Terrace Lynn says anemia left her unable to walk stairs pale and weak with headaches and breathlessness. After taking Dr Williams Pink Pills she felt better quickly and regained strength and appetite.

William Clark North Commons Terrace Lynn Mass Dr. Williams

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