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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1914

Page

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Woman in Siegel case to testify before grand jury

Mrs Diana E Eddy wife of James Salisbury Brown will appear before the Suffolk county grand jury next week in connection with the Henry Siegel affairs. District Attorney Joseph C Pelletier and assistant Thomas D Lavelle met with ex Mayor Henry E Tiepke to discuss the conference. Lavelle said he is confident Mrs Brown will testify.

Diana E. Eddy James Salisbury Brown Joseph C. Pelletier Thomas D. Lavelle Henry Siegel Suffolk County Grand Jury Henry E. Tiepke Pawtucket District Attorney's Office Lavelle

Ex Mayor Tiepke Seeks Deal On Mrs Brown Grand Jury Appearance

Ex mayor Tiepke sought a deal with Suffolk County District Attorney regarding Mrs Brown agreeing to serve on a special summons. He met with Lavelle and a New York attorney to discuss the Siegel affair. The exact day Mrs Brown appears before the grand jury was to be decided today by District Attorney Pelletier.

Tiepke Suffolk County

Protest Filed by a Teacher in State Aid Appointing Row

Miss Alice O Connor Lawrence teacher files protest with State Board of Charity accusing Frank W Goodhue superintendent of State adult poor of disrespect and discourtesy and of trying to block her appointment as supervisor of State aid to dependent mothers. She led the civil service list with two others sent for consideration.

Alice O'Connor State Board of Charity Frank W. Goodhue Miss O’connor

Million-Dollar Kid Arrested In New York

Byron Chandler known as the Million-Dollar Kid was arrested at the Waldorf-Astoria by Philip Mc Donnel and Louis Zeltner deputies from a separation suit filed by Grace L Chandler on stage as ace La Rue. Bail of 25000 could not be posted at first. Sheriff Grifenhagen allowed him to stay after Ruel W. Poor of Garfield National Bank promised bail arrangements in Manchester New Hampshire by tomorrow.

New York Byron Chandler Chandler Philip McDonnel Louis Zeltner Waldorf-Astoria McAlpin Grace L. Chandler Ace la Rue McDonnel Zeltner Grifenhagen Waldorf Ruel W. Poor Garfield National Bank Manchester N. H

Militia Officers Ban Liquor at 76th Anniversary

Adjutant General Pearson praised National Lancer officers for barring liquor at the troop’s 76th anniversary and urged other milita organizations to follow. The Post report sparked strong debate on abstinence with several officers planning anti liquor campaigns in their units.

Pearson National Lancer

Chandler's Wife Seeks Separation Amid Alimony Battle

Mrs. Chandler files for separation after arriving from Europe. An arrest order was issued to compel alimony, with allegations of cruelty, threats, and insobriety by Chandler. She notes lavish wealth, costly cars, and a life at top hotels, while she struggled for support.

Chandler Europe London

Militia Moves Toward Ban on Liquor in Camp

Troop A of the National Lancers signals a broader shift as militia sentiment turns against liquor at camps and social events. The adjutant general notes no drastic orders are needed and that enlisted men are reducing alcohol use on their own. He advocates a moving camp to curb tent gatherings and booze rendezvous, while employer and parent attitudes shift away from brewers’ interests.

National Lancers

Massachusetts G A R elects Woods over senior candidate

At a Salem convention the Massachusetts G A R rejected 16 year precedent by choosing junior vice commander John M Woods of Somerville as department commander over Edward Skelton of Dorchester after a heated vote. Woods won 410 to 177 with 587 votes cast.

Massachusetts G. A. R John M. Woods Somerville Edward ©. Skelton Dorchester Skelton Mr. Woods The

Convention Rumor Links Skelton Defeat Effort

Rumors circulated at the convention about an organized push to defeat Colonel Skelton. The gathering drew a crowd near six hundred attendees amid tense political chatter.

Colonel Skelton

Draper Not in Danger From Paralysis in Greenville

Eben S. Draper former Governor of Massachusetts suffered paralysis in his hotel room in Greenville South Carolina. At 66 he had a prior minor stroke two years ago and remains conscious with no immediate danger. He arrived with J D Cloudman en route home to Hopedale and Eben Draper Jr. is expected to arrive tomorrow as physicians attend him.

Greenville S. C Eben S. Draper Massachusetts Draper Hopedale Mass Florida Cuba J. D. Cloudman Eben Draper, Jr

Home Rule Forces Postponement of Parliament Golf Tour

London April 7 The heated home rule question leads to the postponement of the annual parliamentary golf tournament. Several House of Commons members who often played against political rivals refuse to meet their opponents on the links.

London House of Commons

Mayor Bading Re-Elected in Milwaukee

Milwaukee returns show Mayor Gerhard A. Bading non partisan re elected over Emil Seidel by a 5000 vote majority. Bading to head a largely non partisan Common Council as results come in from most precincts.

Bading Milwaukee Gerhardt A. Bading Emil Seidel

Gallivan Wins Brier in Twelfth District Victory

James A. Gallivan leads with 8,708 votes, Frank L. Brier 3,973, and James B. Connolly 3,592. Gallivan's margin over Brier is 1,143 with a total 16,273 votes cast. Brier defeats Connolly by 381.

James A. Gallivan Frank L. Brier James B. Connolly Gallivan Brier Connolly

Gallivan sweeps all wards in 12th Massachusetts race

Gallivan Democrat won the 12th Massachusetts district seat left vacant by Mayor Curley and carried every ward. Brier defeated Connolly in Wards 16 20 and 24 while Connolly beat Brier in Wards 13 14 15 and 17. Overall vote shifts show declines for Gallivan Curley and others as turnout and party lines influenced results.

Gallivan Brier Connolly Curley Massachusetts James A. Gallivan New Jersey Bremner Wilson Drukker O’byrne Demarest Illinois Conlin

Roxbury Boys Seek 100000 Campaign Final Night

Roxbury men push a 109000 drive for the Boys Institute of Industry Roxbury with more than 35000 to raise as a 12 day effort ends tonight Subscriptions reached 64174 59 dollars bringing the total so far to 64174 59 United efforts aim to pass the 100000 mark with a 9 pm reporting time at Intercolonial Hall RoxburyLight refreshments follow after final count

Boy's Institute of Industry Roxbury Intercolonial

Miss Margaret Swinbank Casts First Vote at 101

Sycamore Illinois April 7 Miss Margaret Swinbank age 101 cast her first vote today choosing the dry option. She is believed to be the oldest woman voter in the state and marks the 101st year of the prohibition era.

Sycamore Ill Margaret, Swinbank Swinbank

Dunsmoor Sues Blanche Martin Over Alienation Case

Dr. Harrie V. Dunsmoor of Boston sues Mrs. Blanche C. Martin of Waltham for 40000 damages claiming alienation of his wife’s affections, part of a sensational matrimonial dispute also alleging urged wife to sue. He previously filed a 10000 suit for alienation against the same defendant, highlighting a court battle centered in Boston and Waltham society circles.

Harrie V. Dunsmoor Huntington Avenue Blanche C. Martin Waltham Dunsmoors

Waltham Woman Sues Husband for Divorce Over Old Matrimony

Mrs Dunsmoor sues for divorce from her husband, recalling her education under Mrs Martin at Lasell Seminary Auburndale. Mrs Martin, a Waltham society figure and former participant in a matrimonial mixup, had a California departure by her husband Aaron A Martin, head of the Waltham Watch Company, in October 1911.

S F Barger Dies in New York Capitalist and Director

Samuel F. Barger, financier and former lawyer, died today in New York at age 51. He served as director of the New York Central & Hudson River and Vanderbilt roads and held positions in other corporations. Survived by son William Milton Barger and two daughters, the family is noted in Newport and Boston social circles.

New York Samuel F., Barger New York Central Hudson River Vanderbilt Roads

In Torreon the War Brawl Between Factions

Special correspondent reports from El Paso on Villa's long engagement with Federal forces. He describes a chaotic battle sequence around Gomez Palacio and Torreon, the failed attacks, and the inability to relay details due to censorship and wire embargoes. The piece emphasizes the unusual cause of the conflict and the personal observations from March 16.

Boston Post New York Sun EL Paso Tex Torreon Gomez Palacio Villa Chihuahua United States

EXECUTE VOLUNTEERS CAMPAIGN STORY

The piece recalls a campaign start and finish in a typical fashion. A Pullman style party arrives from Chihuahua with Villa in a brown sack suit among officers and hangers on a wet scene. A train from Torreon carries wounded and prisoners stopping at Bachimba where Huerta defeats.

Chihuahua Villa Torreon Bachimba Huerta

Night Sky and Sun Moon Almanac Notes

Port land 24m 8h 38m earlier P M 9 43 Gloucester 26m Newport Rises 5 15 Sets 4 52 tonight Sun Sets 6 18 Moon Falls April 10 98th day of year 19th day of spring Day 13h 2m long day s increase 3h 56m Three more days before Easter Sunday Evening stars Venus sets shortly after sunset Mare sets about 2 a m Saturna near the Milky Way Morning star Jupiter An auto lamps tonight before 348

Venus San Mare Saturna Milky Way Jupiter

Today in History Highlights

Noted events on this date include Ponce de Leon landing in Florida in 1513 and a historic 1826 duel between Henry Clay and John Randolph. A year ago today Michigan granted women suffrage by a wide margin, marking a major milestone.

Ponce de Leon Florida Henry Clay John Randolph Michigan

Rain and cold forecast for New EnglandWednesday to Thursday

Washington dispatch notes southern New England to see rain or snow on Wednesday with colder nights and partly cloudy, colder conditions Thursday. Northern New England expected snow or rain Wednesday with a colder night and fair, moderate winds Thursday.

Boston Washington New England

Weather fragment from Thompson's Spa reading

Partial temperature log shows scattered figures such as 36 40 88 and 87 noted at various early hours. The text includes unclear entries and misread marks, reflecting a damaged OCR weather snippet with inconsistent times and values.

Thompson's Spa

Barry challenges recess committee on improper expenses

Lieutenant-Governor Barry denounced alleged improper expenditures by the legislative recess committee on tuberculosis. He refused to approve expense bills, citing bills totaling $135 for members' car hires, car fares and lunches, and a $100 steamers stateroom bill later reduced under pressure.

Barry Beacon Hill Legislative O. K

Committee expense records reveal payments up to 200 per meeting

An investigation found members were paid as high as 200 per meeting with many bills for car fares and lunches. Total expenses reported 1259 though original figures were higher. Records were lost making it impossible to verify meetings attended and some bills were delayed or reduced after scrutiny.

Benig Samuel I Victor F. Jewett Michael. Keenan Enos H. Bigelow Benjamin F. Haines Cleavelan A. Chandler Edward M. Hafli Benjamin F. Sharp Barry Best Henry Boston

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