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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1912
Page
6
Pittsfield Chief William G. White jailed two English setters that killed six Rhode Island red hens and harassed the rest. State Detective Thomas F. Bligh aided the capture as the chief planned tail clipping behind the dogs ears. The hens had won prizes across Western Massachusetts.
Miss Mabel Weid of Boston sues Hudson St Harriman as administrator for 50000 claiming she gave Renton M Perley of Newburyport thousands over twenty years to invest and never received any returns. The case, tied to an old equity suit from 1911, centers on funds handed to Perley who died in 1909.
Keith's Theatre employees held their third annual dancing party at Catholic Union Hall after the evening show. Bart Grady the musical director won the crowd with a sharp routine, and Miss Gill and Miss Quinlan staged a brief playlet. Jeff Callan spoke on a rosin board misplay, while Mrs. Leo Christian performed a dramatic piece for the guests.
The annual convention of the Episcopal diocese of Massachusetts convenes at Jacob Sleeper Hall with Bishop Lawrence delivering his 19th annual address at Trinity Church. An 8 pm missionary meeting features remarks by Bishop Lawrence and others, followed by ballots for church and lay delegates to various boards and councils.
Missouri Republicans opened caucuses as Governor Hadley led Roosevelt forces and Congressman Bartholdt directed the Taft faction. Roosevelt backers claim enough instructed delegates to control the convention while Taft followers promise supreme power after State committee decisions before electing national convention delegates.
An old fashioned warning against castor oil and calomel promotes Syrup of Figs as a gentler remedy. The ad claims it cleanses the bowels without griping, aids digestion, and leaves children well in hours. It urges asking for the genuine California Syrup Co product by its full name.
Registration for the presidential primaries closed with 111 630 persons in the city entitled to vote. Heavy turnout marked the last day as 774 supplementary registrations were added from police lists, many registered yesterday, with ward totals for the State election to follow.
In Cedar Rapids Iowa April 23 both Taft and Cummins backers asserted victory for tomorrow's Republican State convention. Taft state manager Joan T Adams said Cummins’ Washington trip would meet strong Taft endorsement and President Nixon’s nomination. Cummins organizer John J Briar claimed his forces control the convention and expect a working majority to adopt Cummins for President resolutions.
Ford hall was filled yesterday afternoon with members of the Massachusetts Grand Lodge A O U W for the 34th annual meeting and again last night during the ladies night observance. Reports show improved finances with outstanding insurance in force at present totaling 56 966 000.
Boston Letter Carriers Association met at Faneuil Hall with Congressman James M. Curley and James Lloyd of Missouri urging Champ Clark. About 300 carriers heard praise for postal workers and support for the Democratic nomination set out in pamphlets titled The Availability of Champ Clark.
On his return to Oyster Bay from a West and South tour Colonel Roosevelt prepares for a key Massachusetts campaign trip. He cites Washington dispatches claiming President Taft will respond to his earlier criticisms with strong statements and may read Roosevelt letters. He says his own speeches hinge on the President’s forthcoming remarks.
In Columbus on April 23 the OK constitutional convention rejected a recall plan by 7 to 45. The defeated provision would have allowed recall of all public officials including judges by a majority at regular November elections. It would have required 20 percent signatures to place a state official on the ballot and 25 percent for a county or municipal official.
Mrs. M Curry reports long fight with internal catarrh and liver trouble. After five months of worsening illness and five months bedridden she credits Peruna with restoring strength and mobility.
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