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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
4
The battleship Mississippi cracked a crank shaft while cruising with the Atlantic fleet and is ordered to reserve at Philadelphia navy yard for repair. Her place in the fleet will be filled by the battleship Ohio, recently placed in full commission for that duty.
The nub of the automatic system is revealed in simple terms listing how automatic price reductions operate to deliver ongoing savings. The explanation points readers toward how discounts are triggered and adjusted over time.
An advertisement outlines staged discounts on dresses starting July 29. If unsold, prices drop on August 12 to 4.42, August 19 to 2.95, August 26 to 1.47, and September 3 they are given away, unless the initial price is made so low the lot sells out before reductions begin.
The Antona family Annetta Halliday Antona her husband Alexander Antona and nephew Angelo Villa remained in police custody as prosecutors had not yet issued warrants charging them with the death of their aged servant Miss Elizabeth Fleming.
Investigators announce the trio will be held at least 24 more hours as clues are pursued in the supposed death of Miss Fleming early in June and her cremation. Assistant Prosecutor Kilpatrick says evidence supports the case theory but lacks enough grounds for warrants, amid intense attention due to Mrs Antona.
Washington July 31 The foreign relations committee urged the Senate to reaffirm the Monroe Doctrine asserting that no foreign military or naval bases or territorial acquisitions may be used in the western hemisphere. Consideration postponed to tomorrow as a formality, with expectations of Senate endorsement of the committee report.
Charles K. Fox a leading Haverhill shoe maker died at Hale Hospital after a one day illness. About 60 years old, he pioneered savings bank insurance in the state. He is survived by his widow and one daughter.
Secret Service Agent Murphy notified local banks of changes in a counterfeit $1 series. He currently holds two 1899 series bills, altered serial and face plate numbers from the earlier Boston-discovered fakes, likely in response to the prior publicity.
Madame Bloch, spurned wife of a Paris businessman, confronted Mrs. Bridgeman at a pension, fired twice, killing Bridgeman's wife after declaring revenge for her ruined home. She surrendered to police, saying she would explain in court. Bridgemans married 21 years. Mrs. Bridgeman 38, blonde. Bloch with three children in Neuilly. Body in morgue amid investigation.
New York July 31 William M. Lawrence a bookkeeper for Daniel Talmage Sons was sentenced to not less than five nor more than ten years in State prison after admitting forgeries totaling $16 000 to fund a taste for Broadway high life.
Miss Katharine McDonnell daughter of Mrs Miles B McDonnell of 72 Gardner Street Allston marries Samuel Hopkins Hadley of New York City at Mrs McDonnell summer home in Lakewood Madison Maine today. Attendant sister Frances McDonnell, noted in Boston and New York for dancing, attended as sole attendant. Both sisters have been honor students at the New England Conservatory since arriving in Boston. The Hadleys will reside in New York City after an extended wedding trip.
In Oyster Bay on July 31 Colonel Roosevelt outlined plans to campaign after the Chicago convention to elect national Progressive Congress members and to run against Longworth in his district. He noted recruiters like Harry F. Cochems and discussed Vermont’s rapid headway while stressing momentum against established machines.
Thomas Kilday aged 30 is in City Hospital with severe internal injuries after a collision near Pleasant Street subway. He was a helper on a Reuter Company brewery wagon struck by an outbound Ashmont Talbot Avenue electric car. both he and the driver William Butler were thrown to the pavement.
TOKIO July 31. Business in the capital and nationwide activities resume after the death on Tuesday morning of Emperor Matsuhito. Emperor Yoshihito urges no further cessation to avoid burdening the poor and harming international exchanges. Deep national sentiment remains evident and international sympathy is strong.
The emperor read an edict announcing his accession before a large gathering of high officers and administration officials. He also proclaimed his succession to the army and navy. The foreign office notified powers that Matsuhito’s birthday was changed to Yoshihito’s date. The late emperor’s body was placed in a quadruple-covered casket and moved to a mourning chamber afterwards.
Washington July 31 The Senate foreign relations committee voted to recommend ratification of a treaty signed July 20 between the United States and Great Britain. It promulgates fishing regulations in Newfoundland waters and follows, with changes, the Hague tribunal rules dated September 7, 1910.
Will Ropp, described as the western region’s most notorious horse rustler and cattle thief, was captured after a four month pursuit by Northwest Mounted Police across nearly 2000 miles of northern Canada. He awaits trial in Calgary barracks and confesses to numerous crimes, with hundreds more likely unrecorded.
Mrs. Etta Dana appears in Superior Court to stop a strike by the Carpenters' District Council of Boston. She seeks an injunction against secretary Daniel H. Deegan, secretary A J Howlett, business agent, and other officers and members, aiming to prevent a work stoppage.
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