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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1912

Page

2

Desmond Questions Quinn Over Sheriff Nomination Cash

Jeremiah J. Desmond, Republican hopeful for Suffolk County sheriff, writes Sheriff Quinn asking if he accepted the customary contribution for the Republican nomination and whether he seeks endorsements from both parties. Desmond, a reform figure, also notes his own bid on Democratic papers and urges voters to decide via the primary.

Jeremiah J. Desmond Suffolk County Quinn Desmond Foss Ward 8 Massachusetts Jeremiah A. Desmond

Nurse Mary Reinhart sues Paul H. Jacot for 5000

Nurse Mary Reinhart files a civil action against Paul H. Jacot seeking five thousand dollars claiming he owes her for services rendered attending his daughter.

Mary Reinhart Paul H. Jacot

Policeman Edward Lally Suspended on Conduct Charge

Reserveman Edward J. Lally of the Malden police force was suspended from duty by Police Captain Timothy J. Foley after roll-call. He was removed from duty early yesterday by Lt William J. Powers and Sgt Uhler Gray as officials kept the charges confidential. If Lally seeks a hearing, the matter will go to Police Commissioner Charles G. Warren.

Edward J. Lally Malden Timothy J. Foley Lally William J. Powers Uhler Gray Sally Charles G. Warren

Springfield man attempts suicide by chloroform in Pittsfield

Fred Sampson of Springfield aged 27 attempted death by his own action with chloroform and gas in a Pearl Street room this afternoon. City Physician Edward R. Messer revived him after the boarding house mistress detected the gas odor and alerted police. Little is known except he is a chum of John Rich of Bristol New Hampshire and Littleville Massachusetts, who was taken back to Bristol on a warrant charging sale of mortgaged goods.

Pittsfield Aug Fred Sampson Springfield Pearl Street Edward R. Messer John Rich Bristol N. H Littleville Mass Harmpshire

English Actress Weds Artist's Son Ends Stage Career

Marie Lohr star of The Amazons at the Duke of York's Theatre married Anthony Prinsep son of the late Val Prinsep at St. Martin's in the Fields. The bride retires from acting. Prinsep, an Eton and Oxford graduate, is a wealthy athlete and tennis champion.

London Marie Lohr Duke of York’s Anthony Prinsep Val Prinsep Royal Academy Ss. Prinsep Miss Lohr Robert Loraine Prinsep St. Martin’s-n-the-Fields Viola Tree

Fear Big Estates in Danger in Wel lesley Town

Property owners contend Wel lesley lacks building by laws. They fear financial loss if a cheap structure is erected next to their costly estates before rules are established.

Wellesley

Wellesley Estate Owner Faces Risk From New Construction

H H Hunnewell of Boston owns the town's largest estate on Washington Street famed for Italian gardens by Lake Waban. Wellesley College buildings nearby risk financial loss if a factory or tenement is built on adjacent property. Selectmen chairman Thomas D Coleman plans to present updated by laws at the next board meeting.

H. H. Hunnewell Boston Washington Street Wellesley Lake Waban Wellesley College Thomas D. Coleman

Two Young Sisters Slain in Weaverville Case

Kate Gould 13 and Ella Gould 16 were found shot to death at Steiner's Flat near Douglas California. The older sister fought for life while the younger lay 50 feet away. George Lorenz, a rejected suitor and relative of the girls' stepfather, killed himself with a rifle nearby after the double murder.

Weaverville Cal Kate Gould Ella Gould Steiner Douglas William Lorenz George Lorenz Lorenz

Three Women Rescued From Appleton Street Fire

Early morning blaze at 15 Appleton Street left one woman partially overcome by smoke while three others were rescued from the top floor. Occupants included Mrs. Clara Chase, 50, a roomer, and Mrs. Alice Nelson. eight people slept in the building, five on lower floors. Police carried the three women from their rooms.

Appleton Street Clara Chase Alice Nelson

Blame Captain for Collision on Empress of Britain

Montreal report on the Empress of Britain and Helvetia collision finds the crash unavoidable due to close proximity and speed. It censures the Empress master but spares his certificate given his prior record and effective vessel handling after impact. It says the Helvetia master acted correctly with engines stopped and port helm.

Montreal Britain Helvetia St. Lawrence River

House Has A Busy Day In Expedited Session

Washington August 8 The House passed the general deficiency appropriation bill totaling 6 182 838 and approved conference reports on the agricultural and legislative executive judicial bills. It declined to agree to the conference report on the invalid pensions measure carrying over 160 million dollars which included abolishing 18 pension agencies. The bill returns to the Senate with a near unanimous vote to accept that provision. Only four representatives voted against the insistence Cannon Illinois Austin Tennessee Sulloway New Hampshire and Moore Pennsylvania.

Washington House Agricultural and Legislative Executive Senate Cannon Illinois Austin Tennessee Sulloway New Hampshire Moore Pennsylvania

Poslam Heals Affected Skin Stop Itching

Poslam promises rapid relief and cure for eczema acne herpes rash itching pimples and other skin disorders. The ad touts Poslam soap as safe for daily use and offers samples from Emergency Laboratories New York City.

West 25Th Street New York City

Murders Wife in Closed Saloon in Kingston

Police broke into Fritz Barte's Mt Pleasant saloon while seeking Mr and Mrs Barte missing since Monday and found Mrs Barte's mutilated body. A further search uncovered Barte's body hanging in the ice house. Barte had previous jail time for excise violations and frequent quarrels with his wife.

Kingston N. Y Fritz Barte Mt. Pleasant Barte

Unionists win seat in Manchester northwest election

In Manchester northwest a Unionist candidate, Sir John Randles, won the seat in the House of Commons to fill the vacancy from Sir G Kemp's retirement. Randles defeated Liberal Gordon Hewart by 5573 to 4871.

Commons Manchester England House of Commons G. Kemp John Randles Gordon Hewart

Vacation suits offered in light fabrics at $12 and $15

The Scotches and worsteds section lists two-piece vacation suits priced at $12 and $15. The ad notes light, comfortable fabrics and is attributed to 8S. H. Harrison Company located at 666 to 672 Washington Street, corner Beash. ody.

H. Harrison Company Washington Street Beash

Mayor's boycott plan backed by canned cost-cutting box

Mayor Fitzgerald's earnest push to curb living costs was shown when a box delivered to his office spilled out cans. A clerk opened it to reveal Boston baked beans a la catsup, codfish balls a la more codfish balls, and assorted vegetables, illustrating his pragmatic recommendations.

Fitzgerald Boston

Warrants Ready for Dodgers Tax Collector Targets Poll Tax Debtors

City tax collector Parker says warrants issued and more will follow to collect overdue taxes including poll taxes from residents. He reports tax payments rising to about 800 per day as proof of his seriousness and vows enforcement from real estate and personal property tax to poll tax.

Parker Post

Poll tax dispute settled by tuition claim in Back Bay case

A Boston man balked at paying poll taxes, claiming residence elsewhere. When his child’s tuition bill arrived for this city, he paid years of poll taxes to resolve the issue, revealing his residence in Boston and the debt owed.

Back Bay Boston

Court orders removal of building materials from Belston street land

The Leighton-Mitchell Company pile of building materials on land owned by Herbert F. Winslow on Belston street must be cleared by 5 o'clock Monday, per an injunction issued yesterday by Judge Morton.

Leighton-Mitchell Company Herbert F. Winslow Belston Street Morton

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