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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1912

Page

5

Girl dies after cow attack in New Jersey

Dorothy C. Bowman aged 21 daughter of B Frank Bowman of Philadelphia died at Jefferson Hospital from blood poisoning after a fractured leg from a cow attack at the family summer home near Ogden station New Jersey. An inquest will be held tomorrow following a coroner's investigation.

Philadelphia Dorothy C. Bowman B. Frank Bowman Walnut Street Jefferson Hospital Ogden Station N. J Bowman

Tank explodes on motor boat Viking in Town River

Edward A. Damon of Quincy was badly burned on hands and face when a gasoline tank on his boat Viking exploded while he repaired a leaking tank. A snap match ignited sulphur, throwing him into a nearby rowboat and setting him ablaze until George E. Sprague and rescuers intervened.

Edward A. Damon Edwards Street Quincy Viking Mr. Damon George E. Sprague

Chinese delegates depart for Boston conference

Three delegates including Dr Chin Tao Chen of the Chinese Board of Finance left Beijing en route to Boston via Siberia to attend the International Conference of Chambers of Commerce.

Boston Pekin China Chin Tao Chen Chinese Board of Finance Siberia International Conference of Chambers of Commerce

First Strike Case Ready for Jury in McCarthy Trial

In Superior Criminal Court Judge Dana preserved the right to a jury verdict as defense attorney James H. Vahey faced questioning in the Frank McCarthy case. A. C. Webber moved to remove the case from the jury. the motion was denied after Vahey retracted the remark. Witnesses including Officer Fred A. Palsifier and several workers testified McCarthy did not throw a stone, noting he wore a cap.

James H. Vahey Frank McCarthy Superior Criminal Court A. C. Webber Rose Dana Vahey McCarthy Webber Fred A. Palsifier John F. Kelley Warren Street Townsend Warren Streets Joseph Dinan The Elevated Dinan Patrick Coyne Brady Mitchell Henry Shaughnessy Frank M’carthy

McCarthy Trial Over Throwing of Missiles on Strike Night

The trial centers on alleged throwing of missiles at an elevated car on June 7 the strike’s first day. Witnesses dispute McCarthy’s headwear with Burr saying a derby and Pulsifier naming a stone toss. Judge Dana instructs that if in concert McCarthy bears responsibility. The case opens a batch of striker trials with Inspector Burr and motorman Gallagher testifying.

Inspector Burr McCarthy Fred A. Pulsifier Dana Levy W. Burr Warren Street E. J. Gallagher

Corsican Reported Under Steam After Hole in Hull

From Montreal Aug 14 Captain Cook reports the Corsican now steaming about half speed after weather cleared. No alarm, a five foot hole in the stem above water line. Dimensions to be wired to Liverpool for plating upon arrival.

Montreal Allan Line Captain Cook Liverpool

Death of Matilde Tyzzer opens Melrose Wakefield notices

Mrs. Matilde Jane Tyzzer widow of George R. Tyzzer died at age 74 in the Woodville district of Wakefield. She was mother to Dr. Ernest E. Tyzzer Harvard cancer research professor and ASCR president, Dr. Walter G. Tyzzer Mayfield Sanitarium physician, George A. Tyzzer Lyman School master, and daughters Mrs Fremont Oliver and Mrs M L Cunningham both of Wakefield. She long belonged to Advent Christian Church of Melrose Highlands.

Matilde Jane Tyzzer George R. Tyzzer Woodville Wakefield Tyzzer Ernest E. Tyzzer Harvard American Society For Cancer Research Walter G. Tyzzer Mayfield Sanitarium St. Louis George A. Tyzzer Lyman School Boston

Thought Pig Was a Bear In Cumberland County

Miss Hat tie Callahan of Boston believed she faced a wild animal in Carlisle when a black pig chased by a fox terrier charged along the road kicking up dust like a sand storm. The traveler held calm after locals explained the scene.

Carlisle Penn Hattie Callahan Boston Cumberland County

Woman Cancels England Trip For Dog Quarantine

Mrs. Cora Chamberlain of Brookline changes travel plans to satisfy quarantine rules for dogs. She sails today aboard the Canopic to Mediterranean ports rather than the Cymric destined for Queenstown and Liverpool. The Canopic carries 56 first class, 60 second class and 600 third class passengers.

Cora Chamberlain Brookline England Mediterranean Boston Queenstown Liverpool Naples Genoa

Vermont gains new U S Representative Frank J L Greene

Frank J L Greene was sworn in as Representative from Vermont to replace Foster who died in office. He took the oath before a vote on the steel tariff bill over the President's veto and voted with the Republican organization to widespread applause.

Washington Frank J L. Greene United States Vermont Foster

Burglar Driven Off By Woman in Lynn Attempt

In Lynn on August 15 a suave male burglar, known as the gentleman thief, tried to break into Mrs. Annie De Rossider’s home at 4 Friend Street Place. He was driven off by a woman and failed in the attempt.

Lynn Annie de Rossider Friend Street Place

Plucky Mrs DeRossider Fends Off Burglar in Night Raid

Mrs DeRossider awoke to a burglar bending over the bed and shouted a warning. He urged her to lie still, but she fled the bed and chased him, striking him with a hair brush after he knocked into a chair. He fled through a window as neighbors cried for help and police search for the man.

Burglars Threaten West Newbury Twice in Week

A gang of burglars struck West Newbury for the second time in a week. They tried to enter the Hotel Albion but were repelled by a shotgun wielded by proprietor H. C. Meader.

West Newbury Albion H. C. Meader

Two Children Bitten by Dog in Lynn Neighborhood

In Lynn on August 15 two children Graffo Sisihan six and Angelina De Lotti seven of Suffolk street were bitten by a dog owned by John Quinlan of 30 Suffolk street as they played near their homes. The dog dashed from a yard biting the boy on the wrist and then the girl on the shoulder. Physicians quickly cauterized the wounds.

Lynn Graffo Sisihan Suffolk Street Angelina de Lotti John Quinlan

Senate approves new army appropriation bill

Washington Aug. 14 The Senate at a late session passed a new army appropriation bill totaling 94 million dollars replacing the original vetoed measure. The act omits the provision that would have forced General Leonard Wood from official life as chief of the staff of the army.

Washington Senate Taft Leonard Wood

Norwegian steamer reports twenty icebergs east of Newfoundland

The Norwegian steamer Ravn sighted twenty or more icebergs off the east coast of Newfoundland a few days ago while in the ice field for about 24 hours. It arrived today from Newfoundland bearing a cargo of wood pulp.

New York Newfoundland Ravn

Sit With Cupid Meet Hymen A Transcontinental Romance

Carl F. Gardner and Miss Alice Holmes, both from Pittsfield, traveled together on a cross country train trip from local departure to Chicago where they were married after obtaining a license. Gardner headed to Cleveland and Holmes to Nebraska, making a surprise marriage after starting as mere friends.

Pittsfield Carl F. Gardner Briggs Avenue Alice Holmes West Gardner Cleveland Miss Holmes Nebraska Chicago Mr. Gardner Cupid Hymen

Hank the Hermit and Goat Draw Unlikely Visitors

Readers are teased with a comic strip featuring Hank the Hermit and his goat facing surprise visitors. The scene promises light humor and a playful neighborly encounter in the upcoming Sunday Post comic section.

Hank Post

Nebraska Arrives at Charlestown Navy Yard for Dry Dock

The battleship Nebraska reached Charlestown Navy Yard from Rockport yesterday afternoon and will enter dry dock today or tomorrow for an examination of damage from a Thursday grounding on an uncharted Narragansett Bay shoal. Officials anticipate an inquiry. the ship is berthed at Pier 5 and is considered not badly damaged. The shoal lies four miles west southwest of Point Judith Light, about 27 to 29 feet deep, found by the cruiser San Francisco during surveys. Earlier, destroyers Trippe Amm en Patterson Monaghan and Walke arrived from Rockport to refuel.

Nebraska Charlestown Navy Yard Rockport Narragansett Bay Navy Yard Pier 5 San Francisco Atlantic Fleet Point Judith Light Trippe Ammen Patterson Monaghan Walke

Blue serges and pants at one price

Advertisement for S. H. Harrison Company offering blue serges neat worsted stripes outing pants cuff bottoms belt straps all at one price of $1.98. Located at 666 to 672 Washington Street.

S. H. Harrison Company Washington Street

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