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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1912
Page
7
Oyster Bay August 19 Colonel Roosevelt argues that more successful anti trust suits, like those against Standard Oil and American Tobacco led by Wickersham, would benefit trusts overall. He says further similar prosecutions could confer benefits the trusts cannot grant themselves.
Colonel Roosevelt rejected Attorney General Wickersham’s claim that Taft’s administration did more to break up trusts. He said the only decent method was the Stanley committee plan, and that an interstate industrial commission should regulate corporations per the Progressive platform. Roosevelt limited campaign contacts and planned a trip to New York then Wilkes-Barre.
John J. Gallagher of East Pennsylvania street Norristown was jailed for 30 days after being arraigned for assault and battery by his wife. The magistrate O F Lenhardt suggested reconciliation but Gallagher refused saying he had never kissed a girl and would not start now. With no money to pay a fine he was remanded to jail.
Mrs. Mary Foy, 41, living at 322 Ruggies street Roxbury, was knocked down and run over by a motor cycle at West Newton street and Huntington avenue yesterday afternoon. The cycle was ridden by Abe L. Beresofsky, 24, of 1021 Washington street South Brain tree, who was arrested charged with reckless driving.
Molders and caremakers at Sturtevant Blower Works and Magee Foundry Chelsea returned to work yesterday after employers agreed to a new union wage scale. Magee caremakers receive 3.50 a day, same as molders there. Molders out for lack of care will return as materials are ready.
Early editions claimed Mackie killed his wife and three children before shooting himself in London. Later reports clarified the killer was not American, though the tragedy remained one of England's most revolting in recent years.
Captain Hicks Murray once of the Gordon Highlanders lived with Florence Taylor then married her sister Edith. Posing as Richard Charles Mackle he rented a house in Eastbourne and shot his wife Florence and her two children, then injured the Taylor woman before setting fire to the home and killing himself. The five bodies were found charred in the ruins.
Detective Sergeant John Mitchell arrested Edward Andrews age 19 after a spree of pawning jewelry and clothing since July across the city. Investigators recovered a $400 trunk from Frank Robinson and multiple pawn tickets and clothing in Andrews rooms and shops, including $400 of women’s wear later found in a Dover Street store.
Mrs Mary Chmiell arrived on the Red Star liner Menominee from Antwerp to learn her daughters Paulina 15 and Cecilia 12 were killed in a railroad accident at the Dane street crossing Somerville July 10. The Bellows Falls express struck their carriage. Father John Chmiell hid the news until her return and she was taken to Wilmington under medical care.
A new product ethine double strength from Houghton and Dutton Drug Co and Riker Jaynes Drug Co promises to remove freckles. Apply at night and in the morning the worst freckles fade and lighter ones disappear with money back guarantee if it fails to work.
William Burke, the confessed convict who left the Philadelphia Common Council to escape harassment from a fellow inmate, says he is in or near Philadelphia and plans to return to rebuild his business. He spoke at his residence detailing his intentions and the circumstances of his resignation.
He declares intent to work at his trade temporarily and then return to business under the alias William Burke. He rejects charity, seeks to avoid public repentance, and hopes to live quietly while rebuilding reputation in Philadelphia. He wants to fight his battles without parading past misdeeds and weighs lecturing on his career but won’t pursue it for income.
The Senate read President Taft's message defending toll legislation amid Hay-Pauncefote treaty questions. Taft argues the plan does not repeal or violate the treaty, while British protests suggest objections. The House referred the message to the interstate commerce committee, but leadership noted the bill may stall.
The record shows Benjamin H. Tripp, later linked to Burke, married Vallman B. Steverson on Aug 21 1895 in Boston. A May 11 1900 decree cites a five year prison term. clerical errors mix two records for the same man.
District Attorney Whitman rushes to Albany to take custody of Schepps after police attempt to seize him. Schepps voluntarily confesses on the train, corroborating Rose's statements and detailing the scheme under police pressure and interjurisdictional actions.
A robust fish trade filled all grades at the T wharf with mackerel swordfish and hake plentiful. Vessels like the Ralph L. Hall and Marguerite Haskins carried thousands of pounds and barrels of salt mackerel while several steamers discharged bananas at Long and Commercial wharves. The Allan liner Parisian was not heard by wireless and a lighthouse change is announced for Sankaty Head on October 1.
Adjutant General Gard ner W Pearson and other Massachusetts militia officers deny assault and battery vandalism and robbery allegations against troops in the Connecticut maneuvre campaign calling the charges utterly unfounded.
Adjutant General Pearson refutes charges against Massachusetts troops and defends their conduct in Connecticut. He notes farmers’ greed for damages and cites past incidents, asserting most claims lack foundation and that provost guard investigations continue to determine losses and appropriate compensation.
Governor clashes with Democratic Progressives led by Chairman Thomas P. Riley over ballot placement and patronage. He vows to appoint vetted candidates despite pressure to back a Progressive nomination and warns of a party split toward District Attorney Pelletier.
Maritime notices show arrivals of steamers and schooners at multiple ports with origins including Halifax, N S New York and Cuba. Cleared ships list Philadelphia Port Antonio Bridgewater and Norfolk while several tugs and barges sail or tow vessels along the Atlantic coast.
Poslam proves its skin healing power with summer use and claims to cure sunburn burns mosquito bites rashes pimples and eczema. Poslam Soap touted for daily use to soothe tender skin while remaining pure and non irritating. Free samples offered from Emergency Laboratories 82 West 25th Street New York City.
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