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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1912

Page

3

Dean Albers to Lead Boston University Law School

Homer Albers, Boston attorney, takes the dean post at Boston University Law School on Sept 3 at Ashburton Place. He succeeds Melville M. Bigelow who resigned last summer. Acting Dean Alonzo R. Weed handled duties meanwhile. Faculty lines remain largely unchanged with Emery, Peasley, Dwyer, Lummus and Davis teaching various courses.

Homer Albers Boston Boston University Law School Ashburton Place Albers Franconia Melville M. Bigelow Bigelow Alonzo R. Weed Newton Emery Maine Robert J. Peasley New Hampshire Michael J. Dwyer Henry T. Lummus Lynn Massachusetts Charles T. Davis Massachusetts Land Court

English Marine Cadets Arrive Aboard Medway in New York

Twenty five English lads in training to be officers of the British mercantile marine arrived in New York aboard the four masted bark Medway from Lisbon. They are under a special instructor and will sail for Australia after discharging corkwood and cocoa.

New York British Mercantile Marine Medway Lisbon Portugal Australia

Remodelled Sullivan Sq Terminal Opens With Smooth First Day

The re modeled Sullivan square terminal opened yesterday to a large Sunday crowd. The new design increases platform capacity by about 50 percent and directs inbound and outbound traffic to separate paths. An overhead bridge and sub-bridges ease transfers while eight car platforms, new restrooms, and modern signs improve service. An automated train despatch board shows train locations throughout the elevated system.

Sullivan Square Arlington Somerville Medford Post Malden Everett

Revelations on Dudley Street Terminal Fares and Access

Description contrasts a maze like early remodel with Sullivan Square station lacking turnstiles. The district supervisor promises none later, leaving fare control to passenger conscience. Report notes passengers entering the terminal on surface cars bound for the elevated lines.

Dudley Street Sullivan Square Terminal

Man Found Dead in Hotel With Throat Cut

William Reed a traveling salesman living in Holyoke Mass was found dead with his throat cut in the Southern Hotel New York. The coroner ruled suicide. Reed had been unemployed for a period but last night showed the hotel manager a telegram from Holyoke signed Sutherland stating a position there and he was to start Monday.

New York William Reed Holyoke Mass Reed Sutherland

Kaiser Has Rheumatism Not Serious Illness

Cas sel Hesse Nassau August 25 official report says Emperor William’s cold is not serious. He has no fever but suffers from painful muscular rheumatism and has been confined to bed since last Saturday afternoon. No improvement and will remain in bed for several days.

Cassel Hesse-Nassau William

Ex-Treasurer Thomas S. Sturr of Winchester Dies

Thomas S. Sturr ex treasurer of Winchester died at his Grove street home yesterday afternoon. Born August 18 1850 in East Boston he moved to Winchester 15 years ago succeeding his father George W. Sturr as town treasurer he resigned last year. He was past master of William Parkman Lodge Winchester past high priest of Woburn Royal Arch Chapter and past district deputy grand master of the Sixth Masonic District. He is survived by his wife and son the Rev George B. Sturr of Winchester.

Winchester Thomas S. Sturr Grove Street Mr. Sturr Boston George W. Sturr Sturr William Parkman Lodge Woburn Royal Arch Masonic George B. Sturr

Shetland and Welsh Ponies for Sale by Medford Broker

Auction notes indicate SHETLAND and WELSH ponies offered by A. B. QUICK at 250 Forest St Medford. Readable text mentions selection process from a pool of about 100 animals.

A. B. Quick Forest St Medford

Disappearance of Chief Sackett Stuns Reveré Officials

The town of Reveré is gripped by the missing Chief of Police Fred S. Sackett. Officials and residents alike wonder about his present whereabouts as an investigation begins.

Fred S.sackett Revere

Missing Chief Sackett Sought After Friday Disappearance

Officials report Chief Sackett has not been at the police station since Friday and was last seen driving the police automobile on Revere Beach Boulevard. The Board of Selectmen did not know of his absence or reason, prompting a search and inquiries at his home. Lieutenant Chainey is in charge.

Sackett Revere Beach Ernest Acker Board of Selectmen Chainey

Fire damages rear of three story East Boston dwelling

Fire swept the basement and rear of a three story house at 232 Marion Street East Boston owned by Abraham Erlich. Firefighters battled the blaze about an hour and the rear stairways and kitchens were gutted with a 500 dollar loss. The ground floor houses Isaac Levine’s grocery with a living room in the rear. On the second floor lived the building owner and on the top floor Sam Rosenblatt. The blaze is believed started at the foot of the cellar stairs and may have been set by mischievous boys.

Abraham Erlich Marion Street Boston Isaac Levine Sam Rosenblatt Morris Street Isaac Wersileski Godman Division 1

Rusty spike crash injures Mrs. Hume in Pittsfield

Mrs. Edward B. Hume wife of a local contractor was hurled from her husband s car as he turned into 70 Elizabeth street. An iron spike lacerated her neck and left lung after the vehicle struck an electric pole and tumbled down a 15 foot bank. She was taken to House of Mercy Hospital by Dr. George Reynolds and is reported out of danger unless blood poisoning occurs. Miss Catherine Arnold was bruised. Mr. Hume unharmed.

Pittsfield Edward B. Hume Elizabeth Street Catherine Arnold Hume House of Mercy Hospital George Reynolds Miss Arnold Mr. Hume

Balloon tragedy in New Jersey over Hudson roofs

Frederick Owens was fatally injured after a balloon ascension for the Plattdeutscher Volk fest Society at Union Hill, New Jersey. A gust of wind drove the balloon into multiple rooftops along the Jersey side of the Hudson, breaking light wires and crashing into a fire escape before collapsing.

New York Frederick Owens Jersey Hudson Owens Plattdeutscher Volkfest Society Union Hill N. J

Protest Over Bus Service After Woman Injured in Newton

Mrs Edward Daly of Upper Reservoir street Newton Upper Falls was thrown to the ground when boarding a Worcester and Boston car at Brookline. She suffered serious injuries to her head and right leg. An ambulance arrived 45 minutes late, prompting plans to protest to town officials.

Worcester & Boston Brookline Edward Daly Upper Reservoir Street Newton Upper Falls

Sheriff fails to identify Gyp the Blood suspect

New York dispatch reports Sheriff Cuddebeck of Pike county Pennsylvania claimed the $2500 reward for Gyp the Blood. Milford detectives did not confirm the prisoner as the wanted man, dashing hopes of a catch.

New York Cuddebeck Pike County Penn Gyp Milford

Sheriff’s Milford Lead in Rosenthal Case Proves False

The man released did not resolve the Rosenthal murder gunmen case tied to Gyp and Lefty Louie. Sheriff Cuddebeck claimed a possible arrest at Milford, but no official report arrived and two district attorneys sent to Milford found no capture.

Lefty Louie Rosenthal Cuddebeck Milford District Attorney’s Office

Ambulance Edges Stork in Lynn Hospital Run

Mrs. Belle Ward of Adams street Lynn fell ill while walking on Webster street and was rushed by ambulance to Lynn Hospital. The doctor and crew hastened to the drugstore corner Monroe street, delivering mother and baby in good condition.

Lynn Hospital Belle Ward Adams Street Lynn Webster Street Monroe Street

Benedicts vs Bachelors in Chamber of Commerce game

The Benedicts will face the Bachelors in the annual Chamber of Commerce baseball game set for next Saturday at the Boston National League grounds on Columbus Avenue.

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