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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1912

Page

1

Indictment Rumor In Big Mill Official Involved

Mrs Lydia Tanswell 65 widow of a Manchester New Hampshire businessman was brought from Toronto to this city. She is charged with larceny of 2250 dollars in jewelry from the Smith Patterson Company on Summer street. She denies the charge and waived extradition. Inspector Edward Conway accompanied her.

Lydia ‘Tanswell Manchester N. H Toronto Canada Smith Patterson Company Summer Street Tanswell Edward Conway Police

Colonel Roosevelt Confident in Vermont Campaign

Roosevelt says only half a dozen states have a chance to carry Taft and Vermont is one he will campaign across tomorrow. He predicts the real race will be against Wilson and notes strong opposition money in the state. He plans events in Bennington Rutland Middlebury and Burlington before heading north.

Oyster Bay N. Y Roosevelt Taft Vermont Wilson New York North Bennington Rutland Middlebury Burlington

Roosevelt Appeals to Plain People in Vermont Campaign

The ex president declares support stems from farmers and wage workers across the country. He anticipates big business opposition and notes smaller business leaders may align with Wall Street pressures, branding Roosevelt as dangerous. Continued on Page 4 Fourth Column.

Vermont Progressive Party Wall Street

Funeral of General Booth Draws 34000 In London

Funeral services for Salvation Army founder General William Booth were held at Olympia with 34000 attendees. Blue coats and red jerseys were common among mourners as 40 bands played and the crimson flag “Of Fire and Blood” marked the service.

London Salvation Army William Booth the Olympia Mount Calvary

Sugar Streets in Colorado Trial of Syrup Pavement

In Rocky Ford Colorado on August 28, Superintendent Noble of the American Beet Sugar Co tests beet sugar syrup as a street coating. A coated section treated with rolled syrup shows a dust free, harder, smoother surface likely to last a year at low cost.

Rocky Ford Col Noble American Beet Sugar Company

Boston Mayor Urges Canning at Home

City Hall orders Boston families to get busy with preserves for the winter. Mayor, joking about family duty, says everyone in the home should help mother and hints men may face onions and fruit prep tasks as part of a home canning push.

Old Truant Officer Dies After 40 Years of Service

Charles S. Woofindale 84, longtime truant officer for Charlestown public schools, died at his Wakefield home after a week of illness. He never missed a workday except for two funerals in 40 years, earning a reputation for strict attendance.

Charles S. Woofindale Charlestown Green Street Wakefield Mr. Wooofindale

Larceny Complaint Involving Mrs Tanswell Leads to Jewelry Claims

The case, sworn in Police Court by M. N. Smith, concerns Mrs. Tanswell who allegedly obtained 350 dollars of jewelry in July and 2250 dollars in August from a Manchester firm. The items were said to be for a rich Buffalo client and for a niece’s wedding and anniversary gifts.

M. N. Smith Tanswell New Hampshire Manchester Buffalo N. Y

Red Sox Even Up with White Sox in Double Defeat

The Red Sox earned a double defeat of the White Sox in two sharp contests, signaling a strong rebound after the previous day’s no decision. Boston demonstrated solid pitching and timely hitting in the farewell city performance.

Boston Red Sox White Sox

Local team wins double victory over Callahan's squad

More than 22,000 fans, perhaps near 25,000, watched a double victory over Jimmie Callahan's troublesome team and the skeptical Thomases, who doubted the Red Sox after Monday's defeat, were whipped into line by the locals' splendid show.

Jimmie Callahan Thomases Red Sox

No Troops To Nicaragua Ordered By Taft

President Taft rescinded a 12 hour old order sending the Tenth Infantry from Panama to Nicaragua. From his private car in Rochester he telegraphed the acting Secretary of War to recall the order, noting marines would reach Managua and Corinto early next week to protect American lives and property.

Taft Rochester N. Y Panama Nicaragua Tenth Infantry Rochester Yards Managua Corinto

President Considers Telegrams From War Navy and State Heads

The President spent the day in Washington weighing telegrams from the heads of State, War, and Navy departments. He expressed tonight the belief that decisive action will follow the deliberations.

State, War and Navy Department Washington

Boston Triumphs and Other Scores In Mixed Baseball Card

In American league action Boston wins 5 3 over Chicago in game one and 3 0 in game two. Detroit beats Philadelphia 5 3 while St Louis edges Washington 3 2. Cleveland defeats New York 6 3. National league Chicago over St Louis 5 4. Beaver earns third Quincy cup race at Readville amid drafting rule issues.

Boston Chicago Detroit Philadelphia St. Louis Washington Cleveland New York Beaver Dillon Axworthy Readville Prings Ation Commission

For Business and Pleasure Use the Boston and Worcester trolley

The notice advertises using the Boston and Worcester trolley for Worcester and intermediate points with express and accommodation service promoted for business and leisure travel.

Boston and Worcester Trolley Worcester

Grand Jury Probably Will Make Report Today

A grand jury is expected to present its findings today as officials anticipate a formal report. Details remain undisclosed, with authorities noting the proceedings focused on key cases and potential indictments.

Dynmite Case Rumors Near Suffolk Grand Jury

Father defends friend E W Pitman as innocent furnisher of dynamite amid Lawrence strike probe. Grand jury adjourns to hear missing witness, with plans to report indictments against prominent mill men in Lawrence area. Patrols and searches continue for missing witnesses and a dog fancier sought by police.

Lawrence Eugene Bissell Suffolk Grand Jury Court House E. W. Pitman Pitman Pelletier Breen New England Suffolk County Court House Thomas Lynch Boston

Boston Area Weather Forecast With Showers Likely

Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for probably showers Thursday and Friday, then fair. Light variable winds, shifting to night to moderate with general easterly or variable trends in New England.

Boston Vicinity Washington New England

Mines Case Schedule Recap at Thompson’s M-7T7212

Report notes various times and case identifiers for a Mines docket with entries 12 S62 55 3 p m OB Mia sec on s 84 53 6 p m 9 a m 66 629 p m as reported by Thompson.

Mia Secon Thompson's M Mid. Spa. Eee Eene Sereens

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Qe Neal BIG Mill GEM Concedes General Booth Sugar Colorado Metropolitan Line The Eastern Steamship Corporation Ss. S. Bunker Hill S. S Massachusetts North Side India Wharf Fort Hill O. H. Taylor Calvin Austin Hi. Traiser & Co., Inc. Makers Touraine Parker House Young’s J. R. Whipple Company Edgar Pierce Paul H. Shannon Seattle ST. A Brattle SQ Maryland Holland Wine Company Adams Square Boylston Street Washington St Summer St Ud & Haymarket Mail Boulevard Trust Company Beacon St Coolidge Corner Brookline Adv Friend Portland Gloucester Newport Venus Jupiter Saturn Oliver Wendell Tlmes George Frisbie Hoar Haverhill New Amsterdam National Theatre
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