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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1912
Page
2
Chicago December 2 Jack Johnson told reporters he will wed Miss Lucile Cameron before week’s end. He declined to reveal the ceremony location or details about her whereabouts. He said Cameron will attend his case in court when it is called.
Chicago buyers paid a new high in the open market as 10 Angus yearlings for the Eastern trade sold for 12 dollars each, surpassing the prior peak of 11.05 dollars set on October 23. The advance signals strong demand in livestock.
Frank Gotopsky, 21, of 23 Causeway Street, was hospitalized for a crushed foot and abrasions after attempting to board a moving basement freight elevator at a Pie Alley restaurant. Firemen from Ladder 8 freed him after an hour. he was transporting food to a dairy restaurant when the incident occurred.
City street commissioners install over 200 signs in the shopping district urging pedestrians to keep to the right and walk single file or two abreast, with officers stationed to enforce the plan through Christmas. The notices urge not to block crosswalks and to keep moving to ease congestion. Adamson's Balsam advertised as a cough remedy.
William H. Atkins general superintendent of the Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Boston received a phonograph letter from Thomas A. Edison congratulating him on 25 years with the company. The tribute was on an Edison Disk Commercial Phonograph, with Atkins presented the record and a company speech. Flowers from employees, officers, and business friends lined his Boston office as he marked the milestone, having joined December 1, 1887 as an inspector.
In Indianapolis on December 2 the prosecution argued that confessed individuals caused the illegal transportation of explosives on passenger trains to attack non union iron and steel jobs. Frank M. Ryan, president of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers, testified as the 594th witness. The government then closed its case and four of 45 defendants were dismissed for lack of sustained charges.
In court Ryan, defending, announces Herbert Hockin resigns as union secretary treasurer. Hockin sits in custody as bonds remain unchanged. Ryan asserts the resignation is voluntary and denies knowledge of union funds used for dynamiting. He says letters to business agents referred to non union work and aims to place union men. He claims no talks with Ortie McManigal about dynamiting and denies visiting the Indianapolis vault with nitro or proposing McNamara replace him.
The Bowdoin Square Tabernacle long home to West End Baptists will be converted into a Jewish synagogue, per information given to the Post yesterday.
Several congregations in the West End and another city area seek to gain an option on the Bowdoin Square Tabernacle as a move to expand worship spaces. The Rev. Frederick Heath says at least three parties, including a potential Yiddish theatre, show interest while the property is assessed around 227000 to 250000 dollars. The Tabernacle, built in 1840 and remodelled a decade ago, would unite with Warren Avenue Church to build a large Back Bay tabernacle.
Citizens of Revere approved an extra 14000 for a new fire house after two hours of debate. The town had originally appropriated 26000 but the amount proved insufficient. The meeting also authorized petitioning the Legislature to borrow 100000 for the water department.
In Fort Worth Texas December 2 the fate of banker John Beall Sneed accused of murdering A G Boyce Sr a wealthy ranchman rests with the jury. Judge Swayne finished the charge and by 9 pm the jurors had not reached a verdict. They were sent home to rest and court would resume at the usual hour tomorrow.
London dispatch notes the German chancellor and foreign secretary statements showing Britain and Germany cooperating for peace. European capitals view the remarks as reassuring and timely for the approaching peace delegates.
Berlin reports the Reichstag speech by Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg signal a firm German stand with Austria-Hungary in the conflict with Servia, with a clear warning to Russia. Foreign Secretary von Kiderlen-Waechter touted trusted Britain ties and noninterference in a renewed dual alliance before Bulgaria, Turkey, and the Balkan league.
Constantinople December 2 reports the armistice not yet signed. The Greek plenipotentiary awaits government orders while neutral territory is favored for peace talks, likely in Budapest and Bucharest. Official circles say the ambassadorial conference will be in London, origin of the proposal.
Captain L. J. Vail, master of the five masted Boston schooner James Pierce, which was run down and sunk two weeks ago 600 miles off the Bahamas, arrived in the city from Mobile with ten crew members. The men were paid off and the skipper reported the loss to Crowell & Thurlow, owners of the schooner.
The Court of Cassation in Rome has rejected all 15 reasons for the appeal, confirming the trial court’s verdict against members of the Camorra convicted at Viterbo for the murder of Genaro Cuccolo and his wife.
A small classified style notice advertises a 5 cent box of cough drops labeled Red Cross 4 Cough Dropna with no further details. The fragment implies a low price item likely a wartime or charitable concession.
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