04 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1912
Page
1
A Harvard senior narrowly missed a train at Park Street Cambridge tube at 11 last night and was dragged 100 feet along the platform with a hand caught in a car door.
A Harvard senior narrowly avoided serious harm when a hand became jammed in a closing subway car door during train arrival. Passengers halted the train after the man on the platform was dragged briefly along. He walked away with only a minor ache and declined to reveal his name.
A marriage has been arranged between Max Green chairman of the Irish Prisons Board and Miss Johanna Redmond youngest daughter of John E Redmond leader of the Irish parliamentary party in Dublin on December 3. Miss Redmond about 22 years old has written for the stage.
Washington senator Penrose introduced a bill to extend the one-cent drop letter rate to all cities. The move would apply the current rate in towns without carrier delivery to municipalities nationwide.
Charles K E Grinnell a probation officer of the Municipal Court and active in fraternal work died at his home Hotel Dale Tale street Roxbury aged 66 years The notice records his long public service and social involvement.
Vienna dispatch reports 250 Greeks killed as 3000 troops tried to seize Serres already held by Bulgarians. A Turkish Bulgarian armistice protocol was signed by Bulgarian delegates with Servia and Montenegro. Greek envoy did not sign. Details on terms remain unclear.
The text suggests Greece’s rejection of the armistice could have multiple interpretations. It notes a tacit pause has lasted over a week, with negotiations possibly guiding general peace terms toward a swift treaty once the conference in London reconvenes.
In Dresden Ohio area a Pennsylvania railroad wreck killed eight and injured seven, with four likely to die. Among the deceased are Mrs B A Emerson and her two children from Zanesville. An unidentified man is among the dead and Mrs Emerson's father Jacob Burgy is fatally hurt.
A Cincinnati and Muskingum Valley passenger train collided on a single track with a Cleveland Akron and Columbus division train near Tranway and Zanesville after the latter’s engine broke down. The impact crushed the rear coach where all deaths and injuries occurred while several passengers escaped by jumping.
Chanukah the Feast of Lights is observed tonight in Jewish homes by lighting candles in a nine night sequence. The holiday marks the victory of Judas Maccabeus and his brothers over the Syrian army of Antiochus at Beth Horon in ancient times.
Newport voters chose William MacLeod over incumbent Mayor Patrick J. Boyle by 433 votes. MacLeod received 2340 ballots to Boyle 1907 in a city election that marked Boyle’s third defeat in 16 years.
Incomplete text shows party labels Republican Democrat No party designation and Citizens party with notes on re elected. Unable to determine exact results or cities from fragmentary OCR.
In 14 Massachusetts cities yesterday no license voting led to evenly split outcomes. Mayors were elected in all except Taunton with New Bedford reelecting Charles S. Ashley to his 16th term. Progressives won two council seats in Quincy, while Pittsfield and Waltham saw no gains for the new party.
The race for school committeemen dominated the Fall River campaign as about 10 000 women cast ballots. Democrats won two of the three available seats as contest coverage framed the election against other city contests.
Miss Frances E. Wood of Everett filed an attachment for $10,000 against neighbor Charles A. Benson in a libel suit alleging malicious gossip. The action was noted on page 10 in the first column.
Mary Magdalene Finneran daughter of Thomas J Finneran died suddenly at her West Roxbury home on the eve of her planned departure to Europe for further art study. The death followed a cold contracted after attending Cardinal OConnell’s reception at the Copley Plaza.
Richmond Virginia December 3 Governor Baldwin of Connecticut urged restoration of the whipping post for certain criminals and sterilization for others in a Governors Conference address. He followed Governor Shafroth of Colorado who urged lenient but certain punishment and cited Colorado as a success.
The article notes multiple governors urging harsher penalties to deter crime and support labor-based sentences. Shafroth supports convict labor on public roads with nominal wages. Donaghy calls for death for murder. Eberhart would abolish appeals and criticize juries for miscarriages of justice.
Federal authorities announce a conspiracy between publishing houses and deluxe fraud operators. A federal grand jury convened to hear evidence and indict 11 alleged leaders already named in New York. Investigators plan wide reaching inquiry before involving District Attorney Pelletier for Suffolk County prosecution.
In Chicago on December 3, Jack Johnson, famed heavyweight boxer, wed Lucille Cameron amid federal investigations connected to his relationship with Belle Schreiber. The ceremony at Johnson’s mother’s home drew police, champagne, and a guarded crowd as Johnson secured a marriage license after age disputes.
Boston advertisement for National Roofing and Repairing Co at 15 Brattle square with contact Tel Hay 9162 M offering roofing and repair services to residents and businesses.
Federal authorities report New Englanders paid millions for fake deluxe editions. The scam expanded beyond the rich to poorer victims through letters from abroad allegedly from a travelling millionaire. Agents loan small sums to acquire the rest and profit when books are never called for.
Fair conditions for Boston and surrounding areas give way to rain overnight Thursday. Warmer temperatures expected Thursday with moderate to east to south winds. Average yesterday was 48 degrees with a year ago reading of 86.
James H. Murray a 40 year old San Francisco artist forced a Norwood chauffeur at gunpoint to drive him from Forest Hills to the Revere House Boston. Police say he used two bad checks and possessed a loaded revolver. Murray was captured at the Revere House and returned to Norwood for charges of larceny by false pretenses, with Boston authorities planning to prosecute after Norwood completes its case.
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