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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1911
Page
8
The sale of the ex-Sultan of Turkey Abdul Hamid's jewels closed in Paris at Georges Petit Gallery after starting November 27. The auction grossed 1,398,000 dollars with 69,600 dollars from today's pearls and diamonds.
Herbert Theodore Jennings president of the Mt Vernon National Bank now under receiver was arrested in New York on an indictment by the federal grand jury charging him with misapplying $20,000 of the bank funds.
Rear Admiral Richard Wainwright, former Maine aide, denies A C Bryce’s claim of a Matanzas consul warning 24 hours prior to the 1898 disaster. He says no one had any warning and calls the warning report another fabrication about the Maine’s destruction.
The Hon. Warren E. Locke, a prominent Lexington citizen and former state treasurer, dies at his Lexington home. He served as Norwood town moderator for 18 years, was a Norfolk district senator, worked with Governors Robinson and Ames, chaired the Savings Bank Commission for seven years, and held the state treasurer post in the past. Funeral from his Lexington residence on Thursday, Dec. 14, at 2:30 P.M.
In Washington the Republican National Committee members clash over control of the convention arrangements sub committee led by Colonel Harry S. New as Taft allies push for New’s election and a Roosevelt nomination is openly floated amid ongoing talks.
Reporters noted split among Republicans as Roosevelt backers sought to delay a firm commitment to any candidacy. The day’s actions aimed to keep options open for a later convention decision while Taft loyalists prepared for the next steps. Tensions rose as Hilles and Hitchcock appeared divided, prompting denials from Hitchcock and cautious optimism from Taft supporters about gaining no formal opposition to New.
Olga G Moriarty obtained a divorce from George A Moriarty Jr on statutory grounds. The Hungarian woman of beauty married about five years ago. They have a daughter about three. The hearing before Justice Rathbun was private and conducted by deposition read by Walter H Barney.
Indications point to a vigorous contest in Everett today between two candidates for the School Committee J Arthur Benner clerk to Mayor Walgatt and Dr J A Brewin Benner has served two years on the common council and headed the public works board as its youngest chairman He is assistant cashier at the New England National Bank of Everett with broad support Brewin is the examining physician for the Everett schools The election is nonpartisan as in Boston.
Secret service agents at the White House arrested Alton M. Kuski, a Russian resident of Amsterdam New York, for a private audience with President Taft. Kuski said he sought help over a lawsuit stemming from a automobile accident in which his child was injured and claimed a $150 award was insufficient.
Teachers from the Girls Latin and Girls High Schools attend funeral at 2 pm at 63 Irving Street Brookline honoring Dr John Tetlow head master 1885 1910. Girls Latin School to close all day and Girls High School to close at noon as tribute.
A reader asks how to handle a jealous colleague who stopped speaking after a refused theatre invitation. The advice urges cheerful polite business-only talk, and maintaining pleasant formal silence to keep the office environment courteous and unruffled despite the quarrel.
A reader asks if a gentleman truly cares and suggests taking the initiative. The adviser recommends inviting him to an evening, planning details, and encouraging boldness to spark potential romance. The letter notes many women guide shy partners to achieve lasting marriages.
Edward Herman of London asks Boston police to locate his father Mark Herman believed in the city. He left home in August 1896 and was later reported as a general store proprietor in Wellington Cape Colony. He was heard from again at 693 Spruce Street Philadelphia in 1903.
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