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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
5
In Chicago a Salvation Army meeting inspired Stephen Laporte to confess to Chicago police that he killed Walter Taylor a rancher from Tucson over five years ago. Laporte claimed self defense and spoke of the killing during his trial in Tucson.
In Wytheville Virginia on December 11 a court imposed 35 years for Sidna Allen in the Hillsville courthouse shootings that killed five including the judge and sheriff. His nephew Wesley Edwards got 27 years. Compromised sentences from multiple indictments total 35 years for Sidna and nine years each for Edwards.
In Washington on December 11 an amicable Senate agreement on Taft nominations emerged after leaders held conferences. Plan: no federal confirmations in states with two Democratic senators, while confirmations proceed in states with Republican senators. Democratic leaders seek to avoid Southern confirmations. Senator Gallinger may serve as president pro tempore until March 4. Senator Bacon could be Archbald impeachment judge. An informal Democratic caucus is set for tomorrow to discuss action on appointments.
Household economy guide shows mixing 1% pint warm water with 1 pint granulated sugar to create syrup, then adding 2 ounces Pinex to fill a pint bottle. The result claims to equal store bought syrup for $2.50 and to relieve whooping cough, croup, hoarseness and chest pains within 24 hours, backed by a satisfaction guarantee from The Pinex Co.
Harvard athletic officials said the stadium cannot be shared with Boston public schools. They noted the stadium is used daily by Harvard teams from September to Thanksgiving and then by track and baseball squads, with occasional outside use only if it does not interfere with Harvard athletics.
Percy L. Wendell Jr. of Jamaica Plain captain of the football team was elected first marshal of Harvard University's senior class by an overwhelming vote. Other officers named include second marshal H A Lowrey Honolulu third marshal Harry B Gardner New York treasurer W M E White lock Baltimore orator Daniel Sargent Wellesley ivy orator Paul M Hollister Grand Rapids Mich poet A P McMann Mexico City edist W R Burlingame New York and chorister Ty M Spelman Brooklyn.
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