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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1911

Page

2

To Be Bride among eight charged with larceny in court

Sadie Miller of Rose Street in South End faced Judge Wentworth with seven other women for larceny from department stores. They stole jewelry, waists, and a mesh bag, receiving fines and short terms in the House of Correction.

Sadie Miller Rose Street South End Judge Wentworth Minnie Swartz Anna Priscore Miller Girl Arlington Wentworth Isabelle Norton Sarah Albertson Dorchester House of Correction Minnie Bright Pauline Colther Mary Flinck

Chace cotton mills resume operations after eight month shutdown

Burlington Vermont December 19 The Chace cotton mills in Burlington and Winooski have restarted operations following an eight month shutdown caused by adverse market conditions.

Burlington, Vt Chace Cotton Mills Winooski

Don Fulano the math horse visits Boston Post office bar

A six year old western horse named Don Fulano visited the Boston Post office, entered on all fours, and drank two foaming ales at a neighboring saloon. He demonstrated arithmetic skills, performed for the Bowdoin Square Theatre crowd, and is noted for his appetite and trained tricks.

Don Fulano Fred F. Ellis F. F. Eliott Mr. Elliott Fred Doherty Bowdoin Square Delgamo Marcus Daly Montana Bonnie Wilkes Don Boston Post

Men Fall 45 Feet As Staging Breaks

Two men, Michael Kushman and David Robonovitz both 25, fell 45 feet from a staging at 39 Fabyan street Dorchester yesterday. Kushman suffered brain concussion and many cuts while Robonovitz had a fractured elbow and head wounds. They are at City Hospital in dangerous condition.

Fabyan Street Dorchester Michael Kushman Malden David Robonovitz Villa Street

Checks for wedding swindle target clergymen

A New York case reports a man and woman marrying repeatedly to extract money from clergy. They present a bogus marriage license and give a fake $20 check to the officiant who then gives $10 in change. At least three clergymen, including Rev. W. F. Kerney, were swindled.

New York W. F. Kerney

Father of Admiral A M Knight Is Dead

Charles Sanford Knight father of Rear Admiral Austin M Knight of the US Navy and Mrs David Starr Jordan wife of the Stanford president died at his Worcester home aged 81. Death followed a mixture of old age and bronchitis. Born in Huntington Massachusetts he spent most of his life in Worcester retiring from business over twenty years ago. Six children survive including Admiral Knight and Mrs Jordan.

Worcester Mass Charles Sanford Knight Austin M. Knight United Sates Naval Academy David Starr Jordan Leland Stanford

Vermilya Indicted on 13 Counts for Police Officer Murder

Chicago December 19. A grand jury returned an indictment against Mrs Louisa Vermilya charging 13 counts of murder by poisoning officer Arthur Bissonette. She is held without bail. The record says she administered poison via a pepper box and allegedly tried to take her own life while under guard. She has been held for a month and is suspected in ten poisonings.

Louisa Vermilya Chicago Arthur Bissonette

Man Shoots Self at Door in Biddeford

George E. Macomber, about 60, manager of a grain company, shot himself at his Biddeford residence shortly after waking at 6 30. He left a widow and five children. A brother and a Lynn cousin previously died by suicide. no reason is known.

Biddeford George E. Macomber Lynn Mass

Christmas Festival Menu Plans on Next Sunday's Page

The Post announces a special feature for the Christmas holiday with a full page of menus and recipes for feasts, a full page of ideas for Christmas parties and games, and decorating ideas for the Christmas tree.

Next Sunday

Worker Act In Danger Induces Waivers and Board Reforms

The article discusses the Workingmen's Compensation Act set to take effect next July, restricting common law defenses for employers and promoting the compensation plan. It notes potential waivers by employers, repeals of old liability clauses, and debates over board size salaries and arbitration roles as amendments proceed.

State Insurance Association Foss State Insurance Company Industrial Accident Board Commission

John Bigelow dies at 94 diplomat and author

John Bigelow longtime diplomat and author dies at 94 in New York. He served as minister to France from 1864 to 1867 and earlier edited the New York Evening Post. Survived by six children, funeral Friday at St. George's Church with burial at Highland Falls.

New York John Bigelow New York Evening Post Mr. Bigelow Malden Ulster County N. Y Union College William Cullen Bryant United States Paris France Bigelow Samuel J. Tilden New York Public Library Metropolitan Museum of Art Tilden Trust Century Association New York Historical Society Massachusetts Historical Society Maryland Historical Society American Academy of Arts and Letters Pigelow Poultney Bigelow Grace Bigelow Butler K. Harding Lionel Guest C. B. Tracey Andrew Carnegie St. George’s Episcopal Church Highland Falls

Olympic Held Responsible for Collision Near Isle of Wight

London December 19 The admiralty court found the White Star steamship Olympic responsible for the September 20 collision with the protected cruiser Hawke near Osborne Bay Isle of Wight. Each side pays its own costs and no damages are awarded. Sir Samuel Evans delivered judgment upholding Hawke commander’s suction theory.

London Admiralty White Star Line Olympic Hawke Osborne Bay Isle of Wight Samuel Thomas Evans

Christmas Sunday Post to Run 16-Page Color Section

The Christmas Sunday Post announces a 16 page color edition, the largest color section by any newspaper. Every page in the comic and feature sections will be in color, totaling 16 color pages. Do not miss this special issue.

Forward Movement Campaign Extended to Meet Goal

The Forward Movement Campaign raises $5172 in five days toward $15000. Leaders vote to extend the drive from January 8 to 10 with a final push. G H Brigg's team leads with $405 on Monday, Tutles' team $168, total for Monday $861.

G. BH. Brigg E. S. Tutles

Obituary notices from Boston area on December deaths

Multiple death notices list Caroline McIntosh Bridget Sheehan Joseph Whitehouse and others. Funerals set for Dec 20 or 21 with relatives invited and church services noted. some requests for out of town papers to copy.

Marily East Boston Richard Susan Murphy Lexington Street Sacred Heart Church Tate Teamsters’ Benevolent Association Sheehan Bridget John Sheehan Cortes Street Salem San Francisco Wightman Jamaica Plain John Sr Elizabeth Wightman Bennett Keyes Street Leicester England

Memorial for William Logue Husband of Rose Logue

In loving remembrance of William Logue who passed away December 20 1910 husband of Rose Logue and father to his family. This memorial notes the loss and honors his memory with family tribute and date of passing.

Wiliam Logue Rose Logue

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