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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
2
Federal officers, tipped that the stage carrying miners pay and mails between Silver City and Nogollen would be robbed, halted the assault as three masked men stopped the vehicle. The desperadoes were captured just as they tried to flee with substantial booty.
Houghton and Dutton's offer a solid gold ring with a small diamond setting priced at 5.98, down from 7.50, as a Friday trade inducement. The discount stems from large purchases giving them ample stock to move.
Portsmouth New Hampshire December 19 Following the resignation of Chief of Police Thomas Entwistle after a police muddle the board of commissioners appointed Michael J Hurley chief to succeed Entwistle on January 1 and George H Ducker as deputy marshal Hurley has been with the department for years and is experienced in police matters He previously worked as a diver and spent years in Boston harbor
Washington December 19 Robert G Valentine former Commissioner of Indian Affairs was censured by the committee on expenditures in the Interior Department after an inquiry into charges. The report says Valentine violated civil service laws caused improper public funds spending helped remove the logging general superintendent in Indiana service on false rumors and committed criminal acts involving liquor on an Indian reservation.
Salem December 19 Laura M Goss of this city testified in the Superior Court on her 5000 breach of promise suit against Dr Harry D Abbott of Danvers. She broke into tears late this afternoon and was led from the courtroom after a day on the witness stand.
Miss Goss testifies she met Dr Abbott in 1906 and served as his nurse for years. She describes frequent meetings at his office and in Danvers, affectionate terms, gifts including a watch and money, and plans for a future home with music. She says she learned of the broken engagement only when he married two years earlier.
A number of favorite Christmas menus from New England housewives will be featured on the cooking page in next Sunday’s Post.
Washington Dec 19 Congress adjourned for Christmas holidays after maneuvers to place Taft message in the Record secure action on appointments and move Archbald impeachment trial toward early January. The House adjourned after a 17 minute session lacking a quorum.
The message waited four hours for entrance into the Senate as Republicans urged immediate executive session for appointments. Democrats agreed, and impeachment proceedings delayed until 1:30 PM when the floor was taken. The trial adjourned after 4 PM, with Congress adjourning to meet Jan. 2. impeachment court reconvenes Jan. 8. House money trust panel with J. P. Morgan adjourns to Jan. 6.
In Portland on December 19 the Maine State Grange adopted a resolution endorsing equal suffrage for women and urging the Legislature next month to submit a constitutional amendment to the voters.
James Leary Earl A Sault and Rufus Tate all of the West End were convicted of unlawfully taking an automobile and given suspended 30 day sentences. Lieutenant Rufus G Fessenden of Roxbury Crossing police station rushed into the street and leaped onto the moving car as it passed the station house.
Three men stole a five seat touring car owned by Dr. Nathan T. Levins at 24 Chambers Street West End. Big Rufe restrained the driver and led a patrol pursuit along Columbus Avenue to Roxbury Crossing. Lieutenant Fessenden forced the driver to stop and the trio were jailed as suspicious characters before arraignment.
An order from the Navy Department raises salaries for select supervisory positions at Portsmouth New Hampshire Boston Washington New York Philadelphia Norfolk and Mare Island California navy yards. The move aims to align pay with duties, with master shipsmith at Portsmouth set at 6.56 dollars per day up from six.
Frank Beauchesne of Newmarket New Hampshire asks the Post to help locate his son Emile Beauchesne missing since December 6. He is five feet five inches tall, 135 pounds, with light hair and blue eyes. Last seen in a dark blue coat sweater and gray trousers. He may have gone to Boston to seek work and could be unable to write home due to an accident.
Deaf and mute young women acted as sales girls and waitresses yesterday at the fair at Trinity Church for the benefit of the New England Home for Deaf Mutes. They moved quietly, reading lips to serve customers and luncheon without difficulty or hesitation.
London dispatch reports King George and Queen Mary sent wreath to Dorchester House in memory of Ambassador Whitelaw Reid. The inscription was in the King's handwriting and marked the tribute from the royal couple.
The article notes women favor gold collar pins with current neck wear trends and announces solid gold pins priced at 98 cents a pair available Friday at Houghton & Dutton's.
In Washington on December 19 the Senate acting as a court of impeachment adjourned the Archbald trial for the holidays. After hearing several defence witnesses, Judge Archbald will testify on January 8. The session lasted about three hours as counsel failed to finish examinations before adjournment at Senator Gallinger's motion.
The literacy test immigration bill passed the House and was sent to conference in the Senate. Senator Lodge urged the Senate disagree to House amendments, and a conference was requested. Senators Dillingham Lodge and Smith of South Carolina were named as Senate conferees.
Mrs Frederick R Sears mother of Eleonora Sears the tennis star died at 122 Beacon Street yesterday from pneumonia. She was linked to Boston's old families and actively supported charities. Besides her daughter, she leaves son Frederick R Sears Jr.
The body of Chester Lawrence, a newspaper man and companion of Horace Kearny in a hydro aero plane flight, was recovered from the sea. Rendondo Beach received a message identifying a body found drifting in an inlet nine miles south as Lawrence.
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