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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1912

Page

8

Mediation Possibilities in Balkan Crisis Pitched as Peace Talks Open

London reports that Balkan allies and Turkey may seek mediation by European powers then the United States or potentially the Pope. The pope could act independently since none of the belligerents is Catholic. Preliminary skirmishing ends as fifth peace conference meets to discuss territorial aims on European Turkey.

United States Pope London Balkan Turkey Ottoman Empire

Allies outline postwar cessions and Albania autonomy

The allies propose Turkey cede western land from Rodosto to the Bay of Malatia excluding Gallipoli. They seek Greek control over Aegean islands and Crete rights. Albania autonomy under the Porte’s suzerainty is set, with the Sultan nominal ruler. Turkey agrees to negotiate, rejects revictualling Adrianople dispute, and asks adjournment until Saturday. All delegations attend.

Turkey Rodosto Sea of Marmora Bay of Malatia Black Sea Gallipoli Albania Aegean Greece Crete Adrianople Bulgaria Skutari Janina Egypt

Balkan Delegates Read Demands at Conference

In a formal session led by M. Novakovitch, Balkan delegates presented the terms for peace as the Allied powers prepared to conclude negotiations. Rechad Pasha sought a written copy and the conference adjourned to Saturday for review.

Europe Council M. Novakovitch M. Nikovitch M. Vesnitch France Greuis Rechad Pasha Constantinople Rehad Pasha Greece Turkey Scutari Janina Adrianople Rechad

Nab Man and Big Turkey Nab Man

John Sullivan, 32, with no fixed address, was found on Beacon street at night carrying a 30 pound turkey in his coat. He dumped the turkey and fled but was chased by Patrolman Walter J. Andrews and arrested on Somerset street. Sullivan claimed a wagon driver broke a crate of turkeys and gave him the bird, naming no teamster.

John Sullivan Beacon Street Walter J. Andrews City Hall Avenue Sullivan Somerset Street Andrews

Malden Mayor to Get Raise

Malden Mayor George L. Farrell secured a salary hike from 1000 to 2000 dollars per year as the city council and board of aldermen approved the amendment to the mayoral salary ordinance. The move, described as part of a well-run administration, followed a landslide election victory for Farrell.

Malden George L. Farrell Board of Midermen Common Council Farrell

Louise at the Boston Opera House Impresses Again

A second performance of Charpen tier's Louise at the Boston Opera House enchants audiences with improved staging and lighting. The identical cast returns as the Paris inspired drama unfolds through Act II’s expansive city scenes and Act III’s vibrant atelier, with strong turns from Mines Edvina and Mr. Marcoux and refined scenic shifts strengthening the work's vitality.

Charpentier Louise Boston Opera House Urban Paris Julien Montmartre Edvina Mines Gay Marcoux Clement Lankow Caplet

Massachusetts considers home child labor question

Governor Foss weighs legislation on child labor in homes as the Massachusetts child labor committee reports 422 cases of children under 14 employed in factory tasks done in tenements and private homes. Health boards lack a clear age limit law while the state moves to address sanitary and labor concerns.

Boston Board of Health P. H. Mullowney Board of Health William C. Hanson State Board of Health Massachusetts Child Labor Committee Boston Roxbury West Somerville East Cambridge Worcester Northampton Springfield Florence Leeds Williamsburg Easthampton Haydenville Westboro Hopkinton South Framingham Ashland Wakefield North Attleboro Attleboro Gov. Foss Foss City Board of Health Beacon Street

Firebug Endangers North End Residents with Large Blaze

A fire set at 336 North Street last night trapped 30 people on floors and fire escapes. Ten year old James Muzzo survived by dropping to the street as firefighters arrived, while Domick Lorenzo rescued five year old Joseph Gerce. Police link the blaze to a series of fires in the area, noting similar late night timing since Sunday. Damages are estimated around $500 with eight injured in nearby buildings.

John Grady Clark Street Grady North End North Street James Muzzio Barbara DeVito Lieutenant Hines Mrs. DeVito Domick Lorenzo Joseph Gerce Sheaf Street Cleveland Place

Mrs Payne Whitney Ill as Child Born at Home

Mrs Payne Whitney wife of William C Whitney's son is dangerously ill at her home 972 Fifth Avenue. She fell sick last Saturday and a child born Sunday lived briefly. Officials report a possible chance for recovery despite the grave condition.

Payne Whitney New York John Hay William C. Whitney Fifth Avenue

Man Injured in Elevator Shaft Fall at 101 Prince Street

William Willette aged 23 with no home is at Relief Hospital Haymarket square in serious condition after falling into an elevator well at 101 Prince Street. He was found at the bottom of the well in a semi conscious state last night.

William Willette Relief Hospital Haymarket Square Prince Street Willette

Connie Mack Celebrates 50th Birthday as Athletics Scout

Connie Mack, manager and part owner of the Athletics, turns 50 in Philadelphia. Born December 23, 1862, he has spent a lifetime in baseball, with past stops including Meriden Washington Buffalo Pittsburgh Milwaukee and Philadelphia. His pitching staff for next season relies on Chief Bender Jack Coombs and Eddie Plank, who are wintering in Texas to prepare for a pennant chase. Mack also travels to advise smaller teams in the region.

Philadelphia Connie Mack Athletics Mack East Brookfield Mass Meriden Diamond Bar Ranch San Antonio

Skating Bulletin Lists Arlington Heights Parks

Public skating bulletin lists spots such as Hill's Pond Arlington Heights Good Riverside Cove Jamaica Pond Unawafe Spy Pond and Franklin Field with a note of unsafe conditions and a reference to Public Garden Fair.

Arlington Heights Riverside Cove Jamaica Pond Franklin Field

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