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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1912
Page
4
Fifteen persons sustained injuries when Central of Georgia railroad passenger train No 9 the Seminole Limited derailed near Americus Georgia en route from Florida to the Central West. A rail alignment flaw caused the wreck three sleepers left the tracks but did not overturn.
In Fall River on December 24, the Bourne mills Tiverton R I announced a Christmas dividend for 625 operatives. The payout equals 30 percent of wages earned in the six months ending November 30, marking the 46th semi annual profit sharing dividend by the firm. Officials withheld the total sum. About 700 operatives work at the factory.
About 60 detained immigrants will receive a Christmas dinner at the immigration detention station on Long Wharf today. Commissioner Billings and Deputy Commissioner Jeremiah Hurley will preside, followed by an entertainment program.
Patrons of the telephone in this city were surprised by extraordinary politeness from a hello girl. Miss Mildred G. Thayer of Methuen, a night operator at the local exchange, won a husband thanks to her courteous conduct to callers.
George F. Ramsey of Merrimack Street married a night-club staffer after a quick courtship from an auto ride ending December 1 in Portland. Neighbors and lodge fellows learned of the marriage as Ramsey revealed the wedding to his Passaquoi Tribe group, amid secrecy and unsuspecting furniture purchases.
The state prison will serve a dinner prepared by Harry Butts, former guard over Clarence V. T. Richeson, now chef after promotion from assistant. Richeson’s pardoned cellmate Wang Tyong was the previous chef. Prisoners may send two page letters to relatives, and an entertainment in the chapel follows religious services with yard time weather permitting.
In Kansas City on December 24 a deputy U S marshal seized 12 barrels totaling 720 gallons labeled mince meat. Government analysis found no meat but currants and chopped apples with filler resembling mince meat. Barrels shipped from Louisville to a buyer who reported the deception.
In Portsmouth New Hampshire on December 24 the Boston and Maine railroad announces reorganizations effective New Year Kendell becomes superintendent of car service in charge of moving and tracing freight He succeeds Hartter now car accountant Gilman added as traveling freight conductor with assistant trainmaster duties Eight asst trainmasters exist on Portland division Five more to join Fitchburg posts within two weeks
Salem notices Henry Scannell, longtime Boston and Maine railroad employee, retires after four decades of service. He started as telegrapher with the Eastner line, rose to chief train dispatcher, and served as assistant superintendent of the Portland division. The following Sunday’s Post promises recipes, household tips, and latest fashions in the household section.
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