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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1911
Page
9
The famed Mrs Russell will marry Alexander P Moore publisher of the Pittsburg Leader. The betrothal announced by telephone from Miss Russell home with both sides confirming. The wedding is planned for next May and the couple will join Pittsburg society after.
The article outlines Miss Russell's marriages to Harry Braham Edward Solomon and John Chatterton, with divorces and a long solitary period. It notes her association with Mr. Moore a Western Pennsylvania politician at the Knickerbocker, and his views on Roosevelt versus Socialism. Her current occupation is writing.
In Portland Maine a steamer Barracouta of the Holy Ghost and Us Society set sail into a violent gale with Shiloh colony members aboard led by Captain A K Perry. The voyage follows the Coronet’s return and the society leader Frank W Sandford’s conviction over seven deaths as authorities watch the harbor.
Joseph Maynard, head of the Democratic city committee, is slated to succeed John F. McDonald as head of the state party. He is backed by Mayor Fitzgerald and Representative Martin M. Lomasney, with a state committee meeting planned next Monday in the Quincy House to organize for 1912. Maynard is the sole candidate and the move strengthens the Fitzgerald Lomasney hold over the delegation to the national convention.
A small fox terrier named Fannie woke the Cohen family at 38 Seneca Street after a blaze broke out in a three story tenement. The dog barked persistently until all residents were alerted and evacuated. The Jalofsky family on the top floor followed with smoke effects noted but all escaped to the street.
Austin G. Burkett a 50 year old Lynn hostler was killed today at the Pleasant street crossing of the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn railroad authorities reported the fatal accident.
William S Stokes of West Medford was arraigned in Malden District Court on four counts of bigamy and held on $2000 bond for the January Superior Court session. Two women claiming to be his wives were present to testify. He allegedly lived with one wife in West Medford while another wife and child resided elsewhere.
In Taunton on December 28, butcher William A. Hawes carried Mrs. Jennie Dean from a burning home and re entered to rescue more belongings. She, about 80, escaped twice with his help as the blaze destroyed the house of Alta L. Dean, with $6000 in losses.
Edward S. Mansfield of Marlboro grew Cuban broad leaf tobacco from 185 plants seeded last June. Plants reached 7 to 11 feet, were cured by the New Orleans method, and about 30 pounds were distributed on Christmas Day to neighbors who doubted the experiment would succeed.
In Pekin the assembly discussed revolutionary settlement as Yuan Shi Kai, the dowager Empress, the premier, and imperial princes attended. Yuan offered to resign but the move was refused. He sought a $10 million loan to pay soldiers. princes offered little money. The dowager Empress wept while Yuan pledged to stay.
New York recovery details reveal how President Taft became guest of honor at the Citizens Peace banquet. Officials say Roosevelt’s stance on peace treaties influenced the event but note an unauthorized invitation was sent and later revoked. The committee plans to publish Roosevelt correspondence at the dinner.
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