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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1912

Page

2

Jury Selected to Try Sea Cook for Murder on Reading Barge

A jury was chosen in the U S District Court to try William De Graff cook aboard the Reading coal barge Glendower charged with murdering Captain Charles D Wyman master of the barge The captain from Thomaston Me was found dead in his bunk with his head crushed as the barge neared Newburyport Read details of jurors from several Massachusetts towns and note writer James B Connolly was summoned but not seated. The panel was excused until 9 15 this morning.

United States District Court William de Graff Reading Glendower Charles D. Wyman Thomaston Newburyport de Graff Holland James B. Connolly Walter A. Merrill Haverhill Parker R. Braman Sandwich Norman N. Crapp Taunton Thomas Hains New York State Harris Théshich Flushing Le 1 Bay Side Annis Anfilso Thornton Hains Anfis

Mrs Hains Marries Boston Artist in Milton Wedding

Claudia C Hains 28, formerly married to Captain Hains now in prison, wed Reginald F Bolles 34, Boston artist, after obtaining licenses in Boston and Milton. The couple kept plans quiet to avoid publicity amid a history of divorce, scandal, and reform, with Bolles urging honesty and independence as guiding principles.

Reginald Bolles Bureau of Vital Statistics Boston Claudia C. Hains Squantum Street Milton Eustis Fla Charles H. Libbey Lynn Eva Augusta Howe Rutland Reginald F. Belles Ipswich Street Back Bay Michael Sheffield Belles Helen A. Elm Dorchester Reginald F. Bolles Harvard University Bolles Hains Fort Banks Dantees Fort Banks

Lynn Man Held as a Snipper

A Lynn man is held in connection with a series of hair-cutting assaults on local girls including Ida Shanfield. Witnesses describe pursuit through Eaton and North Russell streets, a suspect captured after a girl’s call to a motorman, and a police search finding scissors and a hair fragment. Sidney Watt of the YMCA and others say the man may be a mistaken identity case.

Shanfield Green Street Mann Stamford Strees Ida Shanfield Manny Chambers Street Stephen Dunleavey Joy Street Eaton Street Russell Street Little Téa Shanfield Bertha Levine Wee Eay Lynn N. W. Smith Post Miss Shanfield Bertha Peter Fanfeul School Station House Hyman Shanfield

Peter Hains Not Interested in Wedding

Peter Do. Hains Jr. dismisses the news of Claudia Hains wedding to Reginald Bolles of Boston saying he does not know Bolles and is indifferent to the marriage. The remarks were made in Washington on February 5.

Reginald Bolles Claudia Washington St United States Cardinal Portrait Dept Boston Post Boston Peter Hains Washington, D. C Peter Do. Haines, Jr Claudia Hains Adam

Daly Fire Department appoints six new firefighters

Acting Fire Commissioner Dunn approved six new hires after delays by Mayor Fitz Gerald. The appointees are J. J. Counihan Tower 3, William J. Welch Ladder 28, W. K. Clahane Engine 38 39, F. J. McCarthy Tower 1, J. T. McPhee Engine 11, and Leo Hakler Engine 38 39. Transfers reassign numerous lieutenants and engineers across several units. Hyde Park hydrants linked to the metropolitan water system lowering pressures by about 20 pounds. an engine company will operate in the district to restore fire flow. A $100 donation from D. I. Stade Company acknowledged the department’s aid at the Jan 14 fire at the Compar 8 store.

Fitzgerald Dunn Daly Civil Service J. J. Counihan William J. Welch W.K. Clahane F. J. McCarthy J. T. McPhee Leo Hakler H. J. Kelley J. B. Redmond J. M. May D. F. Buckley W. F. Ruth J. J. Buckley J. H. Cutler T. F. Lyons Francis Murphy J. H. Roche C. Rohrer Hyde Park Dunne D. & I. Stade Company Department T Fire

Recent Boston Sniper Victims List Named

A compiled toll of recent sniper victims in Boston includes Bertha Hoffman 91 of Cambridge Street West End Nov 20 Esther Little 36 Chipman Street Catharine Dacey 41 Chipman Dorchester Nov 23 Frances Giardian 4 Judson Dorchester Nov 24 Mary McGovern Bloomington Dorchester Nov 25 Alice F Burke 5 Patterson Dorchester Nov 27 Alice Daley 462 Cambridge East Cambridge Dec 14 Marjorie Arnold 31 Bloomfield Somerville Dec 15 Katharine Kelleher 292 Green Cambridge Dec 19 Helen Leonard 54 East Dedham Veronica Srakizian 14 Jay Somerville Dec 20 Irene Barker 25 Jeffries East Boston Dec 23 Ida Shanfield 42 Lynde West End Feb 5

Boston Bertha Hoffman Cambridge Street West End Esther Little Chipman Street Catharine Dacey Dorchester Frances Giardian Judson Street Mary McGovern Bloomington Street Alice F. Burke Patterson Street Alice Daley East Cambridge

Police Relief Association Reports 1911 Year

The Boston Police Relief Association issued its annual report noting 21 member deaths and 7 new admissions bringing total membership to 1247. Receipts reached 42 571 08 with 91 000 paid as death benefits 800 to families on death of wives and 5970 for sickness and incidental expenses. The treasury stood at 13 862 with ball receipts pending.

Boston Police Relief Association

Secret home remedy for nervous breakdowns advertised

An article promotes a home potion using syrup sarsaparilla compound balm wort cardiol peppermint tincture and cardamom to treat fatigue anxiety and insomnia. It claims the mixture restores circulation and nervous energy for overworked men and dissipation victims, with instructions to mix and take after meals and at night.

Deaths and Funeral Notices From Dorchester and Surrounding Areas

A Boston area death notices page lists multiple obituaries with funeral details. Entries include Babcock of Palatka Florida, Bourke of Belmont, Bush of South Boston, Cahill of Dorchester, Cole of Dorchester, Cunningham of the West End, Durlrell of Somerville, Fagan of Roxbury, Guiney of Somerville, Hallett of Charlestown, Harrigan of Boston, Harvey of Dorchester, Brennan of South Boston, Miller of Dorchester, Mann of Somerville, Mitchell of Everett, McCarthy of Orient Heights, McLaughlin of East Everett, McMann of South Boston, McNamara of East Boston, McColgan of Charlestown, Mitchell of Hyde Park, Perkins of Melrose, Quinn of East Braintree, Opel of Roxbury, Angney of Boston, and Ziegle r of Jamaica Plain. Funeral services are noted with church and time details where available.

Cunningham West End Michael B Mary Cunningham Brighton St Leverett Street St. Joseph’s Church Chambers Street Somerville Harry Otis Durrell Mt. Vernon Street Roxbury James Sarah Fagan Christy Hammond Street St. Frencis de Sales Wtancls ‘Cour NM C. F Tei, Sig Adit Tusgachusetts Table Mechanics Ags Guiney Somepvilie Daniel Guiney Thwoat Street Vandem St. Paul's Cemetery Arlington Hallett Charlestown Annie George F. Hallett Cook Street Harrigan Demirrigan Margaret Dalton East Serva Tpmacula’ Conception Mitchell Everett Bessie L. Mitchell Waverly Street Orient Heights Boston Catherine Charles McCarthy John McLaughlin North End Farrington Street Star of the Sea M’laughlin East Everett Mary McLaughlin Andrew Hafferty Third Street M'Mann South Boston Esther McMann Catherine Wachenheim East Fourth Street Gate of Heaven Portland M’namara Thomas Mary E. (Nee Gallagher Thomas McNamara Martin A. Gallagher Mayverick Street M'Colgan Daniel Catherine McColgan Duffy Washington Street St. Mary's Church Warren Street Pine Street Melrose Bureday Hedgar Edwin T. Pike Ferat Amak Quinn Eeast Braintree Mary E Michael Quinn Kelly Maurice IF. Griffin Hobart Street Church of the Sacred Jheart Weymouth St. Mary’s Cemetery Randolph Opel Mary Xander Pvt Jeremiah Storgaret Pon Koes Walsh Fiemen

Rescue A Dog From Ice Near Charles Town Bridge

Harbor Police Sergeant F A Swende man and Patrolman James Keating risked their lives to save a small black and tan dog trapped in ice near the Charles Town bridge. The scene drew crowds as Ranger training ship crew, East Boston ferry passengers, and a tow boat joined the rescue effort. Officers descended the anchor chain to reach the canine and were pulled to safety by a Ranger boat pushed through the ice.

Harbor F. A. Swendemah James Keating Charlestown Bridge Ranger Boston Swendeman Keating

Butter Price Drops 4 Cents in Elgin Market

Elgin Illinois with butter holding firm at 32 cents a pound, down four cents from last week as 620000 pounds moved. Joseph Newman of the Elgin Butter Board accuses the quotations committee of bias toward South Water Street Chicago interests. Thomas Gallagher of Chicago objects to the price but President Charles Potter casts the deciding vote, posting 32 cents and marking an eight cent drop in two weeks.

Elgin Joseph Newman Elgin Butter Board South Water Street Chicago Thomas Gallagher Charles Potter

Town Meeting Dates Set for March or April

Mayor Fitzgerald announced the city will hold its annual district town meetings in the latter part of March or the early part of April this year.

Fitzgerald

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