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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1912

Page

16

Veteran Actor Hit By Electric Car Near Langham

George Thatcher aged about 70 years and a member of Dustin and William Far man s Littlest Rebel company was struck by a south bound trolley while crossing Washington street in front of the Langham Hotel. He was knocked down and removed to his hotel room for treatment.

George Thatcher Dustin and William Farman Littlest Boston Theatre Langham Hotel Washington Street Thatcher Langham

Incredible clothing sale ends in a few days in Boston

A bold sales pitch promises the greatest bargain in history with a loss making event for a Boston clothing store. Over 7000 suits and overcoats are included with no reservations and the sale ends soon, urging immediate participation despite the storewide loss.

Boston Prince Albert

Two More Schooners Freed Off Nantucket Shoals

Two schooners James Williams and Jane Palmer, imprisoned on shoals, were rescued by the revenue cutter Gresham off Nantucket. Captain Samuel B. Willram led the effort after a week of ice fighting. Meanwhile the steamer City of Augusta crashed into Lewis wharf, damaging piling and a shed but causing no serious injuries to passengers.

Vineyard Haven Nantucket Shoals Gresham Samuel B. Willram James Williams Jane Palmer Lewis Wharf City of Augusta Savannah Dizer

Vessels Reach Port as Tugs Float Barges Off Nantucket

The Williams, a British vessel from Lunenburg N Y to New York, and the Palmer from Boston to Norfolk, were brought to port and anchored safely. Wrecking tugs freed Consolidation Coal Co barge No 7 off Great Point Nantucket after jettisoning about 100 tons of coal. Barge No 16 nearby was secured and will be floated likely late tonight or early tomorrow. both barges not leaking.

Williams Lunenburg N. Y New York Palmer Boston Norfolk Great Point Nantucket Consolidation Coal Co

Settlement Worker Bride to Be Miss Ella Corliss

Miss Ella Wl Corliss of 16 West Newton Street, private secretary to Rev. Herbert Johnson, is to marry Perley B. Walch of Springfield. The wedding date is not public. Corliss plans to resign soon after.

Ella WL. Corliss West Newton Street Herbert 8. Johnson Werren Avenue Baptist Church Perley B. Walch Springfield Corliss

Maeterlinck wife sails from New York to Europe

Mme Maurice Maeterlinck left New York for Europe on the steamer La Provence. She praised Americans and Harlem flats, said Boston houses her husband most highly, and predicted Maeterlinck theatres in New York and Paris. She had been in America six weeks.

New York Mme Maurice Maeterlinck Europe la Provence Harlem Boston Maeterlinck Paris America

Woman deemed insane after home fire in Malden

Emily Q. Shaw an 80 year old resident of 3 Bowers avenue was carried from her burning home by Patrolman Devanna and Albert Irazier. Doctors Stevens and McCarthy declared her insane and she was remanded to Danvers Insane Asylum by Malden Court.

Emily Q. Shaw Bowers Avenue Devanna Albert Irazier A. J. Stevens Eugene J. McCarthy Danvers Insane Asylum Malden

Fight on Charter Up Today Rages on Beacon Hill

The 1912 city election condemned machine methods of the Fitzgerald Lomasney group, confirming support for the new city charter. Lawmakers prepare a major hearing on Beacon Hill as Mayor Fitzgerald and Representative Lomasney push charter amendments to enlarge the council and restore party voting.

Beacon Hill Committee On Metropolitan Affairs Fitzgerald Martin M. Lomasney

Boston Protest Expected Over City Charter Changes

A large hearing room at the State House will host protests against proposed changes to the Civil Service Commission powers over mayoral appointees. Leaders Richard Olney Henry Higginson and John Attridge expected to lead a turnout with a petition from prominent businessmen statewide. The Good Government Association calls the city election a clear vindication of the new city charter and rebukes party politics in the campaign.

Civil Service Commission State House Richard Olney Henry L. Higginson John J. Attridge Good Government Association Boston

Coal Prices Not To Jump

New York Feb 15 The anthracite operators committee declares there is no plan for a general coal price increase and expresses a desire to avoid mine disruption. The statement notes satisfaction with the relations between workers and operators since the 1902 coal strike.

New York Anthracite Operators Committee

Reception to Head of Congress of Mothers in Lynn

A four day convention of the Massachusetts Branch of the National Congress of Mothers and Parent Teacher Associations opened in Lynn with a reception for Mrs Frederic Schoff president of the National Congress of Mothers. Mayor Connery gave a welcome and Mrs Walter Merryman presided before Schoff delivered the principal address. The business meeting follows tomorrow morning.

Lynn Frederic Schoff National Congress of Mothers Massachusetts National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations Connery Walter Merryman Schoff

Religious Liberty Debate Over Medical Registration Bill

The hearing on a State Board of Registration in Medicine bill drew opposition from Christian Scientists and Spiritualists who argue it harms religious freedom. Supporters claim the bill clarifies existing law and regulates who may practice medicine, while critics warn of class legislation and unnecessary intrusion into faith healing practices.

Samuel J. Elder State Board of Registration In Medicine Bilder Bates Elder Massachusetts State Board First Church of Boston Committee On Public Health Apsey National League For Medical Freedom Commonwealth C. K. Bakstran Registration Board Harold C. Ernst Horace D. Arnold John C. Bassidy Charles. F.ree N. B. Perkins Charles Cookan Harvey

Changes in Fire Department Promote and Transfer Personnel

Fire Commissioner Cole announced four promotions in the engineers service and eight private transfers. Promoted: William J. Leonard to assistant engineer engine 37. Daniel F. Ahern to assistant engineer engine 28. F. S. Oresteen to engineer engine 7. B. E. Quigley to engineer engine 43. Five new firefighters joined: H. A. Spear engine 9. J. C. Harrington engine 26. M. T. Fleming chemical 9. M. Joseph Kinsella tower 2. Bernard J. Hallberg ladder 2. Transfers included E. L. Rand engine 48 to engine 32 and others among chemical, ladder, and tower units. John Lacey hired as fireman at the repair shop at $2.50 daily.

Cole William J. Leonard Daniel F. Ahern F. S. Oresteen BE. M. Quigley H. A. Spear J. C. Harrington M. T. Fleming Chemical M. Joseph Kinsella Bernard J. Hallberg E. L. Rand William J. McLaughlin William J. Linskey F. J. Dermody George F. Frazier T. F. Maguire J. F. Reynolds John Lawson John Lacey

Gloucester Sailors Trek 112 Miles in Snow for Help

Thomas Perry Henry Burton and Leslie Nickerson all of Gloucester crew of the fishing schooner William H Morrissey wrecked off Bonne Bay Newfoundland Jan 11 arrived on the Isleworth from Louisburg New Brunswick. They walked 112 miles through deep snow and ice to seek aid spending three weeks on the trek. The American consul provided transport from Louisburg and they left yesterday for Gloucester.

Thomas Perry Henry Burton Leslie Nickerson Gloucester William H. Morrissey Bonne Bay Newfoundland Isleworth Louisburg Co. B

Alleged Burglar Held on Bail in Police Court

William O. Shelley aged 31 known to police by aliases was held in $8400 bail for the grand jury in Police Court by Judge Burke. Shelley's charges include two counts of breaking and entering and carrying burglars tools.

William O. Shelley Burke Toute Charles Street Shelley

Say Glandered Horse Sold for Sausage

New York on February 15 Max Glass a horse dealer was fined 300 dollars on conviction of sending a glandured horse to Kearney New Jersey to be slaughtered and used in sausages to be disposed of abroad.

New York Max Glass Kearney N. J

Mr Clothier Corner Sale at Hanover and Portland Streets

A local notice advertises availability of stamps and goods at a shop named Mr Clothier located at the corner of Hanover and Portland Streets, with emphasis on hours around noon and a prompt stop by before midday.

Mr. Clothier Hanover and Portland Streets

Boston Reports Majority of School Children Physically Defective

Boston's Board of Health cites Dr. William J. Gallivan finding that about 65 percent of city school children are physically defective. The report details the scope of ailments and potential needs for health measures in schools.

Boston Board of Health William J. Gallivan

Health board urges follow up after large school exam

Dr Gallivan reports 82 224 children examined by school physicians 63 503 found physically defective about 65 percent of the defective children have diseases centered in the mouth largely from bad teeth throat and nose troubles Parents urged to seek care from family physician or dentist Health board expects remedial efforts to greatly improve the health of the next generation in the United States.

Dr. Gallivan United States

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