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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1912

Page

1

Divorce suit filed in Dedham Court over Woodruff case

Louis S Woodruff sues Mildred Hoyt Woodruff for divorce in Dedham Court. Mildred, a prominent society figure, is described as the daughter of the late Charles C Hoyt of Greenfield who left a $3 000 000 estate and niece of E R Hoyt of St Louis, vice president of the lead trust.

Louis’s. Woodruff Mildred Hoyt Woodruff Dedham Woodruff Charles. C. Hoyt Greenfield E. R. Hoyt Lead Trust

Independent Mills Back 56 Hour Pay for 54 Hour Week

In a wage proposal workers would receive pay for 56 hours while working 54, with a general wage increase of five percent. The deal aims to raise earnings amid rising costs and keep labor peace.

Two Men Attack Woman Then Set House Afire

Mrs. Astor Jager of 10 Tileston Street North End was attacked by two men who knocked her unconscious and set her house ablaze. Officers Hanlon and Durham from Division 1 arrived quickly and saved her from death.

Compromise Near in Lawrence Mill Strike

In Lawrence a secret meeting of mill agents not controlled by the American Woolen Co. nearly settled the dispute with striking operatives. The agreement would grant 56 hours pay for 54 hours of work and a 5 percent wage increase instead of the 15 percent demanded.

Lawrence American Woolen Company

Ainsworth Retired by Request on Taft Approval

Washington Feb 16 Adjutant General Fred C Ainsworth was placed on the retired list on his own application after being relieved on presumed charges of conduct unbecoming to good order and discipline President Taft approved the retirement for the officer with 37 years of service.

Washington Fred C. Ainsworth Taft Ainsworth War Department Warren Wyoming Senate Committee On Appropriations Senat Zoey Pee Sranek C.ainsworth Warréh

Near Fight at Session of Council and War Department Amid Controversy

The report describes near clashes in both the U S House and Boston City Council. In Congress General Ainsworth faced heated scrutiny over war department information practices and a push to consolidate army offices. In Boston two councilors nearly fought during rules debate before a gag rule controversy.

Ainsworth House of Representatives Military Affairs Committee War Department Hay Congress House Boston McDonald Smith Hale Chapman McDonald

Private hearing possible in Woodruff divorce case

Report says a private hearing may occur before the Woodruffs' marriage. Dr Robert F Souther of Brookline is named as corespondent in the divorce filings. Custody of the two sons is disputed as the mother currently has temporary charge pending the hearing. The wife's income is listed at 7500 a year from her father's estate, rising to 12000 later.

South Philadelphia Boston Woodruff Robert F. Souther Beacon Street Claflin Road Brookline Souther

Mystery Letter Ties Black Hand Threat to Local Sailors Home

Mrs. Jager reports receiving a Black Hand letter that may point to the perpetrators. She describes sitting alone in the parlor of a sailors’ boarding house, a location known to harbor frequent male lodgers, suggesting assailants were familiar with the place and timing of the crime.

Mrs. Jager

Winter Daylight and Time Notation Snippet

A fragment notes day 58 of winter with 10 hours 88 minutes in daylight and a 1 hour 34 minute increase. Mentions auto lamps at 5:48 and a 11:20 Sun Sec period with a $12 MOON use reference.

Compromise Indicates Offer Not Officially Made to Strikers

The report notes a compromise related to the strike, suggesting an offer was not formally extended. Details continue on page four, third column.

Notable Clergy and Officials Linked to Historic Events

The record lists Bishop George A. Guertin of Manchester New Hampshire Charles D B Fish former State Senator non Dalshénn f1UM Drngueva Dr Henry A Christian physician in chief Carney Hospital. It notes events including the surrender of Columbia in 1865 and the eruption of Mt Loa in the Sandwich Islands that persisted for a long period beginning 1852.

George A. Guertin Manchester, N. H Charles D. B. Fish Non Dalshénn Drngueva Henry A. Christian Carney Hospital Columbia Mt. Loa Sandwich Islands

Fair Weekend Forecast for Boston Area

Forecast for New England calls for fair weather on Saturday with a turn toward unsettled conditions Sunday. Warmer weekend in Boston area with light southwest winds and moderate temperatures.

Boston and Vicinity Washington New England

Thompson's Spa Furnishings Weather Data Schedule

A fragmented weather data page lists temperatures and averages including yesterday at 31.8, last year at 276.24, and notes that Saturday was cloudy. It includes scattered ledger like entries and unspecified codes such as 11 712 11 12 cM and 39 34 cM with no clear locations or dates.

Thompson's Spa Oibue Ee Civik Baad

Chicago skater McLean stars in skating races

Chicago athlete McLean dominates skating events. Mike Donlin is prepared to sign with a team. English High hosts a wine event in Boston. Doc Roller arrives in Boston aiming to beat Karla Conlon Burns in 118 pound boxing. Harvard sophomores win a swimming meet. Dartmouth posts its baseball schedule.

McLean Chicago Mike Donlin Boston Doc Roller Karla Conlon Burns Box Harvard Sophs Dartmouth

Seaboard Air Line Rail Offers Fast Florida Resorts Trains

Seaboard Air Line Ry promotes four fast trains to Florida resorts with tickets and reservations at 2566 Washington Street. Travel details highlight convenient schedules and resort destinations backed by the rail line’s service.

Seaboard Air Line Washington St

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