22 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1912
Page
1
Theodore Roosevelt declares his hat is in the ring and promises an answer Monday on his position for the Republican nomination. The remark came during his appearance in Cleveland on February 21 as speculation swirls over the 1908 race.
Cambridge reports a two week drive increasing the women’s voting list by 450 percent. The number registered reaches 6229 this year, up from 1778 last year.
Joseph J. Etter organizer of the I W W and former leader in the Lawrence textile strike will face an Essex county grand jury on the charge of being an accessory to the murder of Annie Lapizzo who died in the riot January 29 After an eight day preliminary hearing Judge Mahoney ruled Etter and his aide Arturo Giovannitti held without bail until the grand jury meets again April 8 at Newburyport.
A Boston woman saw her bail cut from 3000 to 2500 dollars as she returns to her Back Bay apartments. Her lawyer argued Shaw pressured her for attention, affecting the case.
Arthur Willis Shaw declared his innocence in Los Angeles after arrest for crimes tied to his Freeport Maine shoe company. He claimed the filing was from a former employee-turned-partner and said he cannot negotiate bonds he bought with his own money. He plans to return East to face charges once health allows. Mrs. Georgia M. Stuart, named as an accessory, was released on cash bail with her lawyers.
About 1260 women gathered yesterday at the registry office and forced entry into the guard room and police station to register. The mass turnout aimed to decide the board at large vote and the fate of superintendent Frank Parlin amid a heated school system dispute.
Charles C. Hoyt president of the New England Shoe and Leather Association. The Rev Charles R Brown Hebrew professor Newton Theological Institute. Peter Roos director of art study Cambridge schools. George Washington born 1732 died 1799. Nysae N Y captured by Federal forces 1865. San Francisco bankers suspended payment triggering a panic 1855. Ogdensburg New York attacked by British and Indians 1812 forcing evacuation.
Forecast for Boston and surrounding areas calls for rain or snow on Thursday followed by clearing and colder temperatures. Friday will be fair and colder with easterly winds shifting to westerly. In New England, snow in the north and rain or snow in the south with a day of variable winds, then fair and colder Friday.
Yesterday's temperature readings show a range from a low around 14 degrees to a high near 85 degrees with various times listed. The average temperature yesterday is recorded as 43.2 degrees, compared to 18.10.24 for the prior year’s same day.
The I W W leaders denounce bail denial for Ettor in Lawrence while warning donors to send aid only to the local joint relief committee. John Golden and Albert Hibbert condemn I W W efforts and urge contributions be directed to James R. Menzie and the Lawrence Central Labor Union for proper distribution.
Torrential rain last night flooded countless cellars in Melrose and Wakefield. A five foot boulder slid from a hillside at Taylor street at 10 30 pm and struck a fire hydrant causing a five inch water jet. Water poured from broken pipes, flooding cellars one and a half to three feet deep.
Rock Island lines announce very low fares to California and the Pacific Northwest from March 1 to April 15. For details, write S. L. Parrott at 288 Washington Street.
Feb 21 north Adams reports an investigating party entering the Hoosac tunnel from the west side to recover four victims of the night’s wreck but unable to approach within a thousand feet due to intense heat smoke and gases. A special train with engine and derrick flat car assisted operations.
New York February 21 Justice Gerard of the Supreme Court granted a writ of habeas corpus allowing Folke E Brandt to be released after five years confinement leaving him legally the same man who was sent away in 1907 for burglary at Mortimer Schiff's home.
Bail negotiations stalled as lawyers Spaulding and Lewis faced unusual difficulties before securing a reduced bail of 2600 dollars from 3000. Assistant District Attorney Thomas Uavelle arranged with Bail Commissioner John R. McVey who phoned the jail to verify if the release could proceed on the district attorney's order.
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