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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1913

Page

14

Woman of 77 Battles Insane Maid in Medford

Mrs. S F Kittredge aged 77 of 32 Fifth street Medford narrowly escaped death yesterday when her maid Miss Ida DePrez aged 47 suddenly became violently insane. Two civilians five police officers and two physicians helped quiet the crazed woman as the dining room was wrecked and Mrs Kittredge was nearly beaten to death.

S. F. Kittredge Fifth Street Medford Ida DePrez Miss DePrez M ‘Ford Hospital Danies Insane Hospital Lena Mills

Crazed maid battles residents in Medford housing

Miss DePréz, transferred from two hospitals, assaulted Mrs. Kittredge and others in a Medford apartment. Aided by Mrs. Hunt, Lena Mills and Harry Graham they restrained the attacker. Police and doctors intervened. she was sent to Medford Hospital then Danvers.

10 000 to return to work in New York strike deal

New York reports that 10 000 workers in the Association of Boys Clothes Manufacturers will resume work this week after talks between M J Reagan and Thomas A Rickert. The agreement raises wages by 1 dollar weekly or 10 percent, caps at 54 hours per week, and guarantees reemployment without discrimination. About 60 000 garment workers were not involved.

New York M. J. Reagan Thomas A. Rickert United Garment Workers’ Union Association of Boys’ Clothing Manufacturers of

Padrones Implicated as Somerville Tube Works Arrests

Eight American Tube Works employees in Somerville were arrested on warrants alleging corruptly requesting and receiving gratuities for securing work. The accused include Fitzpatrick Fallon and Carroll with laborers Costa Capone Coletti Bianchino and others. Arrests follow recent mass discharges as labor unrest grew with ongoing union activity led by James H. Vahey. The case, to be heard in Somerville Police Court, involves alleged padrone practices tied to job purchases and favors.

American Tube Works Somerville Timothy J. Fitzpatrick Washington Street Thomas J. Fallon Hillside Circle John Carroll Summer Street Andrea Costa Somerville Avenue Angelo Capone Osgood. Street Giuseppe Coletti Putnam Street Salvatore Bianchino Knapp Street Celsestino Bianchino Fitzpatrick Fallon Carroll Wwatchman Antonio Fedele Raffaele Picollo Giuseppe Giudotti Salvatore Vande James H. Vahey Daniel H. Bradley Carter Damery Kennedy John J. Higgins Vahey

New Temple Plan Denied in Boston Area

Ex-Governor John TL Bates, trustee of Bromfield Street Methodist Episcopal Church, denies plans for a new large temple in Greater Boston. He had been linked to a Tremont Temple style project funded by the Bromfield sale proceeds of about 450000, but states no such plan exists and he is not backing it.

Greater Boston John TL Bates Bromfield Street Methodist Episcopal Church Tremont Temple Bromfield Street

Battleship Fight Today Delays Navy Appropriation Passage

Washington Feb 24. House economists attacked nearly every paragraph as amendments and points of order slowed progress on the 146 million dollar naval appropriation bill. Read ing of the measure for amendment continued late into the night. The section authorizing construction of two battleships, the central point of contention, will not be reached until tomorrow.

Washington House

Boston Bar Acts in Case of Attorney Allin Named Defendant

Horatio N Allin a Boston attorney admitted to the bar in 1879 is named as defendant in proceedings brought by the Boston Bar Association. The association asks the court to take action or make an order as it deems expedient in the interest of public welfare and as seems best to it.

Boston Bar Horatio N. Allin Boston Boston Bar Associa Association Allin White Allen Mrs. Kelly William H. White Kelly Stahl

Premier of Bizet Opera Djamileh at Boston Opera House

The article reviews Bizet’s Djamileh premiering in Boston with Weingartner conducting. It notes exotic coloring and notable melodies, praises Vera Casson’s East-styled dance, and calls the performance capable but not thrilling. It contrasts Djamileh’s charm with Wagnerian critiques and cites cast and schedule details.

Bizet Djamileh Paradise Leon Lafitte Haroun Ernesto Giaccone Splendiano Tucille Marcel Weingartner Daudet Mr. Urban Ti Pagliacci Nedda Carmen Melis Canio Giovanni Zenatello Tonio Giovanni Polese Beppe Silvio Attilio Pulcini Mr. Moranzoni

Plan for Union of Teachers in National Coordination

Professor Henry Suzzallo of Columbia University outlined a plan to organize American school teachers to raise teaching as a public service and improve teachers’ status. He proposed local guilds electing representatives to a state body, which would elect delegates to a national council with equal state representation proportional to Congress membership.

Philadelphia Henry Suzzallo Columbia University National Council of Education Congress

Proposed National Council of Education Aims to Professionalize Teaching

Professor Suzzalo outlines aims to raise professional efficiency as the sole standard for employment and promotion, remove political influence and textbook pressure, and bar unvacated positions. He favors interstate pension comity and economic improvements for teachers as National Council of Education sessions open ahead of the NEA annual meeting.

Suzzalo National Council of Education National Education Association Association

Somerville Church Calls Dr Pinkham for Pastor Post

The Rev Henry W Pinkham received a unanimous call last night to serve as pastor of the Third Universalist Church in West Somerville. Formerly a Denver pastor, he has lately been with the Seamen's Bethel in East Boston, and was born in Newton Centre.

Somerville Pinkham Henry W. Pinkham Beaes Third Universalist West Somerville Denver Seamen’s Bethel East Boston Mr. Pinkham Newton Centre

Miss Leupp Arrives to Welcome Jones Army Hikers

Washington reports Miss Constance Leupp arrived today as advance guard for General Rosalie Jones and her hiking army. The group plans to reach the capital on Thursday to prepare for the remainder of the contingent.

Washington Constance Leupp New York

Miss Leupp Leads Suffrage Pageant Hikers Toward Washington

Miss Leupp says companions on the hike were in good condition after the tramp to ward the capital. General Jones joins the formal entry into Washington as Genevieve Wimsatt and cavalry detachments escort the hikers from Hyattsville to the capital. Agnes Paul directs that American and suffrage flags be carried side by side at the head of the pageant on March 3 and in each division to symbolize national honor and hope for patriotic citizenship.

Leupp Army Baltimore Laurel Washington Agnes Paul

National Progressive Party to join Washington suffrage parade

The National Progressive Party plans a dedicated division in the Washington suffrage demonstration next Monday. Miss Alice Carpenter aids arrangements from New York, with Mrs. George H. Mellen of Massachusetts leading the female bloc. Annie Rhodes of New York directs the division as color bearers include Miss Carpenter and Mrs. Miles C. Poindexter.

National Progressive Party Washington New York Alice Carpenter George H. Mellen Progressive Party Massachusetts Annie Rhodes Miss Carpenter Miles C. Poindexter United States Poindexter Spokane Wash New England Pacific Slope Middle West Louis J. Johnson Professor Johnson Henry Hoxie Eleanor Garrison Cambridge Mabelle Barber Winthrop Baltimore Harvey D. Wiley Baltimore Street D. C William Went F Street Washington, D. C Bay State The Devonshire Street Boston

The Washington Parade and the Women in Charge

The poem lauds women marching in the Washington parade inaugurating Wilson. It defies doubts about female power, describing their golden flag, blazing helmets, and fearless advance as a sign of progress, comparing them favorably to ancient heroes and mocking detractors who fear a mouse scare.

Washington Pennsylvania Avenue Wilson W. J. Lampton New York ‘Tribune

Three More Identify Fresno Dan as Heir

Miss Mary L. Charles a former Melrose teacher Miss Jennie Frances Conant and her brother George H Conant of Melrose testified at an identity hearing in East Cambridge Courthouse that Fresno Dan was Daniel Blake Russell. They said after interviewing Dakota Dan in 1909 they failed to recognize him.

Mary L. Charles Melrose Jennie Frances Conant George H. Conant Master Pevcy East Cambrige Fresno Dan Daniel Blake Russell Dakota Dan

Dorr Case Will Go On Today

Salem reports that District Attorney Attwill refused any plea from William A. Dorr other than guilty to first degree murder for the killing of George E. Marsh last April. Court proceedings resume this afternoon with Dorr’s counsel to proceed, as the prison physician says Dorr is fit to appear tomorrow.

Salem Swift State House Henry C. Attwill William A. Dorr George E. Marsh Dorr Atwood Attwill Quinn Stockton Cal

Trial of Dorr Adjourned Due to Ill Health

The trial halted shortly before 11 o clock as defendant Dorr showed signs of physical and mental strain. He was pale with a bandaged neck and wore his overcoat wrapped around him as proceedings resumed after a brief recess.

Dorr W. KE. Hingston Quinn

Frigate Nipsic Sells In Navy Bid at Puget Sound

Washington February 24 bids opened at the Navy Department for the old wooden frigate Nipsic built over 30 years ago. The top bid came from George J. Willey at 7375 dollars for the vessel currently at Puget Sound navy yard. The ship measures 185 feet and 1100 tons displacement.

Washington Nipsic Navy Department George J. Willey Puget Sound Navy Yard

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