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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1912

Page

3

Death Claims Mrs Lythgoe in Brighton Home

Mrs. Margaret E Lythgoe wife of Thomas J Lythgoe inspector of the Wire department in Boston died at 81 Mapleton street Brighton after a illness of over a year and a half She was a daughter of the late James and Anna Collins and a former member of St Stevens Church choir She attended Notre Dame Academy and is survived by five daughters Marion Gertrude Helen Katherine and Margaret Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Margaret E. ‘Lythgoe Thomas J. Lythgoe Wire Department of Boston Mapleton Street Brighton Notre Dame Academy Berkeley Street Lythgoe Marion Gertrude Helen Katherine Margaret Lythgoe

Receiver Appointed for Florida Farm and Orchard Co.

James L. Kendrick was named receiver yesterday for the Florida Farm and Orchard Company by Judge Dodge of the United States District Court, bonds set at $5000. William A. Oppen of Stoneham alleges he and others paid about $50,000 for land in Florida that the company never owned, per his complaint.

James L. Kendrick Florida Farm and Orchard Company Dodge United States District Court William ‘A. Oppen Stoneham Florida

Ascatco Stops Asthma Attacks

Ascatco is claimed to prevent night choking and clear nasal passages for asthma catarrh and bronchitis. Taken in seven drop doses twice daily, with rapid beneficial results. Available at Riker-Jaynes drug stores and Houghton & Dutton's Drug Dept. Free samples offered by the Ascatco Laboratory in New York City.

Ascatco Riker-Jaynes Houghton & Dutton’s Drug Dept Ascatco Laboratory West 25Th Street New York City

Giant Mahogany Log Stuns Mystic Docks Classic Era

The Norheim arrived with a massive nine ton log of mahogany weighing a thousand dollars and valued at four hundred thousand dollars. Longshoremen linked the sight to Roosevelt's Boston visit and the cargo awaited unloading onto a scow to Charlestown yards using a derrick after burro-assisted removal from Lagana Mexico.

Roosevelt Norheim Mystic Docks Colonel Roosevelt Boston Charlestown Lagana Mexico

Lady Decies Coming Home to Georgian Court

Vivien Gould has left Luttrellston for Georgian Court Lakewood New Jersey to stay with her mother as news arrives that she plans lively entertaining in the next fortnight. The stork is said to be on his way, with preparations noted for social hosting among the sporting set.

Vivien Gould Luttrellston Luttreliston Jeter Setalie Cnown

Debutante Dorothy Briggs Engaged to Charles Hubbard Jr

Announcement of the engagement of Miss Dorothy Briggs a debutante to Charles Wells Hubbard Jr of Bay State Road. Hubbard will graduate from Harvard in June. Miss Briggs is the daughter of Dr and Mrs Edward C Briggs of Chestnut Hill and a member of the Sewing Circle.

Dorothy Briggs Charles Wells Hubbard, Jr Bay State Road Harvard Briggs Edward C. Briggs Chestnut Fill

Knox to Speak in Panama on US Policy Tour

Secretary of State Philander C. Knox plans his first Panama speech as part of a Latin America tour to show goodwill and explain US policy toward Central and South American republics. The cruiser Washington nears Colon as Knox heads toward Panama to discuss the Panama Canal’s benefits.

United States Washington Philander C. Knox Central South America Panama Colon Ing Aduth Central America

Funeral of Cambridge Reporter John J Coakley

The funeral of John J Coakley Cambridge representative of the Boston Traveler was held yesterday from his home 35 Norris Street North Cambridge. A solemn high mass of requiem was said at St John’s Church at 9 a m.

John J.coakley Cambridge Boston Traveler Norris Street North St. John’s Church

Heirs Found for Mary Murphy Asset After 10 Year Search

Theodore H. Tyndale public administrator reports discovery of rightful heirs to Mary Murphy who died in the city. Funds once on deposit in 1901 totaling 4656.79 have grown with interest into a larger sum. In Washington Brandeis replies to Winslow about Senate testimony critiquing United Shoe Machinery Company acts.

Mary Murphy Theodore H. Tyndale

Claimants press for Mary Murphy money in London hearing

Judge Grant hears two more applicants Ellen Ryan of South Wales and Catherine Breenan of Worcester England as candidates for the Mary Murphy estate. Each affidavit links them as cousins to the dead woman’s mother but names differ, so both are denied the inheritance.

Mary Murphy Tyndale Grant Ellen Ryan Catherine Breenan South Wales Worcester England

Meteor strikes near Bostonian steamer in Atlantic sighting

The Leyland Line steamship Bostonian, arriving from Manchester, reported a giant meteor sighting at 5 am off 42 20 N 62 56 W. The object flashed like a diamond, hissed as it neared water, illuminated the vessel, and struck the sea a few ship lengths from the bow, causing a splash and alarm on deck.

Bostonian Leyland Line Parry East Boston Manchester England

Portrait of Lawrence Arrives at the State House Gallery

An attractive portrait in the Massachusetts State House gallery depicts Myron Lawrence who died in Belchertown in 1853. The portrait was received yesterday as part of the senate presidents collection.

Massachusetts State Senate State House Myron Lawrence Belchertown

Brandeis Details Shaping View on United Shoe Case

In a letter to a committee Brandeis rebuts Winslow and explains how and why he believed the United Shoe Machinery Company policies harmed public welfare, leading to reforms. He notes his initial support in 1906, later resignation from the board on December 6, 1906, and concerns over the company’s leases and testing of Massachusetts law.

Brandeis Winslow United Shoe Machinery Company Massachusetts Shoe Machinery Company Henderson Chicago Rhue Machinery Company

Cummins proposes bill to boost federal antitrust powers

Washington report outlines Senator Cummins of Iowa backing a measure to greatly strengthen government anti trust authority. The plan would create a trades commission by merging the current corporations bureau and its powers to curb large firms and prevent ruinous underselling.

Washington Senator Cummins Iowa Cummins Trades Commission Corporations Bureau

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