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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1912

Page

4

Chanler Cited Threat to Jump From Window in Divorce

Paris court grants divorce to opera star Lina Cavalieri from Robert Winthrop Chanler after finding he refused to receive his wife at home and would not live with her. Judgment notes his threat to jump from a window if she entered. Chanler to pay costs. liquidator appointed for property rights.

Paris Cavalieri Robert Winthrop Chanler New York Mme Lina Cavalieri Chanler

Judge Murray Enables First Boston Wedding of 1912

Associate Justice Michael J. Murray granted a special dispensation for Sam Finer and Sarah Micheals to marry last night at Knights of Honor Hall under the new license law. The ceremony, conducted by Rabbi Harry H. Dubiamsky, made the Finers the first couple to wed in Boston that year.

Michael J. Murray Sam Finer Tremont Street Cambridge Knights of Honor Hall Harry H. Dubiamsky Finer Murray Sarah Micheals Russia United States Boston

Loyal Families Back Three Council Candidates in Dorchester

Women behind the scenes play a crucial role in campaigns. Mrs. Cunningham, Florence A. Terry before marriage, typed at home on Greenbrier Street while her husband Owen A. Cunningham campaigned, illustrating the tireless effort of loyal families supporting the slate for city council.

Owen A. Cunningham Cunningham Dorchester Florence A. Terry Greenbrier Street

Shoe trust in Canada flayed by Montreal testimony

G A Slater, president of G A Slater Limited, told a Montreal commission the United Shoe Machinery Company of Canada hampered trade. He said new machinery reached Canada after the U S and opposed compulsory leasing as reducing manufacturer independence. Ralph E Locke supported the view of hampered competition and leasing drawbacks.

Montreal G. A. Slater G. A. Slater, Limited United Shoe Machinery Company of Canada Canada United States Slater Ralph E. Locke

Young Candidates Face Strong Political Winds in Ward 26

In Roslindale and Jamaica Plain three young men run for office while their families back them. Cunningham, O'Brien, and Collins are praised by relatives. Adrian Brady, Collins’s potential partner, hints at a future tie to the campaign.

Charles J. F. O’brien Roslindale Charles Helen O'Brien Edward D. Collins South Boston Mr. Collins Adrian Brady Cunningham Boston University O’brien Jamaica Plain Boston Latin School Harvard Collins Miss Brady

Fleischer to Tell of His New Religion

The Rev. Charles Fleischer will present his new religious movement at the Majestic Theatre next Sunday at 4 o'clock. He will explain the movement s purpose and common human concerns and aims to develop religion from daily American life with America as the spiritual slogan.

Charles Fleischer Majestic Theatre Mr. Fleischer America

First Italian American Citizens Progress League Ball Held

The first annual ball of the Italian American Citizens Progressive League attracted over 500 couples at Paul Revere Hall Huntington Avenue. An orchestral concert preceded dancing with Americo A. Brogi as floor director. Guests of honor included Christopher J. Fay and Worcester hosts Carmine Garofalo and Anthony A. Lepore.

Hudson Frozen Over Albany Sees Late River Closure

The departure of the Troy boat for New York tonight will close Hudson navigation for the season. The river has not been open this late in winter in 80 years.

Albany Troy New York Hudson River

Taft Defies Roosevelt as Campaign Drama Escalates

New York reports a heated Republican scene six months from the convention. President Taft declares only death could remove him from the race, signaling a clash with Theodore Roosevelt and a weakening La Follette movement in the Midwest. Hughes talk rises while Oyster Bay silence persists amid party turmoil.

New York Taft Theodore Roosevelt la Follette Roosevelt Middle West Oyster Bay Charles E. Hughes Hughes

Roosevelt Rumors Stir Party Leaders Over Nomination

National leaders privately assess President Taft's move as a test to provoke Colonel Roosevelt. Many insiders say Roosevelt backers plan to field delegates while Taft factions seek a candidate who can win New York State. managers worry more about state tickets than a clear nomination.

Taft Roosevelt National Committee Washington New York State

Riot at Longmore Camp Ties Scots Troopers to New Year Disturbance

At Longmore Camp near London an extraordinary military riot broke out as Scots troopers, angered by holiday curtailment, vandalized huts and shelled officers quarters with bricks. Officers and NCOs intervened. a boxing bout ended with a trooper defeated. One man was shot and seriously wounded during the clash.

London Longmore Camp Aldershot

Rheumatism Relief Ad From Eimer and Amend

If You Are Troubled With Rheumatism the Eimer and Amend Company of New York 2851 will relieve you T Metcalf Co Boston carries it.

Tism, Eimer & Amend’s N. Y T. Metcdif Co Boston

FitzGerald Campaign Tour Criticized Based on Stops

Mrs. Susan W. FitzGerald conducted a rapid city tour as a woman candidate for the School Board. She spoke at four open air rallies in East Boston and Newspaper row and two indoor meetings, one with the West Roxbury Citizens' Association and another at the Harvard Improvement Association HQ on Glenway Street Roxbury.

Susan W. FitzGerald

FitzGerald rallies in Boston tailed by dog bouts and school issue

During open air rallies in East Boston and Maverick and Central squares Mrs. FitzGerald faced lively crowds and dog fights at the event. She directed the suppression of canine bouts and mocked rival claims while challenging Mr. Lee over teachers in politics and disputing a wily politician behind a bullet story.

Maverick Central Square Stdpter Boston Lee Public School Association Highland Club Brock P.S. A FitzGerald Arraing

Pardon Granted for Young Man Convicted in 1908 Robbery

A pardon was granted yesterday to William T. Moles alias Gavazi of this city who was sentenced in June 1908 to not less than 12 nor more than 20 years for robbing a watch and $1.75. The father of the youth will take charge, and he is not yet 20 years old.

William T. Moles Gavazi Moles

Control of Docks by City

General William H. Bixby urged municipal control of wharves and docks at the MIT alumni dinner, arguing towns must secure frontages and surround areas to enable future terminal builds, ensure public access, and prevent monopolies when waterways are developed.

William H. Bixby United States Army Massachusetts Institute of Technology Hotel Somerset

Municipal control of port terminals and through bills of lading

General Bixby a Tech graduate notes that U S water highways exceed Europe but claims German advantage rests with municipal engagement. The alumni dinner draws top engineers and many women graduates seated prominently, highlighting notable turnout.

General Bixby United States Europe Germany New England

Woman hurled on engine pilot unharmed in rail crash

In Terre Haute Indiana on January 3 Mrs Minnie B Allen was tossed onto the locomotive pilot after her buggy was demolished and her horse killed. The Evansville Terre Haute railroad Florida flyer struck the vehicle. she escaped with a severe shaking, having heeded the flagman's warning but the horse bolted.

Terre Haute Ind Minnie B. Allen Evansville & Terre Haute

Death of famed writer Felix Dahn in Breslau at 77

Renowned historian and novelist Felix Dahn died in Breslau at age 77. The German author, noted for historical writings and poetry, passed away on January 3.

Breslau Germany Felix Dahn

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Bob” Chanler Artist-Sheriff And el Ena Coats City of Boston The Board of Election Eesioners Summer Stree City of John M. Minton Melancthon W. Burlen Alpheus Sanford, Edward A. McLaughlin Board of Election Commissioners Walter Ballantyne Dudley St. John A Joseph A. Sheehan George E. Brock Joseph Lee William F. Merritt Cortés St Lanark Road Mt. Vernon St Greenough Ay Wheatland Ay Boston Post Washington Street Maine Judge Murray Chickering Shoe Trust Dutton CO Peeehares Fleischer Hudson Tafts Roosevelts Mr. Brock Tech Felix S. Dahn Goodyear West Oxford Cardinal Amburg John English Dee Collar Vale Pin-Onose Cc Seas Bee Coudren'e Priday
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