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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1912
Page
6
William Faversham spoke to a full Shubert Theatre audience about The Power of the Theatre. He argued the stage educates diction and speaking, fuels imagination, and should entertain while pursuing art and moral uplift. He praised university interest and Harvard professor Baker’s classes.
A mother escaped from a third floor fire at 62 Brunswick Street Roxbury with her two children by a back stairway. She collapsed mentally and required medical attention for shock.
A sensational final sale advertises 22 days to close and offers deep discounts on winter coats suits furs and dresses. It highlights numerous items including fur sets coats velvet and broadcloth ensembles with sale prices as low as 2.98 and 3.98, urging readers to visit the store today.
Rome reports a growing push to induce Italy to renew or reject the triple alliance with Germany and Austria Hungary. A Paris message says the German Emperor recently criticized Italy and its army and the conduct of the Tripoli campaign.
Isaac Needle of 58 Ruggles Street sued three girls in Roxbury Court for playful whisker pulling on Sunday afternoon. He alleged the girls tickled his whiskers, yanked them, crushed his hat over his ears, used it as a football, and pelted him with snowballs.
The scene unfolds as Mr. Needle alleges a trio of young women aged about 18 teased him after church by tickling his beard, tugging his derby, kicking it like a football, and snowballing him. Judge Williams finds the three guilty and orders costs paid, with the hat valued at $3 after defense counsel contests the $5 appraisal.
Cambridge police expect an arrest within 24 hours in the death of Patrolman Thomas F Dynan of Station 2 He died at his home after being struck by an electric car near Kendall Square Dynan aged 60 had served 30 years with the Cambridge police born in Ireland and arriving in 1873 appointed in 1882
Providence January 4. Chief Factory Inspector J Ellery Hudson released his annual report to the Legislature charging that state manufacturers fail to adequately protect workers against fire. He notes many factories have outside fire escapes but many are iced over and impassable in winter, risking loss of life in a fire.
Mayor Fitzgerald told the New England Publicity Club in New Haven last night New England remains the land of opportunity. He argued the region is recognized nationwide and the idea that New England is a back number has faded.
John H. Channell, 60, of Portsmouth, was killed on the Boston & Maine tracks at Rockingham after stepping in front of a westbound Portland express while trying to avoid a westbound train. He had missed a train to Newmarket and was walking toward town when the fatal accident occurred this afternoon.
Philadelphia physician Dr. F Turner once weighed 254 pounds with a 48 inch waist and obesity causing illness He reduced his weight by 100 pounds by a home based program without drugs or heavy exercise By January he weighed 150 pounds and reported improved health He now offers a booklet via mail for fleshy individuals seeking similar results
Supreme Judicial Court full bench sustains the 54 hour work law for women and those under 18. Richard G. Riley of Davol mills Fall River found guilty in Superior Court of violation and appeals the decision claiming no direct role in employing the young worker who began at 12 55 as whistle blew and 1 o'clock resumption was posted.
Captain John Carley former master of the racing yacht Norseman dies at his Newport home after a paralytic shock. The Norseman, owned by Ogden Goelet, once hosted the Prince of Wales who gave Carley an autographed photo and praised the boat's discipline.
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