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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1912

Page

4

Crane Company Leader Richard T. Crane Dies at 80

Richard T. Crane head of the Crane Company and noted foe of universities died at his Chicago home after a three day illness. At 80 he argued colleges were useless and that funds should instead back industrial education and skilled trades. His sons Charles and Richard Jr. also pursued technical tracks.

Chicago Richard T. Crane Crane Company Grip Crane University of Illinois Charles Richard Crane China America Washington Richard T. Crane, Jr Chicago Manual Training School Sheffield Scientific School Yale University

Richeson Faces Judge Today In Death Penalty Proceedings

The court may sentence Richeson to death for first degree murder or delay the decision for a jury. A sanity commission could be appointed to assess his mental state. Ministers oppose commuting the sentence though some oppose the death penalty. Richeson’s defense plans to argue insanity with Dr Dow’s testimony cited. Governor Foss will consider clemency petitions as the case moves through court and council review.

Richeson Violet Edmonds William A. Morse Charles Street David Dow Cambridge Edmonds Mary Gibbons Governor Foss Charles L. Tucker Swift Violet Edmands Edmands F.L. Anderson Newton Theological Seminary John Kelly Pelletier Foss Robert Luce Somerville Eben S. Keith Sandwich J. Stearns Cushing Norwood John Quinn Boston Alexander McGregor Malden E. G. Frothingham Haverhill Herbert E. Fletcher West John L. Lee Virginia

Timely Advice Against Waiting Colds

An ad promotes Father John’s Medicine as prompt relief for colds throat and lung troubles. It claims the remedy is free from alcohol and nerve-destroying drugs that weaken the body and allow disease to worsen.

Father John

Protests at Boston Cardinal O Connell Escort

The Evangelical Alliance of Greater Boston protested a planned escort by the Ninth Regiment for Cardinal O Connell at his homecoming. A three member committee was appointed to confer with Governor Foss on whether a fully armed State regiment would symbolize church state relations.

Evangelical Alliance of Greater Boston Park Street Cardinal O’connell Ninth Regiment O. P. Gifford D. D Foss Gifford Evangelical Alliance Massachusetts Atlantic O’connell

James H. Doyle Denies Sheriff Candidacy

James H. Doyle declares in a Boston letter that he was not a candidate for Suffolk County sheriff and requests publication of the denial. He supports James Donovan for the position and notes he has urged Donovan’s appointment to Governor Eugene N. Foss. The letter is dated January 8 in Boston.

Suffolk County James Donovan Eugene N. Foss James H. Doyle Boston

Bridge draw accident halt car on approach

Motorman John Wedge and Conductor Arthur Warren narrowly avoided a crash when a drawbridge gate failed to stop a car on the Chelsea line. The car struck the closing gate, jolting passengers but causing no serious injuries as officers and wrecking crews respond and move the disabled car.

Picket Horgan Washington Avenue Chelsea Bay State Street Railway Company Costello Boston Elevated Company Wedge

Mas- Becausetts and Local Attorneys Take Action

Fragmentary text indicates local attorneys will pursue whatever action is deemed necessary. No clear names, dates, or places are readable.

Mas- Becausetts

Found in Brooklyn Buries Face in Muff When News Is Broken

Miss Violet Edmands, fiancée of Clarence V. T. Richeson, who vanished from Brookline Massachusetts, is found at Mrs Herbert D. Pease residence 433 Oak Avenue Richmond Hill in seclusion. Post reporter first to break the news of Richeson's admission of guilt.

Brooklyn N. Y Violet Edmands Clarence V. T. Richeson Brookline Mass Herbert D. Pease Oak Avenue Richmond Hill Edmands Miss. Edmands

Confession News Shocks Richmond Hill Visitor at Mrs Pease

Mrs Pease protects a guest identified as Miss Edmands amid a confession report in Richmond Hill. Neighbors note Edmands’ unknown identity, while Dr Pease of Lederle Laboratory is described as a distant relative of her father.

Miss Edmands Richeson Dr. Pease Lederle Laboratory Manhattan

Seminary investigation denial letter to editor

Sir The statement that Newton Seminary was asked to investigate the relations of C W T Richeson with Miss Linnell is absolutely false. George F Horr.

Newton Seminary Immanuel Church Cambridge Hyannis Church C. W. T. Richeson Miss Linnell George EF. Horr

Shating Party at Brookline Club

Despite the snow storm a Brookline Country Club party honored Miss Susan Long daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry V Long. The event drew many young guests with skating carnival lanterns and a clubhouse dance followed by a late dinner and a toast to the debutante.

Brookline Country Club Harry V. Long Berkeley Street Commonwealth Avenue Susan Long

LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE PROMISES A ONE DAY CURE

Advertises a one day cold cure with bromide and quinine tablets. Claims a money back guarantee if it fails. Features E. W. Grove signature on each box and a price of 26 cents.

E. W. Grove

Car crashes at draw bridge in Chelsea incident

A large semi convertable Chelsea car carrying 19 passengers crashed through the gates of the draw at the Charles Town bridge around 1 this morning and hung over the edge before being struck by the closing draw. The front of the car was damaged and passengers were jammed inside as the draw began to close. If it had closed a moment sooner the vehicle and occupants would have plunged into the channel.

Chelsea Charlestown Bridge

Drawbridge Crash Near Open Gates Ends in Narrow Escape

The steel stanchions of the draw twisted as a car teetered between the bridge edge and an opening. Three drawmen acted quickly to avert a catastrophe though the motorman and passengers suffered shock. Icy sleet obscured signals as the car slid forward, breaking through gates onto the open edge. Names include drawtenders John Lynch and William.

John Lynch William

Boston Paint Dealer Samuel White Dies of Heart Disease

Samuel White a 39 year old Boston dealer in paints and varnishes died at his Brookline home 117 Babcock street after collapsing while dressing following a bath. He is survived by his wife.

Samuel White Boston Babcock Street Brookline Mr. White

Deafness Restored By Osmo-Chemic Treatment

John Blackman of 41 Buffum Street Lynn describes six years of total deafness in Hart Bourne England. He suffered adenoids surgery with no gain before traveling to America and receiving the Osmo Chemic treatment that restored his hearing and silenced head noises.

John Blackman Buffum 8St Lynn Hart Bourne England London America

Osmo-Chemic Physicians Hearers Praise New Treatment

Testimonies from local residents attest to significant hearing improvements after using the Osmo-Chemic Physicians method. Individuals from Boston Cambridge Somerville Lynn Dorchester and Lawrence report relief from deafness and head noises, with many noting discarded hearing aids and restored hearing.

Ira Burnham Dover &J West Omerville Elizabeth Billis Lopez St Cambridge Mass Peabody Selina Belliveau Pearl Terrace Somerville Minnie Dewar Isabella St Boston Florence Jerrion Main St Everett Lois A. Wyman Essex St Lynn W. C. Wright Eewin St Dorchester Ira C. Ashford Union St Lawrence Hulda M. Johnsgn Pine Marie Standert Calkins Ct

Osmo-Chemic Physicians Offer Month Free Deaf Treatment

The Osmo-Chemic Physicians announce a January offer for Deafness care. Deaf patients starting or renewing treatment on or before January 18 receive one month of treatment including all medicine at no cost. The offer aims to cure obstinate Deafness and ends after four days.

Osmochemic System of Medicine Appointment Note

Bette L. Plunkett MD of Senetting Specialpecialties lists office hours at 10 am to 2 pm and 4 to 8 pm at Tieton Bt Boston. Closed for dinner.

Bette L. Plunkett Skaetenee No Tieton Bostoh

Firemen's Relief Assn Names Officers In Annual Vote

Henry M. Hawkins was named president, William L. McMorrow vice president, and Chief John A. Mullen treasurer of the Boston Firemen's Mutual Relief Association. George A. Waggett was elected trustee for three years. The group reported 16 deaths and 18 death benefits, with receipts of 40 791.54 and payments of 36 000, leaving 4 791.54 in balance. Membership stood at 1,240 on Jan 1.

Firemen’s Relief Assn Boston Firemen’s Mutual Relief Association Henry M. Hawkins William IL. McMorrow Boston Protective Department John A. Mullen George A. Waggett Ladder 3 Mullen

Pyramid Pile Remedy Claims Free Sample Offer

An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Remedy with testimonials from many users. It offers a free mail sample from Pyramid Drug Co at 425 Pyramid Bldg Marshall Mich and urges readers to mail name and address for the trial package.

Pyramid Drug Co Pyramid

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