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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1912
Page
4
Serious appre hensions rise over Engelbert Humperdincks health in Berlin as doctors report he is conscious only at intervals. The composer has been seriously ill for days following stress from directing his orchestra in London. He was unconscious for two days last week and doctors have yet to diagnose the illness.
Five young children of Irwin Carlile perished in a house fire at Motley Minnesota. Carlile was seriously burned and Mrs. Carlile with a daughter were saved. The blaze occurred early today destroying the family home.
The meeting criticized American rule in the Philippines with Manuel L. Quezon and Secretary Erving Winslow urging genuine self government. President Storey defended officials but acknowledged calls for reform and possible independent governance before Congress.
Mrs. Elizabeth Clooney received 4750 dollars while her daughter Gertrude got 250 and her husband 300 in suits against the Boston Elevated Railway. The awards relate to injuries from a July 20 1908 explosion on a car near Brookline Street on Washington Street. Julia Cover, another passenger, was awarded 1000 dollars.
The Sunday Post features Kaptin Kiddo in its big comic section, a standout color strip that delights children in New England on Sunday mornings. The character wins affection from women and girls as well.
Welcome Lodge 158 K of P held a public installation at Lawrence Encampment Hall 724 Washington St. Deputy Grand Chancellor Isaac Gordon installed the new officers for the year led by Chancellor Commander Benjamin H. Robrish and Vice-Chancellor Abram Berkwitz. Retiring C C Hyman Magazine received engraved resolutions for his service. The lodge plans a Feb 8 ball at Paul Revere Hall.
The Sunday Post tomorrow features a full description of paper bag cooking and a weekly menu of recipes. Every housewife in New England should see the page for tips and ideas.
Indianapolis January 9. Government grand jury probes reveal Ortie F. McManigal first used an alarm clock as a time regulator in a Mt Vernon Illinois 1910 bombing of an open shop contractor. He says the device helped fake alibis and aided other blasts including the Los Angeles Times building. James L. Parker of Evansville and Walter Drew of the National Erectors Association testified.
Mrs Grover Cleveland was named a life member of the American Forestry Association at the 30th annual convention in Washington The event also saw Governor Robert P Bass of New Hampshire chosen as president The group urged Congress to keep funding timber land purchases for the Appalachian and White Mountain forest reserves
Locomotive No. 2049 of the Boston and Maine railroad toppled from the rails at Jewett and spent nearly the day being put back on track by Portsmouth wrecking crews. The out of repair engine had recently slipped down a bank toward the river at Biddeford, causing substantial expense to the company.
New York January 9. John A Singer sewing machine heir and millionaire faced testimony about alleged eccentricities at a will contest hearing. Witnesses from Port Jervis described his childhood like "playing soldier" with toys and foretelling futures to frighten women. Concerns over irrationality shaped the will battle with Chicago heirs John A and Jean Etta Singer. The hearing continued.
Albany reports indicate Thaw may renew efforts to leave Matteawan State Hospital for the Criminal Insane. Colonel Joseph F. Scott, State superintendent of prisons, will seek the Attorney General's representation if litigation follows. He stressed equal treatment for Thaw and truthfulness from hospital officials if testimony is required.
Patrolman James E. Young of the Mt. Pleasant police, who aided Sgt. Fred Schleuber when Walter Fall killed him last year, died at City Hospital of pneumonia contracted while on duty at a Dudley Street stable fire. He is survived by his widow at 38 East Newton Street.
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