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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1912

Page

16

Long Known Claims Tie Dyna mite Plot To Indy Figures

Federal grand jury hears testimony that men knew of the dynamite conspiracy as early as October 1909 but details were withheld for prosecution. Saloon keeper John Halfman testified a rented room hosted the dynamiters who blew up a building in Indianapolis. Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter urged police to question a visitor linked by Mrs. Alta Hawkins to the warning prompt. Subpoenas were issued for S. P. Meadows and J. B. Etchison.

Indianapolis Federal Grand Jury John Halfman Halfman Albert von Spreckelsen S. P. Meadows National Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners J. B. Etchison Building Laborers’ Union

Boston Man Held for Thefts in Rochester

Felix Dupree a 24 year old Boston resident was held for the grand jury on burglary and grand larceny charges after breaking into a Lyell avenue drug store. He hid in the cellar and forced a back door after hours, taking cigars cigarettes perfume toilet articles and several suitcases. Detectives found the suitcases hanging from beams on North street. Dupree had recently arrived from Boston and is a Montreal native.

Boston Rochester N. Y Felix Dupree Prospect Street Dupree Lyell Avenue North Street Montreal

Boston Port Promise Highlighted At Shoe Association Meeting

Chairman Hugh Bancroft of the Port Directors argued Boston’s superior location for world trade and its proximity to Europe Africa and Western Asia. He noted Boston is closer to the Panama Canal than Los Angeles and nearer Rio de Janeiro than several Eastern cities, urging state-backed guarantees to finance steamship lines. The meeting also re elected Charles C. Hoyt as president with a full slate of officers and directors.

Boston South America Pacific United States Europe Africa Asia Hugh Bancroft New England Shoe and Leather Association Panama Canal Los Angeles San Francisco Rio de Janeiro New York Philadelphia Baltimore New Orleans Galveston Bancroft Chicago Atlantic Massachusetts The Shoe and Leather Association Charles C. Hoyt Junius Beebe George W. Brown Elisha W. Cobb Lewis A. Crossett Charles K. Fox Walter C. Garritt John H. Gibbs Charles P. Hall George E. Keith John S. Kent Arthur C. Lawrence Joseph R. Leeson Henry H. Proctor Henry F. Tapley Arthur G. Walton Andrew G. Webster Thomas F. Anderson George McConnell Frank P.aborn William Armstrong Cecil Q. Adams Frank J. Bradley Frank A. Cutting Alfred W. Donovan Thomas F. Dolan L. H. Downs Oliver M. Fisher Willis R. Fisher Charles 8. Grover Henry L. Hall Frederic C C. Hebard Albert R. Merrill Louis P. Howe Herbert V. Hunt Arthur C. Heald Charles H. Jones Robert C. King James T. F. McGarry Edward W. Perkins Fred B. Rice Donald H. Smith Harry S. Thayer Edwin Woodbury Gulf Coast North America

Welcome for Denis Johnson Fails to Brighten Lenox Gathering

Members of the United Irish League waited at the Lenox Hotel in Boston for Denis Johnson secretary of the United Irish League in Ireland and MP to attend a reception. They passed resolutions congratulating his marriage to a Philadelphia girl and praising his Irish work, but he did not arrive. They expressed regret over his absence despite preparations.

United Irish League Lenox Hotel Denis Johnson Ireland Boston Philadelphia New York Lenox

North Slater Mills Fire Causes $10000 in Damage

Fire at the North works of the Slater mills in Webster damaged the spinning department around 7 PM causing an estimated $10,000 in losses. Investigators note the blaze began in the spinning area with crews curtailing further spread.

Webster Slater Mills

Cadum Brings Relief for Skin Ailments Says Advert

Cadum is praised as a safe remedy for eczema psoriasis pimples sores rash and other skin troubles. It provides immediate relief and acts quickly on diseased irritated or inflamed skin. Available in 10c and 2c sizes from all druggists.

Ade

Weather Outlook Warm Rain Expected Over Next Two Days

Boston prepares for unsettled weather Thursday and Friday with warmer temperatures and occasional rain. A light snow flurry preceded the change as temperatures rose from 11 degrees above zero to 28 by evening before dipping to 26 at midnight.

Boston Weather Bureau Mercury

Hammond Sued for 17368 Dollars in 1910 New York Case

John Hays Hammond faces a Supreme Court suit filed by Jesse E. Turner seeking 17368 dollars. Turner, an organizer for Republican clubs in the National Republican League, had been hired April 7, 1909, at 1000 dollars a month plus expenses to end March 4, 1913, but says he was dismissed Sept. 10, 1910 without cause. Hammond denies the claim.

New York John Hays Hammond Supreme Court Jesse E. Turner Turner National Republican League Hammond Taft

Ready to Move on Cuba Weighs Armed Intervention

Washington reports that if the United States finds it necessary to intervene in Cuba it can mobilize an army of about 4250 men for immediate transport. Ships Meade Kilpatrick Sumner and McClellan are at Newport News ready for service. Additional merchant vessels would be chartered to move horses for the campaign.

Boston Washington United States Cuba State Department Meade Gomez Congress

US plans rapid Cuban troop deployment if needed

The general staff envisions placing adequate forces in Cuban ports within a fortnight if required. American officers surveyed the island, mapping roads to deter guerrilla actions. The State Department warning supports President Gomez against defying constitutional guarantees, signaling possible US reaction.

Cuba

Bookkeeper Arrested in Payroll Theft Case

Ralph A. Hamilton of 184 Hamilton Street Dorchester a bookkeeper for George M Tufts building contractor 166 Devonshire Street was arrested by Inspector Wolf on a larceny charge of 2150. He allegedly padded weekly payrolls by 10 to 40 dollars and was bailed after booking at headquarters. He denies the charge and is engaged to be married to a woman in Ipswich.

Ralph A. Hamilton Hamilton Street Dorchester George M. Tufts Devonshire Street Wolf Hamilton Ipswich Province Street

Much Wanted Man Caught in Brockton

Brockton January 17 Officer George A. Perkins arrested William H. White alias Coleman in a new Main Street building. White is wanted in Taunton Salem Lynn and Lewiston Maine. He pleaded guilty to larceny in police court and is believed responsible for a series of city break-ins last week. He had a set of 19 keys identified as Otis Haywood’s. The arrest marks a major victory against a notorious regional criminal.

Brockton George A. Perkins William H. White Coleman Taunton Salem Lynn Lewiston Main Street Otis Haywood New England

Accident at Imperial Opera collapses floor injuring chorus

A rehearsal of Tristan and Isolde at the Imperial Opera in St Petersburg collapsed the floor. Twenty chorus members were hurt, with Russian bass Sibiriakoff suffering concussion and a leg fracture.

ST. Petersburg Imperial Opera Sibiriakoff

Pope and Cardinal Bless Brockton Couple Wedding

Brockton January 17 Miss Winifred Finn 5681 North Montello street and Albert Doyle of Avon were married at St Edward s Church The blessing of Pope Pius X and Cardinal O Connell was received The couple plan a wedding trip to Havana Doyle a prominent local shoeman and Finn an author of note are well known in the city

Brockton Pius X William Cardinal O'Connell Winnifred Finn North Montello Street Albert Doyle Avon St. Edward's Church Edwin J. Dolan Cardinal O’connell Doyle Finn Havana

Congress backs Childrens Bureau creation in Commerce and Labor

The House labor committee unanimously approved a bill to create a Children's Bureau in the Department of Commerce and Labor. Senator Borah seeks Senate action. Estimated annual cost is 30000 dollars. The bureau would gather statistics on infant mortality delinquency illiteracy child labor and other childhood issues.

Washington Department of Commerce and Labor E- Sentative Peters Massachusetts House Committee On Labor Borah Idaho Senate

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