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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1912

Page

2

Denial of Allan Line Sale Ties Boston Port Debate

Boston port officials and Grand Trunk counsel denied reports that Canadian Pacific had gained control of the Allan Line. Rumors said CP planned to block Grand Trunk entry to Boston via stock purchase. Port Directors weigh new Massachusetts charter. Chamber of Commerce to receive resolutions endorsing Grand Trunk entry for regional benefits.

Boston Grand Trunk Canadian Pacific Allan Line Thomas Kenefick Newport Hugh Bancroft Thomas Kinefeck N. Y Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee Chamber Massachusetts New England

Mayor Fitzgerald Plans 1912 Police and Fire Salary Hike

Boston will raise police and fire salaries this year as part of Mayor Fitzgerald’s proposed 1912 budget. He plans to include the increases in the annual budget to be submitted to the new City Council.

Boston Fitzgerald

Dorchester Firemen and Patrols to Get Salary Increases

The Mayor plans to raise maximum fireman and patrolman salaries from 1200 to 1400 a year and to extend similar increases to higher grades. In a Dorchester interview, Mrs. Franklin I. Young urged funding for more police and paving Dorchester Avenue, with the Mayor aiming to include the firemen raise this year and to implement police increases later in the year.

Franklin I. Young Dorchester

Fire destroys mills in West Stewartstown

West Stewartstown New Hampshire January 22 three mills and the offices of the William S Allen Company were wiped out by a fire that endangered the town. Loss placed at fifty thousand dollars with some insurance. Henry Allen treasurer injured by falling timbers. Winded staff aided by nearby Colebrook and Lancaster. Fire leaves about twenty men unemployed.

W. Stewartstown N. H West Stewartstown William 8S. Allen Henry Allen Colebrok Lancaster

Cain Convicted of First Degree Murder in Train Killing

John Cain, a Black man, was found guilty of murder in the first degree for killing two men on an elevated train last May 11. He also wounded eight others before being captured. Sentencing pending, with the electric chair as the penalty.

New York John Cain Cain Saxon Suréll John Hall

Governor Foss' Last Stand to Save Phelps From Electric Chair

The article describes the final walk to the death chamber at the prison and the setup of solitary confinement for condemned inmates. Phelps, unique in having made the trip more than once, is now in a solitary cell with May as a potential date for execution if commutation fails.

Foss Phelps Richeson Charles Street Thomas L. Walsh Major Walsh Bridges Silas N. Phelps Silas Phelps Governor Foss

Phelps Faces Final Fate as Governor's Council Deliberates

Silas N. Phelps awaits the Governor's council decision on his fate after death sentence for murder. Tomorrow they will determine whether he faces execution or life imprisonment in the latest legal ruling.

Silas N. Phelps

Controversy Over Phelps Commutation Hovers Over Council

Governor Foss Major Walsh and Daniel Miles press mercy for Silas N. Phelps as deputy sheriff's widow Emmett F. Haskins may testify. The council faces a historic decision on life imprisonment amid family appeals and warnings from Warden Bridges and supporters.

Foss Thomas L. Walsh Daniel Miles Phelps

Deputy Marshal James Waters Dies at Waltham Hospital

United States Deputy Marshal James Waters, the oldest deputy in the marshal's office, died at Waltham Hospital around 11 p.m. Sunday after two months of hospitalization to regain health. He was found dead in bed.

United States James Waters Waltham Hospital Marshal’s Office

Governor Foss Delivers Hope To Condemned Man

The narrative centers on Silas Phelps a condemned murderer awaiting a Wednesday decision. Governor Foss visits him twice and signals possible commutation. The emotional roller coaster contrasts hope with despair as Phelps faces the uncertain fate before execution.

Great Ovation Plans for Cardinal Arrival in Boston

The cardinal is due Monday, with arrival aboard the Canopic and a welcome procession through Boston streets. Mayor Fitzgerald and a large civic parade committee plan a route from Atlantic and State to Granby Street, expecting up to 250000 spectators. The landing at Long Wharf will feature a small greeting by Bishop Anderson and officials before the cardinal is escorted to the archbishop’s house.

Canopic Longwharf John F. Fitzgerald Cardinal John J. Sullivan Civic Auxiliary James J. Phelan Granby Street Atlantic Avenue State Street Court Street Tremont Street Boylston Street Arlington Street Commonwealth Avenue Gibraltar Azores O’connell Joseph G. Anderson D. D V. G Boston Winnisimmet Long Wharf Fitzgerald Regiment Charlestown New England

To Cure a Cold in One Day by Laxative Bromo Quinine

Advertising claim offers a single day cure for colds using Bromine Quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. Box bears E W Grove signature and sells for 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Boston evangelist sparrs ministers over wedding fees in Pittsburg

Fred B. Smith of Boston, organizer of the Men and Religion Forward Movement, arrives in Pittsburg amid sharp criticism for calling wedding fees a bribe. Ministers dispute his remarks while some workers threaten to withhold collaboration unless he retracts or proves misquotation.

Pittsburg Fred B. Smith Boston Men and Religion Forward Movement Bostonian

Danderine Promises Thick Hair and No More Dandruff

An old advertisement claims Danderine dissolves dandruff in minutes and stops itching while promising new hair growth after weeks. It touts soft, fluffy hair with lustrous health and urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from any drug store to prove the claim tonight.

Knowlton

Deaths listed in Maplewood Malden and surrounding areas

Funeral notices for Margaret T Armstrong Otto B Armstrong widow of Hurley from Maplewood Malden and many others across Chelsea Chelsea Roxbury Somerville Winchester Dorchester Malden Milton Cambridge Winthrop and Charlestown with services scheduled Jan 23 24 and 25 at churches and family residences. Relatives invited all carries typical obituary details including masses and interment preferences. New York papers please copy.

Armstrong Maplewood Malden Margaret T Otto B. Armstrong Hurley Seaview Equiem St. Joseph’s Church Daughters of Isabella Maplewood Council Knights of Columbus New York Becker Chelsea Margaret Art F. Becker Addison Street Bradley West End Lawrence Elmira Crittenden Bradey Ellen McKenna No. Anderson Street Chambers Street Holy Cross Cemetery Campbell William J., Jr William J Ann Campbell Dunlavy Conant Street Carney Roxbury John J Timothy C Catherine J. Carney Moreland Street St. Patrick’s Church Dudley Street Ladder Co B. F. D. Clark Somerville Adams Clark Clark Street Mt. Auburn Ocogswell John Cleveland Cogewell Cleveland Park Condon Boston Johannah John Condon Margaret Mahoney Bremen Street Sacred Heart Church Philadelphia Cowdery Winchester Robert Cowdery First Congregational Church Devlin Dorchester Neil Cecilia Devlin Dever Street St. Peter's Church Meeting House Calvary Cemetery Furguson Winthrop Centre Eutherina Robert Furguson Bennison Winthrop Street Glasgow Scotland Fogwill Cambridge John H John K Susan Fogwill River Street Gill Milton Charles Minot Gill Hill Parkway Gladding Main Street Annesda South Boston James Jome Greenwood Yate Eighth Street St. Augustine's Church Old Calvary Grueter Bernard Josephine Gr Arra Iday Street Holy ‘Trinity Church Shawmut Avenue Griguds New Caretear Harrington North Cambridge Jan Maury C Som Oerington Edward M. Hanmeral St. John's Gharch Lowell Keefe Charlestown Fia. Maguire West Run Bunker Hill Street St. Catharine's Church Mt. Auburn Catholic Cemetery Keller East Boston George Andrew Susanner Johnson Star of the Sea Church N. E Malden Lodge Kennally Dorchester Lower Milla Mary A Dogchestery St. Gregory’s “Church

Obituary notices for Boston area residents published with funeral details

Multiple death notices and funeral arrangements across Boston Dorchester Roxbury and nearby towns list names ages addresses dates and times for services. Entries include Keller Kennally Madden Miller McDevitt McNamara Nilson Phinney Quirk Robinson Shine Smith Somers Waters Williams Wood Wotton and others with mass times church names and burial locations.

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