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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1912

Page

1

Fire Fatal for Morse Child in Winchester Home

A five year old, Edward A. Morse, died after a house fire that gutted Rev. William Johnson’s Irving street home. An 18 month old, Mary Hern, narrowly escaped with help from Walter Hunnewell and fireman Hugh Searcy. The baby was cared for by a neighbor physician and is expected to survive.

Winchester Edward A. Morse Mary Hern William Johnson Irving Street Walter Hunnewell Hugh Searcy Little Morse

Children of Morse and Hern Boarded in Colored Household

Edward Morse son of Mrs Lena Morse and Gertrude Hern girl are described as colored and were boarded in the home of Rev William Johnson pastor of the New Hope Baptist Church on Everett avenue Winchester with continued note on page 5 third column

Edward Morse Lena, Morse Eben Page Everett Avenue Winchester Gertrude Hern William Johnson New Hope Baptist Church

Boy Shipped by Express From New Hampshire

Five year old Charles Ross of Essex street Lynn was shipped today from Raymond New Hampshire to Lynn in an express baggage car by the American Express Company. He was received by his parents in good condition. a tag with his parents address was on his coat and the trip was uneventful.

Lynn Charles Ross John Ross Essex Street Raymond N. H American Express Company

Michigan Supports Roosevelt for President Says Governor Osborn

Lansing January 25 Governor Osborn announced in reply to a New York Times query that he is for Roosevelt for President. He stated Roosevelt sentiment predominates in Michigan and joined a committee led by Alexander H Revell of Chicago to gauge Roosevelt support nationwide.

Lansing Mich New York Times Roosevelt Michigan Osborn Alexander H. Revell Chicago

Governor Foss Calls Strike Investigation By Legislature

Governor Foss urged the Legislature to appoint a legislative committee or a governor named commission to investigate the Lawrence strike. The move aligns with the governor’s private secretary Dudley M. Holman who discussed wages and conditions in Lawrence with Miss Mary Boyle O'Reilly, stirring public interest.

Foss Lawrence Dudley M. Holman Mary Boyle O'Reilly

Phelps Goes to His Death Calmly at Charlestown Prison

Silas N Phelps known as the Monroe Bridge outlaw was electrocuted at Charlestown State Prison at 12 15 am for the killing of Deputy Sheriff Emmett F Haskins at Monroe Bridge on June 12 1910 He left his cell with two guards at 1214 am was calm and entered the death chamber with Rev Herbert W Stebbins the chaplain leaving no statement to his family

Silas N. Phelps Monroe Bridge Charlestown Emmett F. Haskins Phelps Herbert W. Stebbins

Woolen Company Boss Blamed for Low Wages in Lawrence

Mr. Holman charged President William M. Wood of the American Woolen Company with responsibility for low wages paid to Lawrence operators and for importing low paid laborers. Continued on Page 6 First Column.

Holman William M. Wood American Woolen Company Lawrence

Governor's call for broad probe on strike and wages

The governor urges a thorough investigation of the strike and all related facts including strikers conditions. He notes possible grievances beyond wage cuts, alleges pursuit of cheap labor, and asks an empowered committee to summon witnesses and examine tariff impact on labor beneficiaries.

Duke Connaught Delights Washington Visit In One Day

The Duke of Connaught arrived in Washington and visited the British embassy the White House and the National Press Club. He was received by President Taft and Mrs Taft and attended a diplomatic corps dinner before leaving for New York days end.

Washington Duke of Connaught White House L‘aft National Press Club New York

Harvard President Aqclashed at Cambridge Fire

President A Lawrence Lowell waded through water from a blaze at a building on Bow Street and Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge last night. He narrowly saved his iconic pearl gray fedora as hundreds of students cheered the scene.

A. Lawrence Lowell Harvard Bow Street Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge

President Lowell's daring at Hampden Hall fire event

The Hampden Hall fire caused smoke in the basement and adjacent stores on Bow street with damage estimated at 400 dollars. President Lowell helped search the basement and was drenched by sprinklers as students flooded the area after the alarm around 11 o'clock.

Hampden Fall Bow Street Severy Gold Coast Claverly Hall Beck Hall Lowell Hampden Hall Burke & Co.,tailors W. H. Simmons, Haberdasher Burke & Co

Duke and Taft Host Royal Visitor at White House

The first royal visitor to Washington in years spent 40 minutes with President Taft in the White House. Taft returned the duke’s call at the British embassy. Together they were together a little over an hour. The duke had no official message from England.

Duke Washington White House Taft United States England

Berth Y Wash Sunset Route 12 Milk and Wash ad

A terse note lists a route and services: Standard or tourist, Latter personally conducted without change. Berth Y in Washington state appears with Sunset Route 12 and a Milk and 362 Washington ad.

Berth Y. Wash

Phelps Goes to the Death Chamber in Silence

Phelps faced execution for the murder of Sheriff Haskins with a fixed face and bowed head. He stepped into the death chamber at 12 14 37 and sat, arms resting on the chair arms as straps were secured. Chaplain Stebbins began prayers, Phelps remaining still and silent.

Haskins Herbert W. Stebbins Phelps

Forecast for Boston and New England Weather

Forecast for Boston and vicinity and New England. Fair Friday and Saturday partly unsettled with warmer conditions. Winds shift from moderate westerly to southerly in Boston and moderate north winds in New England.

Boston and Vicinitys Washington New England

Weather Log Fragments Reported Amid Smudged Copy

Fragmented OCR notes mention average temperatures with yesterday at 13 degrees and a range 11 to 24 degrees. A reference to Friday a year ago notes cloudy conditions and a note about last year’s temperatures. No clear location or date is provided.

Thompson

Portrait of Cardinal O Connell for Home Coming Framed

A finely executed color portrait of Cardinal O Connell has been prepared for home-coming framing. Not a cheap chrome or photogravure, it would cost at least $1 in art stores. The 15 by 22 inch print uses high grade stock and has drawn praise for its artistry. It will be furnished for.

Cardinal O’connell Washington Street Boston

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Faye Ralbigedh William D. Haywood Joseph J. Ettor Isaiah J Wood Old Colony Trust Company Qld Court Street Temple Place First National First National Bank First National Bank of Boston Federal Street Ey (As Connaught Embassy Cont Inaed California Flist Cola O’connelll
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