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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1912
Page
14
A New York committee under Mayor Gaynor held its first meeting to decide on a permanent Titanic memorial to be erected in the city. Ralph Pulitzer hosted a dinner for the committee members before the session, and Gaynor emphasized memorials as historical teachers. A sub committee was formed to study a plan.
In Lynn on June 3 T Bernard Patten a private detective drowned when his canoe overturned about 50 yards from shore. His body was recovered after rescuers worked over it for half an hour. Patten was canoeing with Norman Farris who could not swim and clung to the canoe until help arrived.
Well known literary men and Catholic laity attended the funeral of the late P O N Larkin, a noted journalist, at St Joseph's Church Roxbury. The solemn mass was sung by Rev Timothy Fahey. Pallbearers included P J O Daly and Charles O Neil. Burial followed at New Calvary Cemetery West Roxbury.
The article notes Col. opposed to Root argues that no progressive delegate can vote for any candidate he endorses. The piece emphasizes anti bossism in politics and the stance of a key political figure against machine influence.
Theodore Roosevelt asserts that most Republicans repudiated Taft and that the convention will oppose Taft if driven by bosses. He critiques Senator Root as a stand in for reactions and condemns Mr Barnes as boss rule in a clash over temporary chairmanship and seating of delegates. He cites telegrams urging Root and argues the party’s will must prevail against improper methods.
Charles A. McKenney of 57 Blossom Street must approach his home by a roundabout path after his brother, Lynn police officer Thomas L. McKenney, erected a fence at the property. The action stems from a dispute between the siblings.
A six to seven foot high obstruction has been erected across the rear of Thomas McKenney’s 61 Blossom street and along the front of Charles McKenney’s residence. The fence blocks access to the thoroughfare but does not hinder Thomas’s family. The brothers, heirs to a paternal lot, dispute motives with Thomas claiming a bid to buy Charles’s stake while Charles accuses Thomas of trying to crowd him out.
In Tucson on June 3 Taft and Roosevelt factions held state conventions in the same hall and each chose six delegates for the Chicago Republican convention.
Plans for Ohio Democrats to bind 48 convention votes to Harmon at Baltimore trigger a looming fight. Wilson delegates oppose binding and threaten to seek relief from the national convention. Harmon partisans push unit rule and expect Harmon to control the state delegation and name six at large delegates. Governor Harmon will not attend the meeting.
Twenty two of Alabama's twenty four Taft delegates adopted resolutions pledging unwavering loyalty to President Taft. The two delegates from the third district announced they would vote for Roosevelt.
Des Moines June 3 In early returns United States Senator W B Kenyon of Fort Dodge led former Senator Lafayette Young of Des Moines in the senatorial primary about two to one Young lost his home precinct with 201 votes to 115
Des Moines June 3 United States Senator W S Kenyon of Fort Dodge won the Republican senatorial nomination defeating Lafayette Young of Des Moines by about 50000 votes in today's Iowa primaries.
The Right Rev Jeremiah E Millerick of St Josephs West End missed a Coprey Hall party last night due to illness. Parishioners planned the event to mark his 40th ordination anniversary and he asked that any gifts go to the parish. A solid silver loving cup was prepared as a token of esteem and will be presented later.
Indications from Machias, June 3, show Washington county blueberry pack likely to meet or exceed the county average of 50,000 cases. Total value estimated from $150,000 to $200,000, reflecting a robust harvest prospects for the season.
Washington June 3. Senator Nelson introduces The Ocean Safety Act of 1912 to regulate wireless equipment on vessels with 50 or more people, require life boats, drills, port exams, seamen qualifications, and criminal liability for unseaworthy ships. The measure parallels foreign laws and creates a five member commission to study merchant marine standards.
Mrs. Frank Keating of Dorchester plans to visit Police Commissioner O Meara with counsel after claiming she was abused and detained by Patrolman Nutting when she rang a fire alarm for a blaze at her home. Nutting denies the accusation, saying he questioned her at the fire box and released her. Captain Hall backs Nutting, citing his good district reputation.
Newport Rhode Island June 3 Chief Gunn ers Mate Arnold M Fletcher of the battleship New Jersey lies in Newport county jail for contempt of court over alimony. Mrs Fletcher was awarded seven dollars weekly and eighty five dollars for counsel fees in an interlocutory decree divorce granted on grounds of extreme cruelty. Fletcher argues he should pay only up to the interlocutory decree. he faces six months until final decree and says he would stay jailed to avoid further obligations. He earns twelve hundred dollars a year from the navy.
Ephraim Marghouloo, 20, of 10 Perch Street Roxbury is at City Hospital in dangerous condition with a fractured skull and other injuries after an altercation at Ferguson's bakery in Roxbury yesterday afternoon with Antonio Washevil a fellow worker. Washevil is under arrest charged with assault and held pending the injuries result. Bad blood between the men is said to have existed for weeks.
Bridget Ward 26 Catherine Ward 36 and Mary Ward 28 claiming to be sisters were arrested Saturday night charged with shoplifting. Judge Wentworth sentenced each to eight months in the House of Correction. Bail set at 500 dollars each. Police seek their homes as they allegedly stole 68.66 dollars worth of dresses waists and collars from three department stores.
Washington dispatch notes the Methodist Episcopal conference assigns Bishop Hamilton to Boston, with the decision announced today. The conference lists other bishop assignments as public.
Mrs. J. Morrison hosts reception for Cardinal Sampson in Boston the first purely social function on his return. Over 500 guests include Governor Foss and others. Morrison, a quiet society leader, notes lack of dowry and her limited club involvement.
Fifteen waiters and bartenders at the Hotel Olympia on Washington Street near Northampton struck over manager Walter D. Jackson’s refusal to hire union help. Union officials say the Boston strike is separate from New York’s I W W action and may lead to a general walkout.
A rapid rebellion within the International Hotel Workers' Association centers on William F. Mueller who is suspended after denouncing strike leaders. About 2000 waiters struck, with Maxim's Hofbran and Reisinweber's Brighton Beach signing agreements recognizing the union. Several major hotels and restaurants faced walkouts and closures as officials urged restraint.
Miss Alice Frances Morton daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Noble Morton of Brookline married last evening to Thomas Mack Claflin of Boston at St Pauls Church.
Judge Moran signs the divorce decree for Lillian B. Eddy from Frederick W. Eddy over 10 years of non support. The Reno ruling was issued today as the decree was finalized.
Three hundred fifty delegates from nearly all states attended the seventh regular and third biennial convention of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks at Hotel Brunswick. Two sessions were held with credential and grand officer reports read. A banquet followed the day’s sessions.
Delegates and their families will enjoy a program through Friday with historic excursion on Wednesday and a theatre party, followed by harbor trips. Local judges prepared plans for entertainments and a convention ladies auxiliary was formed to assist. A mass meeting at Faneuil Hall will feature Lieutenant-Governor Robert Luce as principal speaker.
Eleven telephone operators appeared before E. A. Wilkie recorder of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company at his office yesterday afternoon in response to his invitation and stated they were desirous of knowing when the company would act on their requests. Mr. Wilkie said they had been advised on certain questions but other questions were being investigated as rapidly as possible.
The Pilgrim Society held its annual meeting in Pilgrim Hall Plymouth. Officers elected include President Hon Arthur Lord of Plymouth and vice presidents Charles F Adams Lincoln Joseph H Choate New York and William W Crapp New Bedford. Trustees list many prominent regional names from Plymouth Boston Cambridge and New York.
Miss Helen Jewell daughter of Dr and Mrs Albert D Jewell Newton and Walter R Andrews Dartmouth 07 son of Mr and Mrs David H H Andrews Newton Centre were married last evening in Grace Episcopal Church Newton.
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