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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1912
Page
2
Albert H. Mitchell a farmer shot and killed his wife and then killed himself in New Hampton New Hampshire on June 24. Both died within minutes. Family troubles were cited as the motive.
Mitchell, in a troubled marriage, was shot by his wife after she attempted to take music from the house. She and her sister coaxed Mollie Wheet to leave the Mitch ell home with them. The husband then shot himself. He leaves three children from his first wife, the oldest 13.
City Council adopted loan and appropriation orders totaling 105000 and 162000 respectively while rejecting 508000 in mayoral orders. A 300000 sewer loan was cut to 100000 as a substitute. Other appropriations include 20000 for Wendell Phillips statue and 24000 for City Hospital orthopedic department and X ray clinic.
Hoseman John J. Sullivan and Driver Patrick Darcey of Hose Wagon 3 from Mason street acted quickly to avert a head on crash with an express team in Cornhill near noon yesterday. Sullivan leaped ahead and seized the express horse, guiding it clear while Darcy steered to pass between the wheel and curb. The express wagon driver was momentarily in a store.
The Rev. Michael Earls and the Rev. Edward C. Phillips, former Boston College professors, were ordained Jesuit priests at Woodstock Maryland. James Cardinal Gibbons officiated the ceremony as both men completed their studies after entering the Wood stock College in 1899 and gaining repute as educators in Boston.
At the New England Conservatory class day 23 musicians discarded long hair as Herbert C. Sieler handed out gifts. Charles Shepherd won the Mason & Hamlin piano prize and received a pair of scissors. A mechanical mouse and a hatchet given to a suffragette created excitement during a farce about the subjection of women starring Snyder, Crane, Skeler, Gundry, and Rubin.
Boston hosts the 29th annual convention of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. More than 200 delegates check in at the Hotel Somerset, with New York and nearby cities sending representatives. The program features high tension transmission, electrochemical and electrophysical sessions and lectures on electricity.
President Taft after consulting War Secretary Stimson announced army appointments. Major general William W. Wortherspoon, currently commanding the Gulf Department at Atlanta, will receive the rank. Brigadier generals named include Clarence R. Edwards, George F. Chase, and E. J. McCiernand.
Boston judge orders about 30 000 from the late Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Cazenove to the Church Home for Orphan and Destitute Children while about 60 000 goes to Massachusetts General Hospital after Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company declines to carry out provisions. The estate total is about 90 900.
The Norwegian fruit steamer Madeirosse reached New York from Kingston and Port Antonio with Captain A. B. Chase and six shipwrecked seamen from the schooner Frederick Roessner. The Roessner was abandoned at sea on June 9 off Cape Hatteras and towed to port by the derelict destroyer Seneca.
Advertises Poslam as a universal remedy for skin disfigurement and conditions including eczema acne tetter salt rheum and psoriasis. Claims rapid results and improved facial appearance with Poslam soap as a safe daily option. Notes prices and free samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
A dispute over overtime pay between Readville workers and B. F. Sturtevant Company officials, with Governor Foss as treasurer and managing head, is expected to reach a crisis within a few days.
Trouble in the Readville plant as Machinists Union 345 considers overtime pay reform. About 1800 to 2000 workers, including 250 women, allege foremen offered overtime at straight time or threatened discharge. Union business agent guidance awaited. governor and superintendents unavailable for comment.
In Hastings on Hudson New York six injured as strikers mob attacks returning workers from lunch at the National Conduit and Cable plant. One man is likely dying, others suffer serious wounds including a woman. The plant aims to restore old wage scale and about 600 workers resumed work this morning.
London reports the release of Emmeline Pankhurst from Holloway jail on health grounds after a hunger strike, nine months' imprisonment for conspiracy and inciting property damage. Also freed is Mrs Pethick Lawrence. Annie Kenney confirms Pankhurst was near death and forced feeding failed. Home Secretary Reginald McKenna notes her heart ailing.
Bolesham Sumeneski a baker for the George D Fox Baking Company Edgeworth Street Charles Town was crushed to death early this morning when he was caught between the elevator car and shaft wall. Firemen from Engine Company 36 arrived with coworkers and cut away wall and part of the elevator in a failed rescue. He died after being extricated.
Edward J Muldoon submaster of Francis Parkman School married Agnes I McMahan a teacher at Eliot School in St Augustine Church South Boston. Rev Michael Gil officiated. Brides maid Frances McMahan. best man Charles Muldoon. Couple to sail on the Laconia for a three months Europe tour.
In Philadelphia on June 24 the vote among Brotherhood of Trainmen, Order of Railway Conductors and Brotherhood of Firemen and Enginemen on striking if grievances remain unsettled began. Officials say at least 96 percent of about 5000 workers have approved the strike proposal.
In St Thomas readers report the strictest quarantine measures after bubonic plague fears from Porto Rico. Health authorities order thorough cleansing of towns and a rat-control crusade. Residents express unease as advisories are issued.
London June 24 The chancellor of the exchequer David Lloyd George confirmed in the House of Commons that 25 million dollars will be used to cut the national debt and 5 million for building additional ships for the navy this year to counter Germany's naval buildup.
A bandit boarded a train at Long View Texas and robbed one mail pouch from the mail car on the International and Great Northern line near Port Bolivar. He held three clerks at gunpoint then escaped as the train sped on. A posse hunts the suspect.
Mayfield Ky June 24 After Rufus Billington mortally wounded Alvin Wheeler a tobacco planter from Weisburg a few miles away Wheeler's son shot Billington Wheeler died shortly after the shooting Billington though wounded was jailed The feud dated to Wheeler's attempt to curb liquor traffic in the area
London reports the death of Field Marshal Sir George Stuart White aged in his eighties. He served as Governor of Chelsea Hospital, famed for his long and distinguished service in the British army.
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