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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1912

Page

10

Whelton Named Deputy Sheriff in Boston

Daniel A. Whelton, who acted as Mayor of Boston after P. A. Collins's death, was tonight appointed deputy sheriff by Sheriff John Quinn Jr. The appointment takes effect at 9 am with Whelton to be sworn in and begin duties. Office hours will start at 7 am and end at 8 pm daily except holidays and Sundays. Deputies will be on duty to promptly serve legal papers.

Daniel A. Whelton Actie Boston P. A. Collins Lagt Nlaht Write Sherif John Quinn, Jr Whelton

Cambridge Subway Opening Expedited

General Bancroft of the Boston Elevated Railway Company states the transit commission bears no responsibility for delays in opening the Cambridge subway. He says the Transit Commission and the Elevated Railway Company are expediting the project and are in full cooperation, regretting a misreported public statement.

General Bancroft Boston Elevated Railway Company J. Harveyite Boston Transit Commission Cambridge Subway White Transit Commission Elevated Railway Company

Grand Trunk’s Cinch Hailed At Boston Fruit Exchange Event

Cy Warman told 400 at the Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange that Grand Trunk will enter Boston, proposing an open port to force London goods here. Lt Gov Luce urged defense of the Constitution while Sisson defended the federal framework. Attridge welcomed guests as Belmont sent word he backs Cape Cod canal efforts. Other speakers included Zorn and Martin.

Cy Warman Boston Fruit and Produce American House Grand Trunk Boston London Alfred P. Lee Exchange John J. Attridge August Belmont New York Cape Cod Canal Victor L. Zorn New York Fruit Exchange John J. Martin Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange

Stoughton Street Baptist Church Dorchester a Baptist pioneer

The Stoughton Street Baptist Church in Upham's Corner Dorchester traces to the 1845 North Dorchester Baptist origin. It rebuilt after a 1879 fire and expanded a 500-seat auditorium. Now about 590 members, it raises $9k to $10k yearly for expenses and missions and conducts a six week Daily Vacation Bible School reaching about 150 children.

Stoughton Street Upham’s Corner Dorchester North Dorchester First Baptist Church Massachusetts R. J. Adams G. B. Vosburg D. D Albert G. Upham Clifton D. Gray

Seaver Case to Jury Today

The case against Augustus Seaver and Patrick F. Sheehan for allegedly falsifying nominating papers in Seaver’s gubernatorial bid will be decided by a jury. After closing arguments, Judge Chase will instruct the jurors as Sheehan testified he was promised pay and shared campaign money, while Charles H. Innes denied involvement or promises of funds.

Augustus Seaver Patrick F. Sheehan Seaver Webber Chase Sheehan Workingmen’s Party Charles H. Innes Labor Party Foss

Motorman Injures Eye After Street Car Collision

Charles Cook of 14 Meacham Road North Cambridge employed by the Boston Elevated Road as a motorman leaped from a car in Central Square Cambridge while off duty and ran into a following car, lacerating his right eye and lip.

Charles Cook Meacham Road North Cambridge Boston Central Square

Boston Archdiocese Names New Chancellor and Secretary

The Rev. James P. E. O Connell is named chancellor of the Boston archdiocese and Rev. Charles J. Sullivan appointed secretary to Cardinal O Connell. The chancery moves to Granby street and mail is required for all official business.

James P. E. O'Connell O’connell Archdiocese of Boston Charles J. Sullivan Granby Street M. J. Splaine Chancery James P. E. O’connell Charles Sullivan Chancery Office William Cardinal O'Connell

Piles Cure Promises Relief in Two Weeks

An aged medical ad claims a remedy for piles will cure itch and bleeding in 6 to 14 days. It asserts a money-back or phased return if relief is not achieved and lists a price of about 50 cents.

Munyoan, Phila

Auto ladder truck climbs Parker Hill in Boston

The first automobile ladder truck in Boston’s fire department climbed Parker Hill the city’s steepest grade in 2m 53s yesterday. Fire Commissioner Cole Chief Mullen Superintendent Byington and several officers witnessed the feat noted as remarkable for heavy apparatus.

Boston Parker Hill Cole Mullen Byington Martin A. Kenealy Charles H. Cosgrove

New York Firm Demonstrates Fire Truck For Boston

Joseph A. Webber, agent for American La France, arranged a month long trial of a new motor truck in Boston. The test began from Engine 37 with timing by the fire alarm system as Lester Tifft drove to Box 255 and alerted. The truck includes a 40 gallon chemical tank, 200 feet of hose, ladder gear, and tools. After testing it goes to Chemical 13 Forest Hills for further evaluation. The firm is also building a mobile spring-raising water tower and a chemical engine with hose for the department. Commissioner Cole praised the vehicle.

Joseph A. Webber Mullen New York American la France Fire Engine Company Elmira N. Y Boston Longwood Avenue Lester Tifft Chemical 13 Forest Hills American la France Company Cole

Wickersham Defends Lewis After ABA Ousting

Attorney General Wickersham writes to 47 ABA members defending William H. Lewis the U S assistant attorney alleging the executive committee acted with racial prejudice. He notes Lewis was elected after regular nomination and that a new committee made the ousting decision. He argues the move harms professional honor and justice administration.

Washington The American Bar Association William H. Lewis United States Bar Association Wickersham Attorney-General Lewis

Concert for Benefit of Jewish Institute Held at Lorimer Hall

Tolstoi Literary Circle of the Jewish People's Institute staged a benefit concert at Lorimer Hall last evening attended by 300. Notable parts included Bernard Olshansky of the Boston Opera Company singing in Russian German and French with the Muscanto Russian Family Orchestra. The program also featured readings by Miss Marie E. Neahr and Miss Stella M. Bosworth, songs by Miss Katherine Crockett, and piano solos by Samuel Levine with accompaniment by Rose D. Shapiro.

Tolstoi Literary Circle Jewish People’s Institute Lorimer Hall Bernard Olshansky Boston Opera Company Muscanto Russian Family Orchestra Marie E. Neahr Emerson College Katherine Crockett Lucina Jewell Samuel Leon Gorodetzky Rose D. Shapiro Samuel Levine Stella M. Bosworth Mkmerson School of Oratory

Cambridge youths arrested for theft

James J. Breen 17 of 223 Brattle Street Cambridge and Louis Orlandesse 18 of 24 Holworthy Place Cambridge were arrested late last night charged with breaking and entering and larceny of $15 tobacco from a Water Town store on Mt. Auburn Street Tuesday night.

James J. Breen Brattle Street Cambridge Louis Orlandesse Holworthy Place Mt. Auburn Street Watertown

Taft Indorsed in Washington By Republican Committee

The Republican State central committee rejected the presidential primary plan 19 to 7. The Taft administration was indorsed 16 to 12. The state convention is set for Aberdeen on May 15, and the Roosevelt League will meet in Seattle on March 14.

Tacoma Wash Republican State Central Committee Taft Aberdeen Roosevelt League Seattle

Smoke Talk by Dartmouth Alumni Draws Boston Crowd

Dartmouth alumni from Boston held a leap year smoke talk at the Hotel Bellevue. The Dartmouth Quintet sang college songs and alumni exchanged jokes in a lively gathering that drew about 1590 attendees.

Dartmouth Boston Hotel Bellevue

Overheated Boiler Fire Causes $12,000 Loss in Salem

Fire at 6 8 Clift street in the home of Joseph Hacker caused by an overheated boiler led to $12,000 in damages and challenged firemen before being extinguished.

Salem Joseph Hacker Clift Street

Mayor and Mrs Fitzgerald Enjoy Palm Beach Vacation

Palm Beach Florida February reports Mayor John F Fitzgerald and his wife enjoying their annual winter vacation. The weather is ideal and a large crowd of winter visitors is lively. The mayor enjoys swimming and social events, and has sung Sweet Adeline multiple times while declining to sing Houn Dave despite Champ Clark's campaign use.

Palm Beach Fla John F. Fitzgerald Adeline Dave Champ Clark

Mendelssohn Choir and Chicago Orchestra Thrill Boston Audience

The Mendelssohn Choir of Toronto joined the Theodore Thomas Symphony Orchestra of Chicago for a memorableSymphony Hall concert in Boston. From the opening a cappella motet to the final Die Meistersinger chorale, the choirs and orchestra impressed with tone color, balance, and technical precision under A. S. Vogt and Mr. Stock. The performance featured Schumann Liebesfruhling, Wagner excerpts, and Bantock arranged Annie Laurie, drawing enthusiastic acclaim and calls for future appearances.

Mendelssohn Choir Toronto Theodore Thomas ‘Symphony Orchestra Chicago Symphony Hall S. Vogt Chicago Orchestra Boston Lotti Gounod Berlioz Bach Grieg Theodore Thomas Wagner Tristan Vogt Mr. Stock George Schumann Stock

W Morgan Shuster Visiting Boston Wednesday

W Morgan Shuster, former Persia treasurer general, will be in Boston on Wednesday to accept an invitation from the Boston City Club sent by wireless before he reached New York on the George Washington.

W. Morgan Shuster Persia Boston Boston City Club New York

Clothier Sale Ad Warned Until Noon Near Hanover

A historical notice advertises a sale at My Clothier located at the corner of Hanover and Portland Streets. It promises legal stamp promotions with purchases up to noon.

Hanover Portland Streets

Timely Advice on Cold Relief and Lung Health

Timely advice promotes Father John's Medicine for prompt relief from colds throat and lung troubles. It claims to avoid alcohol or nerve-destroying drugs that weaken the body and deepen illness.

Father John

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