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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1912

Page

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Will Fight to Regain Her Child in Court Battle

Mrs Harriet Eills, freed from Northampton Insane Hospital where she was committed, returns to her brother Christopher Cox in Revere and plans to seek custody of her 5 year old daughter. If no agreement is reached with Rev John Bills and his wife, the story of her committal may be aired in court with potential sensational disclosures.

Harriet Eills Northampton Insane Hospital John Bills First Unitarian Church of Chicopee Christopher J. Cox Revere

Minister Opposes Custody Move for Daughter Olga

The Rev Mr Eills vows to fight any steps toward custody of his five year old daughter Olga. Developments in Mrs Fills case have stirred parishioners at Chiscopee Church, creating local disturbance among church members.

Eills Olga Fills Chiscopee

Annie Yeamans Dies in Hotel in New York

New York March 3 Mrs Annie Yeamans one of the oldest and best known actresses on the American stage died in her Gerard Hotel apartment after a second paralysis shock. Born November 19 1835 she traveled with Edward Yeamans in Australia and later starred in New York and Brooklyn stock, supporting Booth Davenport Lotta and other stars.

New York Annie Yeamans Gerard Hotel Keith Portland Yeamans Isle of An Edward Yeamans Rowe Circus Charles Wheatleigh Brooklyn Augustin Daly Art Theatre Comique

Quarantine Doctor in Own Barn

Lincoln residents await the government animal inspectors visit to Dr S H Blodgett's country residence to decide if the doctor or a cow has tuberculosis. The doctor remains in quarantine in his own barn.

Lincoln S. H. Blodgett

Roosevelt letter reaffirms 1912 noncandidacy denial

A June 27 1911 Roosevelt letter is published confirming he would not seek the 1912 Republican nomination. He states he has told numerous associates he would not be a candidate and has no plan to influence nominations. The letter, signed Theodore Roosevelt, is cited amid rising Taft administration rumors.

Washington Roosevelt Taft Oyster Bay Navy Meyer Stimson Mr. Taft Gifford Pinchot Jim Garfield Congressman Madison Billy Loeb Theodore Roosevelt

Roosevelt Letter Quoted From 1911 Dispatches

Oyster Bay reports Colonel Roosevelt shown Washington despatches with a letter dated June 27, 1911. The item continues on Page 14 Sixth Column, detailing the ongoing communication and implications.

Oyster Bay N. Y Roosevelt Washington

Fire at Littlefield block apartment kills woman and injures several

A morning fire in the Littlefield block apartment house in Lynn left one woman dead and several others severely injured. The deceased is 45 year old Miss Margaret Hackett, whose room was the fire origin. Injured include Miss Carrie A. Newhall, Mrs. Annie Cotter, Charles H. Hill owner, Annie Scanlon, all burned or overcome by smoke. Estimated property loss is $5000.

Fire in three story building destroys sections of Sutton Street inn

An alcohol lamp explosion near 11 extinguished tea in Miss Hackett’s room on the second floor started a blaze that swept a 100 foot hallway, burned doors, and filled the Sutton Street building’s lodger wing with smoke. Proprietor Charles H. Hill was badly burned trying to fight flames as Emma J. Hill warned residents. Two neighbors rushed to aid a trapped Miss Hackett, who was badly burned and raced down the hall, causing further fires along the corridor. Continued on Page 2-4th Column.

Hackett Sutton Street Charles H. Hill Emma J. Hill Miss Hackett Joseph Beaupre Harry A. Brown

Significance of the Second Class Hotel in City Cleanup

Reverend Herbert S. Johnson praised the Excise Commission for clearing South End by closing the Hotel Upton. He spoke to Warren Avenue Baptist Church last evening on the impact of second class hotels, emphasizing the progress and credit due for the cleanup efforts.

Herbert S. Johnson Warren Avenue Baptist Church Excise Commission South End Upton Johnson

Boston pastor backs end of colored hotel in city

A South End pastor said he had no prejudice against colored people and supported closing the Dartmouth street hotel, the city's only colored hotel, seeing it as aligning with the goals of a large majority of Boston’s colored residents.

South End Dartmouth Street Boston

Suffragettes Riot in Holloway Jail

A hundred suffragettes awaiting trial in Holloway jail rioted for two hours. They smashed cell windows, sang the Marseillaise, and called for their leader Mrs. Pankhurst. Police were ordered around Parliament Square for tomorrow night amid heightened precautions.

London Holloway

Drowns in Bath Tub At Home In Milton

Aaron W. Vose aged 65 of Pleasant Street Milton was found dead yesterday afternoon in a bathtub half filled with water. He had rheumatism and it is believed he slipped while turning off the water, fell into the tub and his head went under the faucets.

Aaron W. Vose Pleasant Street Milton Mr. Vose

Mme Casimir-Perier Dies in Paris Widow of Ex President

Paris March 3 Mme Casimir-Perier widow of the ex president of the republic died today at her home in Paris. The news notes her long public service and distinguished charitable works in France.

Paris Mme. Casimir-Perier

Militia and Police to be on Scene Early by Wednesday

Mill men expect the quota to be nearly filled by Wednesday with militia and police prepared to assist. Local officials announced plans to ensure smooth operation and safety as work resumes under heightened security.

C. L. U. Men to Go Back to Work Today

Lawrence report notes thousands of striking men and women plan an endless chain around mills to prevent workers from returning. Authorities fear clashes with police as the eighth week of the great textile strike unfolds.

Lawrence

Strikers Face Largest City Lockdown as Forces Watch

Reserve police squads rest for 4 30 a m duty while Captain Harry Proctor leads 20 plain clothes officers. State police augmented. ten militia companies and cavalry ready. IWW relief stations stay open all night with breakfast at 3 a m. Tonight the first extended hours since the strike began hint at a desperate plan to shut down mills. The 5 percent raise after seven weeks may trigger desertions and test class solidarity.

Lawrence Harry Proctor Industrial Workers of the World

Jewel thief arrested after break in at Dodge Jewelry

Munzio Genova, 30, broke the plate glass of H. B. Dodge jewelry at 10 Munroe street and pocketed gold watch charms. Patrolman Leonard Hall chased him from the scene early this morning and arrested him as he left the store. A Lynn lodging house room contained stolen clothing from Besse Rolf & Co.

Lynn Munzio Genova H. B. Dodge Munroe Street Leonard Hall Besse Rolf & Co Hall Dodge Geneva

Day Long Time Markers and Seasonal Dates

The entry notes 11 hours 23 minutes for a period labeled 64th day of the year and 2 hours 19 minutes for Dar's Increase, marking the seventy fourth day of winter. It records time spans and season identifiers without broader context or events.

Tdar

Birth Anniversaries for Notable Local Figures

Sherman I. Whipple a lawyer bank official and orator Henry EF Boshfeld ex Mayor of Newton Henry H Kendall architect ex president of Boston Baptist Social Union Clarence F Boyden ex superintendent of Taunton schools Also noted are historic events including Congress passing a copyright law recognizing foreign authors rights first Congress under the Constitution meeting and American forces taking Dorchester Heights.

Henry EF. Boshfeld Newton Henry H. Kendall Boston Baptist Social Union Clarence F. Boyden Taunton United States Dorchester Heights

Boston Area Unsettled Forecast With Snow Likely

Unsettled forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for light snow or rain Monday night and Tuesday with little temperature change. Moderate to brisk north and northeast winds expected as a cold front moves through New England.

Boston Vicinity Washington New England

Temperature Report From Thompson's Spa Yesterday

Yesterday's temperatures are summarized with hourly readings and general conditions. Notable values include 86 at 5 p.m. and 83 at 6 p.m. The note compares yesterday's temperature to the previous year, reporting a 19 degree difference and describing last year as clear.

Thompson

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