05 Mar 1912
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1912
Page
1
The Mech anics building hosted a large daily auto show from 10 am to closing last night. Attendees arrived by car electric tram and on foot and dealers reported widespread sales with managers predicting record results.
Dealers from across New England and beyond fill the Boston show as it pivots from buyers’ to dealers’ and society day. Governor Foss expected, Opera Day planned, Empire Motor Car offers pink roses at Stutz exhibit, Rambler and Chalmers draw attention with education features and large display space.
An archival notice advertises a tourist sleeper service run personally by the conductor without change. It lists a berths price of 9 dollars and references the Washington Sunset Route with terms tied to 12 Milk and 362 Washington streets, noting applicability until April 14.
Orin Brown aged 85 a lifelong hermit who spent a decade in a small wooden shack off Rowe Street Melrose died yesterday morning by a self inflicted gunshot from an old single barrel pistol in his secluded home authorities reported no known companions or immediate witnesses and there is no ongoing investigation findings indicate suicide.
William Lynde of Lebanon Street Melrose entered Brown’s isolated shack after 4 pm to find his friend shot dead on the bed with a pistol at the scene. Police and Medical Examiner confirmed the death. Brown had lived alone since 1902 after a prosperous career and left only one known relative.
Rear Admiral Aubrey, who led the Italian naval fleet at the war's start and bombarded Tripoli, Tobruk, and Benghazi, died in Taranto on March 4. The news notes his wartime commands and death location.
Judge Elijah George in Probate Court approved the second will of William H. Innes a retired Dorchester police officer who died June 7 1911 at Homeopathic Hospital twenty four hours after signing the second will and four days after the first will leaving a $15000 estate to his two housekeepers Annie Hyde and Luella Eldridge
Annie Hyde and Luella Eldridge appeal disbursement in the Innes will with plans for Supreme Court review. Judge George certifies issues for jury after hearing as Curtin argues undue influence by Dr. Bliss, brother of physician beneficiary.
In Bowdoinham Maine on March 4 W B Kendall was named chair of a 20 citizen committee to solicit funds for a 100 year savings plan. Money deposited in savings institutions would accumulate for 2012 the town 250th anniversary. The article notes the fund will support educational and charitable purposes.
A reader praises a three day transformation by the Neal Institute claiming a former brute becomes courteous in three days, returning to work with higher pay and a contract offer after six months. The office offers hundreds of similar letters as proof and invites inquiries to Boston and Portland addresses.
Flushed with success from a 5 percent pay increase that was posted, Lawrence textile workers planned to extend their picket lines tomorrow and operate them from morning to evening. Police prepared to meet the anticipated emergency as strike headquarters mapped the new program.
After mass meetings the strikers adopt a defiant stance and announce extended demonstrations for tomorrow. Delegates say pickets will be imported from Boston to bolster the morning action. Officials hint militia withdrawal may occur by week’s end with Colonel Sweetser replaced by Lieutenant-Colonel Joy. Adjutant-General Pearson to discuss troop removal at the armory tomorrow. Police gain 123 extra patrolmen at a weekly salary over $2000.
Eleonora Sears heiress and sportswoman walks to Tijuana from San Diego despite warnings and reports six days of confinement, staying at Hotel Del Coronado for a polo tournament. She foresees California women in government and a shift in social laws with women shaping the state.
In London on March 14 an assailant fired three shots at banker Leopold de Rothschild as he entered a motor car outside a St Swithin's Lane bank. The bullets missed. The suspect, William Tibbitts, was arrested and described as an anarchist, with officials withholding further details.
Berlin reports recount the engagement of Nancy Leishman to Count Fugge. The count allegedly withdrew after learning her dowry was small, while Americans claim the father set a deliberately low dowry to test true affection and marry for love.
John Garrity seven year old of 31 Swan street Medford fell through thin ice on the Mystic River while crossing near the armory. Janitor Bristow Simpson also fell in while attempting the rescue but survived with a narrow escape. Fireman Edwin Tewksbury led the rescue with other firemen helping land the boy and the rescuer on shore. Garrity was revived after half an hour of medical care and taken home. Simpson recovered after restoratives.
Miss Laura Clark of 179 Prospect Street Somerville was hit on the hat by falling glass from a broken window at the Winthrop building in Newspaper Row. The blow stunned her briefly but she recovered and returned home.
In Columbus Ohio Colonel Roosevelt indicated he would not run in 1912 as a candidate but reserved the right to accept a nomination if offered. He stressed a distinction between declaring a candidacy and agreeing to accept a nomination.
The colonel says he saw nothing in Van Valkenburg’s letter asserting he would not run in 1912. He explains he only accepted nomination if the party asked, and notes that earlier statements were misrepresented by others. He recalls denying a report, blaming the AP, and says the push for his nomination grew from a broad public demand.
The record notes moon phases with rise at 6:13 and set at 0:39. Times for AM and SU appear in the column header, indicating a sky chart or calendar entry. The fragment implies a daily astronomical timetable.
Birth anniversaries include Rear Admiral John F Merry Somerville John Williams White Harvard Greek professor Albert Robinson Peabody and Alvah Hover Newton Theological Institution. Notable events: Boston Massacre on State Street five killed 1770 impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson 1868 Covent Garden Theatre fire 1856 Roman temple find at Huddersfield Yorkshire 1744.
Fair conditions expected in Boston and vicinity Tuesday with continued fair and cold conditions Wednesday. Local snow possible Tuesday night in New England with light to moderate variable winds.
Personally conducted parties to California offer very low fares in comfort on electric-lighted tourist sleepers aboard fast trains. Three best routes available with dining cars. Tickets sold March 1 to April 15. For particulars contact H. L. Parrott at 288 Washington Street.
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