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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1912

Page

1

Lawrenc e strike witness avoids blame question

Dudley M. Holman secretary to Governor Foss of Massachusetts testified before the House rules committee on the Lawrence mill strike. He declined to name William M Wood as to blame when pressed by Representative Victor Berger, and the panel withdrew the inquiry after a committee decision.

Washington Dudley M. Holman Foss Massachusetts House Rules Committee Lawrence William M. Wood Hardwick Victor Berger Wood American Woolen Company

Perkins Is Roosevelt Messenger In Oyster Bay Visit

George W. Perkins, former Morgan partner, paid a mysterious visit to Theodore Roosevelt in Oyster Bay on March 6. His activity on behalf of Colonel Roosevelt and ties to the International Harvester Company have provided opponents with campaign material as Roosevelt indicated willingness to accept the presidential nomination.

Oyster Bay N. Y George W. Perkins J. P. Morgan Theodore Roosevelt Perkins Colonel Roosevelt International Harvester Company

Senator Mulligan and Harvard Historian Linked in Inquiry

Henry C Mulligan state senator and Archibald C Coolidge Harvard history professor are cited in a formal inquiry. Mead Paredis Lane a musician is mentioned alongside Cuarhee eC Jenks paper manufacturer and bank press in the discussion.

Henry C. Mulligan Fek Archibald C. Coolidge Harvard Mead Paredis Lane Cuarhee Ec. Jenks Bank Press

Notable historical figures and events referenced in 19th century notes

Mentions include a marble statue sent by the Pope and a monument desecrated by vandals in 1854, the Alamo defense massacre by Santa Anna with David Crockett among the fallen in 1836, and a 1815 riot near the British Parliament over corn laws with many fatalities.

Washington Fort Alamo Texas Santa Anna David Crockett British Parliament House Corn Hill

Boston Area Weather Forecast Sees Snow or Rain Ahead

Unsettled conditions expected Thursday with possible snow or rain in Boston and vicinity. Friday turns fair with brisk easterly to northerly winds. the New England forecast notes snow or rain on Thursday and high northeast to north winds, followed by unsettled conditions Friday.

Boston Washington New England

Professor Sargent Recovering After Fall at Davis Funeral

Professor Charles Sargent of Holm Lea Brookline rests at home after breaking two ribs in a fall on the ice while attending the funeral of former Mayor Edward L. Davis in Worcester.

Charles S. Sargent Holm Lea Brookline Edward L. Davis Worcester

Mrs Taft Attends Hearing with No Comment

Mrs Taft wife of the President spent most of the day at the hearing remaining through the morning session and returning for two hours in the afternoon. She showed interest but made no comment to committee members. Mr Holman followed Captain J J Sullivan Lawrence city marshal who gave a detailed account.

Mrs. Taft Mr. Holman J. J. Sullivan Lawrence

Suffrage War Fund Seized In Concerted Raid

Militant suffragists suffer a setback as authorities seize a half million dollar war fund intended to reimburse shopkeepers for window and property damage caused by skirted raiders. Papers at suffrage headquarters reveal campaign plans by Emmeline Pankhurst and leaders, potentially triggering conspiracy prosecutions and long prison terms.

London Emeline Pankhurst

Police Admit Miss Cristabel Pank Not Yet Captured

Police acknowledged they had not captured Cristabel Pank as of today. The notice indicates continued investigation and references continued coverage on page 13.

Cristabel Pank

Snow Closes Richmond Schools Amid Seven Inch Drift

In Richmond Virginia city and county schools were shut down due to heavy snow seven inches deep at dawn and still falling. The weather stalled travel and school operations across the region.

Richmond

Fire Wrecks Brighton Abattoir Ignores Firemen Hours

A major blaze struck the Brighton Packing Company abattoir’s No 3 slaughter house just after 10 pm. Firemen battled the flames for hours, calling in Boston apparatus as far as Boylston street. Damages reach about 29000 dollars as sausages and lard were destroyed. Delays came from frozen hydrants on the river side. The fire started on the top floor in the hog and smoke house, reportedly from faulty wiring, with sheds around it preventing wider spread.

Boston Boylston Street Brighton Packing Company Brighton Abattoir New England Rendering Company Bowers Baker Brighton Department of the Works Madison Synder

Thinks His Brother Is Murdered in Boston Mystery

The disappearance of James J. Rutherford, formerly an employee on the steamer Governor Ding ley, is believed by his brother to be a murder in Boston on February 16. Frank Rutherford, deputy city marshal of Eastport Maine, has led a search here with police and detectives since last Monday but has found no trace.

James J. Rutherford Governor Dingley Boston Frank Rutherford Eastport

Mysterious Disappearance of Steamer Crew Member

Rutherford, a crewman on the Governor Dingley, vanished after shore leave in Boston Harbor. Witnesses say he was well regarded by officers and family. Despite searches of lodging houses and hospitals, no trace was found and foul play is suspected.

Rutherford Dingley Eastport Boston Harbor

Abandon Fight to Free Big Bill Kelleher

Friends of Big Bill Kelleher have given up hope of saving him from an 18 year prison sentence for complicity in looting the National City Bank of Cambridge. His brother in law J J McHugh said last night that the fight has been abandoned.

Big Bill Kelleher National City Bank of Cambridge J. J. McHugh

Lynn Woman Kills Friend in Street Tragedy

In Lynn on March 6 Mrs. Florence Ingalls was shot dead by neighbor Mrs. Jessie M. Chapman on Fairoaks avenue Wyoma. Chapman fired six times at close range then a final shot through the neck as Ingalls fell. Chapman calmly walked away and waited for police, remaining hysterical at the station.

Mrs. Chapman Mrs. Ingalls George Eaton Fairoaks Avenue Lynnfield Street

Mystery at Lynn Farmhouse Murder Sparks City Alarm

In a well-to-do residential corner, a fusillade of shots drew a crowd as Mrs. Eaton notified Lynn police. Officers Clark and Curry rushed to Mrs. Eaton's home where Mrs. Chapman remained calm and denied shooting Mrs. Ingalls despite the deadly scene.

Mrs. Eaton Lynn John Clark John T. Curry Mrs. Chapman Mrs. Ingalls

Unconfirmed Pole Claim Shrouded in Rumor

March 7 dispatches report no word from Scott London on Captain Robert F. Scott reaching the South Pole. Most papers doubt the rumor, noting it may stem from a general wish for the naval officer's success.

London Robert F. Scott South Pole

Scott Leads Antarctic Expedition From England 1910

Captain Robert Falcon Scott sails from England on June 1 1910 with 60 men 20 Siberian ponies 30 dogs and two motor sledges. He outlines a transport plan using ponies dogs and motors to carry food to Beardmore glacier base with dog relay teams and a final crossing party. Motor sledges are planned as the main transport.

Robert Falcon Scott Royal Navy England King Edward's Land South Pole Beardmore

Amundsen on Way Home

Amundsen on the return journey as the article continues on page two in the third column with further details about his route and plans after arriving home.

Amundsen

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Holman Charles H. Parkhurst New York Roosevelt Dixon Stimson Thompson's Spa Sargent First National First National Bank of Boston Federal Street THE Roosevelt Jury JURY Froom Ananiases MR. Foreman Miss Pankhurst Cafe Bova Arch Street Summer Street South Station Fort Hill Boston Tavern Steamer Maine Quincy House Rao Fat Gael Kee Cree Jessie M. Chapman Florence Ingalls Inna Ee Jessie Charman Hobart Tasmania Roald Amundsen
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