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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1912
Page
20
The store promotes a HALF PRICE SALE on GEORGES clothes, noting repeated demand that requires replenishment from New York. The campaign claims rising popularity as a safe choice across the five great eastern cities, urging shoppers to buy while stocks last.
A local advertisement promises half price cuts on all items including sacks walking suits prince albert dress tuxedo coats and cravenette garments with no exceptions. The sale highlights medium and heavyweight overcoats at reduced prices.
Captain Calvin S. Tilden who brought charges against Colonel Walter E. Lombard of the Coast Artillery Corps was restored to command of the third company after Lombard countered with charges and had him removed earlier. The pending court martial in Massachusetts military affairs takes a dramatic turn.
The order removing Captain Tilden was rescinded by Lt Colonel George F. Quimby with adjutant-general approval. Lombard faces court martial on 27 charges of mismanagement, while Tilden is charged by Lombard with insubordination. A court of senior officers including Clark, Darling, and Pew will hear the case as more than 25 officers testify.
Charles Bigelow known as the Bald Headed Comedian died yesterday. The entertainer rose to fame for his distinctive bald look and comic timing, drawing crowds in vaudeville and early radio venues.
Charles Bigelow of New York, famed as The bald headed comedian, died in Meadville after hospitalization begun January 29 in Cambridge Springs. Born in Cleveland in 1870s, he rose to fame with Lillian Russell, Weber & Field, and Anna Held companies. survive widow Valerie Bigelow.
The Boston alumni of Pinkerton Academy in Derry New Hampshire will meet at the American House Friday evening for their biennial celebration. About 400 graduates live in Greater Boston and invitations are extended.
James F. Mitchell of 73 Bickford Street Roxbury swallowed carbolic acid in his room last evening. Miss Maude Stephenson, with whom he had been living, helped save him. He had been engaged to marry Miss Stephenson and reportedly worried over marriage objections. He was taken to City Hospital after an emetic. Recovery considered assured.
Mitchell 22, blocked from license by his mother Mrs. Margaret Murphy of Jamaica Plain. He lived with Henry Stephenson for over five years. They aimed for civil marriage then Catholic and Protestant ceremonies. Miss Stephenson says they will wed once Jim recovers, despite religious obstacles.
Judge Joseph J. Corbett of Charles town was named by Mayor Fitzgerald as Boston corporation counsel to succeed the late Thomas M. Babson. Corbett is the city’s assistant corporation counsel and his appointment will be sent to the Civil Service Commission.
Nearly 60 000 tons of anthracite and bituminous coal arrived at Boston by water yesterday. It stands as the largest coal shipment received by vessel in the city.
In Concord New Hampshire March 12 a petition seeking to enjoin all persons contesting Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy s will from further proceedings and to require future Eddy estate litigation to be in the state s name was filed in the Superior Court by Robert L Manning special counsel for the State The motion aims to amend the State s petition to intervene in the suit by George W Glover to void the residuary clause and leave the residue to Glover and Ebenezer J Foster Eddy The State contends the residuary bequest to the First Church of Christ Scientist Boston violates a New Hampshire law on church bequest sizes and that the estate should revert to the State of New Hampshire
In Lynnfield on March 12 the town voted to allow liquor licenses for the second time in its 276 year history. The wets won by 58 votes, despite conservative and religious opposition.
The town of 4000 residents is divided over liquor licensing with license supporters and opponents ready to take action. The surprising election results came despite a previous close call and the resignation of Selectman J Winslow Perkins over skyrocketing license prices. Lynnfield, founded in 1633, has a long temperance tradition and strict penalties for drunkenness.
Sarah the chacma baboon at Lamont's animal circus gave birth to a baby monkey yesterday morning. It is one of few monkeys born in captivity and the first animal born at Bowdoin Square Theatre. Trainer Saci plans to exhibit mother and infant at today’s performances.
In Santa Rosalia Chihuahua Mex a scouting party drew fire from aFederal outpost as rebels and federals exchanged shots this evening. The clash caused no damage and no injuries were reported.
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