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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1912

Page

6

Auditor Named for Newell Trust Fund Report

An auditor for the Sarah Hale Newell trust in Auburn dale will be appointed after objections from H H Newell’s attorneys to a report. Judge Lawton requires an auditor before ruling. Mr Newell alleges Charles E Hatfield holds title to valuable property in West Newton and won’t transfer it to a beneficiary.

Sarah Hale Newell Auburndale H. H. Newell Charles E. Hatfield Newton Republican State Committee Mutch Lawton Newell Hatfield West Newton

Wage Increase Campaign Growing Still Wider

No advance announced by the New England Otton Yarn Company and the American Thread Company though plans widen. Ipswich mills with hosiery workers in Ipswich South Boston and Belmont New Hampshire posted a five percent rise. Great Falls Manufacturing Company cotton mills at Somersworth New Hampshire will grant a five percent wage increase effective March 2, totaling about $3000 monthly.

New England Otton Yarn Company American Thread Company Ipswich Mills Ipswich Boston Belmont, N. H Great Falls Somersworth N. H

Lawrence Strike Votes Today On Woolen Company Offer

Strikers in Lawrence will vote in a mass meeting on the committee’s recommendation to accept the American Woolen Company wage offer. The plan includes 5 to 25 percent increases, overtime at time and a quarter, and a revised premiums system, with a parade planned by 20 000 workers if accepted.

American Woolen Company Park Department Post William D. Haywood McKeesport Amos Pinchot Lawrence Haywood Riley New England Financial Committee of the Industrial Workers of World William E. Trautmann Arlington Mills Joseph J. Ettor Arturo Giovannitti Independent Mills Eunhardt Pacific Mills Parker Pacific Mill

Jessie Lena Sinks After Fog Collision Off Biddeford

The three mast schooner Jessie Lena from Boston struck rocks near Timber Island in fog and sank before 2 pm. Captain Maxwell and seven crew members reached Beechwood shore in their boat, with the ship a total loss. Built Belfast 1888, 347 gross tons, 187 feet long, owned by Maine Transportation Co.

Biddeford Pool Timber Island Jessie Lena Boston Maxwell New York Beechwood Belfast Maine Transportation Company

Train switchman dies after accidental shooting

A switchman named Bishop died at Massachusetts General Hospital after being shot in a railroad yard incident. O Neil, the shooter, claimed the revolver went off accidentally while restraining a suspect. Bishop reportedly forgave him before passing. Bishop leaves a wife and two children. O Neil was released on bail.

Bishop Massachusetts General Hospital O'Neil O'Neill Station 6 Forrest H. Chick Ellery Street Spring Street Savin Nell H Str South

Isleworth Wrecks On Rocks Near Chebudd Head Lighthouse

The 3000 ton British steamer Isleworth from Boston crashed on rocks near Chebudd Head light house in dense fog while entering Halifax harbor. Captain Redding and 39 crewmen reached shore safely as the crippled ship with one propeller blade fought a heavy sea and gale.

Halifax N. S Isleworth Boston Chebudd Head Redding

Islesworth Wreck Off Halifax After Fog Signals Missed

The Islesworth ran aground near Halifax after fog signals were not heard. The 412 foot long coal steamer, eight months in service, carried 7500 tons of coal and a 39-man crew under Captain Redding. All aboard reached shore and were cared for at the lighthouse as the vessel began to break apart.

Islesworth England Dominion Coal Company Watts & Watts of London Louisburg New England Halifax Redding C. B New England Coal and Coke Company

Lone Coupon Held Useless in Fare Evasion Case

Judge Avery in Quincy District Court fined Howard Abbott for evading car fare on the New Haven line. Abbott presented a detached coupon from Boston to Braintree. conductor refused it, citing that the coupon alone is not a full ticket. The ruling supports the railroad order requiring passengers show the coupon with the cover at presentation.

Avery Quincy District Court Howard Abbott Braintree New Haven Road Abbott Walter Baxter Boston

Eminent German pianist Wilhelm Bachaus at Symphony Hall recital

The 19th public rehearsal and concert of the Symphony Orchestra will be held tomorrow afternoon and Saturday evening at Symphony Hall. Wilhelm Bachaus, a renowned German soloist, will perform Beethoven's Emperor concerto. The principal orchestral piece is Strauss Symphonia Domestica with an overture from Der Freischutz completing the program.

Symphony Symphony Hall Wilhelm Bachaus Bachaus Beethoven Richard Strauss Symphonia Domestica

How Thin People May Put On Flesh

A historical health column promotes a weight gain prescription claiming rapid 4 to 5 pound increases in a week and improved vitality. The mix includes Tincture of Cardomoms Compound and other tonics, advised for before meals with no dangerous drugs, and notes its sale at Riker Jaynes Drug Stores.

Calisaya Riker-Jaynes Central City

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