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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1916

Page

12

Lloyds Infatuation Told Supreme Court History of John Bross Lloyd

A Boston court record charts John Bross Lloyd’s withdrawal from Wellesley College, control by his guardian trustees, and a life dominated by Mrs. Ida McGraw in Everett and Cambridge. It details his spending, family opposition, and subsequent engagements, including a proposed marriage to Miss Sullivan and a world voyage after a guardian resignation.

McGraw Ilinois Chicago Tribune James H. Flint Weymouth William B. Sprout Lloyd's Boston John Bross Lloyd Everett John Smith Ezra R. Thayer Joann Bruce Malden Lloved Lane Miss Sullivan William Bross Henry Lloyd Joan J. B. Lloyd

McGraw Household Drama in Court and Family Tensions

A letter alleges J B L’s mistress remains in the McGraw home and that wife Gail and daughter benefit. McGraw referred the matter to counsel. no action taken. The public breach of promise case involving Miss Mary Sullivan and John Bross Lloyd is noted as dismissed in 1916.

William Bross Lloyd Daniel L. Smith Danas John Bross Lloyd Mr. MecGraw Boston Attorney Smith Mary Sullivan

No Dress Suits For Cambridge Council

The Cambridge City Council meeting disappointed the gallery which hoped to see formal attire. An appeal from the National Association of Merchant Tailors criticized dressing while lawmakers chose comfort over fashion. One member wore a refined handkerchief, another returned to a softer collar, ending the protest against evening dress.

Cambridge National Association of Merchant Tailors

Thom pson of Charlestown Dies After Locking Self In

The body of Thomas Thompson, 55, was found in his periodical store at 408 Bunker Hill Street Charlestown after friends forced the locked door. Death appeared natural. He had left the boardinghouse at 3 30 am saying he felt headache and chills. He had run the store for years and was a widower living at 2 Auburn Square.

Bunker Hill Street Charlestown Thomas Thompson Thompson Auburn Square

Urge 200000 Dollar School Budget from Medford Meeting

Following a long conference at Medford City Hall with the joint committee and the School Board, officials plan to submit to the Board of Aldermen a report urging a 200000 appropriation for Medford schools. The proposal covers 24500 for Osgood School expansion and 50000 for Hancock Avenue School completion. Mayor Benjamin Haines attended. no action on a new Hill Side fire station.

Joint Committee On Finance, Education, Public Property and Fire Department Medford City Hall Board of Aldermen Medford Osgood Wellington Hancock Avenue Benjamin Haines Hillside

Beggs Family Gifts $20,000 for Woburn Hospital Memorial

The Choate Memorial Hospital of Woburn received a $20,000 gift from Mrs. M Louise Beggs and her sons William E Daniel R and Sydney A Beggs of Beggs Chester and Woburn. The fund supports an addition to the hospital to be named the William Beggs Memorial for the welfare of the Woburn public.

Choate Memorial Hospital Woburn William Beges Beggs Chester William Beggs

Raid on Sinn Fein Leaders in Cork Seizes Arms

Police raid Sinn Fein residences in Cork seizing arms and documents. No arrests reported. The action targeted principal officials as authorities pursued suspected treason and political disruption. Narratives from March 15 describe swift operations with no immediate detentions.

SINN Cork Ireland Sinn Fein

Patent medicine ad touts Eimer & Amend TM Y 2851

Relieves rheumatism claims are made for Eimer and Amend’s TM Y 2851 with recommendations by users. Advertisement notes that reliable druggists carry the remedy.

Eimer & Amend’s

Olmstead's Defence Will Be Insanity

A manicurist on her deathbed describes the killer’s double life. He courted the victim as Harry Clifford while hiding a wife and three children. The case centers on claims of insanity as his defence.

Olmstead Harry Clifford

Olmstead murder case opens in Newtonville family turmoil

Relatives defend Olmstead claiming insanity as the suspect faces murder charges after Violet Mooers died during surgery following his shooting. His wife, two daughters and son witness a high profile custody of justice while Attorney John W. McAnarney leads the defense. The couple’s Brewster home is cited as family residence prior to Newtonville schooling for the children.

Olmstead John W. McAnarney Gordon, Taft New York John W., Olmstead Ashmont Violet Mooers Jeane Newtonville Olmsteads Brewster Parnets Newton High School

Man Rescues Self After Trapped Night In Tomb

A man entombed with his wife's body fights through a sealed door in a cemetery. He climbs, pries, and finally escapes after twenty minutes of effort, emerging exhausted in a snow covered night as his anxious family fears his fate.

Indiana Senator Shively Dies After Illness at 68

Washington, March 14. Benjamin I. Shively senior Democratic Senator from Indiana died after months of illness at a Washington hospital. He was 68 and had served seven years in the Senate after three terms in the House. His work focused on foreign affairs and tariff legislation. he chaired the foreign relations committee during the Vera Cruz crisis period. He suffered from diabetes and throat cancer, attending only the oath of office for his second term. President Wilson visited and sent condolences to Mrs. Shively as a son and daughter were with him at the end.

Washington Benjamin I’. Shively Indiana Congress House Senate Shively Vera Cruz

Royal Chief Honored by Scottish Clans at Dorchester Luncheon

Alexander G. Findlay, Royal Chief of the Scottish Clans of the US and Canada, was hosted at a complimentary midnight luncheon by Clan Mackinley of Dorchester at Crawford House. The gathering featured George MacFarlane of Heart o Heather fame, theatre attendance, and speeches by May, Simpson, Finlayson, Werr, Kerr, and others.

Alexander G. Findlay United States Canada Crawford House Clan Mackinley Dorchester Clan Alexander Simpson MacKinley Murray Finlayson Ivrank Werr J. Ernest Kerr

Police charges to be laid against East Dedham station officers

The Boston Central Labor Union plans to file charges before Police Superintendent Crowley this morning against officers from the East Dedham street station stationed near the Belle Waist Company at 1000 Washington street. The filing is by a committee of John C. McDonald James J. Moriarty and Austin P. Kaveney appointed at the union’s executive board meeting last evening.

Crowley East Dedham Street Belle Waist Company Washington Street Boston Central Labor Union John C. McDonald James JD. Moriarty Austin P. Kaveney

Alleged assaults on girl pickets draw police scrutiny

Reports to Superintendent Crowley detail claims that officers used methods to deter waist and dress maker union pickets and warned workers against continuing their duties. Delegates have escorted pickets amid ongoing disputes with the Belle Waist Company and other independent shops.

Crowley Waist and Dress Makers’ Union Belle Waist Company S. A

Train Victim Identified as Mrs Mary Hartigan

John Hartigan of 16 Pearl Street identified the woman killed near Brookline station on the Boston and Albany line as his wife Mary after viewing the body at the Grove Street morgue. The victim was struck by an eastbound train while crossing the tracks about 150 feet east of the station and died en route to Peter Bent Brigham Hospital.

Brookline Boston & Albany Railroad John Hartigan Pearl Street Grove Street Mary Hartigan Peter Bent Brigham Hospital

Weymouth women vote mix up stirs legal questions

None of the 200 women who voted for the Weymouth school committee on Monday admitted casting a general ballot. The town faced agitation yesterday after six women cast six ballots for town officers by error, despite their privilege limited to school committee votes, risking court action over the legality of the town vote.

Weymouth

Kelley to Seek Recount in Narrow Town Election

Joseph Kelley, defeated for selectman by five votes, plans to petition registrars for a ballot recount alleging six women were given general ballots by mistake. He says a three vote swing could elect him then avoid court action, though he notes the matter could go to courts if needed. The six women voters were canvassed and all said they voted for school committee members. Recount date to be set by registrars.

Joseph Kelley Selectman Registrars of Voters Kelley Board of Selectmen

Cambridge Library Trustees Named in City Council Vote

Mrs. Herbert L. Crowley and John bl. Gadsby were named trustees of the Cambridge Public Library by Mayor Rockwood last night. Crowley fills the vacancy from Rev. William J. Barry’s resignation, while Gadsby succeeds John W. Bradley as school board representative. Also named were Albert L. Lynch and Edward H. Redfern for three year terms replacing St Coeur and Sander.

Herbert L. Crowley John Bl. Gadsby Cambridge Public Library Cambridge Rockwood Crowley William J. Barry St. Mary's Church St. Joseph’s Church Pepperell Gadsby John W. Bradley

A Balance for the Boss Story in Lost Magazine

A teaser announces a new Yorchy tale titled A Balance for the Boss to appear in the next Sunday issue of Lost Magazine. The brief confirms a fiction feature and highlights a likely workplace intrigue theme without spoilers.

Lost Magazine

Lodge warns Democracy and Embargo Policy at Worcester Banquet

Senator Henry Cabot Lodge told Worcester Chamber of Commerce that a government must protect citizens or fail. He opposed arming embargoes on munitions, arguing the US is prepared for war and could lose essential supplies. He urged not to change international law on submarines and cited Mexico’s Taft era warnings as a lesson from the border crisis.

Worcester Henry Cabot Lodge Foreign Relations Committee Worcester Chamber of Commerce United States Lodge Mexico

East Boston Shoe Strike Ends as Workers Return

More than 450 employees of the Eagle-Cone Shoe Company in East Boston walked out on Monday. A demand for higher piecework pay prompted the strike. it was resolved yesterday in a conference led by Business Agent William H. Watson, and workers will resume work this morning. The mass meeting at the Gem Theatre reacted with wild enthusiasm to the news.

Aagle-Cone Shoe Company Boston William H. Watson Hal Ling Gem Theatre

Burns Prove Fatal to Katie Kaplan

Katie Kaplan, 50, died at City Hospital from burns received at home on Lev erett street West End. She attempted to start a fire with kerosene when a stove flare exploded, oil covering her head to foot.

Katie Kaplan City Hospital Leverett Street West End

Three German Generals Die in War News

Berlin reports the deaths of three prominent German generals. Eduard von Graft, retired in 1909, returned to duty at the war’s start. Wilhelm von Lotterer and von Menges, an infantry commander, are noted dead from action and heart disease in the trenches.

Berlin London Eduard von Graft Wurttemburg Wilhelm von Lotterer von Menges von Lotterer Verdin

Allies to Hold Rome Conference, Lloyd George Likely

The Post reports that Entente representatives will meet soon in Rome with David Lloyd George likely to represent Britain. The March 15 article notes the munitions minister is expected to attend for the United Kingdom.

SAYS Allies Rome London David Lloyd George

Minard's liniment advertised for lumbago relief

An advertisement touts Minard's liniment as a quick, effective remedy for lumbago. It promises pure creamy composition, rapid action on the painful area, and economical use with positive success.

Minard

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