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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1914

Page

2

Felonious assault suspect Holt at large after Malden escape

George W. Holt 21, held on $3200 bonds for a grand jury after a felonious assault on Probation Officer Louis Tyzzer in Malden. He beat Tyzzer unconscious, escaped from a cell, and fled toward a fast freight at Oak Grove depot. Police nationwide searched for him. Holt is also wanted in Buffalo for dynamiting a safe. Tyzzer in a serious but hopeful recovery at home in Wakefield. Albert Thomas and citizens pursued Holt toward the rail station.

George W. Holt Malden Louis Tyzzer Oak Grove Tyzzer Cambridge Everett and New England New York Everett Holt Buffalo Little Everett Gladys E. Crook Pleasant Street Wakefield Albert Thomas Court House Chase Linden Street Clifton Street Railroad Station

Cheap Northwest Travel by C B and Q Chair Car

Alexander Stocks advertises cheap tickets on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad to the Northwest. The chair car offers comfort with good lighting and large windows at no extra charge. Send for details from the New England Pass agent at 264 Washington St. Boston.

Alex Stocks New England Washington St Saston, Tel

Connolly's Nomination Papers Thrown Out

James B. Connolly of Ward 20 had his Democratic nomination papers for the 12th district rejected by the Ballot Law Commission over inconsistent party designations. Connolly, an enrolled Progressive, argues the ruling blocks voters’ wishes while planning to appear on the ballot March 24.

James B. Connolly Ward 20 Ballot Law Commission Connolly State House Ballot Law Commissioners Progressive Party Democratic Party

Candidates Busy In 12th District Congressional Fight

Yesterday's whirlwind tours saw Daniel T. O'Connell address over 3000 voters at multiple rallies from Geneva Avenue to Dorchester and Fields corners. James A. Gallivan spoke at Dehlgren Hall and the Richfield Club as crowds gathered across South Boston peninsula district.

Daniel T. O'Connell John McGrath Geneva Avenue Savin Hill Dorchester Avenues Hamilton Bowdoin Streets John Hanley Dix Street

City Club fundraising ends with $67400 in contributions

The City Club building fund drive closes its seventh day at 67400 in subscriptions with 80000 more needed by the 11 day limit. Team 1 led by Burrill raised 2500 followed by Woodry’s 2150 and Rogers 2150 while former Mayor Fitzgerald donated 1000 to the effort.

City Club Building Fund Charles L. Burrill John A. Woodry John F. Fitzgerald Addison N. Winship Fitzgerald W. E. Anderton John B. Dore Arthur &. Gates J. Mitchell Galvin

Boston political meetings draw crowds across wards

In South Boston last night ex Senator Joyce attacked Mayor Curley accusing John A Sullivan of being Boston’s real mayor and urging cost cuts without wage reductions. Senator Redmond S Fitzgerald spoke at multiple rallies in Dorchester, South Boston and surrounding streets while Edward F Burke addressed four rallies in Ward 17 and hosted a reception at Mt Pleasant Associates.

Gullivan Maynard Hall South Boston Joyce Ward 17 Curley John A. Sullivan Boston Redmond S. Fitzgerald New Summer Street Bridge Dorchester Avenue Broadway Dorchester Street Dorchester and Telegraph Streets Flood Square H and Highth South Bay Associates Edward F. Burke Mt. Pleasant Associates

Fire Routs Out Tech Students At Lambda Chi Alpha

Eighteen Technology students were driven from their rooms at the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity house at 535 Newbury Street when a basement kitchen fire broke out. Joseph Baudette was trapped but escaped on a ladder as heavy smoke filled halls. Firemen extinguished the blaze though lighting and smoke forced evacuation. cause remains unknown. Other Tech fraternities offered shelter for the night.

Technology Lambda Chi Alpha Newbury Street Joseph Baudette Tech

Crisis in New Haven Reaches Impasse Over Settlement

The case may go to court unless the railroad and the department reach a timely agreement. Senator Weeks urged President Wilson to intervene to speed a settlement, but the President announced he would not interfere.

Weeks White House Wilson Massachusetts Messrs. Gregory Adkins New England Elliott Washington McReynolds New Haven

New Haven agrees to trusteeship over trolley lines and rail

National officials report the New Haven consented to trusteeship for the Boston and Maine railroad and regional trolley properties in Rhode Island Connecticut and Massachusetts. A conference in Washington discussed selecting trustees from a New Haven list to take over trolley lines and ease negotiations.

New Haven Boston & Maine Railroad Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Messrs Gregory and Adkins New

Potter Awarded Shaw Fellowship at Harvard

Pitman Benjamin Potter of Long Branch New Jersey a Harvard senior was yesterday awarded the Henry Russell Shaw traveling fellowship for 1914 15 at Harvard Potter is editorial chairman of the Harvard Crimson.

Pitman Benjamin Potter Long Branch N. J Harvard Henry Russell Shaw Potter Harvard Crimson

Pelletier Probes Siegel Co Failure

District Attorney Pelletier investigates the Henry Siegel Company collapse noting no new statements at present and saying the probe is coordinated with New York District Attorney Whitman.

Pelletier Siegel CO Henry Siegel Company Whitman New York

Pelletier discusses New York laws and possible legislative proposals

Mr. Pelletier notes New York law may make prosecutions more successful there than locally and he plans to study statutes and propose ideas to the Legislature soon. He pledges bank depositors protection yet seeks to guide their actions and offers to advise before they sell claims. The district attorney has returned from New York after a conference with District Attorney Whitman.

New York Pelletier Whitman

Tremont Trust Company Forms To Promote Small Business

The Tremont Trust Company organized to carry on a banking business in a democratic spirit to aid smaller businessmen. The first meeting at Young's Hotel appointed committees, with $200000 capital and $50000 reserve nearly fully subscribed. Prominent backers include Simon Swig, Charles Fleischer, William J. Corcoran, Hart, McManus, Warren Locke, Troyd Vernon Briggs, and Forest Adams. headquarters expected in Tremont row area.

Tremont Trust Company Charles Fleischer Dartmouth Street Trust Company Young's Hotel Simon Swig Taunton William J. Corcoran Middsex County Hart Boston Judge McManus Natick Warren Locke Troyd Vernon Briggs Forest Adams Five Cents Savings Bank Tremont Row

Masked bandit blocks Cape train near Plymouth

A masked man attempted a hold up on the 12 30 Providence to Plymouth train near a cross road. He leveled a revolver at the engineer and fled into the woods when the engine slowed for a grade. Police described the suspect, searched the area, but found no trace by midnight.

Larry Cronin Taunton Louis Mitchell Richards Providence New York Plymouth

Porters Sue Plymouth Dealer for Alleged False Arrest

Mr and Mrs Howard F Porter of Lynn sue George E Rounds Plymouth auto dealer for 20500 dollars claiming false arrest after Mrs Porter, a former sweetheart of Rounds, married Porter instead of him. The Porters were recently acquitted of larceny charges.

Howard F. Porter Lynn George E. Rounds Plymouth Porter Rounds

Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertisement Claim

When every effort tires you out do not wait for better days. Hood's Sarsaparilla is urged to purify blood and restore vitality. The copy promises quick strength and endurance and instructs readers to ask a druggist for the remedy.

Hood

Dorchester Cadets Lose Bid for Independent Prize Drill

The School Board refused to permit Dorchester High School Cadets to hold a separate prize drill. Chair Brock argued last year’s suburban drill was financially poor and allowing Dorchester would cripple the suburban programs. He urged Dorchester to stand with the other high schools.

Dorchester High School Brock

Dorchester Cadets Plan Separate Prize Drill May

The headmaster James E. Thomas sent the request to the board for a separate prize drill for the Dorchester Cadets now organized as a distinct regiment. The plan cites their numbers and a field day potential, with the date set for May.

Dorchester High School James E. Thomas Dorchester

Board extends evening classes for illiterate minors to May

The school board authorized the superintendent to run evening classes for illiterate minors aged 16 to 21 from April 13 to May 2, adding 30 weeks of evening instruction across several schools. Dispute over merit list appointments prompts call to review procedures with the headmasters and superintendent.

Durbar Bigelow Bowdoin William Wirt Warren Iliot Christopher Columbus Franklin Hyde Park Hancock Phillips Brooks Quincy Theodore Lyman Washington Michael J. Corcoran

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