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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1913

Page

6

Wife Claims Officer Cruel and Abusive Husband

In Suffolk Probate Court Judge George heard Mrs. L S Gregg of Dorchester seek separate support from Patrolman John O Gregg of Station 11 alleging cruel treatment. They married in 1904 and have two daughters aged four. She testified he threatened to kill a child and himself amid marital troubles before their July 1912 separation. The case was continued.

George Suffolk L.S. Gregg Dorchester John O. Gregg Station 11 Alice Anna Wheatland Street

Governor vetoes Brookline and Newton water bills

In the Senate yesterday the Governor vetoed water supply measures for Brookline and Newton. He cites that both bills confer special benefits to these communities at the expense of the broader metropolitan district, arguing inequitable assessments for nonparticipating areas.

Senate Brookline Newton

Reuniting Progressives and Republicans Explored

Chicago May 12. Leaders at a two day Republican conference outlined plans to reorganize the party. Herbert Hadley former Missouri governor said the desire to win back members who left for the Progressive party was manifest.

Chicago Herbert S. Hadley Missouri Albert B. Cummins Iowa William E. Borah Idaho L.Y. Sherman Illinois Progressive Party

Radical changes urged to unite Republicans and Progressives

A six senator and party leaders conference urged the Republican national committee to call an early meeting to overhaul party rules. They argued for direct primaries, new credentials methods, and a coalition across parties to avoid further splits and align future conventions with the will of the majority.

Republican Party United States Massachusetts California Republican National Committee Mr. Hadley

Carmen and L in Deadlock Over Wages and Arbitration

Officials of the Boston Elevated Company and a union committee met again over wage increases and working conditions. The union cited higher pay and a board of arbitration as the main hurdles. The conference, to be resumed daily at the Shawmut Bank building, continues until an agreement is reached.

Boston Elevated Company Boston Street Carmen’s Board of Arbitration Shawmut Bank

Rocks Placed on Erie Tracks Near Paterson

An attempt to wreck an Erie railroad train was made eight miles north of Paterson New Jersey with scrap iron and rocks on the rails. The engineer halted the local train in time after seeing the obstruction while proceeding cautiously under orders issued after a similar incident Saturday.

Paterson N. J Erie Railroad Chicago Express

Dorchester Woman Shot by Longtime Suitor Refuses Reconciliation

Members of Miss Hannah Bradley family of 134 Wrentham Street Dorchester reject rumors of reconciliation with James Callahan the man who shot her after a 20 year association He attempted suicide after the incident and both are in hospital awaiting treatment.

Hannah Bradley Wrentham Street Dorchester James Callahan Miss Bradley Callahan

Vincent Astor Improves After Health Setback

Vincent Astor, under medical watch for a recurrence of throat trouble, spent the day on his estate near Poughkeepsie supervising an experimental farm project and said he would return to New York in a day or two.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Vincent Astor Here New York

Harvard essay prize winners announced

Richard W. Chubb of St. Louis, a Harvard sophomore, won the first prize of 200 for his essay on Harvard customs. Donald Karl Dunbar, a Harvard senior from Springfield, earned the second prize of 0 in the competition.

Richard W. Chubb St. Louis Harvard Donald Karl Dunbar Springfield

Moulton and Holmes Recovering After Cohasset Crash

Paul R. Moulton of Brookline and Francis Holmes of Winthrop are recovering in hospital after a Sunday night automobile accident at Cohasset that killed Mrs Beulah R. Smith of Lexington. The two men were seriously injured.

Paul R. Moulton Brookline Francis Holmes Whinthrop Cohasset Beullah R. Smith Lexington Beulah R. Smith Cohasset Sun- Clay

Horses Plunge Into Water Pit During Dump Cart Accident

While unloading ashes at Somerville dump, a stay wood failed tipping a cart and two horses into a 20 foot water-filled pit. Driver Frank Mangan freed them by cutting the harness. Inspector Charles Berry organized a rescue with rope and 20 men, pulling the animals to shore.

Temple Street Mystic Avenue Somerville Mindi Frank Mangan Charles M. Berry

New Haven Road Clerks Likely to Strike Over Agreement

Several hundred clerks on the New Haven line voted on striking unless officials honor a January agreement. Union clerks claim the terms have been disregarded and almost all Boston terminal clerks favor a walkout if President Mellen does not respond favorably.

New Haven Old Colony Wedge Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Boston Road Mellen

Woman Uses Renova To Free Husband From Drink

A Cobleskill woman writes that Renova reduced her husband’s drinking and improved his nerves, disposition, and appetite. She endorses buying Renova at Riker Jaynes or requesting a sample and proofs from the Renova Co. in New York.

Cobleskill Renova Riker- Jaynes Renova Co Broadway New York

Hospital Report On Local Figures At Midnight

Moulton at Des Brisay Hospital 88 Newbury Street rested comfortably by midnight. Holmes at Haymarket Square Relief Hospital showed improvement at the same hour.

Moulton Des Brisay Hospital Newbury Street Holmes Haymarket Square Relief Hospital

Lad With $15 Had Big Time At Revere Beach

Svene Erickson 18, of Framingham, wandered the boulevard at Revere Beach with $15 in cash when Patrolman Jenny spotted him spending freely at attractions. Parents confirmed he had run away and the money vanished. he was returned home later. Meanwhile a separate fire incident near 18 School Street caused multiple blazes ignited by an exploding plumber’s torch. Workers Hillen and Holbrook were burned and rescued. several residents faced smoke and evacuation as flames spread to several homes. Total damage estimated at about $3000.

Svene Erickson Framingham Revere Beach Jenny Metropolitan Park Michael Fallon Ellsworth Place O'Neil Monaghan J. E. Hillen James Holbrook Julius Johnson Carl Salin Walhaut Avenue Hillen and Holbrook School Street James E. White Walnut, Avenue Walter Ballantyne Charles Burroughs Michael Anderson A. F. White Wallace Perry Fountain St Orange Mass H. P. Lamb Cuticura Dept. T. Boston

Meeting to Help Home Rule in Massachusetts May 21

A Massachusetts conference of Irish Home Rule supporters will meet May 21 at 11 AM at the American House to plan practical steps for backing John Redmond and the Irish parliamentary party. The public meeting will run to 4 PM with attendees from across the state and invited officers from multiple Irish and allied groups.

Friends of the Irish Home Rule Cause Massachusetts John EK. Redmond Irish Parliamentary Party Friends of the Irish Cause United Irish League Irish Parliamentary Ireland Britain Ancient Order of Hibernians Irish National Foresters Irish County Clubs Friends of the Movement Redmond United Irish League of America Philadelphia Irish National Fund John Redmond O’donnell Raphoe John Fitzgibbon M. P Boston Lowell Waltham Pittsfield Thomas B. Fitzpatrick John O’callaghan Michael J. Jordan Michael Morrison C. O’connell Galvin

Fire Engulfs Tenements in Jamaica Plain Blazes

A group of tenements on upper School Street Ellsworth Place Byroncourt and Walnut Avenue Jamaica Plain burned yesterday afternoon. Three women were overcome by smoke two men were seriously burned and police rescued several residents amid numerous narrow escapes.

Upper School Street Ellsworth Place Byroncourt Walnut Avenue Jamaica Plain

End Liver Trouble Without Calomel

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets presented as a mild fast acting laxative replacing calomel for liver and bowel relief. Claims include no tooth harm and quick correction of constipation and dullness, with price notes of 10c and 25c per box from The Olive Tablet Company in Columbus Ohio.

The Olive Tablet Company Columbus, O

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