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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1912

Page

1

Detroit Players Strike Ends After Conference at Aldine Hotel

The Detroit baseball players ended their strike at 2 45 pm after a 15 minute meeting with club president Frank Navin at the Aldine Hotel. Ty Cobb urged the men to return, praising their loyalty. They will play in Washington tomorrow without Cobb, suggesting concessions were made.

Philadelphia Detroit Aldine Hotel Frank Navin Ty Cobb Washington Cobb

Navin vows to pay fines for Detroit players amid league talks

Navin states he will pay any fines the league imposes on Detroit players at the meeting tomorrow. Fines likely under 50 dollars as the minimum for refusal to play a scheduled game. Cobb may rejoin Detroit soon, though President Johnson denies an agreement on suspensions. Delehanty and Bush lead the players’ relief at an easy settlement, urging protection from insulting remarks at games. Continued on Page 10, First Column.

Navin Detroit Cobb Johnson Jim Delehanty Owen Bush

World Peace Plans Rejected in Congress

Washington May 20 The House refused to pass two world peace resolutions. One would fund the United States share for the international arbitration body at Brussels and the other would instruct American delegates to The Hague to oppose territory gains by war. Representative Barthold urged support amid single objections.

Washington United States Inter-Parliamentary Union For International Arbitration Brussels Hague Barthold Missouri

May Hold Autopsy On MCormick Body

The body of Donald McCormick lies in the North Grove street morgue and an autopsy may be ordered by Medical Examiner Magrath. He was injured on May 9 after plunging 59 feet from a Cunard Line ship’s funnel deck to the engine room. ship surgeon Dr Clapp deemed it an accident.

Donald McCormick North Grove Street Magrath McCormick East Boston Relief Hospital Franconia Cunard Line Clapp

Unionize Initiative Aimed at Federal Employees

Washington May 20 propaganda to unionize all government workers is under way. George L. Cain president of the National League of Government Employees, now in Washington, has sent a letter to workers in government departments asking if recent events prove the need for a federal employees federation and what they think.

Washington George L. Cain Lynn Mass National League of Government Employees Federal Employees’ Federation

Government Employees Seek Civil Service Reform Rally

Mr Cain organizes a delegation of federal workers to press Republican and Democratic platforms for civil service reform a retirement system and merit promotions The broader aim is a national convention in Washington next August or September with delegates from government employees across the United States The plan emphasizes careful study and sincere commitment to members' best interests but warns against personal ambition or political maneuvering.

Congress House Cain Washington United States

Elevator Well Fall Fatal Claims Accidental Death

Walter G. Johnson aged 17 was found dead at the North Grove street morgue after falling down an elevator well while delivering goods at 64 High street. Medical Examiner Magrath ruled accidental death and allowed removal to the parents home at 7 Mayfield street Dorchester.

Walter G. Johnson North Grove Street Magrath Mayfield Street Dorchester Young Johnson High Street

Columbia Men Enter Girls Halls at Barnard Whittier

About 150 Columbia College sophomores face possible dismissal after a night invasion of Barnard College and Whittier Hall dormitories. Dean Fred P. Keppell ordered an investigation to prevent a recurrence following the Burning of the Calculus ceremony.

New York Columbia College University Barnard College Whittier Hall Columbia Fred P. Keppell

Columbia Dormitory Invasion Stuns Barnard Women

Sophomores with a marching band stormed Brooks Hall and Barnard dormitories on a Tuesday night. Windows were broken, bathrooms used, water turned on, fire extinguishers emptied, and slippers were grabbed as daring invaders looted nameplates. Miss Sarah Butler credited for helping rout the attackers as Dr. Butler’s absence delayed notice.

Keppell Faculty of Columbia Brooks Hall Barnard Sarah Butler Butler Lake Mohonk

Ward 26 Urges Five Cent Hyde Park Fare Bill

Hyde Park residents urge the Mayor and officials to back House Bill 2264 in the Senate. The bill, passed by the House, would authorize a five cent fare for the suburb. Resolutions from a May 16 mass meeting are being shared with general court members to ensure a fair, impartial hearing.

Hyde Park State Senate House Senate General Court

Righeson Executed After Last-Minute Bravado

Electrocuted at 12 10 this morning only given one shock. The Rev Mr Johnson with him smiled bravely when warden came to lead him from his cell to chair.

Mr. Johnson

I Am Willing to Die Last Words Before Execution

Clarence W. T. Richeson died in the electric chair at Charlestown State Prison at 12 17 am after entering the chamber at 12 08 am and 1900 volts for 1 minute 8 seconds He sang aloud as he faced death and affirmed his faith with clergy present in the execution chamber The warden called him to the chamber at 12 06 am and the record notes his calm resignation and religious statements during the procedure

Clarence W. T. Richeson Avis Linswell Charlestown Warden Bridges Dr. Johnson Dr. Stebbins Jesus Herbert Johnson Christ Mr. Johnson Richeson God

Mayor Fitzgerald Involved In Roxbury Car Crash

The mayor was shaken up after a collision on Columbus Avenue and New Heath Street Roxbury. His limousine driven by J G Rockett collided with a five passenger touring car driven by Robert Sampson. both vehicles sustained minor damage and no other passengers were present.

Fitzgerald Columbus Avenue New Heath Street Roxbury J. G. Rockett Robert Sampson

Prince George William Killed in Car Crash Near Friesack

Prince George William eldest son of the Duke of Cumberland and his chamberlain Von Greve were instantly killed in an automobile accident on a Friesack Prussia highway. They left Berlin in the forenoon bound for Copenhagen via Hamburg to attend the funeral of the late King Frederick VIII.

Friesack Prussia George William Duke of Cumberland von Greve Here Berlin Copenhagen Hamburg Frederick VIII

Collision at Columbus and Heath Streets Involves Mayor Car

Eyewitnesses report cars driven slowly when the accident occurred. The Mayor's car traveled south on Columbus Avenue as the other approached from Heath Street. Sampson's vehicle entered the intersection first and was struck in the middle. The impact bent an axle, flattened a tire, and shattered two lamps on the limousine.

Columbus Avenue Heath Street Sampson

Prince in Car Crash Kills Likely by Road Repair

The Prince at the steering wheel failed to heed road repair warnings and sped into a macadamized section. The vehicle overturned, crushing the Prince's head. Chamberlain Von Greve suffered a broken neck and the chauffeur a broken arm. Prince George William, born 1880, is son of Duke Ernest Augusta head of the Guelph line.

Chamberlain von Greve Prince George William Duke Ernest Augusta Duke of Cumberland Duke of Brunswick and Lunebourg House of the Guelphs

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