23 May 1912
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
1
Mayor Fitzgerald declares candidacy for the Senate as Republican factions scramble after Senator Crane quits. The field fills with many GOP and Democratic hopefuls while Fitzgerald starts a state-wide campaign from Athol tomorrow amid swirling political tension.
Yesterday's temperatures show 3 am 69 and 50, 6 am 68 and 50, 6 pm 86 and 55, 9 am 78 and 53, 9 pm 83 and 53, 12 am 88 and 63, 12 mid. Average yesterday 54. Average a year ago 70. A year ago Thursday was cloudy.
Medical Examiner Leary and police are inclined to believe that Mrs Lillian Jewar is dead following the discovery of her body. Investigators are examining circumstances and searching for a motive and potential suspects.
The forecast calls for fair conditions in Boston and vicinity on Thursday and Friday with unsettled spells and possible local showers. Interior areas may warm by night with moderate east to south winds across New England.
The New Haven-Boston & Maine railroad merger bill failed in the Senate by 15 to 20. The Tinkham study resolve also failed. Governor Foss could resubmit. Several lawmakers shifted positions, turning an earlier victory into defeat.
The Governor stated he would likely press for a merger bill tied to his utilities measure that would oversee all public service corporations. He suggested keeping the Legislature in session to advance this reform agenda.
The oyster boat Earl from Oyster Bay New York became disabled this afternoon and was beached off the Milford breakwater amid heavy tide and strong wind. Captain Antoine Larson and his three crew members remain aboard the vessel despite the danger of breaking up.
Freight handlers nationwide received a general strike order issued by President P. J. Flannery of the International Brotherhood of Railway Freight Handlers. The order was decided days ago and notification was mailed to unions from headquarters in Chicago dated May 22.
Mrs Mary Louise Garland plans to wed Francis Cushing Green on Saturday in Bourne. Family sources say the famed bequest of 10 million dollars from her late husband may reduce to 1 million in income after the marriage, though the widow disputes the figures.
Advertisement promoting continued service on the Boston and Worcester trolley for business and pleasure use. It highlights express and accommodation options for Worcester and intermediate points.
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