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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1912

Page

4

Guild Ready to Respond in Massachusetts Senate Bid

The ambassador states if invited to head the re united forces of the Republicans who favor equal rights and national welfare, he would consider resigning and joining the national campaign. A Progressive League meeting on June 29 will discuss a United States Senator candidate with Mr. Guild likely to be the name presented.

Republican Party St. Petersburg Massachusetts Senate Progressive League United States Guild

Widow testifies in probate case over $200000 estate

Mrs. Anna Oleanda Prince, widow of Charles John Prince, testified in Probate Court about her life interest in the estate after the will rewarded her with a life stake in $200,000. Charles Barnard Prince, the testator's son, received $500 now with the remainder after Mrs Prince's death.

Anna Oleanda Prince Charles John Prince Charles Barnard Prince

Nurse Recounts Meeting and Marriage to Prince

The nurse testifies about her meeting with Mr. Prince and their marriage. The case contends that the son Prince, living in Sherborn, seeks to overturn a will by claiming undue influence and his father was of unsound mind when he signed. Nine wills exist between 1907 and his death, the last dated March 20. James R. Meaney recalls the elder Prince was in a sanitarium in New York State, with no definite time fixed. He notes Prince was nervous, irritable, and exacting during illness.

Mr. Prince Young Prince Sherborn James R. Meaney Prince New York State

Hunt witness in Marsh case

Lynn police seek Asa Bohanna of Hudson shoe factory fame rumors say he saw George E. Marsh with William A. Dorr the murder suspect in the tragedy Bohanna says he was in Lynn visiting his wife and declines to confirm the sighting while claiming knowledge of who started the rumor

Lynn Asa Bohanna Hudson George E. Marsh William A. Dorr Bohanna Dorr Marsh

Mayor Gaynor Accepts German Fleet Reception Invite

Mayor Gaynor today accepted an invitation to attend a kommers stand up informal lunch with beer wine and song at the Hotel Astor on June 12. The event, hosted by the combined German societies of Greater New York, welcomes the German fleet officers arriving in New York Harbor June 9. The mayor's reception committee will attend.

New York Gaynor Hotel Astor New York Harbor Greater New York

Cuban Rebels Win First Fight in Oriente Fight

Cuban rebels claim victory in the first clash as General Mendieta holds ground awaiting General Monteagudo with reinforcements. Rebels under Estenos Ivonet mobilize 2000 mounted men, while Havana enlists about 1000 home guards and 700 volunteers for field service.

Estenos Ivonet Havana Peldra Baire Oriente Sanchez Riguera

Marines Ordered to Stations in Cuba From Wakefield Camp

In Wakefield on May 28, 200 United States Marines were ordered to report to their naval stations for duty in Cuba. Lt. S. Lee announced the orders as marines left the rifle range camp for Charlestown Brooklyn Newport R I and Portsmouth N H to proceed to their posts.

Cubans in Florida Offer Their Services

At a Tampa meeting of Cuban colony representatives on May 28 a resolution was adopted pledging support to the Cuban government in its fight with rebels and offering services in Cuba. A committee was named to consult Consul Ralph Ybor, who said the disturbance does not require recalling subjects.

Tampa Fla Cuba Ralph Ybor

Mrs Porter Dies on Train to Boston

Mrs Alice M Porter who ran a school in the Pierce Building Copley Square died suddenly yesterday afternoon on a train approaching South Station. She boarded at South Braintree and a doctor was summoned at the shed and pronounced her dead.

Alice M. Porter Pierce Building Copley Square South Station South Braintree

Vincent Club Member to Become Bride June 18

Miss Colette Dumaresq, longtime Vincent Club member and sister of Mrs. William Otis Gay, will wed Charles Handsand Whitney at the Church of Our Saviour Longwood at noon on June 18. The wedding will be quiet with no bridesmaids and a small reception at 58 Bay State Road. Whitney, Harvard ’01 graduate, is connected to Rockledge Milton and Mrs. Francis S. Watson line, a member of the Perkins family.

Boston Vincent Club Colette Dumaresq Philip K. Dumaresq Charles Handsand Whitney Church of Our Saviour Longwood Miss Dumaresq Charles Whitney Rockledge Milton Francis Ss. Watson Clarendon Street Thomas H. Perkins Harvard Somerset

Confession Claim Marks Testimony in Poison Trial

In Brooklyn Supreme Court Miss Winifred Ankers, accused of poisoning nine babies at the Brooklyn Nursery and Infants' Hospital, allegedly confessed after police threatened to take her baby. Dr. Charles Reese testified the pressure led to guilt. Justice Scudder adjourned to allow brief filings and defense hopes for release on grounds of duress.

New York Winifred Ankers Supreme Court Brooklyn Brooklyn Nursery and Infants Charles Reese Miss Ankers Justice Scudder Tomor

Supreme Court finds homestead bill unconstitutional

In a unanimous opinion the Supreme Court informs the House that the homestead bill is unconstitutional. The court says the measure aims to provide homes for renters and taxes the whole state, exceeding legislative power and not serving a public purpose.

Supreme Court

Courts To Untangle Veto Knots On Beacon Hill

Four veto messages sent late by the House court movement head to the Supreme Court to decide if the bills became law. Governor Foss says messages arrived before the five day veto window and Massachusetts’ stock issuance supervision would change rail stock water. Public Franchise League’s Eastman criticizes New Haven Boston & Maine control since 1907. Executive session moves for an indefinite extension to study Interstate Commerce Commission report.

Supreme Court Beacon Hill Governor Foss Massachusetts Joseph B. Eastman Public Franchise League New Haven Boston & Maine New York Interstate Commerce Commission Louis D. Brrandeis Daniel J. Kiley David O. Ives

Law on Veto Messages Tests Constitutional Timing

The passage discusses four bills vetoed by the governor and whether they became law despite a ruling by Speaker Cushing that the veto messages were not properly received. It describes the timing, filing, and potential legal challenges involving the pensions for court and probation officers and funding for Lowell and Bradford Dury textile schools. The outcome may hinge on warrants and possible court action.

House Cushing Sherman Kimball Lowell Bradford-Durfee Fall River

Lomasney order investigation postponed awaiting interstate report

The final hearing on the Lomasney order to probe the railroad situation was held by the Railroad Commission and Port Directors. Boston Chamber of Commerce President J D Russell urged Boston and Maine ownership in New England interests and urged deferring the report until the Interstate Commerce Commission files its New England rail rates. James F Jackson criticized two merger bills as insufficient to cover the state's control over the Boston and Maine.

Railroad Commission Lomasney Joint Board J. D. Russell Boston Chamber of Commerce Boston & Maine New England Interstate Commerce Commission James F. Jackson Committee On Railroads

Three Amendments to Grand Trunk Bill

The Grand Trunk bill faces Senate debate with three pending amendments. One by Senator Blanchard restricts railroad takeover of gas or electric plants without Gas and Electric Light Commission approval. Senator Coolidge proposes western extensions near Northampton. An amendment bars holding stock in competing steamship lines.

Grand Trunk Senate Blanchard Somerville Gas and Electric Light Commission Coolidge Northampton Hnesg

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