09 Nov 1911
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1911
Page
1
Dr. James M. Kiggen, campaign chair, predicted that Hyde Park joining Boston as Ward 26 will revive the area. He said the link would bring prosperity, reversing the town’s decline and delivering higher pay and a more progressive community.
John L. H. Griffin a 59 year old Malden resident was dragged to the ground and mauled by two bull dogs at the Moore and Hastings streets corner Cambridge nearly killed before neighbors rescued him. He works as an insurance man with Cambridge offices. Harvard students face potential gambling charges tied to Watch and Ward Society actions.
The new era promises improved police and fire protection, a five cent electric car fare, a lower tax rate, and a population rise. Plans include a new precinct, expanded equipment, a station near the West Roxbury line, and higher salaries for Captain Grant, Lieutenant Welch, sergeants, patrolmen, and Hyde Park firefighters as Hyde Park joins Boston.
A Boston woman eloped with broker Richard L. Freeman of 50 Congress Street and is returning from Toronto with him after Freeman’s arrest there for larceny of negotiable securities valued near 70 000 dollars. Special Officer Burke escorted her fare. police guard her name.
A Boston couple, destitute, fell into Toronto police hands after Freeman failed to pay a 50 board bill at the Prince George Hotel. Freeman left a wife and two children in Dorchester. The companion's police account described three days without food while in Canada as they sought funds from Boston. Freeman had spent freely in Boston, leading her to believe his funds were endless until funds ran dry in Canada prompting remittances to his family.
Carlisle's diversified attack edges Harvard as St. Mark's defeats Groton 5 to 0 and Mechanic Arts beats Brookline High 6 to 5. Scully and Yale tackle back in game with Klaus and Buckhouse noted.
The governor says he will not retire after his term and may seek another public role. Though not confirming a third term bid, his Massachusetts victory positions him as a possible candidate for the Democratic nomination for President or Vice President in 1912.
Governor Foss weighs 1912 prospects and Hearst links amid a volatile scene as Massachusetts contemplates a Democratic wave. A separate incident details Griffin fighting unleashed dogs in Hastings Street, suffering deep wounds before hospital treatment. A cigarette carton gambling scheme ties bets to poker hands inside boxes sold to customers.
The text highlights a figure noted for a strong love of music and notable skill as a composer. It references his impressive body of work and established reputation in the field.
The Boston Post notes important birth anniversaries including Stanford White born 1853 and Maud Howe Elliott born 1855, with reference to the paper’s 1831 inception.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Thursday increasing clouds with possible rain in the afternoon or night. Friday looks unsettled with occasional rain and moderate variable winds.
Well known Baritone and Back Bay dentist Dr Lon F Brine ended his life with poison in a Rossmore Hotel room Tuesday night. Attendants discovered the death yesterday after he failed to answer knocks and fire escape access was used. The Immaculate Conception Church quartet member and Catholic society figure was found fully dressed, lying across the foot of the bed.
In Los Angeles after five weeks of court a panel of three jurors and a talesman were passed for cause for James B. McNamara in the Charles J. Haggerty murder case. Defense had accepted another talesman and expects a full jury by Christmas.
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