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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1912
Page
14
Estimates put the Russell will case costs well above 225 000 as hearings before Master Gilbert A. Pevey may stretch to February. Dakota Dan vows to continue the fight to prove his identity and insists he will not quit, even if the estate is exhausted.
Rochester, N Y November 10 The 32d annual convention of the American Federation of Labor opens at 10 o clock tomorrow with hopes for harmony. The executive council met three hours reviewing reports to be submitted tomorrow. Present were President Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison secretary John B Lennon treasurer James Duncan first vice president and John Mitchell second vice president.
President Samuel Gompers says no subject eclipses this year’s convention and labor goals. He cites eight hour day and child labor abolition as ongoing fights, with continued unity in organized labor. Tomorrow’s session opens with welcomes from Rochester mayor Edgerton and others. delegates from Britain’s trades congress attend.
The East Boston Baseball Club hosts its annual autumn party at Sumner Hall Maverick Square East Boston tonight. A short concert will be followed by dancing. Arrangements are led by James Regan Edgar Benson Thomas Regan John J Flaherty and Carl Riley with assistance from Misses Mae Regan Lillian Riley Nellie Ailan and Mae Cotter.
New York police courts report an unusual surge of pocket picking. Two men were caught at Bowling Green station and since January 1, 151 state prison sentences have been given to pickpockets captured at that subway station. Authorities dub the site the Mecca of pickpockets similar to the old Brooklyn Bridge terminal.
Mrs Ralph E Hawley of East Boston Social Centre leads a home making class arguing that a couple can live on 15 to 20 dollars a week in one room if hearts are right She notes happiness in modest homes she has seen and emphasizes the heart of living over material means.
A Boston writer outlines a pragmatic personal economy for a two person household with East Boston context. He estimates monthly costs for rent coal food clothing and laundry while stressing joint budgeting and shared sacrifice for a stable home life and country service. The piece argues a wife may trim outside work to save and emphasizes mutual trust and daily frugality over leisure and clubbing.
The corner stone of the new addition to the Medford Hillside Methodist Church was laid before more than 500 people. Bishop John W. Hamilton gave the benediction and the Grand Lodge of Masons of Massachusetts, led by Grand Master Everett C. Benton, presided at the dedication.
The old nitre depot in Edgeworth, Malden, near the Malden river, will be abandoned and torn down by the U S government. About two acres may be sold to the city for a public playground and swimming pool. Congressman Ernest W Roberts pushes the sale to the municipality amid a nationwide abolition of nitre depots.
Maine paper tally completes presidential returns with Che Haven and Matinicus reporting 14 Republican 14 Democratic and 31 Progressive votes. State totals: Wilson 50,987 Roosevelt 48,459 Taft 26,588 giving Wilson plurality 2528. Socialist around 2700 and Prohibition under 1000.
Elisha L. Palmer of Palmer Brothers cloak manufacturers and noted art collector died at his New London home after a short illness aged 74. A Civil War lieutenant with the Seventh New York Volunteers he was captured by Mosby’s Guerillas and spent two years in Libby Prison. Survived by a widow two daughters and a son, he had traveled abroad in recent years and belonged to the Players’ Club National Art Club Army and Navy Club and the Loyal Legion.
London reports the death of Sir Christopher Furness first baron of Grantley head of Furness Withy and the Furness steamship line. Born 1852 he served as Liberal MP for Hartlepool until unseated in 1910 over alleged payments via agents. He was later elevated to the peerage by King George.
An advertisement promotes Tudor Tea noting a bright golden color and fragrant bouquet. The copy claims the tea will cheer a person up when a cup is enjoyed.
Representative George H. Ellis of Newton praised Martin M. Lomasney the Democratic leader of Ward 8. Ellis lauded Lomasney as truthful and integrity bound, noting his missed misrepresentation and trusted word in the Legislature.
A blaze that began in the silk and lace and jewelry sections of Gimbel Bros. in Philadelphia shortly before midnight caused about $100,000 in damage. The fire, contained in an hour and a half, caused most loss from smoke and water. the Market Street building suffered only light damage.
Benjamin C Bird 88 will be inducted as ruler of Union Lodge A F and A M at Masonic Temple Up hamp's Corner tomorrow night for the 50th consecutive time. He ranks among Massachusetts' oldest Masons by service and wears the sole ryler's jewel in the United States, a gift from the grand lodge of Massachusetts.
Cambridge police arrested two men in connection with the shooting of Patrolman Albert R. Peterson of Joy Street station Boston. Inspector Armstrong found no reason to hold them and they were released later that day.
In New York on Nov 10 the Rosenthal murder trial resumes with five jurors in the box. Justice Goff and District Attorney Whitman hope to complete the jury before nightfall as witnesses Bald Jack Rose Bridgie Webber Harry Wallon and Sam Schepps prepare to testify. This marks their first removal from the West Side court prison since the Becker trial.
Mr. Whitman reported witnesses in good condition except Schepps who is slightly ill. The four accused men deny they will plead guilty to second degree murder to escape the electric chair. Dago Frank Cirofici and companions say they will go to trial for first degree murder and seek a square deal. Their counsel confirms they will testify in their own defense.
Sir Reginald Lister the British minister to Morocco since 1908 died today in Tangier. Born in 1865 he served in multiple British embassies and legations.
Chicago November 10 Jack Johnson, under federal indictment for Mann Act trafficking in women, spent Sunday in county jail in a meditative mood and compared himself to Napoleon as a conqueror of men.
Johnson, held in jail after a contentious case, plans an appeal to the U S Supreme Court on a habeas corpus writ. He shows meek behavior, attends religious services, and says he would marry Lucile Cameron if released, while criticizing Judge Landis over bond.
Augusta Me November 10 Judge William sons announced the murder trial of Mrs Elsie Hobbs Raymond for the Hackett girl murder August 17 1905 will open November 19 the date set last September despite defence efforts to delay proceedings.
Mrs. Raymond remains on bail of 10000 dollars and assists her lawyers as the case, to be personally prosecuted by Attorney General Pattengal with county prosecutor, nears trial before Judge William P. Whitehouse. The defence keeps plans secret amid high public interest in this unusual proceeding.
A massive blaze in Canton yesterday night destroyed about a thousand houses along with the general post office, wharves, and the fire brigade station. The flames crossed the Chu-Kiang river and reached the Honen island burning multiple buildings.
Thomas E. Reid a New York lumber merchant and Montclair New Jersey resident of prominence was badly injured and is believed to have died in an automobile accident in Montclair New Jersey on November 10 with details of the crash and injuries provided by local reports.
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