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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1912

Page

16

Professor Brenton Fights Wife’s Divorce Suit

Hartford, Nov 11. The Rev Cranston Brenton English professor at Trinity College and ally of Bishop Chauncey Brewster indicated plans to fight his wife’s divorce complaint. Brenton denies desertion and cruelty and cross-accuses his wife Elizabeth Curtis of infidelity. He seeks a divorce on statutory grounds and custody of their 6-year-old son. The couple married June 19 1901 on Vernon Street Hartford.

Hartford Conn Cranston Brenton Trinity College Chauncey Brewster Brenton Elizabeth A. Curtis Jonathan Curtis Frederick Ernest Holman Rockland

Idaho Returns Show Wilson Leading in State

Boise Idaho November 11 Governor Wilson leads in presidential returns with two small counties still to report. Those counties are normally Democratic and are expected to give him a plurality near 1000 over President Taft.

Boise Idaho Wilson Taft

Popular Roxbury Man Joins Continental Staff

Edward Emmet McGrath, prominent Roxbury resident and former Representative-elect for the 18th Suffolk district, joins Continental Clothing House. The long-time roceeding clubman and community volunteer will leverage his local ties to serve customers with a wide stock of clothing and accessories from the west and best stock in New England.

Continental Clothing House Edward Emmet McGrath Roxbury Suffolk McGrath Ninth Regiment Charitable Irish Society Young Men’s Catholic Association St. Valentine’s Total Ibstinence Society Boston College Roxbury Athletic Association Shawmut Club Pioneer Club Newngland

Roosevelt declares Progressive party will stay and grow

Col Quiline reports Theodore Roosevelt issuing a formal statement on election implications. He reiterates the Progressive party has come to stay and that the battle has just begun as the party shows over 4,000,000 votes amid obstacles, a feat he calls unparalleled in free government.

New York Theodore Roosevelt Progressive Party

Progressive Party a lasting force in American politics

The speaker lauds the Progressives for transforming the political landscape despite opposition. He notes the movement formed in three months, polled 4 to 4.5 million votes, ranked second nationwide, and surpassed old parties in many states, urging continued belief in American self-government and urge to keep the party alive.

Progressive Party Chicago

Miss Bigelow to Be Presented at Court This Season

Friends of Elizabeth Prescott Bigelow of Marlboro-street and the north shore anticipate her debut at the court of St James. A popular horsewoman, she has hosted Miss Margaret Russell of London and hosted a luncheon in her honor at Under lodge on Magnolia road near Ox Hill Lodge.

Elizabeth Prescott Bigelow Prescott Bigelow Marlboro — Street North Shore Court of St. James Miss Bigelow Margaret Russell London Michael Foster William FE. Russell Miss Russell Henry E. Russell Underlodge Magnolia Road Manchester Ox Hill Lodge Bigelow Marlboro Street

Progres sive programme push vows social justice drive

The speaker expresses hearty support and vows to extend the platform into law, claiming the battle for social and industrial justice has just begun and will continue until every feature is enacted, opening new avenues for moral and economic betterment.

Girl Killed by Automobile in Barre

Florence Milne a six year old girl was struck by an automobile on Washington street Barre and died minutes later Investigating witnesses cleared the driver H B Partridge of blame and police took no action

Eight Language Orders Among Istina Crew

Officers of the Austrian steamer Istina arriving from South America must issue commands in eight languages to direct a cosmopolitan crew. The officers are Austrian while the crew includes Russians Greeks Italians Germans Spaniards and Americans. The two cabin boys are from New York on a vacation voyage.

South America New York

Maryland Senator Rayner III Stricken With Neuritis

Senator Rayner of Maryland is confined to bed at home with neuritis and complications. Doctors report condition not alarming as family awaits improvement tonight.

Washington Navy Senator Rayner Maryland Rayner

Explosion damages Cambridge auto at Marlboro Street

Richard R. Peabody of 21 Apley Court Cambridge had his gasoline tank explode in front of 9 Marlboro Street last night after a lit match was allegedly thrown under the tank. The car suffered about 500 dollars in damage and no firemen were needed.

Richard R. Peabody Apley Court Cambridge Marlboro Street Peabody Back Bay

Thief Steals Jewelry From Dancer During Fire

A thief slipped into Mrs. Florida Martin known as Florida De Lisle during a noon fire at a six story West End apartment house on Myrtle Revere and Garden streets and took three diamond rings valued over 1000 dollars.

Myrtle Revere Garden Streets West End Florida Martin Florida de Lisle

Telephone Company Case Is Dismissed

The Supreme Court of the United States dismissed for lack of jurisdiction the suit by the National Telephone Manufacturing Company of New Hampshire seeking $500000 damages for alleged malicious prosecution by the American Bell Telephone Company of Massachusetts. No damages were awarded below or by the circuit court in Massachusetts.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States Today National Telephone Manufacturing Company of New Hampshire American Bell Telephone Company of Massachusetts United States Circuit Court of Massachusetts

Famous English comedian William Penley dies at 61

London reports that William Sydney Penley a renowned English comedian died at age 61. He became a professional actor in 1871 and later toured the United States, with full retirement from the stage since 1901.

London Navy William Sydney Penley United States

Imperator May Force Boston Voyage If New York Piers Fail

War Department refusal to extend New York piers pushes potential Imperator docking toward Boston. Officials warn harbor facilities must be improved and warn British lines to arrange permanent pier solutions by March 16. Dock officials fear impact on New York commerce and port prestige.

New York War Department Imperator America Boston Stimson Army Engineer Board Harbor Line Board City of Chelsea Washington Julius T. Meyer Tompkins Franklin White Star Line

Taft Congratulates King Victor Emmanuel on Birthday

President Taft telegraphed King Victor Emmanuel of Italy congratulating him on the anniversary of his birth and wishing welfare and prosperity for Italy. The message was sent from Washington on November 11.

Taft King Victor OF Italy Washington Victor Emmanuel

Diplomatic Shifts With France and Washington

Nov 11 reports reshuffling at the French embassy in Washington. M Maugras transfers to Tokio, to be replaced by Count L de Sartiges from St Petersburg. LeFebvre de la Boulaye named attache at Washington.

Paris M. Maugras Washington Tokio Count L. de Sartiges St. Petersburg LeFebvre de la Boulaye

Boy Proves His Bravery After Foot Amputation

Kenneth L. Jennings of 569 Norfolk Street Mattapan a 13 year old boy had his foot run over by an outward bound electric car on Blue Hill Avenue near Walk Hill Street early yesterday. He remained conscious and told his mother Agnes Jennings then was taken to a bakery before hospital. He was later admitted to City Hospital where part of his right foot was amputated and he endured the operation well with courage.

Kenneth L. Jennings Norfolk Street Mattapan Blue Hill Avenue Walk Hill Street Agnes Jennings Kenneth City Hospital

Four New Indictments Against Jack Johnson

Chicago November 11 The grand jury returned four indictments against Jack Johnson each alleging a distinct violation of the Mann white slave act Bail in each case set at 10000 dollars total bail 40000 dollars Johnson must raise 70000 dollars in satisfactory bonds or 140000 dollars in real estate to secure his freedom while awaiting trial

Chicago Jack Johnson Johnson

Jurors Chosen in Rosenthal Gunmen Trial in New York

The last of the 12 jurors needed to decide the fate of four gunmen indicted as actual slayers of gambler Herman Rosenthal was chosen when Justice Goff adjourned the trial’s second day. The first State witness will testify tomorrow.

New York Herman Rosenthal Goff

Fisherman Held for Manslaughter in West Death

Ellsworth Maine November 11 John Crowell a fisherman was held for the April grand jury on a manslaughter charge in the death of Joseph West who was shot following a quarrel in town.

Ellsworth John Crowell Joseph West West

Worsted Fabric History and Modern Suit Prices

Worsted originates from William the Conqueror era through Flemish weavers in Worstead. Domestic worsteds range $15 to $35, imported fabrics up to $45. Three button soft roll front sack suits offer quiet, smart style with a well groomed look.

William the Conqueror Worstead

Crystalis Hair Grower Claims European Awards

An advert touts Crystalis as a premier hair grower with European gold medals. It promises a risk free trial backed by a money back guarantee and cites testimonials from individuals across the United States alleging hair regrowth and scalp relief.

Free Coupon for Crystal is patent medicine request

An advertisement offers a free coupon from Crest or Laboratories at 861 St. in Binghamton New York. It asks readers to prove at no cost that Crystal is claimed to stop hair loss grow new hair banish dandruff and itching and restore gray hair to natural color. Readers must print their name address and PIN the coupon to their letter.

Europe Crystalis Brussels Paria Cresto Laboratories Street Binghamton N. Y Binghamton, N. Y Boston Post

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