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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1915

Page

6

Will Seek To Seville With Wife In New Hampshire Case

Henry Hilliard Hobbs arrives with Sheriff Shaw from Bangor after arrest in Maine on assault and kidnapping charges. The third man involved is named and not a New Hampshire native. Hobbs to have a Monday hearing as officers plan another arrest soon.

Portsmouth N. H Henry Hilliard Hobbs Shaw Bangor Hobbs Providence Hill Ranch Atkinson Haverhill Mass New Hampshire

Prisoner Hobb s plans bail and settlement to ease release

Hobbs outlines a scheme to gain temporary bail release and hold a conference with his wife to sell the real estate at the center of the dispute. He asks his mother in Haverhill to arrange bail and not to fight extradition. W. Scott Peters and Chester Woodbury would represent him. A large crowd of women greeted him at the jail as he recounted escape attempts and travel from camp to Boston, New York, and Bangor while using the alias Henry Hilliard of Alabama.

Haverhill Chester Woodbury W. Scott Peters Hobbs Boston New York Bangor Henry Hilliard Alabama

Football Costs Sixteen Lives in 1915 Season

Chicago reports sixteen football fatalities in the 1915 season ending today. The count mirrors the previous year minus one and attributes most deaths to high school and semi professional players where training systems were weak or absent.

Chicago

Harvard Game Canceled at Concord Match

The Middlesex School soccer team and the Harvard varsity eleven scheduled to play in Concord were cancelled. It was announced the Concord private school may not play any more soccer games this year.

Concord Middlesex Harvard

Ford Peace Mission Falls Short of Sanction in Baltimore

Henry Ford met with Cardinal Gibbons after delays to discuss his peace voyage to Europe. The cardinal declined to grant formal approval amid doubts about obstacles to success, citing many formidable difficulties. Ford then proceeded to Philadelphia after the interview.

Baltimore Henry Ford Cardinal Gibbons Ford Louis Stickney Mr. Ford Philadelphia

Logan Act cited to block Ford peace expedition

Ex Governor Simeon E Baldwin argues the Logan Act of 1798 could be used to stop the Ford peace mission. He notes the act's penalties and recalls Dr. Logan's France visit in Jefferson's era. Baldwin praises Governor Holcomb for not joining Ford and mocks Ford’s perceived success.

New Haven Simeon E. Baldwin Dr. Logan France Jefferson Congress Marcus H. Holcomb Connecticut Ford

Ford Peace Ship Initiative Aims for Christmas Day Action

Henry Ford proposes a multi nation peace voyage aboard the Oscar II to call a Christmas Day ceasefire and establish an international mediation conference. The plan involves diverse peace parties, passports arranged by the State Department, and a six week timeline with delegates from multiple nations.

Mayor Attacks Rivals Over Boston Candidacy Tactics

The exchange accuses Millionaire Storrow and his supporters of buying votes and meddling in city politics. The speakers condemn a “Storrow council” aim and defend a nonpartisan Finance Commission and Good Government Association as vehicles for Republican influence in Democratic Boston. The leaders cite financial corruption as the central clash and anticipate a battle over control of the city.

Millionaire Storrow Boston Good Government Association Attridge Collins Kenny Hagan Coulthurst Storrow John F. Fitzgerald James M. Curley

Assail Curley Charge on Boston Electric Contract Reform

Councillors Storrow Attridge Collins and Kenny accuse Mayor Curley of pressuring Boston to accept a $5.5 million electric lighting contract and seek a Curley controlled council. They cite prior Fitzgerald remarks and say independent action forced a better deal with price reviews after five years.

Storrow Attridge Collins Kenny James J. Storrow John J. Attridge Walter Ll. Collins Thomas J. Kenny Curley Boston Fitzgerald Shakspere John F. Fitzgerald Republic City Hall Curley Council Citizens’ Council Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners Hibbard Board of Aldermen

Councillor Watson Challenges Opponents to Joint Debate

Councillor Watson issues a letter to Colonel Higginson proposing a joint debate with Messrs Attridge Collins Storrow Kenny, backed by the Good Government Association. He urges arranging a mutually agreed agenda to discuss records and platforms before voters.

Jerry’ Watson Messrs. Attridge Collins Storrow Kenny Good Government Association Mr. Watson Henry JL. Higginson Messrs Attridge Good Government

Fitzgerald Replies to Hagan Personalities Quarrel at City Club

Senator Redmond Fitzgerald defends his record against Councilman Hagan who attacked him with personal remarks at a City Club meeting. Fitzgerald recalls four campaigns and his Massachusetts Senate service while condemning the lack of issues and the use of undignified language in public debate. He cites mass meeting crowds at Savin Hill Playground and urges voters to judge by his public service.

Redmond S. Fitzgerald Hagan Red’ Fitzgerald Massachusetts Senate Buf Savin Hill

Ford and Wanamaker Plan Peace Mission Conference

Henry Ford seeks to form a peace commission and sail to Europe on a chartered ship to end the war. He meets John Wanamaker in Philadelphia and Wanamaker confirms willingness to join if possible, after a private luncheon discussing the effort.

Philadelphia Henry Ford Europe Detroit John Wanamaker Wanamaker Ford Mr. Ford City Baltimore Mr. Wanamaker Washington

End of the World With Him Amid War Talks

The speaker contends with a would be ally urging immediate action to end the war. The other party confirms the plan but demands secrecy and defies a straightforward explanation of who is behind it. Time pressures force another interview to be scheduled in New York.

Lochner Ford Copenhagen Oscar Il Kirkwall England Christiania Hague

Babson Accepts Ford Europe Trip If Only Men Go

Roger W. Babson, economist, telegraphed Henry Ford that he would join the peace mission to Europe after accepting the invitation with one condition. He insisted the party be composed of men only, arguing women have already led peace efforts.

Lochner Washington Ford Columbia Mr. Lochner Europe America Cincinnati Roger W., Babson Henry Ford

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Advertisement

Advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for indigestion by supplying digestive juices. It claims meals become easily digested when taken after each meal and before bed and offers a 50c box or free trial via a coupon.

Stuart F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Building Marshall, Mich

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