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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1912
Page
5
Governor Thomas Riley Marshall, Democratic candidate for Vice President, spoke at the North Street skating rink in Salem before a large crowd. He condemned lawlessness tied to the Ettor and Giovannitti trial, blaming the protected rich for the unrest.
Governor Marshall spoke to a crowded rink in Salem with John W. Coughlin and Joseph Maynard at his side. He condemned lawlessness and urged voters to seek redress through lawful channels while expressing sympathy for workers’ wage struggles. He noted Roosevelt’s split from the Republicans in a brief, pointed comment.
Governor Marshall spoke at Odd Fellows' Hall in Lynn urging campaign issues. Mayor Connery presented him as the next Vice-President candidate and the crowd applauded warmly.
The 1 million dollar case filed by Old Dominion Copper Mining and Smelting Company of Boston against United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company of Boston was settled. Company president Charles S. Smith said the settlement is private but satisfactory and all claims against the defendant have been resolved.
Enfield Conn Oct 1 Dr George T Finch long time health officer urges fewer but better cared for babies to curb infant mortality. His annual report cites mortuary records showing four of ten infant deaths are preventable and warns against large families born into poverty and poor nutrition.
Mayor Fitzgerald and Superintendent Dyer discussed adopting a trade oriented course in Boston high schools to prepare students for closer commercial ties with Brazil. The plan targets Portuguese origin pupils to boost social and trade interchanges, citing Massachusetts Portuguese population estimates and growth since 1905.
The speaker notes a policy of starting each lot at a first price to ensure quick sales and minimize losses through automatic price reductions. The method is described as unusual but justifies itself by yielding hundreds of bargains daily. Witness.
Detective Clancy remains puzzled over the Waverton case as Gordon Holmes' No Other Way continues. A fresh installment appears in next Sunday's Post Magazine.
An old newspaper blurb promotes Tapa Vita as a tonic and nerve food. It claims physicians endorse it for nervous exhaustion and lasting health, urging sufferers to try the product and expect renewed strength and ambition within weeks. Sold by all druggists.
Amelie M Leonard a Boston nurse who escaped Worcester State Hospital for the Insane remains at large. Police across New England and detectives devoted to recapture her have not caught her as of now.
Wood-Morgan Detective Agency and Worcester police reported many tips about a young nurse matching Miss Leonard’s description. No clues proved valuable as Dr. Scribner warned the perpetrator may lie low and strike later, with authorities across New England notified to locate her amid claims of insanity.
J. Frank Bradley, a well known lumber dealer, was found dead this afternoon by hanging in his barn. His death is described as a self inflicted act amid months of nervous prostration caused by business worries.
Eight persons were injured in an automobile collision in Whiston at the School street and Central avenue intersection. John J. Murphy of Somerville and George K. Clark of Needham owned the cars. Murphy and Mrs Murphy were thrown through a windshield. two women in their car were knocked to the ground. The Clark party including Miss Eleanor Clark and chauffeur Herbert Parker escaped serious injury. Murphy reportedly was traveling rapidly and failed to see the other car until turning onto School street.
Washington reports averted clash over Mexican troop movements in Texas after Governor Colquitt pressed limits. The State Department and Mexican embassy agreed to allow entry at Eagle Pass and travel by rail to Del Rio, avoiding a march toward Marathon and the border region.
Eugene Gray, a off duty locomotive engineer, found his mother Mary A Gray fatally struck by an 11 02 express 200 yards south of the East Milton depot. She crossed the New York New Haven Hartford tracks near her home at 9 Sheldon street to reach a grocery when struck. A witness said the locomotive cab step broke off and flew across the street.
Cardinal O Connell, invited by Edison Co executive Co L Edgar, tours the 1912 electric show praised for day and night illumination. Creatore performs a two week program with Verdi, Bizet and Wagner pieces while electric cooking and glass blowing attract large crowds. Lydia A Willey dies after being struck by an electric car. R R M Carpenter held on bail as owner’s sister tied to Dupont.
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a safe, gentle remedy for constipation in children. It promises quick relief from tummy discomfort and claims the product is made from figs, senna, and aromatics with full dosing directions on the package.
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