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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1912

Page

18

Marines Die in Nicaragua Assault on Leon and Chinandega

In Nicaragua two Marines and two bluejackets were killed during an assault on the rebel held towns of Leon and Chinandega. Rebels suffered heavy casualties, with fifty killed and many wounded. A Marine detachment advanced from Corinto to Chinandega Leon and Chichigalpa, with engagements reported at Chichigalpa Friday.

San Juan del Sur Nic Leon Chinanedaga Chinandega Long Corinto Chichigalpa

Mrs Harriman Seriously Ill in New York

Mrs James Borden Harriman head of the woman's national Democratic campaign committee and Colony Club president is seriously ill in New York. An operation is feared for tomorrow after two prior urgent procedures. She has not recovered from a May auto accident that also involved William G McAdoo near Mattawan and Freehold New Jersey.

New York James ‘Borden Harriman Woman’s National Democratic Campaign Committee Colony Club

Aged Woman Leaves Wealth to Statesmen

Jane Keepen, 82, dies in Edinburgh leaving over $38,000 to leaders of the Irish Nationalist and Socialist parties. Probate granted. will allocates equal shares to John Redmond William Redmond and James Keirhard die.

Edinburgh Irish Nationalist Party Socialist Party Jane Keepen John Redmond William Redmond James Keirhardie

Bryan to Speak in Bay State

Chairman Thomas P. Riley of the Democratic State committee rests in Norfolk Virginia before Massachusetts campaign activity begins. He has lined up national figures including William Jennings Bryan Senator Ollie James John Sharp Williams and Champ Clark for rallies in Massachusetts.

Thomas P. Riley Democratic State Committee Norfolk Massachusetts Judge Riley William Jennings Bryan Ollie James Kentucky John Sharp Williams Missouri Champ Clark

Wilson campaign control promised in Massachusetts

Chairman Riley was told by Chairman McAdoo of the Wilson campaign committee in New York that he could choose any speakers for the Democratic campaign in Massachusetts. The national committee indicated Riley would have full control of the Wilson campaign in the state. He will launch an active campaign across every legislative district, with focus on the Legislature.

Riley McAdoo Wilson Campaign Committee New York Massachusetts National Committee Wilson

Governor Marshall Visits Hendricks Club Leader Lomasney

Governor Thomas Riley Marshall of Indiana visited the Hendricks Club in Ward 8 with Mayor Fitzgerald to meet Democratic leader Martin Lomasney. He praised Lomasney’s organization and discussed prospects for the Democratic campaign in the state.

Thomas Riley Marshall Indiana Hendricks Club Marshall Ward 8 Martin Lomasney Lomasney Massachusetts Fitzgerald Lawrence Mr. Lomasney Thomas Hendricks Grover Cleveland

Roosevelt demands proof or retract from Wilson

Colonel Roosevelt challenged Woodrow Wilson to prove or retract his Pueblo claim that the United States Steel Corporation backs the third party programme on trust regulation. He said the statement has no foundation and urged public disclosure or a retracting of the remark. He added that only Mr. Perkins is connected with steel or the Harvester Trust in supporting him.

Albany N. Y Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson Pueblo Col United States Steel Corporation The Steel Corporation Harvester Trust Mr. Perkins Mr. Taft Mr. Wilson

Brooklyn Dancing Master Teaches Modified Tango to North Shore Girls

William Pitt Rivers a Brooklyn dancing master opens classes for about two score North Shore society girls including Miss Helen Taft and Miss Helen Frick. He will teach a American version of the tango with Spanish music described as similar yet modified, with Mrs. Clarence Moore and several other women assisting in class leadership.

William Pitt Rivers Brooklyn North Shore Society Rivers Helen Taft Helen Frick Pride’s Crossing North Shore Miss Frick

The Packard Shoe Ad Claims Best Made in U S

An advertisement for H H Harrison Co promotes The Packard Shoe as the best made in the United States at day price. It claims fast walking comfort and superior looks, with bench-made shoes priced at 3.50 5.00 and 6.00. The ad lists addresses 662-672 Washington Street and Beach Street corner.

United States H. Harrison Co Washington Stret Corner Beach S.H. Harrison Co Washington Street

St Pauls Named Cathedral of Massachusetts Diocese

The St Pauls Cathedral in Boston was officially proclaimed the cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. Four bishops and over 200 clergy attended as thousands lined the streets and part of Boston Common to witness the historic ceremony.

St. Paul’s Massachusetts Episcopal Dioce St. Paul’s Cathedral Diocese of Boston Common

Inaugural Diocesan Service at Park Street Church

The Very Rev Edmund S S Rousmaniere became dean of the Cathedral during the first full diocesan service led by Bishop William Lawrence. Bishops from Springfield Maine Rhode Island attended as the procession entered and left Park Street Church amid large crowds. The service featured an official proclamation by Chancellor Saunders and Holy Communion to close.

ST. Paul's Cathedral James de Wolf Perry Rhode Island Edward W. Osborne Illinois Robert Codman Maine William Lawrence Boston Edmund S&s Rousmaniere D. D William Edward W. Osborne Springfield III Lawrence Park Street Joseph Grafton Minot Robert T. Walker Church of the Advent Episcopal Theological School George Hodges St. Paul’s Church Robert Means Lawrence John F. Words Carlton P. Millb Clarence H. Poor Diocesan Board of Missions Prescott Evarts Pees City Frederick , Allen Francis E. Webster L. C. Manchester George J. Prescott Fred E. Fernald Advent Frederick J. Walton Ralph M. Harper E. Pierson Beebe Harry Burnett Daniel D. Addison Alexander Mann Philo W. Sprague Samuel Babcock Edmund Perry Osborne Codman St. Paul's Charles G. Saunders Mary Sophia Walker Waltham Harriet Sarah Walker

Death in Maine hunting accident claims Delmar Miller

Bath Maine October 7 Ernest Mulligan's rifle accidentally discharged during a hunt, killing Delmar Miller 23 years old in Bath. The two men were hunting when the accident occurred.

Maine Bath Ernest Mulligan Delmar Miller

Local Shoe Shop Ad Promises Comfort and Style

An ad touts easy walking comfort and better appearance than $10 shoes. It notes address at 8 Street corner Beech and mentions Washmnete and H. Harrison as presumably involved in the display or sale.

Berman Reelected President of Congregation Ohel Jacob

East Boston based Congregation Ohel Jacob elected Charles Berman for another year, marking his fourth term as president. The group plans a Hebrew free school and aims to make it the largest in the state. Officers named include Samuel Albert vice president Joseph Levengen treasurer Rev J Turetson Julius Davidson secretaries and L Helman sexton. A public installation will occur at the next meeting.

Ohel Jacob Gove Paris Boston Charles Berman Berman Samuel ‘Albert Joseph Levengen

Boston Women Publicity Club elects officers at first meeting

The Boston Women Publicity Club elected officers at its first meeting of the year yesterday at the Hotel Thorp dike. Mrs. George B Gallup was named president, Mrs. Cleveland A Chandler vice president, Mrs. E H Leonard recording secretary, Mrs. Frank Roberts corresponding secretary, and Miss Florence Lent secretary. Meetings will be held on the first Monday of each month during the winter.

Women’s Publicity Boston Women's Publicity Cly Thorpdike Cleveland A. Chandler Frank Roberts Florence’ Lent

Kidnapping of 11 Year Old Abbie Mellen Alarmed Newton Family

Abbie Mellen, 11, living with wealthy relatives at 18 Carter Street Newton Upper Falls, was abducted from her home after playing outside. A man and woman lured her away just after supper and boarded a Boston-bound streetcar. Mrs Shea alerted police as the couple disappeared. no suspects or victim word by nightfall.

Abbie Mellen Daniel F. ‘Shea Carter Street Newton Upper Falls Abbie

O'Meara Retires Two Police Officers

Police Commissioner Stephen O Meara announced the retirement of two patrolmen. John B Glawson of Joy street station served 24 years and Frank Brock from West Roxbury station served 30 years. Both are physically unfit for active duty and will receive 650 dollars per year.

Stephen O’meara John B. Glawson Joy Street West End Frank Brock West Roxbury

Powers 10 Intervene in Balkans

Paris reports European powers plan to intervene in the Balkan capitals and Constantinople to present a unified note to the Ottoman government. Britain accepts French proposals, with Russia coordinating a joint presentation. Diplomatic steps aim to ease tension amid a large troop buildup, as officials note progress but avoid optimism.

Paris Balkan Constantinople Great Britain Poincare Sergius Saxonoff Balkans France Russia Germany Austria-Hungary Foreign Office Austria Balkan States Turkey

Greatest hotel in United States to rise at Chicago site

Levy Mayer and Edwin F. Meyer plan an $8,000,000 hotel on the Hotel Stratford site at South Michigan avenue and East Jackson boulevard. The Francis I style building will have 162 by 172 feet frontage, pink French granite first two stories, terra cotta above, and 1000 rooms with showers baths ventilation and plunge baths in some rooms.

Chicago United States Levy Mayer Edwin F. Meyer Stratford Michigan Avenue East Jackson Boulevard Benjamin A. Marshall Marshall & Fox

Gould Gets 400000 Back From Customs

Frank J. Gould won release of all 400000 dollars of baggage seized by customs on arrival from Paris. He paid 2844 duties on dutiable items but most jewelry was claimed as American purchase or pre-assessed. Gould plans to seek no duty in court arguing non resident status. collector Loeb doubts residence status given plans to reopen Fifth Avenue home and employ servants.

New York Frank J. Gould Loeb Gould Fifth Avenue

Youth vandals damage Plymouth Memorial on Monument Hill

Oct 7 report states youths under 14 disfigured the pedestal and buttresses of the national memorial, with architects warning large sections may need razing for repairs.

Plymouth National Memorial Monument Hill

Lightning Damages Memorial. Youth Vandalism Follows Repair

On August 23 lightning struck a monument featuring Faith with the Pilgrims Mayflower tablet, displacing stones and blackening the granite. After a successful repair plan, four boys aged 12 to 14 were caught vandalizing the memorial during several nights and faced juvenile court.

Faith

Chelsea Postpones Police Appointments Action

By request of Mayor Malone the Chelsea Aldermen postponed for two weeks the confirmation of appointments for Sergeant William H. Gaillac as police inspector and Francis A. McCarthy as sergeant of police. An amendment to raise the number of sergeants to three was passed to be engrossed but later laid on the table amid city discontent.

Chelsea Malone William H. Gaillac Francis A. McCarthy Cook

S H Harrison Co Ad Promotes Bench-Mhoes Fit

An advertisement from S H Harrison Co at 662 672 Washington Street corner Beach touts Bench-made shoes claiming superior fit feel and appearance with price points of 3 50 4 00 and 5 00.

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Nicaragua Mrs. Harriman Bride Penn New England Bromfield Street Ruoriel Vs Fue Rces Deslauries Waneer Winter Bryan Bay State James, Williams and Clark Tango Packard Aden Washmnete H. Harrison Corner Beech Congregation Chél Jacob East J.E. Purdy & Co John L. Bessaurles O’meara Ae Sox Louis Fayette Court Siegel's Oxford Jai Andrews Washington, Cor Water St Frn All Tusin Holland Wine Company Aisich R Adams Square Boylston Street Washington St Summer St Haymarket Sq Red Sox Fenway Park
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