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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1912

Page

13

Jackson College Sophomore Elections Reelect Two Officers

Sophomore class elections at Jackson College re elected two officers from last year. Rena Mae Greenwood Medford remains president and Helen Beatrice Crocker retains treasurer. Esther Safford Cate Barre Vit flips to area vice president, Nicky Eleanor Cavanaugh West Lynn secretary, Alice Cook Pulsifer Plymouth New Hampshire historian, Dorothy Taylor North Andover class marshal.

Jackson College Rena Mae Greenwood Medford Helen Béatrice Crocker Esther Safford Cate Barre Nicky Eleanor Cavanaugh West Lynn Alice Cook Pulsifer Plymouth N. H Dorothy Taylor North Andover

Connolly Brothers Vie for Congress in 12th District

James B. Connolly a Bull Moose candidate and author. Thomas G. Connolly a top Socialist speaker and hotel workers' union counsel. Both South Boston Dorchester Roxbury Quincy Milton districts contenders to succeed James M. Curley. Two brothers reportedly to campaign next week.

James B. Connolly Thomas G. Connolly International Hotel Workers’ Union Congress James M. Curley Roosevelt Bull Moose Socialist Party South Boston Dorchester Roxbury Quincy Milton Gloucester Thomas G Boston Connollys James B Ward 14

Melrose Man Heads Porto Rico School

Aubrey F Hills of Melrose High returns to San Juan Porto Rico to take the principal post at the government high school after vacationing in Melrose He is a 1904 Melrose graduate and earned a BA from Boston University in 1908 He began teaching in San Juan High School that same year the island's top learning institution

Melrose Porto Rico Aubrey F. Hills Melrose Highgb Government High School San Juan Hills Melrose High School Boston University San Juan High School

Father Reunites With Long Lost Son Aboard City Car

In Chicago on October 8 a division street car reunion stunned passengers as Philip Meyers of Glenham South Dakota found conductor John H. Meyers, his son separated for 26 years. The elder Meyers wept and embraced on the rear platform amid astonished onlookers.

Chicago Philip Meyers Glenham John H. Meyers

Warships on Hudson Strengthens Navy Review Move

Eight more warships arrived in the Hudson forming part of 127 vessels of the Atlantic fleet awaiting Presidential review next Tuesday. The Arkansas Wyoming sister ship of the Wyoming led the new arrivals along with North Dakota Virginia Michigan Salem and Cyclops. Thousands of sailors roamed the Polo Grounds crowds and bumboats carried visitors as the fleet prepared for the Aviation Tournament at Staten Island.

New York Warshops Anchorage Hudson River Arkansas Wyoming North Dakota Virginia Michigan Salem Cyclops Polo Aeronautical Society Society New Field Staten Island

Heroism may free convict inventor in Philadelphia

John Edwards, a noted bank thief and time lock inventor, may be paroled after saving Overseer Talbot from a knife attack by convict Lee Atwood. Edwards wrestled the assailant, was wounded, and Talbot escaped to summon help. Edwards, once a prison escapee, has many patents including a lock that may resist picking.

Philadelphia John Edwards Talbot Lee Atwood Edwards Atwood

Animal trainer Frank C. Bostock dies in London

London oct 8 well known animal trainer and menagerie proprietor Frank C Bostock died today in london news confirms his passing at a different time.

Animal King London Frank C. Bostock

Taft Campaign Spent 265000 in Washington Funds

Oct 8 report shows $265000 raised and spent for Taft reelection at Washington HQ. Rep William B McKinley testifies before the Senate committee that the Taft family gave $150000. He says campaign costs exceeded expectations by about fivefold.

Washington Taft William B. McKinley Illinois Senate Investigating Committee McKinley

Taft Fund Contributions And Campaign Spending Details

The article lists key Taft campaign donors including John Hays Hammond Andrew Carnegie and E T Stotesbury each at 25000 and others such as Mr Kelsey Mr Patton and Richard Kerns. McKinley shows memoranda for 134000 spent on ordinary campaign purposes and admits memory gaps while noting variable state campaign totals across West Virginia Maryland Ohio Illinois Maine Texas Indiana.

Taft Fund McKinley John Hays Hammond Andrew Carnegie E. T. Stotesbury Philadelphia Kelsey Patton New York Richard Kerns St. Louis Austria-Hungary W. Murray Crane Knox Wickersham Nathan B. Scott A. C. James Taft West Virgina Maryland Ohio Illinois Maine Texas Indiana

Nervous Troubles Drive Away Happiness

Sufferers of nervous debility feel rundown and disheartened as a common symptom. The ad touts Tona Vita tonic as a reliable cure, claiming it builds up mind and body quickly and is sold by all druggists.

Tona Vita

Roosevelt Campaign Hearings Reveal Delegates and Funds

Witnesses McKinley and Ormsby McHarg testified on campaign finances in southern states. McHarg said the Roosevelt committee spent about 25 000 in contests while denying use of money to buy delegates. McKinley confirmed Taft committee paid Chicago delegates. questioned underwritting rumors deemed absurd.

Iowa Kansas Kentucky McKinley Ormsby McHarg Roosevelt McHarg Chicago Mr. McKinley Taft Ananias Club Clapp Mr. McHarg Washington Massachusetts New York LaFollette Oliver Colonel Roosevelt

Arrested as He Walks Free After Eight Months

Richard H. Dunbar known as Doyle or Dunbar was arrested by U S Deputy Marshal Ruhl in Washington on forgery charges. He previously served eight months at Deer Island for fraud and was found in a corn field near the House of Correction after an attempted escape. He pleads not guilty and is held on $1000 for a Friday hearing.

Deer Island Richard H. Dunbar Richard H. Doyle Frederick W. Dunbar United States Marshal Ruhl Washington, D. C Dunbar Doyle Meade House of Correction Emil A. Stiebel Central National Bank of Washington Hayes

Ruffians Torture 30 Children in New York

In the 48 hours ending at 6 o clock last night 30 girls and boys sought care at Bellevue Hospital for a so called fox bite. Police seek two young men who forced the abuse by holding an arm steady while a cloth piece was rubbed up and down to cause severe skin damage. The inflamed skin fights are described as fox bite by the children. The practice is linked to a myth tied to a vaccination mark in German folklore.

New York Bellevue Hospital

Church supper recipes on next Sunday's Post

The cooking page in next Sunday's Post will feature old fashioned church supper recipes and many favorite dishes from New England housewives.

New England

Tufts Sophomore Elections Elect Warren Fiske President

Tufts College chose Warren M. Fiske of Mexico City as sophomore class president in a clear victory. George M. Angell, varsity halfback, became vice president while William B. Richardson of New York was elected marshal. Richardson previously served as marshal and helped his class win flags. John B. Bisbee of Arlington Heights won treasurer and Donald H. Whitney of West Somerville will be class secretary and football manager.

Tufts College Warren M. Fiske Mexico City George M. Angell William B. Richardson New York Richardson John B. Bisbee Arlington Heights Donald H. Whitney West Somerville

Foss May Name Judges Today

Politicians and lawyers await the possible appointment of two local judges by Governor Foss. One vacancy is an associate municipal court judgeship formerly held by Justice Creed. The other is an associate East Boston court seat with candidates including Dorchester’s Daniel T. O Connell and Arthur Berenson. East Boston contenders include Max Pinanski M B Holsberg and Philip Mansfield.

Foss Municipal Court Justice Creed East Boston Daniel T. O’connell Dorchester Boston Place Arthur ‘Berenson Max Pinansky M. B. Holsberg Philip Mansfield

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