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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1912

Page

5

Boston Historical Society Ejection Debate Set at Girls High

The Hon. Albert E Pillsbury will review the American Bar Association move to eject William H Lewis and other colored men at the Boston Historical Society meeting in the Girls High School on West Newton Street. Dr Francis H Rowley will also speak.

Off Massachusetts American Ar Association William H. Lewis Boston Girls’ High West Newton Street Francis H. Rowley

Dakota Dan Identified by Chowder Claim in Court

In East Cambridge court, Mrs. Margaret Ball testifies that Dakota Dan, who claimed to be Daniel Blake Russell, recalled the Russell family having fish chowder for supper the night Maggie Fay broke a kitchen pane. Ball’s testimony and her exchange with William C. Russell highlighted the hearing.

Dakota Dan Daniel Blake Russell Russell Maggie Fay Margaret Ball Miss Fay Danny Russell Danny

Widow of Russell claimant recalls boyhood in Melrose

Mrs Ball aged about seventy testifies she nursed the claimant in 1866 and recalls details from early life in Melrose. Witnesses describe recognition of the Russell family and a remark about the Measles case as the Dakota Dan cross examination pauses for the week. James S Sherman and John W Kern preview a magazine feature in next Sunday's Post Magazine.

Danny Thomas Standal Melrose Daniel Russell James S. Sherman United States John W. Kern Indiana Post

New England Suffrage League Urges Colored Voters to Back Wilson

New Bedford Oct 8 after midnight the ninth annual meeting at Bethel A M E Church ended with cheers as leaders denounced Taft and Roosevelt for Southern disfranchisement. Delegates from MA RI CT heard speakers advise colored voters to support Wilson to protest and shift Democratic policy toward relief.

New Bedford Taft Roosevelt New England Suffrage League Bethel A. M. E Kempton Street Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Wilson

Maurice to Dance in Broadway to Paris at Shubert Theatre

J J Shubert in Boston directs rehearsals for Gertrude Hoffmann show Broadway to Paris and announces Maurice and Walton will headline the revue at the Shubert Theatre Thursday night. Maurice, famed for Paris gyrations two years ago, heads a world renowned cabaret duo.

J. J. Shubert Boston Gertrude Hoffmann Broadway Paris Maurice Walton Shubert Theatre New York

Benevolent Plan by Catholic Foresters Funds Aid Ties

St Patrick Court No 7 M C O F outlines a benevolent fund plan with $1000 life insurance per member. A whist party and dance after each regular meeting will begin October 16 and occur bi monthly to raise money for the fund.

St. Patrick Court M. Cc. Co. F Benevolent Fund

Lost Loved Ones Found At Electric Show

Advertisements promise reunion at the Wistaria Garden during the Electric Show next week. People are urged to locate spouses parents or friends among displays, where they may be seen at a miniature tea and coffee factory or sipping tea or coffee with delight.

Wistaria Garden

Stars Son Who Saved Mother

David W. Shannon, 55, of 28 Winter Street East Cambridge was arrested for assault with a dangerous weapon on his son Martin Shannon 26. Martin is in Cambridge Relief Hospital with knife wounds to the abdomen. Police say the incident followed a midnight return home and a confrontation after Martin asked his father to be quiet. An arrest was made after Shannon walked to his factory job on Sixth Street.

David W. Shannon Winter Street East Cambridge Gutoski Cambridge Martin Shannon Shannon Cambridge Relief Hospital Martin Sixth Street

Townsends Wins $2756.28 Suit Against Burnham Firm

A jury in East Cambridge Superior Civil Court awarded Henry S Townsend of Melrose $2756.28 in his suit for 5000 against the stock firm Burnham Bennett Co. The case arose from a December 1904 stock transaction when Townsend sent orders to be operated by the defendants.

East Cambridge

Notable Short Stories Highlighted for Post Magazine

The Post Magazine previews four stories for next Sunday: Her Tiger by Michael White, The Jaws of the Pier by Morgan Robertson, Putting it Over by Glenmore Davis, and A Suf fragist Conversion by Joseph O'Brien, recommending them as worthwhile reads.

Michael White Morgan Robertson Glenmore Davis Joseph O’brien Next Post Magazine

El-Rado Promises Hair Removal For Women

An advertisement claims El-Rado liquid hair remover dissolves superfluous hair instantly by acting at the hair root. It asserts rapid growth retardation and skin benefits with a satisfaction guarantee, and offers a free booklet from The Pilgrim Mfg. Co. at 89 East 28th Street New York.

The Pilgrim Mfg. Co East 28Th St New York

Evidence in Harvester Co Case Shows Hidden Ownership

Testimony in the government suit to dissolve International Harvester revealed that ads for D M Osborne & Co credited to the Harvester group were shown as proof the company concealed ownership of acquired rivals. E N Wood testified the corporation’s stock was held in trust for Perkins McCormick and Deering. profits data unavailable.

Chicago International Harvester Company Taylor United States District Court of St. Paul D. M. Osborne & Co Auburn N. Y E. N. Wood International Harvester Company of America George W. Perkins Cyrus H. McCormick James Deering

Suit and overcoat sale ad from S. H. Harrison Co

Hand tailored menswear promo urges saving on suits and overcoats with a $12.50 deal. Advertisement notes S. H. Harrison Co located at 662 672 Washington Street and urges customers to act before prices on tailored garments.

Harko S. H. Harrison Co Washington Street

Conference on School Plan Aims at Commercial Life

Dr. Franklin B. Dyer and downtown department store leaders met at Mason Street headquarters to discuss expanding the Continuation School. The aim is to build up the school as a factor in the city’s commercial life with industry leaders pledging support and involvement.

Young Men's Christian Union Boylston Street Franklin B. Dyer Mason Street Dyer M. H. Corcoran Francis P. O'Connor Boston Chamber of Commerce J. E. Pridday Henry Siegel Company Mary la Dame Butler’s Della B. Bean Jordan Marsh Company Eleanor J. Stone Everybody’s F. I. Coburn George Ll. Swasey T. F. McGrath Conrad

Gilchrist's and Filene's Education Directors Named

James T. Chase superintendent at Gilchrist's E L Hahn and Eleanor M Laird directors at Gilchrist's Berenice N Cannon director at Filene's named among educational staff.

Jolly Jumpers and Kaptin Kiddo Sage a Fun Day

The Jolly Jumpers and Kaptin Kiddo share an amusing adventure in the comic section of next Sunday’s Post.

Jolly Jumpers Kaptin Kiddo Next Post

Brunswick Tub Wins First Prize At State Muster

Topsham Me Oct 8 Niagara of Brunswick and Tiger of Hallowell captured first places in the state hand engine muster at the Topsham fair. First class winners included Niagara Brunswick 216 ft 1 4 in Oregon Topsham 173 ft 8 1 2 in Kennebec Brunswick 147 ft 3 4 in. Second class Tiger Hallowell 198 ft 6 3 8 in Excelsior Auburn 189 ft 8 7 16 in Androscoggin Topsham 17 ½ ft 7 1 4 in.

Topsham Niagara Brunswick Tiger of Hallowell Oregon Kennebec Tiger Excelsior Auburn Androscoggin

Hood’s Lotion Promises Quick Drying Soothing Care

After shaving the lotion offers healing and antiseptic care with a delicate fragrance. It dries quickly and is marketed at 50 cents.

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