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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1912

Page

2

Plan centers open to aid mothers and workers in Boston

Four evening centres opened in East Boston South Boston Charlestown and Roxbury to serve working residents. Dr Dyer moves to extend the program with lectures and moving pictures for men and mothers on Wednesday afternoons. Debating dramatic and music clubs and instructive classes will engage the youth as Hawley leads the effort.

East Boston South Boston Charlestown Roxbury Dyer R. B. Hawley

Mayor Seeks Rental for City Land on Canal Street

Mayor Fitzgerald wrote to transit commissioners about Canal Street land now occupied for subway use. Under the 1897 act, unused land should revert to the city, but the commission has held it for 15 years. The mayor estimates rental near 200000 and aims to clear land for a public market.

Fitzgerald Transit Commissioners Canal Street

Eight Horses Die in Ice House Fire at Swain Brothers Stables

A fire early yesterday morning destroyed the Swain Brothers Ice Company stables carriage sheds and ice houses on Waverly avenue Melrose killing eight horses. Quick action by the fire department saved the home of Mr and Mrs Charles B Swain. Damage estimated at 10000 to 12000 dollars.

Swain Brothers Ice Company Waverly Avenue Melrose Charles B. Swain

Mutual Benefit Association Elects New Officers

The 12th annual meeting of the Mutual Benefit Association of the employees of Joseph Breck & Sons Corporation was held last evening. A. J. M. Joiner presided. Reports showed the association in strong financial condition with higher membership. Officers elected for the coming year include Alexander J. M. Joiner as president Frank S. Ferreira as vice president Henry L. Haynes as treasurer Harriet N. Riley as secretary and executive committee members Annie Coombes Mary C. Cushing John N. Marden William J. Davey and Selden L. Hatch.

Mutual Benefit Association of the Joseph Breck & Sons Corporation A. J. M. Joiner Alexander J. M. Joiner Frank S. Ferreira Henry L. Haynes Harriette N. Riley Annie Coombes Mary C. Cushing John N. Marden William J. Davey Selden L. Hatch

Pape's Diapepsin Quick Relief for Stomach Distress

Indigestion gas or upset stomach relief advertised for fast results. Claims include rapid banishing of heartburn sourness belching and dizziness with a single fifty cent dose. Marketed as a harmless stomach doctor for home use and emergencies.

Pape

Prosecution Declares Ettor Stirred Lawrence Riot Elements

In Salem the government opened its case against Ettor Giovannitti and Caruso for the January 29 shooting in Lawrence during textile strike riots. Witnesses including Angelo Rocco Colombo and journalist testimony tied Ettor to incendiary circulars and riot plans while defense motions sought to strike testimony as immaterial.

Ettor Salem Giovannitti Caruso Anna Lopizzo Lawrence Atwill Sisk W. Scott Peters John P.S. Mahoney Quinn Talesmen William D. Haywood Lincoln Steffens Rose Cardelli Miss Lopizzo Robert S. Stillman Hervey Elliott Fred T. Noyes John N. Carter George ©. Edmunds Ebhn T. Brackett Christian W. Larsen Daniel J. Duller Willis B. Cressey George F. Burghss Thomas J. Doran Samuel J. Bond Edward S. Martin C. A. Salisbury Robb

Printer Antonio Colombo Central to Ettor Circular Claim

The defense argued that circulars urging Lawrence mill workers to throw agents of the owners downstairs originated with Ettor. The focus of this portion of the case was on Antonio Colombo, the printer of the circulars.

Hitter Lawrence Colombo Etter Needham Harold F. Wheeler Boston Herald Ettor Haywood Antonio

Harro Overcoats Offer in Boston by S. H. Harrison Co

English Scotch and American Cheviots, Blanket Backs and Raglans offered at 12.50 each. Largest and finest stock of overcoats in Boston including convertibles and Chesterfields. S. H. Harrison Co. advertises at 662 672 Washington St.

Boston S. H. Harrison Co Washington St

Harko Suits Advertises Finest Wool Fabrics

Harko Suits promotes suits with fine wool fabrics and models for all ages. Norfolk styles offered in swell fancy Scotches priced at 12.50. Located at 662-672 Washington St through H. Harrison Co.

H. Harrison Co Washington St

One Dead in Wreck Near Drury Massachusetts

A Worcester and Peterboro freight train caboose jumped rails near Drury New Hampshire causing wreck and fire. Brakeman Thomas Plant of Winchendon Mass died with body incinerated. John Penion and John Stevenson, both from Massachusetts, were injured. Plant leaves a widow and six children.

Drury N. H Worcester and Peterboro Boston and Maine Railroad Thomas Plant Winchendon Mass John Penion John Stevenson Gardner Plant

Double Track for Chelsea Plea Fails Before Court

The New York Central Hudson River railroad may double track the old Grand Junction line over West Third Street Sixth Streets Everett and Arlington Avenues in Chelsea despite city opposition. The Supreme Judicial Court upheld the railroad’s right to proceed, rejecting Chelsea's claim that the roadbed had been abandoned since 1849.

New York Central Hudson River Railroad Grand Junction Chelsea Supreme Judicial Court West Third Spruce Sixth Streets Everett and Arlington Avenues

This Week's Symphony Concerts Feature Marie Rappold Solo

The upcoming programs this week include performances tomorrow afternoon and Saturday evening with soloist Madame Marie Rappold from the Metropolitan Opera Company. Her appearances highlight the Metropolitan star in two concerts for the season.

Marie Rappold Metropolitan Opera Company

Desmond and Higgins Married in Mattapan Church Rite

Timothy F. Desmond of Dorchester and Margaret HK Higgins of Mattapan were married yesterday morning at St. Angela's Church Mattapan by Rev. Francis J. Ryan after the nuptial mass.

Timothy F. Desmond Standish Street Dorchester Margaret HK. Higgins Blue Hill Avenue Mattapan St. Angela’s Church Francis J. Ryan

No Other Way: Waverton Mystery in Sunday Post Magazine

Clancy, a leading fictional detective, struggles with the Waverton case in Gordon Holmes splen did serial. The Sunday Post Magazine teases the next instalment for readers to await.

Clancy Waverton Gordon Holmes Sunday Post

Strictly Hand Made Suit in the Universe Offer

Advertisement notes hand made suits priced at 12.30 dollars and black suits at 12.60 dollars from H Co located at 662 672 Washington Street.

Have This China Cabinet But Save Its Cost

A Colonial style china cabinet with wood knobs and scroll feet is offered as a profit bonus with purchases. Cabinet No. 20180 would retail for 25 to 30 dollars, but readers can obtain it without extra charge with purchases of teas, foods, soaps, and other household supplies directly from the manufacturers.

China

Silk Lined Overcoats At Low Price From H Harrison Co

Limited quantities remain at H Harrison Co. 662 672 Washington Street offering silk lined overcoats including fine black thibets oxfords and unfinished worsteds in black and gray. Price nine dollars and seventy five cents.

H. Harrison Co Washington Street

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Says Transit Board Angelo Rocco Industrial Workers of the World Rocco Mr. Atwill Sacco Joseph Bedard Lowell Joseph P. Toye Benoit Strike Committee Common Street Ana Robespierre R. H. White Co HARRO Wilson Bros Scollay Sq Wilson Brothers Scollay Square Winter St Graham Vorenberg Artion Free NES Harko Ettelson Tremont Helsea Pfitsner Little Christ Chila Brahms Haydn Desmond—Higgins H Co Filene William Filene’s Sons Co Larkin Levthettt Larkin CO. of America Summer St. Cor. Chauncy Harrison
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