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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1912
Page
20
Lynn Haverhill and nearby cities prepare to raise haircuts from 25 to 35 cents with possible 50 cent cuts. Masters seek a weekly pay raise from 14 to 15 dollars per barber and union leaders announce a January 1 demand, amid talk of a boycott.
In Carlstadt Alberta on October 17 the bodies of Mrs Julia Bokowski and her two children aged nine and two were found in a farmhouse 26 miles north. Indications point to the mother slaying the children with a knife before killing herself. Neighbors note her despondency since her husband’s death two years ago.
Six alumni of the New England Conservatory of Music have secured professional engagements. Readies for the coming season feature performances by Helen Connant Polly of the Circus company Francesca Rotoli Bought and Paid For Marguerita Rand Excuse Me Fred Wallace Walker Whiteside Frank Harrington May Robson Harvey Collins Russell Gilbert Lillian Herbert Katherine Lilly in vaudeville and stock companies. Other noted names include Frances Woodbury Lindsay Morison Stock Company Alice Brady Little Women and more in Boston and European companies.
Jack McGrath the Irish Giant of Worcester defeated Ignaz Already of Bavaria in two straight falls. The first round lasted 38 minutes with a head scissors and arm hold securing the fall. the second session ended in nine minutes. Referee Tuohey announced Cyclone Burns will wrestle next Thursday night against an opponent yet to be chosen.
Arraigning the Wolverines after a scrimmage Coach Yost says the line is full of holes like Swiss cheese. He explains he weighs each player’s past virtues and faults to determine how to use them, then finds only low cards in the hand.
Frederick H. Putnam, owner of the Hotel Putnam, hosted a large banquet in Boston to honor the Red Sox after their world championship win. The event followed a day of widespread celebrations as players received many expressions of appreciation.
This season introduces English single and double breasted soft roll sacks Nor folk coats two tone fabrics and new patterns. Prices start at 15 dollars with a broad range of suits and overcoats claimed to far exceed typical store offerings and value under 25 dollars elsewhere.
Governor Oddie declared martial law in Ely Nevada after two Greeks were shot and killed in a riot tied to a strike against the Nevada Consolidated Mining Company at the Steptoe smelter in McGill. Deputy sheriffs will maintain order until state police arrive tomorrow.
A Polish girl from New York, Stefanie Linsier ta, appeared at the White House seeking President Taft’s help to stop New York papers from tormenting her. She said she arrived in the country a year ago and was sent to Washington Asylum Hospital for mental observation.
New York reports Mrs John Jacob Astor cares for her two month old heir John Jacob at Force country home near Bernardsville New Jersey. She plans to remain a fortnight longer and will not open her Fifth Avenue residence until November. She personally oversees the baby's daily routine and health while enjoying outdoor country life with the child.
About 1500 former Massachusetts residents sail on the Themistocles from New York to join King George in Greece's war against the Turks. Boston and several cities contributed funds with $11,000 raised of a $60,000 goal. More volunteers expected as hostilities begin.
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