23 Oct 1911
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1911
Page
1
In Los Angeles on October 22 the possibility arose that women could be drafted to serve on the jury for the James B. McNamara case following California’s victory for woman suffrage. Registration surges as hundreds of women in San Francisco and Los Angeles comply with new requirements.
Reports from Pekin say Yin Tchang's government forces about 20,000 strong were defeated by Li Yueng's rebel army of 15,000 at Kwang Shui in Hu Peh province. Rebels captured artillery baggage train and ammunition as imperial troops retreated to Sho Got.
The state constitution ties voting rights to citizenship duties including serving on juries, noting that enfranchisement carries obligations as well as privileges. The item is continued on page 4-Fifth Column.
A joint despatch by Admirals Jui-Cheng and Sah-Chen-Ping reports second Tien-Tsin instalment attacked near the river station by 2000 to 3000 rebels. General Chang-Piao led forces from Tu-Nan Hu-Peh and Ho-Nan, killing 200 to 300 rebels and seizing six large guns and additional weapons. Over 2 percent of loyalist troops were killed.
In Coweta Oklahoma Ed Suddeth killed City Attorney Bevers and wounded two others sparking vigilante violence. Suddeth was lynched then cut down to prevent a larger race war. A mob killed him as he was to be jailed in Wagoner. Wounded include Carmen Oliver and Steller Thompson with poor prognosis.
A historical record notes the Moon at two days old and SUN at 6 08 with Moonrise on day 2. The sun sets at 4 52 and day length is 10 hours 46 minutes on the 206th day of the year. It marks the thirty first day of autumn with a 4 31 decrease in daylight.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity predicts rain and cooler conditions on Monday with unsettled Tuesday, then likely fair. Washington reports New England will see rain Monday, cooler air, and brisk southwest to west winds through Maine.
The report notes yesterday's average temperature as 58 with hourly readings from 6 am to 9 pm showing highs near 65 and lows near 47. A comparison to last year lists average 52.24 and mentions Monday of last year as cloudy.
The Good Government Association states it will not pursue a recall of Mayor Fitzgerald. Secretary Robert J. Bottomley explains the stance, saying a recall vote would not measure overall opposition or include those who oppose the administration but oppose the recall.
A major blaze at Granite avenue in East Milton destroyed the two and a half story Winslow stable and damaged the adjacent Neponset Coal Company property. One hundred horses perished or were severely affected, with fifty four rescued and many animals driven to safety through smoke and flames. Firefighters from Milton aided by Boston crews contained the fire, with losses estimated at $50,000 to $60,000.
A Cambridge clergyman faces murder charges in Hyannis related case. Defence would deny relations with Avis Linnell, offer an alibi via Violet Edmands, admit cyanide purchase as dog poison, and argue a former sweetheart had motive. Edmands family awaits grand jury verdict as Richeson remains jailed.
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