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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1912
Page
4
Harvard fraternity initiation subjects candidates to 22 hours around the clubhouse for three days with only two hours for sleep. They cannot wash or shave, wear same clothes, and must wake members for rounds. On the third night they visit a young ladies’ home for a social call and must propose seriously. Straw hats are mandatory during initiation.
The 79th annual Plymouth County Teachers Association meeting convened at Brockton High School with about 1000 in attendance.
Stephen R. Dow a State street broker and president of North Lake Algomah and Franklin was indicted on 92 counts alleging larceny receiving stolen goods conversion by an officer and obtaining money by wrongfully pledging corporate credit for his use The charges cover 2 separate transactions totaling 290 000 Bail set at 25 000 with 50 000 sureties Dow pleaded not guilty before Judge Aiken Trial date not yet set Assistant District Attorney Webber led the case Fred H Williams represented Dow
Aradne on Naxos a new one act opera by Richard Strauss received its first production at the Royal Opera House Stuttgart. The performance drew court officials and music leaders from Germany and abroad and elicited an ovation for Strauss with libretto by Hoffmannsthal and staging by Max Reinhardt.
Indianapolis October 25 Herbert S. Hockin, secretary of the Iron Workers Union and successor to John J. McNamara, was named by four witnesses as having given information to the government against 44 defendants in the dynamite conspiracy case. Walter Drew testified that Hockin said he knew he would be caught but did not want to be the only one.
Witnesses describe Hockin offering information to the federal grand jury and being warned to confess. Testimony ties Hockin to McManigal and McNamara dynamite plots, ties to the Erectors' Association and United States Steel subsidiary, and notes his visits to the grand jury, union offices, and Drew's room.
Edwin F. Dwelley, Lynn civil engineer, presents a chart showing 100 men who allegedly control Boston wealth and industry. The diagram lists many prominent figures and their associated enterprises, presented to a state commission studying voluntary associations.
Special session coverage from Faneuil Hall details Bull Moose speakers condemning Senator W Murray Crane and Governor Foss after a small crowd heard calls for a direct primary law for U S Senators. George E Roosevelt, Oswald Ryan, and Elbert Martin led the rhetoric while delegates pressed for a special session.
Chicago dated Oct 26 two nurses who cared for Colonel Roosevelt in a local hospital are granted a vacation due to fatigue. They say weariness stems from care duties and the flood of marriage proposals in letters from suitors praising their beauty and devotion.
Cardinal O'Connell will officiate the dedication of St Margaret's Church Stevens Street Lowell tomorrow at 10 30 am He will confirm 90 children and a high mass will follow Rev Daniel J Kelliher will celebrate the mass Rev Thomas I Gasson S J Boston College will preach the sermon A musical programme led by Michael Johnson features Katherine V Hennessey with a special Knights of Columbus escort assisting.
Senate campaign contributions committee heard H. C. Pettit corroborate testimony about donations by George W. Perkins Edward L. MacLean and Gifford Pinchot to Beveridge's 1904 campaign. Chairman Clapp announced Beveridge and H. C. Starr would testify next day.
The Ward liner Bayamo reports sighting the oyster smack Crown of Chincoteague in a sinking condition on Thursday Oct 24. A lifeboat was launched and the crew of two were rescued. Captain Lembert commanded Bayamo after arriving from Tampico and Progreso.
James Doyle of Columbus Avenue was held for the grand jury in $2000 bond by Judge Ely after being described as the alleged thief. The appearance marks a formal filing of charges and prep for upcoming proceedings.
The Church of the Immaculate Conception on Harrison Avenue was crowded for the second day of a nine day novena in preparation for All Souls Feast. Rev John B Keating S J delivered the sermon.
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