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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1912

Page

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Vice President Sherman’s health diagnosis released

A statement signed by attending physicians F H Peck and Henry L Elsner reports the Vice President’s weakened heart muscle due to overwork with kidney involvement. The diagnosis was confirmed after tonight’s consultation, with Dr Peck a family physician and Dr Elsner a Syracuse specialist.

Utica N. Y Sherman F. H. Peck Henry L. Elsner Dr. Peck Phocian de, Fisner Ren Syracuse

Debaters in Boston Endorsements Stir Reform Club

In Young's Hotel the Boston Reform Club heard Dr Charles W Eliot Professor Albert Bushnell Hart and Herbert C Parsons discuss Woodrow Wilson Theodore Roosevelt and William H Taft while openly critiquing their own picks and praising rivals in a rare political exchange.

Boston Charles W. Eliot Albert Bushnell Hart Harvard Herbert C. Parsons Greenfield Woodrow Wilson Theodore Roosevelt William H. Taft Massachusetts Reform Club Young’s

No Dark Horse Says Dr. Eliot in Three-Woy Debate

The three Harvard speakers critiqued candidates Roosevelt Taft and the Progressive party arguing over protectionist policy and the third term question. Eliot endorsed a single term while Hart supported a fourth term rule for leaders, and Parsons doubted Taft's broad appeal.

Eliot Professor Hart Roosevelt Progressive Party Mr. Parsons Taft Harvard Hart

Best Service to California Standard or tourist

Advertisement for daily transportation to California with Sunday exception. Mentions berth price nine dollars and route details on Washington Street locations and Milk Street, with unsettled schedule and conditional operations.

California Washington Washington Streets

Harvard Star Baseball Player Hurt In Fire Escape Accident

Harry J. Gibson of the Harvard team was seriously injured at Stoughton Hall Cambridge while descending from the roof on a rope fire escape. The device parted, causing a fall that shattered both ankles and his left wrist.

Harry J. Gibson Harvard Stoughton Hall Cambridge

Soldiers Die in Train Wreck Near Streetsville Junction

Toronto reporters confirm a troop special crashed into a Detroit express near Streetsville Junction early tonight. Two soldiers were killed, two others fatally injured, and 37 hurt while returning from sham battles at Milton. The dead are Private Murdock McKenzie of the Forty-eighth Highlanders and Private A Sinclair of the Queen's Own Rifles.

Toronto Ont Milton Streetsville Junction Canadian Pacific Express Detroit Murdock McKenzie Forty-eighth Highlanders A. Sinclair Queen's Own Rifles

Foss Out for Prison Reform

Governor Foss seeks a clergy led push for prison reform calling on teachers and ministers of the Commonwealth to back more humane prison policies. He sent a letter to Pastor Cady of Dorchester thanking him for his earlier support and noted political pressure from a Republican council.

Foss Commonwealth Pastor Cady Dorchester

New Wakefield High School Likely At Cost Over 300000

The Wakefield town meeting appointed committee has finished its work and the probability lies that a new high school building with land will cost well over 300000 dollars.

Wakefield

Turkish forces shift as Eski Baba falls to Bulgarian cavalry

London dispatches report Nazim Pasha's army retreating from the railway line and entrenching along a Demolica to Tchiersi corridor. Constantinople notes the Turkish army ready to strike, with a decisive development expected in days.

Eski-Baba Nazim Pasha London Kuldli Birgas Lule Ea

Bulgarians Advance as They Seize Bridge and Press Toward Burgas

The Bulgarian army continues its advance occupying Bunarthis ar and marching toward Burgas. Reports say Bulgarians destroyed a bridge over the Tchorlu River signaling rapid progress. Queen’s congratulatory messages inspire the troops as Turks face mounting pressure.

Bunnarhis Kulell Burgas Tchorlu Europe Turey Russia Adrianople Constantinople London

Patrolman Shot Near Joy Street Station

Albert R. Peterson, 40, a patrolman from Joy Street station, was shot in the abdomen early today by an unidentified man at Green and Pitts streets. He is probably fatally wounded, and the assailant escaped. The shooting appeared to arise from a personal grudge according to witnesses.

Albert R. Peterson Joy Street Green Pitts

Police officer shot after conversation with two men

Patrolman Peterson was shot in Green Street after meeting two men outside Pa trolman Murphy's shift handover. The wounded officer named a familiar face but could not recall the assailant's name. He and Murphy had been seen with the two men moments before the muffled shot. The victim, a seven year veteran, is on the dangerous list at Relief Hospital. Authorities searched for the two suspects without success. Murphy and Peterson are described as veterans of the Boer and Spanish Wars.

Peterson M.’.P. Murphy Murphy Joseph Gates South Russell Street A. Spiller Pitt Street Gates Green Street Hammond J. Robb

First Officers Elected by Boston Street Car Union

In 1900, over 5000 ballots were cast at the Boston Street Car Men's Union first officer election. Voting occurred at 124 Washington Street with polls open 8 a.m. to midnight. Tellers expected to count votes by noon.

Jote i Boston Street Carmen’s Union Washington Street

Boston Area Weather Forecast Tuesday to Wednesday

Forecast shows fair conditions for Boston and vicinity on Tuesday, unsettled and cloudy midweek with rising temperatures, winds from east to south. Washington bulletin notes New England fair Tuesday and Wednesday with warmer interior, winds shifting northeast to southeast.

Boston Vicinity Washington New England

Climb on Bridge Rail to Bluff Husband

Mrs Laura Bridge of 354 Main Street Charlestown was grabbed by a passer-by after climbing the rail of Warren bridge last night. She was held until her husband Charles Bridge arrived and taken to Hanover Street police station. She denied attempting to go over the railing and said she climbed to bluff her pursuer.

Laura’ Bridge Main Street Charlestown Warren’ Bridge Charles Bridge Bridge Hanover Street Crowley

Marriage of Richard J Lane and Alma M Farden

Announcement reports the marriage of Boston attorney and Irish Charitable Society of Massachusetts president Richard J Lane to Alma M Farden of Washington.

Richard J. Lane Boston The Irish Charitable Society of Massachusetts Alma M. Farden Washington

Marblehead dealer held for fatal crash in Saugus Court

George Thorndike, a wealthy Marblehead automobile dealer, was held in 6000 bail in Saugus District Court yesterday for running into and killing Edward O'Brien.

George ‘Thorndike Marblehead Saugus District Court Edward O’brien

Baltimore Ready to Sail on Four Hours Notice

The United States cruiser Baltimore at the Philadelphia navy yard was prepared to sail at four hours’ notice. Destination uncertain. rumors point to a Mexican port or the scene of Turkish disturbances to protect American interests.

Philadelphia United States Baltimore Atlantic Reserve Philadelphia Navy Yard

Twenty two men arrested in Salem craps raid at Colonial Hotel

Police raided a craps game at the Colonial Hotel in Salem arresting twenty two men late tonight. The operation disrupted an illegal gambling activity and proceeded without reported injuries.

Salem Colonial Hotel

Ex-Alderman Finigan Named Assistant Clerk in Boston

Former Ward 22 alderman Finigan is appointed by Clerk Donovan of Boston Municipal Civil Court as assistant clerk with a salary of 1200 dollars per year.

Finigan Donovan Municipal Civil Court of the City of Boston

Sherman Illness Shapes Tight National Election Countdown

Utica reports Vice President James S. Sherman gravely ill at home with election day one week away. Physicians say recovery uncertain and the party may face voting with only one national candidate if his condition does not improve.

Sherman Utica James G. Sherman United States N. Y James $. Sherman

Illness of Mr Sherman With Kidney and Heart Ailments

Doctor Fayette H. Peck says there is no immediate danger of death but Mr Sherman’s condition is grave and unclear. He has suffered all year from kidney issues hardening arteries and stretched heart muscles with a June Adirondacks attack at Big Moose. He barely survived and remains critically ill.

Fayette H. Peck Peck Sherman Adirondacks Big Moose

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