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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
7
A sanitarium in Louisville caught fire on October 30 killing one patient and leaving several others with narrow escapes. Firefighters battled the flames as the building burned to ashes and authorities investigated the cause.
A large display features hat pins in many styles and finishes including de mure silver short automobile and evening pins. Prices range from 25 cents to 5 dollars with selections in crystal rhinestone pearl and cloisonne designs. First Floor.
Portable toiletry set described as a compact Parisian ivory case with fourteen pieces. Made of long grain morocco in assorted colors with walrus grain goat seal and sik moire lining. Designed to keep all items in place with no wasted space and easy closure.
In San Antonio on October 30 five Sisters of Charity perished in a blaze at St. John's Orphanage while guiding 87 orphans to safety. One baby died with Mother Superior Mary of the Cross. another child is missing. Three sisters escaped. Many orphans narrowly escaped cremation.
A devastating blaze at the orphanage hospital kills Mother Superior Mary of the Cross and several sisters while eighty seven orphans are rescued. Sister Kostka Farrell and Sister Monica Montez die in the escape as Bishop Shaw and priests aid in rescue efforts. The fire origin remains unknown.
The fourth Elmendorf course lecture at Symphony Hall tomorrow evening and Saturday afternoon offers a picture review of San Francisco past and present then travels through Santa Clara Monterey Del Monte Yosemite Valley Mount Shasta Portland Seattle and Mount Rainier National Park before concluding.
Excavation for a five story state printers building will begin Monday. The structure will front 63 feet on Derne street and extend 85 feet deep on Hancock street with a rear reach to Ridgway Lane abutting 35 feet.
A fragment indicates the name Wyman bulld may be chosen for a prominent subject or project, signaling a strong branding decision in the ongoing local coverage.
Police press for witness cooperation after Patrolman Albert R. Peterson was fatally shot on Green Street near Pitts in the West End. Investigators seek the man and a woman connected to the incident who aided Peterson before the shooting.
Judge Hardy in the Suffolk Divorce Court heard the case of Harvey D Hadlock versus Carolyne Atwood now Mrs Edgar Kahern. Atwood testified Hadlock claimed their New York marriage to a Justice of the Peace was fraudulent and she tore up the certificate. Attorney Herbert Parker for Atwood attacked Hadlock and said the woman had been grievously wronged. Briefs were submitted for Hadlock, an actor and son of the late Judge Hadlock.
Boston Elevated Railway Company management puts a new rating card into effect settling the union complaint after the strike. Every man now is rated by his time of service with the company.
Louis A. Wyman, treasurer and general manager, funds a reinforced concrete and steel building for the Wright & Potter Company. The block on Derne street with entrances on Hancock street and Ridgway lane will house modern lighting heating and plumbing and handle forms paper and type. Floor area will exceed 40 000 square feet and cost over 100 000 with occupancy in May.
Cuban Minister Rivero predicted Cuba’s Friday elections would be peaceful with full vote freedom. Impartial rural guard and army officers will guard polling sites to prevent interference from any party. Secretary of State Sanguilly, unaffiliated with parties, backs impartial conduct under President Gomez. Rivero also said Havana riot left no deaths, eight wounded, and minor injuries, with no women harmed.
A four-horse wagon owned by Staples Coal Company was struck by an outbound Neponset bridge car on Dudley street Dorchester. The driver Michael Martin 62 of South Boston jumped to the street and sprained both ankles. car passengers were shaken up.
Dakota Dan, claimant in the Russell identity hearing, left the witness stand disturbed by cross examination led by Attorney Robert Nason. He insisted that the name of his wife be handled with care amid questions involving Mrs Russell.
On the cross of the Dakota claimant, Nason questions prior testimony about Whitemore and support from Mrs Russell. The court adjourns with plans to finish cross examination and direct testimony of Hattie Keith and Mary Leech, followed by Addie Coombs. Mrs Keith’s friendship with the claimant and his remark about her being unmarried are noted from prior trial testimony.
Harvard square will host two rival torchlight parades Saturday evening one backing Wilson the other Roosevelt boosters. both set to start within 15 minutes of each other after the Princeton Harvard game. The Wilson group plans three bands and will stop on the Common to read a Wilson message. the Bull Moose marchers will follow through Cambridge and into Boston with a brass band.
Charles H Magrane of Boston and Esther Farnsworth Burdick of Pittsburg marry at the bride’s home 806 Amberson avenue with Joseph A Magrane as best man and Elizabeth Burdick as bridesmaid. The couple plans a honeymoon at Hot Springs Virginia before settling in Brookline.
The super dreadnought New York launched at Brooklyn navy yard before 40 000 including President Taft and Secretary Meyer. Miss Elsie Calder christened the ship with a rope and a great pop marked the moment. Morgan attended as guest. Taft hosted luncheon afterward. The hull was released by hydraulically controlled steel fingers rather than a traditional cut.
In a ceremony Miss Calder could not break the champagne bottle on the vessel’s bow. After several days of practice she struck thrice without enough force. As the ship slid down the ways a man seized the bottle which was attached.
Public hearing revealed united opposition to a proposal to limit passenger vehicles from standing on Boylston Street between Tremont and Arlington. Counsel for many speakers included Elbridge G. Anderson and representatives from IL P Hollander & Co, Hotel Thorndike, Colonial Theatre, Bay State Trust Co, National Automobile Association, Automobile Legal Association, and S. Pierce & Co.
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