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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1912
Page
2
Antone C. de Souza, a retired restaurateur, is sued by wife Maria F. de Souza for 10000. She alleges he has about 12000 in city banks and owns three houses on Albany street, claiming she earned the money for him and seeks her share to support herself and children.
Norfolk Va Sept 4 Firing tests by Atlantic fleet on a basket mast mounted on the old San Marcos in Tangier Sound show battle masts of US Navy ships may not withstand raking fire. The Marcos hull is battered and sunken as the fleet sails out in a brisk gale. A special board will report to the Navy Department.
Advertisement for Poslam used to treat eczema acne barbers itch and sunburn with claims of rapid relief. Promotes Poslam Soap as pure medicated soap with antiseptic properties for infection protection and gentle baby care. Includes pricing and free sample offer from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
Judge King in the Superior Civil Court at Dedham announced he would hear the arguments in the Benbow Webber case next week after a conference in the judge's lobby. Attorneys Harvey H. Pratt for Mrs. Benbow and Granville G. Darling for Mrs. Webber attended the session, with Mrs. Benbow appearing in court for the first time.
Mrs. Sarah W. Benbow of Needham testifies in a review of a $25 000 alienation suit brought by Elizabeth Webber. The 1910 verdict for $10 000 was reduced to 2702. Benbow denies accusations of improper conduct with George H. Webber and says she has not seen him since 1909. She says testimony was taken by deposition and she learned of the charges only from the transcript.
Kansas City Sept 4 Dr Joseph P Root noted dental writer died from an internal injury suffered while playing golf He was 50 and a son of Dr K P Root minister to Chili under President Grant
Mrs Hannah Harrison of Revere Massachusetts and her daughter Mary 17 were injured in a collision in Manchester New Hampshire when their car was struck by a streetcar at Union Street and Lake Avenue. Both were hospitalized with serious injuries including broken ribs cuts and bruises.
The Republican State committee selected Senator Lodge to chair the state convention while he plans to outline his friendship for Colonel Roosevelt and explain support for Taft. Ex-Lieutenant Governor Frothingham was named chairman of the resolutions committee, with four members at large. Frederick Child of Holyoke succeeds John Hildreth, who joined the Bull Moose faction.
Somerville and Boston police search for Frederick P. Wood 17 of 10 Park Street Somerville missing since Thursday. He is described as 6 feet 6 inches tall 140 pounds with blue eyes and a scar between the eyes. A tattoo is on his right arm and authorities fear he is mentally unbalanced.
In Washington diplomatic circles it is believed Britain may abandon arbitration plans on the free tolls section of the Panama canal act as London delays seeking arbitration.
The Foreign Office withholds formal action while studying the act. It is suggested that once Britain understands the free toll provision covers only American coastwise trade, an arbitration appeal may vanish. Preliminary notes by Charge Innes to safeguard British canal rights could deter Congress from expanding free tolls to foreign commerce.
The Westminster Gazette editor J Alfred Spender condemns Yankee perfidy and urges arbitration over the Panama question. The editorial notes diplomacy may fail and cites Taft's pro arbitration stance while predicting Senate ratification only after the election.
The Boston Mayor asked the Finance Commission to draft a bill for a citywide pension system covering all city employees. He cited dissatisfaction with the current plan and urged a bill for the next General Court to ensure pensions and motivate efficiency.
In a ceremony for 300 guests Miss Elizabeth Spear daughter of Jacob Spear a Boston real estate dealer married Ab Raham Sisson a Boston merchant The service was led by Rabbi Younan in Maine at Esther Hall Malden Best man Morris B E Spear a UW instructor Bridesmaid Miss Sarah Sisson The couple honeymooned in the Bermudas and will reside on Salem Street Maplewood after returning.
Edward George, four, ran into the automobile of James O'Holloren, a local attorney, at North Adams. He was thrown backward, struck his head, and died later at a hospital.
The new superintendent of schools Dr. Franklin B. Dyer oversees rapid work at headquarters as four new schools prepare to open on Wednesday.
Dr Dyer plans four new school buildings and two additions to accommodate about 90000 applicants to Boston kindergartens and schools. He aims to reduce class size to four pupils per teacher, remove many portable buildings, and upgrade facilities with new paint floors ventilation and sanitation in Dorchester and Germantown sites.
Parochial schools in Boston and nearby communities plan ahead as enrollment is expected to exceed previous years. St. Joseph's Roxbury opened yesterday with 8&J as a noted start. Boston College High School begins September 12, and the college term starts September 16. Several other parishes including Cathedral, Mission Roxbury, Cheverus Jamaica Plain, Fitton East Boston, St. Patrick Roxbury, St. Mary North End, and St. Mary of the Annunciation Cambridgeport schedule openings from September 8 onward.
A group of 30 newly appointed missionaries gathered at Ford Hall for the American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society opening of the ninth annual conference. Language study runs Sept 12 to Sept 19 with departures planned the next day. Key figure Rev. W. B. Witter, longtime district secretary of New England, joins the party bound for Assam and other fields.
John Byrne a farmhand tied to recent nuisance letters to Selma Olsen a nursemaid in the Olmstead Weston household was examined by alertists in the U S marshal office and held for observation. He was arraigned before Judge Dodge on an indictment for violating the mail regulations and remanded in $1000 bond pending trial.
Paul Czolgosz father of Leon Czolgosz who killed President McKinley was cleared by Municipal Judge Levine after thrashing Synatz Russinsksi who taunted him. The judge ruled the taunting did not make the father responsible and praised his conduct saying he should have whipped the whole group.
Officials of the Boston Street Car men’s Union admitted more women ticket sellers and subway and L porters and trackmen. Assistant Secretary Owen Moore led initiation ceremonies as a sub-committee worked on permanent bylaws to report at the next board meeting.
Frank McCristle aged 17 of 111 Sherman Street North Cambridge drank horse liniment believed to cure a cold. He was taken to Cambridge Hospital in serious condition after the mistake was discovered.
Twelve people including six Zarde children and their nurse remain missing after a fire at Ocean Park in Los Angeles. Soldiers and police guard the ruins while militia and bayonet lines protect property discarded from burning buildings. H. F. Locke, a restaurant cashier, leaped to his death off Frasier pier.
A libel for divorce filed by Mrs. Louise T. Barnes of Brookline against husband Ray T. H. Barnes remains largely sealed at the Dedham clerk's office. Names were withheld from the docket though later listed on the calendar, making them public for the first time. The papers were impounded and counsel provided no light on the case.
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