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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1912

Page

8

Trial Delay Hangs Over Dynamite Case In Lawrence

The trial of William M. Wood Frederick E. Atteaux and Dennis J. Collins on alleged dynamite planting in Lawrence faces delays into winter. Grand jury proceedings spotlight Collins as a potential star witness while several powerful textile figures remain under scrutiny.

William M. Wood Frederick E. Atteaux Dennis J. Collins Lawrence Wood Superior Criminal Court Daniel J. Collins Pelletier Collins Charles H. Littlefield, Jr Pitman Company James T. O’sullivan Proctor State Police F. G.R. Gordon United States Commissioner of Immigration John P. Ryan Lawrence Armory William S. Jewett, Jr James E. Dona

Police Court Officer of Somerville Dies After Illness

Frank W. Hopkins a police court officer in Somerville died yesterday at his home 15 Sanborn avenue after a long illness. He was 58 years old, born in New Castle Missouri and a Bates College graduate who taught school before moving to Somerville in 1888. His wife died 19 days earlier at the Homeopathic Hospital after an operation.

Frank W. Hopkins Somerville Police Court Sanborn Avenue Homeopathic Hospital Mr. Hopkins New Castle Bates College Somerville

Peabody Fund Final Steps Near for 1 400 000 Gift

Trustees near formal vote on final distribution of the Peabody educational fund totaling 1.4 million dollars founded in 1867 to aid southern education. The plan includes 500 000 for George Peabody College for Teachers and 40 000 to each of ten state universities for education programs plus endowments at Harvard and Johns Hopkins among others.

Peabody Educational Fund New York George A. Peabody College For Nashville, Tenn George Peabody College For Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas Kentucky Anna T. Jeanes Foundation George Peabody Fund Peabody Museum Harvard College Winthrop Texas Missouri Johns Hopkins University Maryland Department of Education

Peabody Fund Aims for Southern Educational Reconstruction

The George A Peabody fund, established in 1867 and bequeathed by George A Peabody of Baltimore, will distribute through educational centers in the South. The fund, the largest private source for post Civil War reconstruction, honors Peabody born in Danvers now Peabody Massachusetts in 1795.

George A. Peabody Mr. Peabody London Peabody Fund South Danvers Peabody Mass Baltimore

Paine Company Holds Annual Outing For Salesmen at Weymouth

Forty five Paine Furniture Company salesmen enjoyed a private yacht cruise to Weymouth inn and a 4 pm clam bake. Before the feast, teams one and two played a ball game with team one taking the victory and earning a silver loving cup donated by president William L. Shearer. The event strengthens employer employee cooperation.

Paine Furniture’ Company Hueist’s Grove Weymouth Weymouth Inn Paine William L. Shearer Shearer

Mayor Gaynor Declines Aldermanic Inquiry Appearance

Mayor Gaynor refuses to appear before the aldermanic committee investigating the police department unless subpoenaed or notified. He denounces the inquiry as petty and partisan and says city graft taints even the aldermen, urging the pursuit of honest government without partisan confrontation.

Gaynor New York H. H. Curran Ayor Curran

Ideal marriage age said to be around thirty

A London eugenics congress cited in suffrage outlets argues that children of thirty year old parents achieve the best balance of intelligence and conduct. It contends younger parents predispose to theft while parents over forty may produce highly intelligent offspring but with poor conduct, and the elderly parent stage yields lower intelligence but good behavior.

Eugenics Congress London

Taft Supporters Appeal Kansas Ballot Ruling

An appeal by Taft supporters in Kansas against a judge's decision to keep Roosevelt electors off the ballot was perfected. The U S Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver will hear the case either Wednesday or Friday this week.

Kansas Denver Col United States Sanborn Taft Roosevelt United States Circuit Court of Appeals

Schooner Tug Pass Over Fisherman at Wharf

Ellison Bowers of the fishing schooner crew witnessed Esther Gray fall from the bowsprit as the vessel was towed from the south basin. The tug and schooner passed over him, and he floated submerged for about ten minutes before resurfacing unconscious. He died soon after at Relief Station.

T Wharf Ellison Bowers Esther Gray

Fin ds Family After Fifteen Years

Mrs. Fred A. Wilcox of Connecticut, long separated from her family for fifteen years, has located relatives. A letter from Mrs Minnie McMillan of Maplewood reveals she is Mrs Wilcox’s sister and that Patrick Conway, the father, died three years ago while Mrs Conway lives with McMillan.

Fred A. Wilcox Connecticut Wilcox Garfield Street Hyde Park Minnie McMillan Milton Street Maplewood Patrick Conway Conway McMillan

Spanish War Veterans Meet in Atlantic City

The ninth annual encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans opened in Atlantic City New Jersey with lively sessions. A motion to send greetings to Former President Roosevelt sparked discussion while a proposed resolution restricting Sons of Veterans from future events was deferred to committee and a telegram to Roosevelt postponed for future action.

Atlantic City N. J United Veterans of the Roosevelt Sons of Veterans Resolutions Committee

Union Bakes Bread for Suffolk County Jail Contract

Sheriff John Quinn signed an official contract with a union baking firm to supply bread for Suffolk county jail yesterday.

UNION Suffolk John Quinn Suffolk County

Pelletier Raps Riley at Democratic Governor Campaign Rallies

District Attorney Pelletier attacked State Committee Chairman Riley for backing Governor Foss and accused him of breach of party trust. He accused Foss of dominating the Boston Elevated and criticized elevated appointments. Pelletier defended his official actions and denied betraying confidential information.

Pelletier Chelsea Everett Somerville Riley State Committee Foss Boston Lawrence Dear Island Charlestown

Mrs. Katherine Colbert Dies in Somerville

Mrs. Katherine Colbert wife of James J Colbert Hose 3 Somerville fire department died last night after a period of ill health She leaves her husband and a large family of small children Born in Somerville she was sister of Thomas M Clancy member of the Somerville school committee

Katherine Colbert James J. Colbert Hose 3 Somerville Fire Department Colbert Somerville Thomas M. Clancy

Ely's Cream Balm for Catarrh Relief in Head Cold

A historical ad touts Ely's Cream Balm as immediate relief for catarrh and head colds. It claims cleansing nostrils and stopping discharge quickly, with promises of headache relief and eventual elimination of catarrh. The 50-cent bottle is marketed as harmless and suitable for children.

Ely

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