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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1912

Page

2

New Concrete Bridge Over Charles River Near Stadium

Plans by Wheelwright Haven Hoyt Boston architects with John R Rablin engineer of the Metropolitan Park Commission outline a new concrete bridge replacing the old wooden structure spanning the Charles River to the Stadium. Foundations are to begin soon as work starts.

Charles River Harvard Iuse Wheelwright, Haven & Hoyt Boston John R. Rablin Metropolitan Park Commission

Big Harrison sale on boys suits at half price

Don't miss the Harrison sale offering undreds of all wool boys suits in cheviots and tweeds at 1.50, knicker suits at 1.98, Russian and sailor blouses at 1.98, and youths' long pant suits at 4.50 to 5.00. Sizes 8 to 17 years. Sale lasts only a few days at 662 672 Washington St corner Beach.

Harrison S. H. Harrison Co Washington St Cor. Beach

Bridge funding and plans for a 1913 project in Boston

Larz Anderson had funded a winter construction of a new bridge to be ready for the 1913 football season. Boston and Cambridge reportedly agreed to approaches as part of Anderson’s offer, with the Metropolitan Park Commission resuming work after delays. The structure will be a 440 foot concrete design with granite and red brick trim, 40 foot roadway, 10 foot sidewalks, and decorative granite urns.

Larz Anderson Anderson Boston Cambrid Metropolitan Park Commission War Department Congress Boylston Street Brighton Brookline

Fire damages casket as candles ignite lacé curtain

The casket holding Patrick J. Sweeney on the top floor of 110 Pleasant Street was scorched when a lace curtain touched lit candles. Mrs. Mary Lindsay and her son Robert prevented cremation by acting quickly to extinguish the flames.

Patrick J. Sweeney Mary Lindsay Pleasant Street

thousand men's suits on sale at Harrison Co

8S. H. Harrison Co offers 1000 wool suits in cheviots and blue serge at 7.75 regular 15.00 fall stock. Located at 672 Washington St near Beach. Advertisement.

H. Harrison Co Washington St Cor. Beach

Oldest Melrose resident Emily Chamberlin recalls 1819 Lafayette welcome

Mrs. Emily Chamberlin, aged 99 in Melrose, remembered joining schoolchildren to greet Lafayette in Lexington in 1819. The celebrated moment saw the general pat her head and thank her, as she reels off family details and notes fading eyesight.

Emily Chamberlin Melrose G. M. Brigham Main Street

Jails Boy for Stealing Bird

Frederick B. Webster, 16, was committed to Shirley School for Boys after pleading guilty to stealing his sister’s canary, a watch, and other items. Judge Bruce criticized the Shirley School’s capacity and expressed frustration over sending juveniles to trustees to ask for admission.

Frederick B. Webster Shirley School Bruce Tyzzer Malden Court

Foss Doorman Fights Masons

William L. Reed, a messenger in Governor Foss's office, files for an injunction to stop Frank Turpin and other Prince Hall Lodge of Masons officers from expelling him. Reed denies breaching any oath and notes two years as a lodge member. He previously sued the Grand Lodge with hearings before a master, alleging violation of his Master Mason oath and exposure of the order's secret work.

William L. Reed

Charlestown Man Named High Chief Ranger

Charlestown announces that a local resident has been named high chief ranger, with duties including oversight of park lands and ceremonial duties at official events.

Joyce elected supreme high chief ranger of Irish National Foresters

Martin E. Joyce chief ranger of Branch Bunker Hill Charlestown was elected supreme high chief ranger of the Irish National Foresters of the United States in Manchester at the national convention in New Hampshire.

Manchester N. H Martin E. Joyce Bunker Hill Charlestown Irish National Foresters of United States

Five Hundred All Wool Fall Suits at 15 Dollars

About five hundred very handsome all wool fall suits for men and young men offered at 15 dollars. None better at 15 dollars. Harrisons Co located at 666 to 672 Washington Street, corner Beach.

H. Harrison CO Washington Street Corner Beach

Lindsay’s Hose Supporters and Feathers for Lingerie

Woman’s department item list detailing Lindsay’s Hosiery supporters for babies children and misses priced 15c to 25c, satin pad hose support 5c, dress shields silk and cotton 10c plus, Featherbone products including a Warren’s Chicago box of 12 tapes 6c, white roll pleats 10c, lingerie tape 5c, feather stitched braid 8c to 12c, English tape blue label 12-yd rolls 15c, and assorted lingerie tapes in silk white pink and blue selling in small pieces for 2c to 10c.

Oss Lindsay

Lt Becker Wins Delay Till Oct 7 In Rosenthal Murder

New York Sept 11 Police Lt Charles Becker won a stay delaying his trial for nearly a month. Justice Bischoff granted the request to allow a commission to travel to Hot Springs Ark to take testimony valuable to Becker's defence.

New York Rosenthal Charles Becker Bischoff Supreme Court Hot Springs Ark Becker

Schepps Linked to Becker Case as Trial Looms at Hot Springs

District Attorney Whitman prepared to open the Becker murder trial amid claims that Sam Schepps served as paymaster and exculpated Becker. A telegram from Hot Springs Postmaster Hotchkiss denied any such affidavits, and the DA planned to seek affidavits from three men to challenge the stay order.

Sam Schepps Hot Springs Becker Rosenthal Charles 8. Whitman Douglas Hotchkiss McIntyre Hotchkiss Sam Schepfs Supreme Court Schepps Nouglas Hotchkiss

Cretic Arrives With 2000 Passengers Including Caplet

The White Star liner Cretic docked with 2000 aboard from Naples and notable travelers such as Andre Caplet director of music at the Boston Opera House and Mrs Henry B Russell incognito among the passengers. Also onboard were Judge Lloyd E White Harvard Law figures and Boston figures including Mrs Beatrice de Dominicis and Mona Mundell. Governor Woodrow Wilson won the onboard straw poll for president with Taft Roosevelt and Wilson receiving votes from men and women. Captain Caplet said he returns to Boston under a three year contract and aims to surpass last season’s operatic offerings.

White Star Cretic Naples Andre Caplet Boston Opera House Henry B. Russell Russell Olympic Lloyd E. White Superior Court B. H. Warren Harvard Law Taft Roosevelt Wilson Boston Beatrice de Dominicis Philadelphia Mona Mundell John P. Marshall Music Department Boston University A. Vanninini Boston Symphony Orchestra John F. Hopkins Art Schools of Massachusetts Boston Opera Caplet

Registration Sessions For Voters In 1912 Elections

The Board of Election Commissioners outlines registration sessions from September 9 to October 16 with varied daily hours and weekend closures. Locations include Ward Rooms, City Hall, schools, and public buildings across wards 4 through 34, with outside spots listed for registration.

Board OF Election Commissioners Sessions For Registration OF Voters Summer Street Ward Dorchester Con Eoth Toh Mananedt Booth Let Vine Mt Dudley Teesperm Alphenene Reeth Hancock Wiyness Bosity Vera Lot Spring Fuck Ave Minton Butlin Hyde Easte Ave Leonard Old Town Hall Bogen

Fall Suits Half Price at 9.76 from Harrison Co.

Wholesale stock sale offers suits at 9.76 each from last season. Choose any suit for 9.76 with discounts on fall apparel. Harrison Co. advertises at 666 to 672 Washington Street, corner Beach.

H. Harrison CO Washington Street Corner Beach

Embroidery Design on Post Collar Decoration

The embroidery made easy design in next Sunday's Post shows a beautiful collar decoration transferred with soap and water.

Dog Defies Three Officers in Somerville Home Standoff

A wild eyed dog at 10 Giles Park Somerville forced residents into the street and challenged three policemen. Patrolman Phillips fired after the animal leaped the dining room table. Moore then fired two shots and brought the dog down.

Andrew L. Felch Giles Park Somerville Phillips Moore

Harrison Co offers last season pants at 1.98

Last season's men's trousers from H. Harrison Co. are on sale at 1.98 dollars each. The ad notes the stock from fall and winter and lists the Washington Street location near Beach with evening hours.

H. Harrison Co S. H. Harrison Co Washington Snt Cor Beach

Eucharistic Congress Opens in Vienna

The 284th international Eucharistic congress opens at St Stephen's Cathedral Vienna. Archduke Peter Ferdinand represents Emperor Francis Joseph who is praised as patron of the congress. Cardinal Van Rossum and the Prince Archbishop deliver addresses as Mgr. Heylen presides.

Vienna St. Stephen Francis Joseph Co 8 Archduke Peter Ferdinand Mgr. Heylen Namur Cardinal van Rogsum Pius van Rossum Congress

Affordable Blue Serge Suits At Half Retail Price

Harrison's wholesale stock offers genuine blue serge suits at 9.75 dollars each. Advertisers promote 18 dollar blue serge and 9.75 dollar Gilbert suits from the H. Harrison Company located at 066 to 672 Washington Street, corner Beach.

Harrison H. Harrison Company Washington Street Corner Beach

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