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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1912
Page
4
Harry Le Vassy, 38, abducted his bride of two days at gunpoint after their marriage and sped toward Utah with a posse in pursuit. He forced the bride to go with him, then left her father W G Beebe to follow with sheriff deputies.
Solomon Garcia of the American Lumber Company was held up by two masked men, robbed of his wages, then bound to a tree with his head downward in Luna Park. He was found unconscious, in critical condition, with no robbers identified.
A Trans Atlantic tale notes plans for fall stocking to improve Securitie gloves. Makers reply that no one can make them better. Securitie gers line offers 166 styles in kid, cape, mohair and lambskin colors from black to green with prices from 1.50 to 2.96 for short and long varieties.
Boston and Irish leaders prepare a welcome for William H K Redmond MP as he travels to Philadelphia for the United Irish League of America national convention. Archbishop Cantwell delivers best wishes and Boston deputies arrange a Tremont Temple speech and a reception for about 100 delegates from Boston area.
Cardinal Gibbons Cardinal OConnell Archbishop Riordan and other leaders express hearty sympathy with the United Irish League as invitations to its sixth biennial national convention are declined due to engagements and distance. Letters from Gibbons OConnell and Riordan convey support and best wishes.
Twenty five Russian Poles testified before Judge Holmes in Lima Ohio alleging they were sold into bondage by a New York labor agency. They claimed they were coerced to work on railroad construction, endured bruises and injuries, and received only meals and a bare room in Allen County custody.
Henry Lewis son of a rich farmer near Sterling Illinois eloped on Wednesday night with 45 year old Mrs Hazel Champlin housekeeper for his father since the death of Mrs Lewis five years ago. The elder Lewis was to marry Mrs Champlin tomorrow and wedding plans were completed.
Indignation runs high at Bull Moose headquarters over alleged improper Progressive enrolment cards aimed at steering nominations. Eight district organizers named including Kenneth Damien Norman H White Fred P Glazier Ralph Dennen Charles Moore Jeremiah J McCarthy Robert Dean and McCarthy to speak in Norwood tomorrow night.
The Progressives lack party organization and run card signups for contests in Lynn, triggering a broad probe into enrollment lists. Harvard professor Edmund von Mach joined the party, while Rep Alfred Tewksbury denounced a Republican Club solicitation for Taft funds and hinted at possible libel action.
The Board of Fire Engineers of Revere summoned the force to discuss the burning of Chief Philp Golliff’s automobile on Tuesday morning. Firefighters were grilled but denied knowledge of any cause and grew angered at the insinuation against colleagues.
Cincinnati Ohio September 18 Chairman August Herrmann of the National Baseball Commission announced the panel would meet in New York next week to arrange the world's championship series. He said the commission would handle all game matters and questioned Boston club ticket distribution as premature and unlikely to succeed while favoring mail requests.
In New Philadelphia Ohio Philip Selzer narrowly escaped death when a bottle of whiskey exploded in his coat pocket. He woke to find his clothing aflame and alcohol saturating his garments after the blast.
In just over two weeks since advertising for business, the firm reports over six hundred calls from potential buyers, many requesting estimates and orders. It notes minimal selling effort and two ads which were insufficient, seeking working capital to handle immediate demand. The company estimates 100 percent profit on installations and predicts Massachusetts Vacuum Gas Heating stock would rise substantially.
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