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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1912

Page

9

Bank Robbers Sought in Chicago After Big Montreal Heist

Detectives hunt two bank robbers in Chicago with a 25000 reward offered. They escaped with 320000 from the Bank of Montreal in Westminster B C after dynamiting a safe. Lt Burns confronted them at a Wabash Avenue saloon, was beaten, and two accomplices fled. Two arrests reported. outcomes unclear.

Ghi Cago Chicago Montreal Westminster B. C Daieutenant Burns Avenue Saloon Burns John J. Mahoney F ‘McWeeney

Last Plea to Save Jordan Before Execution

The condemned man Jordan, age 23, faces the electric chair. lawyers urge a lunacy commission and possible Supreme Court appeal. Governor Foss and Attorney General Swift discussed appointing a board like the Richeson case, with Swift pressing for the appeal. Jordan’s family visited him as officials report his hearty meals and calm demeanor despite the looming death.

Chester Akg Charles, W. Brtlett Harvey Pratt Supreme Court Foss Greenfield Swift

Danderine Promises Beautiful Hair and Dandruff Eradication

A vintage advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine for 25 cents, claiming rapid removal of dandruff and hair loss. It promises immediate improvement, giving hair a light, fluffy, shiny look and suggesting use on every strand to reveal abundant, healthy hair by tonight.

Knowlton

First Motor Ship Visits New York Harbor

In New York Harbor the Christian X of Hamburg American lines arrived from New Orleans en route to Hamburg. The 7300 ton vessel, first motor ship to visit the port, sailed without smokestacks or sails and claimed oil consumption of 16 tons per day.

New York New York Harbor Christian X New Orleans Hamburg

Rainey Plans Indian Hunting Expedition

Paul J. Rainey prepares a hunting expedition for India after Africa exploits shown in moving pictures at the Park Theatre last summer. The expedition ships dogs from his Mississippi plantation and will be outfitted in England.

Paul J. Rainey Africa Moving ‘Pictures Park Theatre India England Mississippi

Cary, Ex-Yale Sprinter, Dies in Missoula

Robert Hart Cary former Yale track star and director of athletics at the University of Montana died in a Missoula hospital from an organic ailment that had troubled him since leaving Yale. Cary gained fame as a sprinter during his college days.

Missoula Mont Robert Hart Cary University Fof Montana Yale

Brewers Take Trip For Massachusetts Brewers’ Meet

More than 400 brewers from across the United States attended a harbor trip and shore dinner at Nahant hosted by the Massachusetts Brewers Association. The gathering, held at Copley Plaza, included wives and children. Separately in New York, an aldermanic probe resumed into alleged police graft involving Waldo, the Police Commissioner secretary, and George Norton.

United States Copley Plaza Massachusetts Brewers’ Association Nahant New York Wipheld R. Sheehan Waldo

Brewers' Convention Attended by Old Colony Guests in Boston

The Old Colony steamer carried guests and Tee's Band from Rowe's wharf to Nahant for a shore dinner before returning at 10 p m. Mayor Fitzgerald welcomed the visitors and urged brewery leaders to engage with public figures. President Art noted improved public attitudes toward brewing and predicted state politics would continue to favor repeal efforts. The convention will elect officers and trustees this morning.

Old Colony Rowe's Wharf Tee Na’ Hant New England Nahant Brewers Boston Fitzgerald Nicholson The Massachusetts Brewers’ Association Pletcher Barbour Conventtion Chamber of Coerce Govnor Foss Maine Art of Arkansas

Boston Kids Get New Playground From Railroad Property

In East Boston children woke to a 12 500 square foot play space beside Plummer School. Rep Michael J Brophy arranged city use via the narrow gauge railroad president Melvin Adams, with the Schoolhouse Commission to sod and maintain it and flood it for winter skating. Brophy recalls backing youth protection laws in the Legislature this year.

Boston Plummer School Michael J. Brophy Ward 2 Melvin ‘O. Adams Schoolhouse Commission Brophy Civil Service Commission

Epworth League Elects Officers in Biennial Session

Troy, N Y Sept 19 Officers were chosen today by the Epworth League in its biennial session. Roberta Le Thompson of Troy was named president Frederick of Palatine Bangor was elected vice president Amon O Mre was secretary Nathan D Prince was treasurer Orin P ge Augusta Mb was auditor Rev Kelly of Newport Denton Vt was auditor alternative names appear in the fragmented text due to OCR.

Troy N. Y Epworth League Roberta le Thompson Ps Frederick Paladine Bangor Frat Whcer Amon O Dent Orland Maas Nathan D. Prince Orin. P Ge Augusta Tor Rev. Kelly Newport Denton Juaes Ee Dae

Witnesses Question Waldo in Sheehan Nagle Case

Commissioner Waldo was questioned about Sheehan and his duties. Emory Buckner received letters from Hyde and Norton requesting immunity, while Hayes testified Norton ran a graft office at 116 Broadway. Johnson’s detectives reportedly trailed Norton to Sheehan. Hayes said the Norton information came from rumors.

Waldo Sheehan Emory R. Buckner Charles H. Hyde Norton Nicholas .J. Hayes Alfred. G. Johnson Broadway Buckner Johnson Hayes Waa Reith

Pollock Arrested as Witness in John Doe Proceedings

Harry Pollock, linked to the fugitive “Bold Jack” Rose, was arrested on a body attachment as a witness in the John Doe case. He and a 16 year old woman, both held on material witness bonds, posted bail and were released after evading a subpoena via a fire escape. They were served a new subpoena to appear in court to testify in the case beginning August 8.

New York Harry Pollock Jack” Rose Thomas District Attorney’s Office Pollock John Doe Pollok Justice Goff Ker

Noted Racing Man J Evan Blunt Dies at 69

J Evan Blunt of Malden dies suddenly at his residence in Maine at age 69 after a heart trouble. He was a well known retired business man and owner of race horses across the state.

J. Frank Blunt Liver Falls J. Evan Blunt Taday

Miners hold Bingham mines as strike enters second day

In Bingham Utah on September 19 an army of miners occupying copper lead and silver mines kept undisputed possession as a strike for a 25 cent raise and recognition of their union enters its second day. The miners built breastworks and picket lines while mining companies and officials both county and state maintained activity.

Bingham Utah Prnion

Striking miners in Utah hold on amid governor's appeal

Developments hinge on Governor Spry urging miners to surrender arms and await the mine manager's plan. Firing near the Utah Copper mine occurs, but no property damage reported and Utah Apex operates under union agreement. Deputies are being recruited as investigations report fewer instances of ferocity and note limited Molestation to personnel.

Spry Utah George W. Dwyer Utah Copper Utah-Apex Atepifes Schilling

Copper Company Men Face Firing at Mine Escort

In Utah a group from the Copper Company faced at least twenty shots as they moved toward the mine. The jets appeared aimed to intimidate the men rather than to injure them.

Jed Utah’ Copper Company

U S Brewers Plan to Raise Hop Supply

At a Brewers convention a Western syndicate led by Ogden Armour aims to raise hops domestically to cut imports. The group claims California production and patented picking and drying tech will reduce prices. they seek $3 million in stock subscriptions and expect brewers like Jab Ruppert Jr to invest.

Brewers’ Convention United States Ogden Armour California Brewers’ Associ Ranenés

Were Married While On Vacation

Leon G. Ayres of Somerville and a milliner wife wed during a vacation, with the ceremony in Canada on August 31. Ayres worked in Somerville City Hall as an engineer, and Mrs. Ayres had previously lived with her husband’s mother on Wiklow Avenue. The report notes this was her second marriage.

Leon G. Ayree Somerville N. He Ayres Somerville City Wiklow Avenue

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief

A sensational claim describes Diapepsin as fast acting for indigestion sourness and dyspepsia. It asserts five minute relief from fermentation lumps eructation and foul tongue symptoms with harmless composition and dramatic effectiveness.

Pape

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