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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1912

Page

2

Girl Alone By Titanic Loss

Frances Ford 19 of Sussex England arrives in Haverhill seeking work after five months waiting in New York for news of her mother and siblings who were aboard the Titanic. She had sent money home and hoped for survivors before learning of the disaster. White Star representatives offered no settlement.

Haverhill New York Frances Ford Eng Thomas Watson Long Island City Sussex Long Island White Star Line

Missing Conversation Contest Promises Sunday Post Prizes

Readers are invited to submit dialogue snippets as part of the Missing Conversation contest in the Sunday Post. Entrants vie for a share of up to 100 dollars in prize money across multiple entries and categories.

Sunday Post

Boys' Shoes Offer for Young Customers

After two years of studying how boys wear out shoes, a new shop introduces a line built to fit. They offer prep school models at four to five dollars and youth sizes from 1.75 to 3.65 with a warranty. Buy one pair at their risk and visit the Boys' Barber Shop with the boy.

Five Generations Gather for Ashman Family Reunion

Sterling Heger, nine months old, attends a reunion on River Street in North Adams with five grandmothers and five generations of Ashman relatives. The event marks him as possibly the only baby in the state blessed with such lineage.

North Adams Sterling Heger Ashman C. T. Quackenbush River Street

Grandmothers Gathered Across Town for Family Milestone

Five grandmothers and several relatives linked by the Ashman and Heger families form a remarkable lineage. The group includes Mrs Mary L Ashman of North Adams and Mrs J W Ashman of Adams along with Mrs W H Ashman of West Somerville, Mrs George W Graham of Williamstown and Mrs Simon Heger of Boxboro. The listed ages total 208 years 9 months with a nine month old baby among them.

Mary L. Ashman J. W. Ashman Adama W. H. Ashman West Somerville Milton Heger Fitchburg Sterling Heger North Adams Adams George W. Graham Williamstown Simon Heger Boxboro

Mrs Gibson Sees Husband In Jail to Aid Murder Defense

Mrs Burton W. Gibson visited her husband in Goshen county jail to help prepare his defence for the murder of Rosa Monschik Szabo, a client, on July 16. She stayed about an hour before returning home. Gibson spent the day working on the case.

Goshen N. Y Burton W. Gibson Rosa Monschik Szabo

Woman charged with using interstate pass in New Haven line

Effie Dunn of Revere formerly at a cigar booth was arrested on an indictment for using an interstate pass on the New Haven road. Trainman Robert L. Dennis of Providence admitted obtaining the pass for her and was fined $100 for aiding and abetting.

Effie Dunn Revere South Station New Haven Road Robert L. Dennis Providence R.J Dennis

Opera Singers and Students Arrive on Steamer Cane

The White Star steamer Cano pic arrived from Naples with nearly 1600 passengers including opéra singers students and teachers. Miss Elvira Severoni mezzo soprano at the Boston Opera House returns from Milan and heads to Montreal to fulfill an engagement.

White Star Line Canopic Naples Elvira Severoni Boston Milan Leveroni Montreal

Stormy Passage Causes Damage and Passenger Displacement

Bad weather struck during the voyage from the Mediterranean to Boston. A heavy storm battered decks smashing portholes and driving some passengers from cabins while many stayed awake through the night. Readies include Miss Weveroni and Miss Severoni with opera engagements in Covent Garden and Boston. Ramon Blanchart and his daughter Amanda travel with the opéra company and conservatory links.

Miss Weveroni London Covent Garden Severoni Boston L. Caplet Didina Musceleano Boston Opera Company Rome Ramon Blanchart Opéra New England Conservatory of Music Amanda

Pape's Diapepsia Promises Quick Safe Relief

For sour upset stomachs indigestion and dyspepsia the ad touts Pape's Diapepsia as fast harmless and unfailing. It claims rapid relief from sour gassy stomachs with millions of cures worldwide and highlights effectiveness for gastritis and related troubles.

Pape

Royal Conservatory voyage highlights noted passengers

The liner lists include Mrs Blanchart pianist and accompanist, Oreste Hous chorus master, Mr and Mrs Talbot Episcopal bishop of Bethlehem and his wife, Professor Charles M Andrews Yale, Urbain Ledoux ex US consul Prague, William B. W. Paul Boston, and Charles B. Stodder Boston. Crone from Seesles Tech completed 20 Atlantic crossings.

Oreste Hous Rause Miia Aanek Crone Department of Technology Atlantic Ethelbert Talbert Bethlehem Penn Talbot Supreme Council Charles M. Andrews Yale Urbain J. Ledoux United States Prague Biddeford Willam B. W. Paul Boston Charles B. Stodder

Predict Victory For Rep James McInerney In Boston Race

A heated seventh Buffalk district contest centers on Representative James McInerney against Senator James P. Timilty. Voters face a tight race in a highly anticipated senatorial showdown with strong party and local interest.

James M'Inerney Buffalk James McInerney James P. Timilty

Ward 19 Candidate McInerney vs Ward 18 Senator Timilty

The race centers on McInerney in Ward 19 and Senator Timilty in Ward 18 with McInerney riding strong by rally support for Governor Foss toward a likely sweep while Timilty backs Pelletier.

McInerney Ward 19 Ward 18 Foss Timilty Pelletier

Frederick Ayer Fined for Speeding in Lynn Court

Frederick Ayer a 90 year old Boston attorney and head of Ayer's Sarsaparilla Manufacturing Company paid a $15 fine in Lynn police court for letting his chauffeur drive his car faster than allowed. Motor officer Stevens testified the car traveled 20 mph on Lewis and Broad streets where signs limit speed to 16 mph.

Frederick Ayer Boston Ayer Sarsaparilla Manufacturing Company Lynn Fudge Lummus Pride’s Crossing Frank W. Stevens Lewis and Broad Streets

Adameon's Balsam Marketed as Cough Cure

All druggists sell Adameon's Balsam described as the never failing cure for coughs and colds. The advertisement emphasizes universal availability and guaranteed relief from common respiratory ailments.

Adameon

Rebel General Campa Seized After Border Crossing

General Emilio P. Campa and his staff, chased from northern Sonora after raids on mining camps and the Southern Pacific lines, crossed into the United States south of Tucson and are now prisoners. Dr. Ruffo, who knew Campa, confirmed his identity, and Campa said he is tired of fighting.

Tucson Ariz Sonora Southern Pacific Railroad Emilio P. Campa United States Ruffo Campa Madero

Rebel leader Campa captured after seven hour Altar battle

United States Marshal C A Overlock Sheriff Nelson and a deputy captured Campa without resistance. Two men sent to Tuscan were arrested and confessed, locating the rest of the party of ten. Campa hoped to cross into the United States for ammunition. Authorities deny loot totals claiming Campa had $400 and companions about $200 each. Prisoners held awaiting Department of Justice orders. Mexican Consul Anaya seeks extradition on murder charges.

United States Casa Grandes Gila Bend Tuscan Campa Sonora Department of Justice Anaya

Twice Bride of a Bigamist Faces Sentence in Court

Wakefield man George H. Haverstock pleaded guilty in East Cambridge Superior Court to a bigamy charge tied to marriages on April 20, 1912 and October 17, 1894. Judge Chase sentenced him to one year in the House of Correction after Linda Gertrude Josselyn reported the second marriage.

Linda Gertrude Josselyn George H. Haverstock Wakefield Superior Criminal Court East Cambridge Chase House of Correction Haverstock Elizabeth A. Booth Haverstock Josselyn

Silk Lined Overcoats Sale at S H Harrison Co

Silk lined overcoats offered for nine dollars seventy five cents with black bibets oxfords and unfinished worsteds. Advert says only five days more. Store located at 662 678 Washington street corner Beach.

S. H. Harrison Co Washington Street Corner Beach

Hank the Hermit and Percy the Mechanical Man

A teaser for the upcoming Sunday Post comic section promises humor with Hank the Hermit and Percy the Mechanical Man. The notes invite readers to enjoy the featured strips in the paper’s big comic section.

Hank Percy Mechanical Man Post

Bomb Explodes in Elizabeth Street Store Blasts Barracks Tenants

A powerful bomb shattered the doorway of an Italian department store on Elizabeth Street, blowing out the Barracks tenement fronts and throwing 1500 tenants from bed before daybreak. Police flooded the area as Giulo Rosati, owner, arrived claiming no warning was received and uncertainty remained who was targeted.

New York Elizabeth Street Astor Estate Elisabeth Street Giulo Rosati

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