01 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1913
Page
1
The financier died peacefully after a long illness in Rome with his daughter and son in law Satterlee at his bedside. He had arrived weak and unable to eat or drink and failed to regain strength before his passing.
Smuggling story linked to major figures as investigations widen. Authorities report a key suspect named M Adoo and alleged hits tied to higher circles. Officials promise ongoing inquiries into the network behind the illicit operation.
Meantime in Boston whispers forecast a pivotal talk with Secretary McAdoo on a vast smuggling scheme. Sources claim high society families and powerful figures facilitated duties and fashion items worth millions, with trunks and names to emerge only in a private session.
John G. Barnes of Rockland arrested by Sheriff Condon on polygamy charge. Complaint filed by Ellen Barnes formerly Miss Boyle of Roxbury alleges she is Barnes first wife while Hannah Barnes, a key Eaton case witness, is Barnes No 2.
Longtime Boston barber Barnes moved from Brockton to Rockland where he lived with a second wife who owns property and funds his ventures. A Roxbury woman presented a 1906 marriage certificate and testified Barnes vanished from her life. Police arrested him based on these claims and he is to be arraigned in Hingham court before Judge Kelly.
Tide times for Portland Gloucester and Newport with rise and set events. Celestial data list Venus Mars Jupiter and Saturn positions. Today marks the 91st day of the year and 12th day of spring with historical anniversaries including Bismarck birthday Napoleon Maria Louise alliance and Edwin Abbey.
Boston area forecast calls for fair skies with cooler temperatures on Tuesday and continued fair conditions on Wednesday. Winds shift briskly from the west, diminishing through midweek. The national outlook confirms cooler air moving into New England with steady west winds.
Yesterday's Kamperature record shows daily highs and lows with times from 8 a.m. to midnight. The average temperature was 54 and compared with last year’s 50.6. last year featured cloudy skies and westerly winds.
James H. Kennedy of Kennedy & Co. married his head secretary Beatrice C. Crowley at St. Joseph's parochial residence. The ceremony was conducted quietly by Rev. Father Charles Ring. Crowley is the daughter of John Crowley of Roxbury.
Personally conducted tourist sleeping cars run from Washington to Sunset with no change daily except Sundays. Berths priced at $9. Office locations 12 Milk Street and 833 Washington Street.
Brigadier-General Frank E. Pierce, commander of the First Brigade of the M V M, has asked to be retired. He denies rumors that he will retire to let Colonel George H. Priest take command and cites over two years of militia service and business demands as reasons. He notes no deal with any officer. Pierce was appointed brigadier general in September 1911.
Howard M. Sweetser of Malden sought his 18 year old daughter Rachael who vanished last Saturday. A Washington postal card announced her marriage to government clerk Gustavaus H. Gleitman, son of Frederick A. Gleitman of Malden.
New York reports that John Pierpont Morgan Jr. is poised to succeed his father as head of the Morgan Firm. At 46, he mirrors J P Morgan in appearance, bearing, and decisive, unglossed leadership, with the same grave simplicity toward employees and firm self confidence.
He blends his father’s vigor and late career experience, serving as heir and understudy in the Morgan tradition. Born in the city, he is the father’s only son and graduated from Harvard in 1889, showing early promise in college.
Rome reports the death of New York financier J Pierpont Morgan at age 45 in a semi comatose decline after nervous prostration The end came quietly as flowers surrounded the body and his daughter Mrs Herbert L Satterlee stayed by his side Tributes poured in from King Victor Emmanuel officials and diplomats with plans to move the body to the United States discussed by the family and American officials
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