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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1913
Page
5
A bloodstained car and the body of Frank J. Clute were found by a milkman on the Schenectady-Troy road near Watervliet. Three bullet wounds to the head indicate homicide and investigators launched a full all-day search for the killer.
At about 9:30 p.m. a tall man in a dark overcoat and fedora hired Clute to drive to Troy. The car was seen idle before 1 a.m. and a bloody trail today showed Clute’s body dragged to a roadside ditch. Blood on a front seat cushion and steering gear, and battery trouble noted. Clute, 25, worked for his father Richard J. Clute, who runs a local garage. A watch and ring were undisturbed.
Governor Sulzer signed a law allowing aliens to own land in New York and to have heirs and devisers inherit property the same way as citizens.
Edward F. Buckley of the Hanover street station and Daniel J. A. Kelleher of the Dedham street station are appointed as permanent patrolmen.
An advertorial touts mercorized wax as the key to a clean fresh face. It claims daily night application removes dead skin and blemishes while cosmetics are said to harm the complexion. A saxo lite face bath is also recommended for wrinkles.
Dr Henry R Stedman Taunton State Hospital chairman warns 800 to 1500 unrecovered patients discharged yearly from state institutions may be at large in the community He notes many milder cases never reach hospitals and urges reforms and social service for discharged patients and those in poverty.
A mass meeting at Goldsmith Hall Roxbury to protest Boston Elevated Railway car service cuts on Tremont street and Columbus avenue. Ex Representative James McInerney leads Ward 19 club urging restoration with action to Massachusetts Railroad Commission if needed. Congressman Curley to speak on immigration limits.
King George and Queen Mary accept invitation from the German Emperor to attend the May 24 Berlin wedding of Princess Victoria Luise and Prince Ernst August of Cumberland marked by royal attendance and diplomatic cordiality.
Governor Cox reports Ohio relief need. Massachusetts Red Cross notes funds rising to 160000 plus. Donors include churches, individuals, and organizations across New England, with gifts from Mount Zion Baptist Church West Newton and Hampden County Chapter to aid relief.
An advertisement touts Swissco Hair Remedy as a scientific treatment that stops dandruff and scalp diseases and restores gray hair. It offers a free trial bottle in exchange for a small postage payment and lists prices 60 cents and 1.00, with Boston distribution via Riker Jaynes Drug Stores.
A carload of clothing for flood sufferers was sent to Red Cross headquarters in Indianapolis by 7 Portland churches. Much of the attire was new and in good condition. It filled 50 barrels and boxes, with additional money donated to the Red Cross.
A special train of 10 cars carrying 115000 rations departed Chicago for the flood district. Eight cars go to Dayton Ohio and two to Logansport Indiana. A second train with 100000 rations will leave for Dayton Ohio tomorrow. Another funny time at Neark Hotel. See the comic section of next Sunday's Post.
Eleven initiates of the Harvard Dickey Society and B. H. Anderson clashed in Harvard Square yesterday afternoon, delivering the liveliest time Harvard students have enjoyed in years.
A Harvard Square scene features Mr. Anderson and his donkey Miss Democracy delivering a talk on Roosevelt’s presidency. A crowd of 300 students, Dickey Society initiates, and frantic antics including a mock political confrontation mark a chaotic protest era event.
Rome April 2 Pope Pius appoints Rev. P Nussbaum Passionist consultor at Baltimore formerly of West Hoboken N J as bishop of Corpus Christi Texas and Rev J T McNally formerly of Almonte Ontario named bishop of the new Calgary Canada diocese.
Alexander Perkins, 13, fell from a four story building at Cedar and Union streets this afternoon. He was carried to the hospital believed dead but revived, having only a scalp wound from the plunge.
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