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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1916
Page
3
Roger B. B. Clapp, head of the Roger De Coverly School in West Newton, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court yesterday. He lists debts of 14712 dollars and uncertain assets with more than ten creditors involved.
Sax Rohmer launches a new series The Si-Fan Mysteries detailing a duel of wits between a cunning Oriental organization and a famed English detective. The first tale, self contained, runs in this week’s issue.
An April 3 report says a telegram seeking to frighten Percy S. Peck into believing his father John E. Peck was murdered by Dr. Arthur Warren Waite is key to the Swann DA investigation. The Waite case is ready. investigators seek precise details on others who exploited the defendant's fears.
Assistant District Attorneys say a confession linking the so called Adams telegram to the case may surface within two days. The DA notes Waite admitted murder to several people and offered money to cover up the crime. Waite refuses to discuss the matter without his lawyer as the trial date aims for May 1.
Some cough remedies give relief, but Adamson's Balsam cures. All druggists advertise the remedy, urging readers to buy and trust the proven relief.
The Massachusetts House approved a bill to allow a Sunday tabernacle in Boston despite building law objections. The 165 to 60 vote clears the way for a 22 000 seat wooden structure on Huntington Avenue, with critics warning of fire risk and safety concerns while supporters push for Sunday revival meetings and religious freedom. Distinct figures include Representative Lawlor Richards Wilson Giblin Weeks Sherburne Weston Greenwood Donovan Belcher Beardsley MoalInerney Mancovitz and Billy Sunday. The measure faces a possible gubernatorial veto but is seen as likely to pass both houses.
The bill was amended to bring tabernacle lighting and the choir gallery under current building laws. Supporters argued a steel and cement or brick build would impair acoustics and hinder Mr. Sunday’s ability to be heard.
Ayer April 3. Funeral services for the Rev. Patrick J. Sheedy longtime pastor of St. Mary's Church are set for Wednesday. He served nearly 26 years in the parish and will be honored by the local community and church leadership.
Mary F Carey of South Boston died recently and left her home at 459 East Eighth Street to Carney Hospital. Probate papers show she had no known heirs, and the residue of the estate goes to the late Rev. Robert J. Johnson of Boston. Rev. Patrick J Lyons declines to serve as executor.
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