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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1914
Page
7
Early reports in Holyoke describe a grisly double tragedy on Coit Street. Mary Thorpe a 20 year old mother was found dead with her throat cut beside her 10 day old daughter. Police attention centers on a brutal domestic killing.
George Thorpe was arrested by Captain Peter A. Cullen after his brother brought him back from the scene where Thorpe allegedly cut his wife’s throat with a razor following a period of drunkenness and unemployment. He and Mary Reilly, daughter of parkkeeper John Reilly, were married July 11 and had seemed happy until recently.
The Finance Commission reports that Boston port directors and the State Board of Health should handle duties, while it warns the Legislature not to remove courthouse custody from the Supreme Judicial Court to the sheriff. It says extra costs with no efficiency gains would result.
The commission urges the City Council to reject the act creating a parkway along the Old Harbor shore of Dorchester Bay. It warns the plan would require sewer system changes in South Boston and questions whether the joint board design is the best way to achieve the goal.
Mrs Emily Selinger widow of John Paul Selinger presents antique vases and jugs from the late artist's collection to the Boston Art Club this afternoon as a memorial to her husband.
Frank W Hodgkins a long time Marine Corps member died Tuesday from heart trouble at age not stated and was buried yesterday from his home at 8 Ferrin Street Chaplain Stone of the navy yard officiated. The procession included a firing squad and musicians from the barracks who fired a salute and sounded taps at the grave in the Chelsea naval hospital cemetery.
David N. Thayer, 70, retired newspaper publisher, died in Norwich of heart failure. He was brother to Superior Court Judge John M. Thayer and former Marlboro mayor Charles F. Thayer. He published hotels and papers in New York City and Rockland Maine, then Marlboro Massachusetts before retiring.
The commission recommends a complete study by city engineers before City Council action on sewer overflows near Massachusetts Bay and nuisance abatement in the South Bay waters. Public works officials urge a less costly, more effective approach pending review.
Two bedridden women were carried to safety from smoke filled rooms as a fire destroyed most of the upper story of the Destitute Children's Home of the Volunteers of America in Malden. Patrolman Bushell, Electrician McDonald, and passerby Andrew Gunderson entered the burning building and brought Elizabeth Reinert and Beatrice Hayes to safety. They were taken to Harry Spector's home for medical care. all children were away. Damage estimated at about $2500.
The Sunday Post highlights contributions from readers and community groups including the Little Bits of Everything for Everybody page. A showcase of local effort and shared projects appears with names and activities from participating residents.
Senator Albert B. Cummins of Iowa spoke in Chicago praising the Republican party as the true progressive. He criticized the Democratic administration, outlined his stance on tolls repeal, and blamed the Republican national committee for the 1912 Democratic victory while addressing the Hamilton Club’s Appomattox Day event.
Senator Cummins says a Republican and Progressive alliance will win the next national election by adopting a pro doctrine. He criticizes the Democratic administration led by Woodrow Wilson as having erased the traditional department of government. He warns that the overthrow of representative government may trigger future public alarm.
The passage notes that the 1904 Republican tariff was too high and calls for reductions we did not make. It claims we now suffer from that folly and reports Senator Cummins believes the Panama tolls exemption repeal may pass the Senate.
The Rev. Brother Amadeus, superior general of the Brothers of Charity, arrived from New York and visited the House of the Angel Guardian in Roxbury. He is joined by Rev. Brother Philemon and will travel to Montreal and then through Canada before sailing from St John, New Brunswick for England.
NEW HAVEN April 9 Captain Albert I Bishop a veteran Long Island Sound steamer commander died here in his 85th year. He led Norwich New Haven and Star lines and commanded vessels including City of New York Continental C H Northam City of Lawrence Mohawk City of Boston Erastus Corning and Matteawan. He was a native of Madison.
James A Watson announces bid for Congress challenging incumbent Peters in the 7th district. He vows to start immediately and faces voters in what is described as an open fight for renomination.
James A. Watson of Boston declares his bid for the Democratic nomination in the 11th Congressional District. He says he will wage a winning campaign without public funds and asks voters to consider his candidacy seriously.
Dorothea Haley and Harold C Whitney won the one step and a Back Bamatron in the third of six dance competitions yesterday afternoon at Le Petit Trianon. Judges included Miss Viola Danstar, Mrs W H Billing and Mrs Follen Cabot. Harold Whitney and Miss Paulin Chamberlain danced the Castles lates creation Half and Half.
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