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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1913
Page
8
Mrs Amy Dunn a 70 year old Harlem resident killed herself by gas in her kitchen believing she burdened her grandchildren overheard talk of sending her away for rest from the city's heat and noises. Her pet cat perished beside her in the same room.
Resinol Ointment stops itching instantly and, with Resinol Soap, clears eczema ringworm pimples and blackheads. Marketed as doctor trusted for eighteen years. safe for delicate skin. Send for a free trial by parcel post from Resinol Baltimore Maryland.
President Charles S. Mellen and Vice President E. H. McHenry of the New York New Haven Hartford rail line were served warrants at Fairfield County Superior Court charging gross negligence and manslaughter in connection with the Westport wreck last October that killed several people.
Bonds of five thousand dollars were furnished and writs issued for four other road officials who had faced the court before. They were to be tried separately by Judge Green. writs to be served in New Haven. Warrants served on Mr. Mellen and Mr. McHenry after a lengthy court clash before Judge Gardiner Greene.
Frank B. Pike of Cambridge obtained a modified decree in Superior Court at East Cambridge granting him visiting rights on convenient occasions and custody during two weeks of vacations, with additional days at other times. The judge noted the father as a nervous man and named Theodore, age 11, as the child involved.
One thousand gallons of Malaga wine intended for Passover celebration were seized by U S Deputy Marshal Bancroft on the complaint of pure food inspectors. Dr G H Adams and C E Holton tested the wine and declared it misbranded and not Malaga wine but an imitation.
In Cleveland Ohio on April 15 Frank Mashek aged 15 was shot and killed by Henry Bendome 41 who said the boy and his playmates annoyed him at work. Bendome admits firing a revolver after trying to drive them away and is held on a homicide charge.
Dozen injured as a north bound Cotton Belt passenger train derailed six miles north of Camden. A chair car and two parlor cars left the rails. The injured were transported to Pine Bluff for treatment.
In Calumet Michigan on April 15 a woman Annie Kuusasto who had been found insane after a previous axe attack on her husband was released as cured. She attacked him again as he slept and killed him. She was arrested.
Summer prices prevailed at the wharf with nine vessels arriving and more boats holding fares for yesterday’s market. Prices included Nad dock 81-4 cents per pound and various fish at 43-4, 23-4, 8, 31-4, and 21-4 cents. notable catches include Pol Haddock Cod Hake and several vessels named with poundage. The schooner Harmony, Captain Christopher Gibbs, brought 70,000 pounds of halibut and 3,000 pounds of salt fish, netting about 5000 after three weeks. Weather disrupted departures as a gale damaged a main gaff on Greene's bank and dense fog kept ships in harbor.
Shipping notices list arriving steamers Camden Brown Bangor Bay State Linscott and others for Philadelphia and barge connections with tugs International McGoldrick and more. Sailed vessels include Aurora Penobscot Malden City of Memphis and Norfolk to New York Norfolk Gloucester and Gloucester for fishing schooners Jeanette Harriet with tug Irvington reported safe.
A 15 year old Cambridge girl has been missing since last Saturday and is the focus of a police search. No further details were provided.
Mary Sargent, 18, a Boston Confectionery worker, vanished after leaving home at 3 pm Saturday. A former suitor warned mother Mrs. Rogers he wished to marry Mary but left without giving his name. He later copied a photo from her confirmation dress into a locket. The mother notes Mary was quiet and had no quarrel with Mr Rogers, the stepfather, or anyone else. Police search for the missing girl and pursue leads about the unidentified suitor and the locket photo.
The Rev. Wilbur F. Sheridan of Chicago delivered the principal address at the opening of the 89th annual Maine conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in South Paris Maine tonight.
Theodore Roosevelt consults with leaders of the National Progressive party from multiple states ahead of the party's national executive committee meeting in New York. Attendees include William Flinn, Walter F. Brown, Matthew Hale, Medill McCormick, Frances Keller for Jane Addams, and F. P. Gibson for Judge Ben Lindsey. George W. Perkins to preside.
The New York and New Jersey League secured six $1000 bonds covering half the players salary cap and good faith. Danbury and Peekskill may join. Kingston franchise moved to John Cuneo. Opening dates set May 22 to May 24 with home games and Decoration Day spots assigned.
Final arrangements for the class initiation ceremony of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Suffolk county were set at a county board meeting led by Miss Elizabeth A. Dowd. All branches within the county will nominate candidates, about 300 proposed.
The Young Women's Missionary Society of the Centre Methodist Church Malden established a Japanese scholarship in honor of Mrs. L. H. Bugbee. The award will go to a prominent college in Japan, but the recipient institution has not been disclosed.
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