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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1914
Page
4
Rosano Molino a 51 year old resident of Wellington street Cambridge was shot twice and stabbed numerous times in a melee described by police as a free for all among local Italians. He was reported dying at Cambridge Relief Hospital early this morning after surgery.
Police hunted Giuseppi Gerard, 38, a Mulino’s neighbor, after a brutal stabbing. The injured man was first rushed to the Belmont tuberculosis hospital then to the Relief Hospital in a police ambulance. Officials had not learned the motive or full details of the fight by late night, noting multiple participants were involved.
The 31st annual reunion of the Old Hawes Schoolboys will be held at the Quincy House this evening. Supper is set for 6 o'clock and organizers expect a large turnout of South Boston residents. C James Connelly leads this year’s event.
The body of Miss Hazie Hazle was found by Fireman Larson and Patrolman Steward after a deadly apartment fire at the Melvin buildings. Medical examiner says she suffocated before the flames, likely panicked and unable to escape through dense smoke. Inquest set for Saturday to determine cause and responsible parties.
Boston fire experts told the City Council that fashionable Melvin on Commonwealth Avenue is a life risk and urged immediate limits on height and ground area. They urged buildings over three stories have fireproof basements and first floors. a full citywide extension of limits was opposed by remonstrants led by Lyon Weyburn.
Washington April 15 Government plans to use criminal statutes to force New Haven witnesses to testify before the Interstate Commerce Commission about the Billard Company and diverted securities. Joseph W Folk ICC chief counsel announced the move to compel testimony amid broad allegations of millions in New Haven securities improperly diverted.
Mr Folk notified Homer S Cummings of Stamford that arrangements with the district attorney’s office will bring the recalcitrant witnesses before the grand jury tomorrow at 11 o’clock. Cummings argued for postponement but was told his clients must inform the commission by 10 tomorrow if they will testify. Potential defendants include the Billard company and the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad with its New England Navigation arm. Earlier witnesses from New Haven banks and the railroad were unable to yield information.
An active campaign for Clean-up and Paint-up Week begins May 4 with a dinner in Ford Hall. Speakers include Mayor Curley, Lewis R. Rourke, Mrs. Frederick L. Young, and Mrs. Thomas Merwin as leaders address the gathering.
William J. Dallan a driver for Adams Express Company was tried before Judge Morton in federal court charged with larceny of a silk package valued at 60 dollars during interstate shipment from New York to Boston.
Advert claims a single dose of Laxa Tive Bromo Quinine cures a cold in one day. It urges readers to call for the full name and to seek the signature of FE. W. Grove as validation. The text resembles early 20th century patent medicine advertising with sensational language.
A competitive examination restricted to women will fill two statistical clerk positions for the Minimum Wage Commission at $25 weekly. The State House will host the exam on May 6, open to non residents of Massachusetts.
William J. Gillis aged 29 died at Guy Hospital from injuries after falling 30 feet from a staging at the corner of B and East Ninth streets yesterday afternoon. He resided at 114 Marine Road, South Boston.
A compilation of letters asks for remedies from tonic tonics and elixirs. The responses tout plain yellow turmeric min go for scalp care and hypom elane tablets for weight gain. Other advised mixtures claim to ease rheumatism and colds with herbal and chemical blends.
An advertisement by Dr. Lewis Baker offers general medical advice for stomach and bowel disorders linked to indigestion. It promotes triopeptine tablets and cadomene as treatments, with urged self care, and includes patient queries on aging energy, weight loss, kidney issues, bedwetting, and chronic catarrh.
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