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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1917
Page
5
At a South Boston project on the Strandway William Colpitt fell from a pile driver platform into a 20 foot hole. James Wager attempted rescue and both men were pulled out by coworkers. Colpitt was unconscious and taken to City Hospital with a fractured skull and possible internal injuries.
Eugene A. Weeks of Swanzey, charged with the murder of his wife on August 10 1916, pleaded guilty to second degree murder in Keene New Hampshire and was sentenced by Judge Kivel to not less than fifteen years. Weeks had been confined at the State Hospital in Concord for sanity and the killing occurred at their home in Westport Swanzey. Unfounded jealousy was alleged as the motive.
Washington reports the selective draft army bill is poised for passage and the War Department plans to begin immediately to build a trained force of 2,000,000 men within two years.
The bill would require all township registrants within 19 days of signing to register for duty. Cantons camps will begin training in August or September with 100000 in the first increment. Registration will be decentralized, aided by sheriffs and county officials, with details to be disclosed after passage.
Wendall P. Marden, cashier in the State Treasurer’s office for 25 years, will retire under pressure from State Treasurer Charles L. Burrill. A forged indorsement on a $450 check, reportedly circulated after a highway department issue, led to Marden being asked to resign as he must make good the loss. The clerk involved was arrested last week for the forged endorsement.
The Roxbury Boys' Club campaign aims for 76000 dollars and closes tonight. Receipts stand at 34846 dollars with 2212 collected yesterday. Flying squad under George H. Corey raised 1087 dollars, besting all teams by 150 dollars. Top contributors include Team 32 led by Mrs. H. W. Norcutt with 402 dollars and others Messrs Barker and Heath with 147 and 142.75 respectively.
The Senate ways and means committee reported adversely on a bill requiring exams for all motor vehicle license applicants. The committee plans to oppose the measure when it is brought to the Senate for consideration.
Chester Pa April 27 The coroner's jury finds no evidence to support a premeditated cause for the Eddystone Ammunition plant explosion on April 10 nor evidence pointing to a definite alternative cause.
Several hundred Boston Elevated workers attended two flag raising ceremonies in Charlestown. A parade preceded the events at Division 6 and Division 10 carhouses as students sang patriotic airs. Speakers included James J. Mullen Jr. Judge Thomas P. Riley and Colonel John E. Gilman with Miss Margaret McCoy as Miss Columbia and Charles Ayles as Uncle Sam.
Harry L. Ayer of the Massachusetts Golf Association told the Committee on Public Safety that golf clubs in the state should plow and cultivate all spare land to grow corn and beans. He said clubs have more land than needed for courses and that broad willingness exists to aid staple food production.
Grace Gangi aged thirteen pleaded guilty to shooting and killing her father Gae tano Gangi at 205 Union Street Lynn on December 5. She was released on probation by Chief Justice Aiken in the Superior Court.
Jesse Maranville, cousin of Boston Nationals shortstop Rabbit Maranville, enlisted today at the Pittsfield recruiting station for the United States Navy. He traveled from Savoy to take the step.
Federal authorities arrested a man in New Orleans giving the name Francisco Schmidt a German suspected of being a German spy Papers found on Schmidt and in his room led officers to believe he might be an official courier for German Minister von Eckhardt at Mexico City
Advertisements claim Vitalitas cures indigestion and run-down health with no alcohol or drugs. Testimonials from David L. Gifford of New Bedford, Jennie Conley of Fall River, and Mary Folson of Lawrence describe relief from dizziness, rheumatism, and digestive issues after short-term use. Demonstration at Woodward's Drug Store 102 Tremont St.
Lt Governor Coolidge signed the act authorizing farming and gardening on Sundays during the war and until Jan 1 after the war. The measure, passed by the Legislature, makes Sunday work lawful effective immediately in the absence of the Governor.
National Guardsman reports exchanging shots with an unidentified man during guard duty at the Vermont State arsenal last night. The sentry claimed a shot was fired at him and he fired five times at the prowler, who escaped as authorities opened an investigation.
Willis J. Reid a boat builder was injured at 177 Coleridge Street East Boston when the motor boat propeller started suddenly catching his arm and body. He suffered a broken arm a fractured left breast and possible internal injuries and was taken to East Boston Relief Hospital.
An article touts Bon-Opto tablets as a home remedy for eye strain and weak vision claiming 60 percent strength in one week in many cases. Testimonials describe reduced eye pain and glasses being discarded, with a physician endorsing its use for various eye ailments.
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