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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1911
Page
3
Matthew J. McGrath of Brooklyn the former champion hammer thrower was discharged from the police force for conduct unbecoming an officer. He had been acquitted recently of shooting a man in his home last Christmas and his discharge surprised many in police and athletic circles.
Frank E. Belden a Brookline real estate operator was arrested by U S Deputy Marshal James Ruhl on charges of sending an improper letter to Miss Rebecca Brown a Brookline domestic formerly of Atherton road The complaint was filed by Post Office Inspector Swift Belden pleaded not guilty at arraignment before U S Commissioner Hayes who remanded him in 600 bail for a later hearing Belden is married and resides on Abbotsdown road Brookline aged about two years old
Providence April 28 A small fire of dried leaves and a gust of wind caused a woman to catch fire in her back yard. Miss Catherine Howard 40 was fatally burned and taken to Rhode Island Hospital. Neighbors and her mother aided but flames spread to others including Francis A Kilday who wrapped the women in blankets.
Smoke from a furnace fire in Trinity Church basement caused a fire alarm yesterday. Firefighters found paper burning with drafts on. janitor closed door to adjoining room. Smoke nearly burned out by the time units arrived. crowd feared spread to the altar.
Wolf's Clothier at the corner of Hanover and Portland streets supplies pencil stripe suits this spring. Wool qualities labeled Pack and ue, normally selling at $15, are offered there for $10, meeting demand with a popular price.
In Oak Grove cemetery a 72 year old gardener Paul Smith was found hanged in a tree. He had been despondent over business affairs and had threatened to end his life earlier in the day. one of his two surviving sons discovered the body.
The ferry Newtown of the B R L line bumped the Boston dock while crowded with passengers. Guards shouted to reassure travelers as cries and chaos erupted but no injuries were reported and the vessel sustained only minor damage.
Mrs Catherine S Clemence 60 and her husband Harry of Highland Needham were burned to death while preparing dinner over a coal range. Clerks at William Carter Company observed smoke and forced entry to the kitchen where the body was found.
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