29 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1913
Page
1
A major real estate transaction in the city involves a valuation surpassing $2.5 million. The Filene's site will host two new buildings, an 11 story and a 10 story, under plans by Alonzo W. Perry and George A. Carpenter, marking one of the area's most extensive land deals.
Mr. Perry takes control of the Dexter and Tower buildings while planning a modern history edifice on the Dexter site to be finished by April 1914. Simon Vorenberg will remodel the Tower building to a 10 story, 125 foot structure expected to rival new constructions. Filene heirs lose the Copenhagen building to Mr. Carpenter who will replace with a 10 story modern office tower. Washington and Winter street corner also cleared for future development. Continuous on Page 11-Seventh Col.
James R. Sutherland, an ex convict, will be arraigned in Hingham Court after his wife Winnifred's mutilated body was found in the kitchen. Police say she was scalded cut and bruised hours before death and no help could identify the assailant when neighbors were summoned.
Mrs Sutherland died minutes after help arrived and her husband James Sutherland was arrested. Police say she was assaulted and beaten during the night and found unconscious by morning when her sister in law Isabella Moneghan appeared. District Attorney Barker said arraignment in Hingham Court will occur Tuesday morning. An autopsy was planned for Tuesday.
Boston manager Stahl said he was seeking a trade to bring Hal Chase from the New York Americans to Boston. Treasurer McRoy left for Boston as Stahl announced the move in talks with Boston president McAleer. A NY club official reportedly would get a choice of a Boston catcher or other players if the deal proceeds.
Railroad officials report an attempt to wreck a Boston and Maine train on the Portland division between Reading and Wakefield. A caller warned of ties on the inward bound track and inspectors found a heavy log on each rail. A local passenger train was due shortly after. Three similar alleged attempts have occurred in the same area in recent years.
Vienna dispatch reports Crown Prince Danilo leading Montenegrin troops toward Cettinje to resist an Austrian attack. Heavy artillery is being placed on heights along the route from Cattaro to Cettinje as Servian support strengthens the Montenegrin position.
A Trieste despatch to the Daily Mail says Servia has furnished Montenegro with enough provisions for three months of the Montenegrin army. The report notes 80,000 Austrian troops are assembling near the Montenegrin frontier.
Milford April 2. Joseph M. Coldwell of Worcester, head of the striking foundrymen at the Draper Company plant in Hopedale, was found guilty today of delivering inflammatory speeches and violating Hopedale town ordinances.
Daily astronomical data including tides rises and moon phase for the 119th day of the year with sunrise and sunset times. Also notes anniversaries such as the Peacock action of 1814 and other historical events including 1902 Chinese immigration ban and 1859 France-Austria war declaration.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for unsettled, generally fair conditions with little temperature change and moderate winds. Washington notes New England may see showers Tuesday and Wednesday with clouds and light to moderate variable winds.
Yesterday's readings show temperatures from 46 to 56 in the afternoon, with a high near 56 and a low around 44. Averages: yesterday 50, one year ago 48. The note adds that a year ago today was mild and pleasant.
National league results show Chicago blanked Pittsburgh and St Louis 7 with Cincinnati 5. Boston Philadelphia and Brooklyn New York were affected by rain. American games were postponed due to rain.
William J. Rounds Jr. faces assault charges in Cambridge District Court with Miss Beryl Grogan as the star witness. The scene centered on Pearl Street, the Rindge School sailor Herbert Larner injured after Rounds slashed him seven times with a pocket knife.
Sacramento April 28 conference among Secretary Bryan Governor Johnson and state lawmakers ends with plans to send questions to Washington. Lawmakers pressure four options from delaying action to adopting Illinois style six year limits or a broad general law applying to all aliens. Bryan advises against a race based ban and will relay the President's views.
Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan told a secret conference that California may enact a strict land ownership law excluding Orientals but such action would oppose the wishes of the national administration. The meeting included Governor Johnson Lieutenant Governor Wallace and 120 California legislators.
An earthquake in Ottawa at about 7 30 p m rattled houses and frightened residents for several seconds. Reports indicate no fatalities or serious injuries.
The tremor was clearly felt in Montreal where hospital inmates were thrown into a panic during the strongest shake. No serious damage occurred, though chimneys weakened and dishes rattled, as reported in nearby areas.
A powerful earthquake struck Ogdensburg New York at about 7 80 pm lasting nearly half a minute causing buildings to shake people to flood the streets. Frightful tremors were also reported in Watertown Potsdam Gouverneur and Can ton with windows rattled but no damage reported. A high wind and storm accompanied the St Lawrence Valley event.
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