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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1916
Page
7
Two men were injured in a car wreck on Hill Street in North Lexington last evening. Victims are Dr. Harry L. Alderman a veterinary surgeon of 132 Massachusetts Avenue East Lexington the machine owner and operator and Robert Watt Lexington's forest warden.
Nicholas John, 24, of 87 1-2 Lewis Street, was crushed between an elevator top and the roof at the National Innersale Company's River street plant. He was taken to Haverhill Hospital and placed on the dangerous list.
A Roxbury woman, Mrs Margaret McLaughlin, 66 Hampshire Street, reports losing 28 pounds after two weeks on Plant Juice, claiming relief from chronic indigestion and improved appetite. A Plant Juice representative markets the remedy at Houghton and Dutton Drug Department to local customers.
The account details Sir Roger Casement in Berlin, his rejection of a 200000 mark film offer, his conversion considerations, and his interactions with Father Crotty. It recalls his calm before execution, devotion to Ireland, and notes his charitable acts and views on suffrage as well as his planned, doomed expedition.
Details of Sir Roger Casement's execution emerge as crowds gathered outside the prison. Clergy administered last rites, he faced the trap with courage, and Irish onlookers prayed in silent tribute beyond the jeering crowd as the gallows lever fell.
Northeastern College School of Law offers a four year program preparing for the Bar with a Bachelor of Laws. Ninety percent admitted to the Bar. Established 1898, incorporated 1904, 19th year opens Sept 18. Catalogs via 316 Huntington Ave Boston or Tremont Building Room 507.
In the condemned cell Casement prepared for death after a late supper and slept before the execution. He was allowed to wear civilian clothes but not a collar. Father James McCarrell, present at the hanging, told the AP that Casement faced death bravely and boldly.
Michael Francis Doyle, counsel for Roger Casement, asserts Irish prisoners in Germany faced ration cuts due to general food shortages not Casement’s presence, notes eight indictment counts pertain to Germany, and says Britain refused to bring 60 witnesses to testify. He claims the home office received the witness statement after the appeals court dismissed Casement’s appeal.
John Flaherty, a traveling salesman claiming Boston as home, was severely slashed in a street fight outside 89 Main Street in Holyoke. The attack followed an argument with Michael Neilon of 94 West Street, who allegedly drew a knife after an exchange over a knocked-off hat.
Weather Fair. Temperature 93. El Paso Texas Aug 3. Senior Massachusetts officers condemn reports that state employees enlisted in militia units sent to the border have been penalized by Massachusetts by losing their jobs. Armorers stationed at Camps Cotton and Pershing claim the reports are true.
Four US Army scouts and a drove of loose horses were seen by a Massachusetts infantry patrol south of Fort Hancock Texas. The scouts were from the Big Bend district and met the wandering horses as National Guardsmen observed them. General Bell said regular army troops will replace guardsmen for scouting duties.
The report recounts political moves affecting armorers in State armories, a shooting at the powder house near El Paso with sentries exchanging fire with presumed Mexicans, and a looming general court martial at Camp Cotton. It notes pay roll troubles, cavalry horses misplacement, and discipline actions.
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