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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1909
Page
2
Thomas I. Moodie a deaf mute known in the city died at his home 65 Brookline street Cambridge aged 59 years. In his last moments he carefully observed the fingers of the Rev. E Clayton Wyand as prayers were offered by sign.
The estate of former District Attorney John B Moran totals $11803. Most is life insurance money with $10932 from life insurance. Insurance on books and other personal effects burned since Moran's death is $500. Cash on hand and salary due balance is $871.
Clements Venuti, a 9 year old news boy, was struck by an automobile in Park square yesterday. Earl D. Putnam of Philadelphia, owner of the car, picked him up and carried him to the Relief Hospital. The lad suffered painful but not serious injuries.
The Sheinwald Shoe Syndicate at 40 42 Summer Street began their anniversary sale featuring deep discounts on men women and children's footwear. Highlights include 5000 pairs of Regal shoes $1 95 Walk Forever and Crockett men’s shoes $1 98 Regal ladies oxfords $1 98 Lady Betty shoes $1 88 boys box calf $1 00 and children's sandals 19 cents.
A Teheran dispatch says the deposed Shah Moham med Ali plans to leave Aug 17 as the young shah despondent over separation from his parents. Reports say he recently attempted flight and then death by own action. Persia’s new government faces tribal refusals and regional upheaval with Salared-Dowleh leading Kurdish forces toward Teheran. Zill-es-Sultan, banished uncle, seeks a return visit before departure.
A touring car overturned beside the road near the Lynn Salem line around 10 pm. Chauffeur William Carter was found pinned beneath the vehicle and unconscious. He was taken to Salem Hospital with a fractured skull and placed on the dangerous list. The auto belonged to J H Smith of Boston.
At the International Typographical Union convention in St. Joseph Missouri the mortuary benefit committee outlined a plan offering benefits from seventy five dollars for new members to four hundred dollars for veterans. A half percent tax on member earnings would raise funds and the report is set as a special order for tomorrow.
A Navy court of inquiry in Portsmouth investigates the loss of the United States tug Nezinscot and the deaths of four crewmen off Cape Ann. Hinted motives include revenge by convicts who loaded the tug with chains and anchors using prison labor under Marine supervision.
A judge rules Harry K. Thaw remains dangerous and should be recommitted to Matteawan State Hospital. The decision cites Thaw’s fixed delusions prior to marriage and classifies his 1906 homicide as paranoia, urging cautious treatment and noting Mrs. Thaw’s sensitive position.
Judge Mills orders Harry K. Thaw back to Matteawan asylum. He is declared paranoid at the time of White’s killing and still insane, with a pending verdict that release would endanger public safety. Experts and judge agree Thaw remains mentally incompetent despite any defense.
The court rules that enlarging Judge Thaw would threaten public peace and safety. The writ is dismissed on its merits and Harry K. Thaw is returned to the defendant's custody.
Mrs Evelyn Nesbit Thaw learned Justice Millis orders her husband sent to Matteawan Asylum. She declined to discuss divorce plans, citing counsel, and said she will devote herself to study while arranging to continue her current work.
Following Judge Mills adverse Thaw ruling Mrs William Thaw via Pittsburg agents sells part of Lyndhurst lawn for about 100000 dollars to W W Willock to build a home that blocks Lyndhurst from public view. The sale aimed to finance further legal fight for Harry Thaw.
Washington August 12 Police search for Herbert E Fleischner a Navy Department clerk who vanished from his Allston home leaving a suicide note. He is son of Otto Fleischner Boston Public Library assistant librarian and Harvard Class of 1906 known in Cambridge and Boston. His father believes he may have gone to a sanitarium. His brother Chester O Fleischner joined the search.
The parish hosts a rowing regatta at Point of Pines on August 18 with eight events. Notable clashes include Faulkner of the Riversides versus Buckley of the Farraguts in the single scull and the big eight between West Lynn and Jeffries Point crews.
The Italian company of artists directed by Guigini Peruseppe arrived last night and staged Il Bravo Di Venezie at the Columbia Theatre. It was the troupe’s first performance in this country and the play will be repeated this evening.
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