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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1911
Page
2
In New York on August 22 a 12 jurors were chosen for the trial of Paul Geidel the bell boy charged with the murder of broker William H Jackson. The court adjourned as the district attorney detailed Geidel’s alleged confession and the chloroform question while Geidel listened.
Spartansburg South Carolina August 22 Bessie Smith twenty years old was yesterday clad in stripes and sent with other convicts to the rock pile She is the first white woman ever thus treated in this city She is taking her punishment stoically and last night after a hard day s work at the quarry smilingly remarked that she was mighty tired but would feel better after a bath The Woman was convicted of keeping a dis reputable house.
President Taft leaves Washington for Rochester New York to address the Grand Army of the Republic encampment tomorrow then heads to Beverly Massachusetts for the summer at his home. He is accompanied by Major A W Butt and Secretary Hilles.
With three weeks left of playtime before a historic transcontinental journey, the President leaves the capital to be away until November or later. He will seek rest in Beverly during two weeks of seclusion before drafting speeches for a 40 day trip. The Wiley case decision may also come from Beverly as the White House bachelor era ends.
President Walter George Smith of the commissioners on uniform state laws opens discussions at the Hotel Vanderbilt on a proposed nationwide uniform law for divorce. More than 100 lawyers from across the country will participate in morning sessions and a general discussion this week.
The Chelsea drawbridge project over the Mystic River, backed by Harriman Brothers, aims to replace temporary structures and ease War Department objections as part of a broader Boston harbor development. Critics say city actions favor temporary needs and question costs and draw location shifts, while the council approves a 250000 temporary bridge appropriation.
The International Metal Polishers Buffers Platers and Brass and Silver Workers Union held its first business sessions at Paine Memorial Hall. Reports from International President Daly and General Secretary-Treasurer Atherton were received and sent to committees. Daly urged replacing district organizers with special organizers and letting all members vote on the executive board. Atherton reported $32,000 paid in funeral benefits and TB deaths at 85 percent, proposing a graded death benefit up to $500 with years of membership.
Fire that broke out at midnight destroyed the Perley and Peaks buildings in Charleston Maine. Reports say the entire village is threatened with destruction. The telephone office was burned cutting direct communication. East Corinth is the nearest contact point five miles away.
In Columbus Ohio on August 22 the American Federation of Catholic Societies dismissed a plan to condemn the National Education Association as seeking to create an educational trust. The debate arose over whether the resolution should condemn the NEA for supporting a government nonsectarian school. The measure was sent back to the committee with instructions to remove the condemnation.
George M. McDonald a 38 year old lineman for Beverly Gas Electric Lighting Company was seriously burned at midnight while repairing an open circuit on a pole at Fayette and Corbett streets. His neck touched a live wire and he lost consciousness. a pole strap kept him from falling. Fellow employee John Munroe rescued him and he was taken to the local hospital.
W E Skinner and wife of Dallas Texas are found frozen to death near Pike's Peak summit in Colorado Springs. The couple registered at the Pike's Peak News office about three miles above Half Way House, planning to reach the top despite doubts. A severe snow storm and 60 mile wind struck the peak last night.
Angelo Tasquatonio, a one year old inmate at the Parental School in West Roxbury, was struck in the right eye by an arrow fired by schoolmate William Bennet about 5 PM. He was taken to the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary where surgeons strive to save his sight.
Obituaries and funeral notices list Aug 20–22 entries for Barrett Benson Booker Carey Conley Connolly Cumings Drake Elmore Folger Griffin and others. Details include survivors, residence addresses, service times, and church names with dates and locations for ceremonies in Chelsea Dorchester Reading and West Roxbury.
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