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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1911
Page
2
A New York jury heard part of the alleged confession by 17 year old Paul Geidel in the killing of William H. Jackson, a Wall Street broker, after Judge Crain overruled defense objections.
Detective Jeremiah Barber testified Geidel admitted ownership of a bloodstained handkerchief found in the slain broker Jackson's room and said he used it to wipe his hands. The trial proceeded with defense foreshadowing a claim that Jackson died of heart failure. Witnesses described the gruesome scene, while Geidel's mother showed concern as the court adjourned for the day.
Milwaukee Wis August 23 A special committee of US insurance commissioners proposes legislation to regulate industrial health and accident insurers. The report cites 14 companies and nearly 2000 settlements showing high rejection rates and unconscionable claims handling. It condemns industrial department practices as unscrupulous and urges decisive convention action.
George M. Harlow filed a complete set of nomination papers for Governor Foss at the Secretary of State’s office with more than the required signatures. Harlow noted it would be easy to add more names if needed and signed Foss’s name by power of attorney. The Sunday Post adjoins a comic section boasting seven color pages and humor like Hank the Hermit and Kaptain Kiddo. A plea from a child’s initials asks mother to return home.
Death notices list numerous August services from Roxbury Charlestown Dorchester Malden and nearby areas. Entries name the deceased ages and relatives with funeral details including churches streets and mass times. Several notices request newspaper copies from Maine England or local papers.
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