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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1914

Page

18

Gov Walsh to Attend St Josephs High School Banquet

Manchester New Hampshire August 27 Governor Walsh of Massachusetts has accepted an invitation to attend the annual banquet of St Josephs High School alumni to be held here on September 14 This will be Governor Bishs first appearance in New Hampshire since his inauguration.

Manchester N. H Governor Walsh Massachusetts St Joseph's High School Gover Bish New Fishire

Prospects for Big Year at Exeter Academy

Exeter New Hampshire officials report that the student body is expected to exceed any prior year. Last year the Exeter Academy register showed more than 1200 students.

J Ter N. H pe-Exeter Academy E¢Y

Governor Undecided on Magrath Medical Examiner

Governor Walsh remains undecided on reappointing Medical Examiner George B. Magrath after more than seven months of delay. Supporters pressure the governor to act while critics claim prior charges lack substantiation.

Walsh George B. Magrath Friends of Dr. Magrath

Controversy Over Dr. Magrath Reappointment Persists

Governor Walsh faces bitter opposition as the medical examiner case for Folk County and other health posts linger. Executive council action is awaited next Wednesday with reappointments and new appointments listed, including Judd Dewey, Henry ng, Daniel J. Finnegan, Philip P. Moore, Nellie E. Talbot, Nien A. Sheehan, Helen B. Hopkins, Maurice Cunningham, and others, amid political tension and delays.

Dr. Magrath Executive Council Walsh Magrath Suffolk County State Board of Health Judd Dewey Henry Ng Homestead Commission Daniel J. Finegan Essex County A. J. Quimby Philip Pv. Moore Parker Burnham Nellie E. Talbot State Infirmary State Farm Nien A. Sheehan Worcester State Hospital Carrie Harrington

Chinese in Death House Granted Respite by Governor

Albany Aug 2 Chinese Hing and Lee Dock were sentenced to be electrocuted for a 1912 murder linked to a Tong War. Governor granted a respite until Nov 2 based on newly discovered evidence.

Albany N. Y Eng Hing Lee Dock New York

Senator Lodge Recovering From Mysterious Poisoning

Washington reports Senator Henry Cabot Lodge has greatly improved after a sept ic poisoning illness in London. Sir Cecil Spring-Rice notes his rapid recovery and says there is no fear of lasting ill effects. Lodge was attending Mr Harcourt at Newnham when struck by the illness and Osler aided the doctors. Mrs Lodge cared for him during his illness. This episode is unrelated to his Nahant operation last year.

Washington Cecil Arthur Spring-Rice Henry Cabot Lodge London Senator Lodge Mr. Harcourt Newnham William Osler Osler Lodge Nahant Himsel Congress Sir Cecil Augustus P. Gardner England

Burglars Set Offices Afire on State Street

A fire at a State Street building, started by a match dropped into excelsior, damaged four second floor offices and involved firms KE. M. Osborne & Co. H. B. Selian Hartfield Solari & Co and D. C. Andrews & Co. Police suspect burglars after finding entry in the adjoining dairy firm at 5 Chatham Row. Loss estimated at 25 dollars.

State Street Buckley Goldsmith & Wall Chatham Row KE. M. Osborne & Co H. B. Selian Hartfield, Solari & Co D. C. Andrews & Co

Shot Thrown at Burglar Ring Linked to Break-Ins

Mrs Catherine Bernard was shot at 7 Common Street South End and could not testify against James DeMarco, who faces trial while John Galvin and Bessie DeRoche are held as witnesses. Police link the incident to multiple break ins including Benjamin E Jones 386 Northampton Minnie G Vessey 26 West Dedham Louise A Brooks 3 Wilkes and a Shawmut avenue store. DeMarco bonds set at 4000 Galvin 3000 DeRoche fined idle and disorderly.

Catherine Bernard Cook Common Street South End James DeMarco DeMarco John Galvin Rogers Bessie DeRoche Benjamin E. Jones Northampton Street Minnie G. Vessey West Dedham Street Louise A. Brooks Wilkes Street Shawmut Avenue Galvin DeRoche

Mrs Pearson From the Puritan to Jail

Mrs Pearson a myst erious woman claiming to be the wife of a British officer was arrested for shoplifting and sent to Charles Street jail until Tuesday after a perfunctory hearing. She demanded notification of the English consul and said she had not seen her husband for six years while admitting the theft followed dental anesthesia.

Catharine Pearson Charles Street Pearson

New Charges Arise Over Unpaid Hotel Bills and Bail

Mrs. Pearson faces fresh charges after discovery of unpaid board losses at the Puritan and Lenox hotels and a 2 cent discrepancy in Newport, R I. She posted 1500 bail but remained unable to furnish funds by evening, crying as she told a probation officer of past police trouble and a Newport arrest following a spree with high society.

Puritan Lenox Newport Pearson

Urge Change in Bank Law Emphasizes National and State Reforms

Senate banking chair proposes bills to raise circulating notes to 7 percent of unimpaired capital for national banks and to admit state banks with $16 000 capital in small towns. Federal Reserve may discount three month accepts backed by a member bank, tied to import export or domestic sale. Board discusses lowering to 15 000 capital, warns against chain ownership and further reductions.

Washington Owens Senate Banking Committee Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Banks Reserve Board

Arbitration Affirms 30 Cent Wage For Boston Longshoremen

An arbitration committee ruled the Boston Longshoremen Union deserved 30 cents an hour for unloading the steamship line vessel Asuncion de Larrinage. The strike began July 13 after unloading started. The panel found workers violated union agreement by stopping work without general officers sanction.

Boston Longshoreman’s Union Boston Transatlantic Steamship Lines Asuncion de Edward S. McSweeney Adam M. McBain Alfred J. McCarthy Mr. McCarthy

Kept Wedding Secret With Minister's Help

Abner I. Gammons a Wakefield businessman and Rosa mond Doucette of 49 Nahant Street were secretly wed on July 25. The marriage was performed by Rev. Austin Rice of the Congregational Church and kept private for a month to avoid a noisy reception.

Abner I. Gammons Wakefield Rosamond Doucette Nahant Street Austin Rice Congregational Church Doucette Mr. Gammons

Reservist Eugene Kuderling Killed in European War

Leominster reports the death of Lieutenant Eugene Kuderling, son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Paul Schulthess, in a European war battle. The cablegram confirming his death arrived today, and he had been a reservist from this town since the start of the war. He was engaged to Miss Katy Schulthess of Leominster.

Leominster Eugene Kuderling Paul Schulthess Cablegram Katy Schulthess Leon

Information Wanted on Dudley Street Car Incident

Call for witnesses to a Dudley Street to Harvard Square electric car event on August 18 1914 around 10 30 to 10 45 p m at Central Square. Seek observations of conductor conduct and subsequent arrest of a passenger and any information relayed to the Post by addressing "B 85" at the newspaper.

Dudley Street Harvard Square Central Square Central

Death of Alexander Elliot Sparks Murder Theories

Mrs. Libby suspects foul play in the drowning of Alexander J. Elliot whose body was found off Castle Island. Medical Examiner says two spine fractures accompanied drowning. Elliot had money on him and worked as a carpenter for Timothy Haley of Cambridge. Postmaster Mansfield to serve until Oct 1. Murray to take office later. Maynard loses badge on trip to Hampton Beach and offers a reward. Leading Post Magazine story set on an island off the Maine coast.

Fred J. Libby Vernon Street Malden Alexander J. Elliot Castle Island Ife Leary Eliot Libby Timothy Haley Cambridge Edward C. Mansfield William F. Murray Congressman Murray Mr. Mansfield Joseph Maynard Joe Boston Hampton Beach Maynard Next Sunday Post Maine

Willie and the Canoe Camaraderie Comic

In the Next Sunday Post fun section a lighthearted comic features Willie enjoying canoeing and sharing jokes about the sport. The scene emphasizes playful teamwork and outdoorsy charm.

Willie Sunday Post

Marieville Athletic Club Fire Destroys North Providence Building

Fire in Woonsocket today leveled the Marieville Athletic Club at North Providence, inflicting about 10000 dollars in damage. Investigators believe the blaze was incendiary, and the structure was owned by T. F. Moran.

Woonsocket, R. I Marieville Athletic Club North Providence T. F. Moran

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