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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1914
Page
3
New York reports more than 100 pickpockets have turned honest in the past two months according to the Department of Correction records. Deputy Commissioner Lewis notes old handlers earned about 15 dollars weekly rifling 50 to 60 pockets daily and some have become gunmen, contributing to a perceived crime wave.
Cablegrams report Chauncey Goodwin of Worcester leaped from a steamer between Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, possibly during delirium while ill with pneumonia. He had recently left Worcester, lived in Montevideo briefly, and suffered fever in the Philippines years earlier. He was staying with his mother at the Hotel Standish when the death occurred.
Alexander McPherson, 56, reportedly attempted suicide with a revolver at his home on 160 West Brookline Street. He was rushed to City Hospital after two of three shots struck his left chest, with doctors noting the bullets deflected strangely. he remains on the dangerous list but is expected to live.
Simon Esperian an Armenian, and Veronica Esperian wife of his brother are arrested in Haverhill for allegedly attempting to murder a young bride by sending poisoned candy. Bail of 5000 each was demanded.
An informant within the Esperian households warned Aparis that Simon and Veronica plotted to kill her. A candy box given today was wrapped and handed to police. Harvard chemists found a large quantity of white arsenic inside.
In the Copley Plaza ball room last night Miss Mildred Moses of Somerville wed Raymond Webster Harris of Cleveland Ohio. The couple exchanged vows at eight o clock with father of the bride giving her away, a large reception following the ceremony.
A force of about 2600 Marines arrived by three transports from Vera Cruz and gathered on the parade ground at the Philadelphia navy yard. Major-General George Barnett, commanding the Marine Corps, addressed them, praising the officers and men for their work in Mexico.
Nathaniel L. Gorton aged 49, treasurer of the Gorton Pew Fisheries Co. and key business figure in Gloucester, died after a year of illness at his sister’s home. He was a member of the Slade-Gorton firm, later merged with Groton Pen Co., once the world’s largest fisheries corporation.
Representatives Fitzgerald and Sharley told President Wilson they oppose Representative Gardner's resolution for a commission inquiry into U S war preparedness. They said they would speak on the subject in the House.
Mr. Fitzgerald opposes a spectacular probe arguing facts are available and hearings will cover the issue. Mr. Sherley counters Gardner’s defense assertions about New York fortifications, saying U S defenses are in excellent shape and army officers confirm their strength. The President plans further talks Monday with Gardner and Senator Tillman.
Thomas Suttle, a Massachusetts navy man charged with manslaughter in the death of Thomas F. Bennett of the U S Sacramento, was discharged after a district court hearing in Portsmouth New Hampshire. Evidence from ship officers and crew showed head marks came from an accident aboard the vessel.
A vintage advertisement promises relief for rheumatic pain with a patent remedy from Elmer and Amend at 2851, likely sold by reliable druggists. The copy emphasizes grateful user letters and widespread availability.
About 400 business leaders at a City Club meeting pledged active support for Walter Ballantyne John A Coulthurst and Henry E Hagan in the City Council contest. They volunteered to work for the trio's election.
Councillor Thomas J. Kenny led the meeting and was named head of the Ballantyne Coulthurst Hagan Campaign Committee. An active ward spanning committee and an executive slate were created with Kenny as president and H. I. Shattuck as treasurer. Enthusiasm centered on Mr. Hagan due to Chamber of Commerce ties and local activity. A separate Hagan support group convened with George H Shields presiding. The allied candidates pledged support for Hagan.
The Good Government Association backed three candidates drawing many followers. Speakers praising the slate included Geoffrey P B Lehy, Benjamin C Lane, James A McKibben, Walter Collins, Bernard J Rothwell, Dr Augustine J Bulger and other chamber figures.
After DA review the case against Stephen F. Irwin of 56 Pearl Street Cambridge for stealing $85 from Mary Sullivan of Dorchester was not pressed. Irwin, without counsel, was found guilty in lower court before the DA declined to prosecute in higher court citing insufficient evidence for a jury conviction. Irwin, a mattress renovator, allegedly took the money hidden in a mattress.
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