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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
9
New Bedford story about 3:30 PM shooting at City Mill when Joseph Scholnick is struck in the left eye by Joaquin Fereira. Police say the boys were fooling before a spool was tossed and a revolver fired. The incident may prove fatal.
The sound of a gunshot and a boy's bleeding caused panic until the overseer calmed the room. Fereira was arrested after police were notified and the wounded Scholnick, 15, was taken to hospital. The bullet remains inside the left eye as authorities assess recovery prospects. The two boys deny prior quarrel.
Frank H. Smalley of Somerville sues Charles E. Childs of Somerville for $10000 alleging alienation of his wife's affections. Papers filed at East Cambridge. Childs recently left Somerville water works, now with a New York firm. He is unmarried living near Smalleys on Highland avenue. The suit recalls a year old incident involving a private detective found bound and gagged on Benton road, with a missing photograph and claims of others tied to the case.
Patrolman James A. McKenna of the Fast Boston police was exonerated after a trial board found him not guilty of intoxication charges brought by his sergeant. Commissioner O'Meara issued the general order last evening confirming the exoneration.
Mabel Russell, 13, an orphan living with the Lake family at Oakfield, near Houlton, Me., died from an accidental rifle discharge while target shooting near the house.
The Nic araguan legation departs Washington as vans haul away furniture and appurtenances from the O street house once home to President Zelaya's representatives. A for rent sign now marks the lawn.
Central American circles report Zelaya's government failing to send monthly legation funds, with Senor Rodriguez still in Washington. A former legation attache claims furniture was stored amid uncertainty. No fighting near Rama recently, but diplomats warn of a coming decisive battle if Estrada forces prevail.
City Hospital authorities believe drugs and opiates are smuggled into the hospital and secretly given to patients in candy and fruit. An upcoming investigation will enforce stricter inspection of all visitors requesting to see patients.
Through Miss Eva Mann of Roxbury a group of 200 Hebrew children from Roxbury and Dorchester organized a Sunday school to teach Biblical history reading writing and English. The Dorchester Talmud Torah will run four classes from 10 30 a m to 12 30 p m each Sunday.
The school will be held in Bloom field Hall. Once funds are raised, a building will be erected to teach all the fundamental principles of learning to the pupils.
Dozens of letters to Post Santa Claus beg for Christmas gifts for children and siblings. Mary C asks for a doll cradle candy fruit and dishes and worries Santa may forget. Martha writes of a crippled sister a dying mother and a father at sea seeking any help.
Albert Winslow Ricker D M D of Cochituate died unexpectedly in Natick Wednesday morning. Born Sept 24 1879 he graduated Tufts Dental School 1906 and practiced in South Framingham. Survived by wife Gladys Hawes Ricker mother and sister. Funeral at 67 East Central Street Natick with Meridian Lodge in attendance.
In Cincinnati Ohio December 4 uncertainty grows as 1000 Big Four telegraphers threaten a strike within 24 hours unless the company grants concessions. Officials say talks continue amid mounting labor pressure.
President Charles W. Murphy of the Chicago Nationals left Chicago for New York to reiterate support for John M. Ward for National League president. He declined to discuss a report that Charles G. Williams, secretary of the local NL club, sought NL secretary.
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