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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1914
Page
2
Mrs. Joseph Morrill of South Street Portsmouth wins $162 from the Superior Court after suing the city for rat damage and fear caused by a street department dump. The city had offered $380, which she refused.
John Paulacas, 35, fired 18 shots at Mary Papas, 25, as she walked from work at the American Thread Company to her home on East Dwight Street. Seven bullets struck her, leaving her in critical condition at House of Providence Hospital.
Paulacas, believing Miss Papas near death, shot himself in the jaw and was taken to Providence Hospital where his injury is not serious. Miss Papas is listed as dangerous. A year earlier Paulacas stabbed Nicholas Gemloski, a cousin of Miss Papas, and served six months. He sought Miss Papas after release, but she avoided him.
About 1.5 million war revenue stamps arrived in Boston and were released for sale by John F. Malley at 45 Milk Street. Demand for one cent documentary stamps prompts a limit of 20 per applicant. only one cent stamps go on sale today. Over 100 were sold yesterday. the office closes at noon, so arrivals must come early.
Benjamin Pettee, longtime book keeper in the overseers of the poor, asks for retirement after five decades of service. Mayor Curley has forwarded the petition to the law department to determine the request’s status.
A joint committee representing 600 undertakers and 1500 embalmers urged Governor Walsh to reform the laws governing medical examiners. They want four examiners in Suffolk county instead of two, arguing current duties are outdated. The $4000 salary and incumbents’ private practice were criticized as hindering performance. Richard Burke chaired the Charlestown delegation. They planned to renew efforts after the inauguration.
Berlin dispatch reports Emperor William has conferred the Order of Merit on General von Morgen for achievements in Poland.
Edward J. Hogan and family seek name changes to Ho mans or Homan arguing social and financial detriment from Hogan. Edward M. Shanley objects calling the petition scandalous toward the Irish race and Catholic people and moves to expunge certain statements.
The Hogan family petitions seek a name change arguing American sentiment, but opponents object to religious and political connotations. Counsel S A Gilbert Cox says his clients may accept any grounds and would avoid debatable subjects if granted. The case involves four siblings with similar petitions and a court review of motives.
Thomas J O Connor prominent Elk and head of the Thespian Club dies at his home 21 Milford Street after brief pneumonia illness. Boston Elks and actors who frequented the Thespian Club will pay final tribute at Holy Cross Cathedral Monday morning.
The public rehearsal at Symphony Hall featured Joseph Malkin as soloist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Karl Muck. Igor Stravinsky’s Fireworks for orchestra was premiered in Boston. introduced by Stransky with the New York Philharmonic last November. Beethoven’s Eighth Symphony and the Genoveva Overture by Schumann closed the program.
Miss Mary J. Blaikie trustee of the Massachusetts Training School told the Metaphysical Club at 30 Huntington Avenue that many delinquents including mischief makers truants hoboes gang members criminals and detectives are caused mainly by overindulgent or neglectful parents or step parents.
The three City Council candidates endorsed by the Good Government Association Walter A. Ballantyne Henry E. Hagan and John A. Coulthurst held a conference last night and agreed on a platform to submit to voters. The platform outlines their proposed policies and agendas.
Joseph Lee and Moses S. Lourie campaigned as the Public School Association slate for the school committee. Lee cited Shakespeare to attack opponents for failing to present public issues. He spoke to women voters and condemned the lack of a public reason for a change in the committee.
The opposition candidates have presented no reasons or clear plans for governance. They claim support for the committee policy and frame the issue as a family battle, noting the schools have served the committee's interests for nine years.
Fragment discusses a local referendum urging residents to decide on a change next Tuesday without regard to politics. The quoted line emphasizes that the choice rests with the people and reflects a call for civic participation in the upcoming vote.
Louis Lieb age 25 of 538 Auburn Street West End disappeared Monday evening. His parents Mr and Mrs Morris Lieb report he has not been seen since and are seeking information on his whereabouts.
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