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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1915
Page
1
A clue seen yesterday afternoon is hailed as the best yet in the mystery of Henry Clarke Coe Jr a Standard Oil salesman who vanished January 30. The evidence suggests Coe is far from Boston and may return only when found, unless he is located soon.
In Suffolk Superior Court the trial over a $59 000 breach of promise claim features New York witnesses Charles L. Knoedler a fine arts dealer Rachel Hall and John Reilly for plaintiff Elizabeth M. Ryan. They contradict Charles M. Brooks who alleged pajama parties kissing and hugging at Knoedler’s apartments and massages.
In New Britain Connecticut police report the Rev Joseph Zebris pastor of the Lithuanian Church and his housekeeper Miss Iva Gilman were found murdered in the rectory with ropes around their necks. Investigators say threats by letters demanding money preceded the killing and several suspects are under surveillance as arrests are anticipated. Father Layam Bojnowski supports a lead linking blackmail letters to the crime.
A Post reporter notes a man resembling Coe was at North station between 4 and 6 PM Saturday the disappearance. A Pullman conductor recalls the man aboard toward Utica New York. A North station agent recalls Coe asking for a restaurant, and a nearby waiter confirms serving him.
The American steamship Wilhelmina arrives at Falmouth with a cargo of food destined for Germany. The captain says he came of his own free will with no prize crew aboard. Customs officers inspect the ship. actions pending unclear. The affair follows British policy on detention and prize court procedures.
Everett Allen Randall, a yeoman first class once with the battleship Virginia, fled Chelsea naval hospital with J. P. Schaff from the ward. Randall, under general court martial for embezzling ship funds, allegedly attempted suicide with poison after the escape, and both men remained at large last night.
Mr. Reilly testified to a 30 year friendship with Knoedler and no improprieties. Cross examined by Michael L. Sullivan for Henry Mansfield, Knoedler admitted owning many colored pajamas but denied that ladies he entertained wore them.
John Paradue, who was rescued from drowning in the Concord River after a theft at Beadford street, Concord, will be arraigned in district court tomorrow if discharged from the hospital. The robber was pursued by the homeowner John Sexton, who saved Paradue by pulling him from the icy river and recovered the stolen goods found tied around Paradue’s neck.
Nicholas Williams Melver former United States consul general and judge of the United States Circuit Court at Yokohama died at St. Luke's Hospital in Tokyo of uremia.
Port details list race distances F142 Portland 24 minutes Gloucester 26 minutes Sh. 38 minutes earlier P.M. R.25 Newport.
The entry lists Moon phases from the new moon on February 13 to a new moon on March 15, 41st day of the year and 194th day of war. Evening and morning stars Jupiter Saturn Venus Mars are noted, Lent begins February 17, Easter on April 4. Also dates for anniversaries and historic events including 1763 Treaty of Paris and 1562 naval battle.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather Wednesday and Thursday with little temperature change. Winds from the west to north remain moderate. Washington dispatch: New England and eastern New York should stay fair Wednesday and Thursday with warmer temperatures on Thursday.
Readable lines show sporadic temperature figures and times. Mentions include average yesterday and a prior year figure with numeric values and locations, but no clear event or person.
A man gained entry by a fire escape and attacked an office boy and a young woman stenographer who stopped his alleged safe robbery attempt at a High Street office building. Two men who heard screams captured the intruder around 4 thirty yesterday afternoon.
A man identified as Charles North 30 of Raven street Dorchester was arrested on an assault with intent to rob charge after a staged fire inspector ruse. He grabbed Abraham Obolsky and then tried to overpower Miss Grace Tomasello at Combusto Company offices before nearby workers and police intervened.
It was reported last night that Chief Inspector John R. McGarr of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation is to be the next superintendent of police, succeeding Superintendent Pierce who recently retired. Captain Ainsley Armstrong is to succeed McGarr, and Inspector Thomas Lynch is to be promoted to captain and assist the new chief. An adjustment of new conditions will result in other changes.
Vincenzo Timontana aged 32 residing at 56 Prince Street was arrested around 8 PM on charges of assault with intent to kill Charles Stone 35 of South Margin Street North End. Timontana fired five shots at Stone as he walked through the Canal Street Haverhill Street subway foot passage striking none.
Father Zebris and his housekeeper Miss Gilman were found slain at the rectory. Mrs. Anne Schnyder entered the home, discovering blood and a struggle, prompting Father Bojnowski to vow to chase clues in New York to capture the killer.
Washington February 9 insurgent Democrats and Republicans failed to break the continuous session on the government ship purchase bill and settled in for another all-night debate. Administration leaders warned the session could last a week while opposition spokesmen expected efforts to break the deadlock tomorrow.
Republican leaders were surprised by administration strength as Senator Clarke moved to adjourn to noon tomorrow. Norris La Follette and Kenyon voted against adjournment. The 45 to 46 tally left open the chance to force a post office bill move, risking delay on the ship purchase measure before March 4. The President reassured supporters no withdrawal of the ship purchase bill.
Dorchester brokers builders and Board of Trade members praised the Boston Post "Build Now" drive at the fifth annual Dorchester men dinner at American House. Speakers urged unity to spur prosperity in Boston, aid employment, and boost local construction and business.
Official reports note Breslau bombarded Yalta, and Russian ships shelled Trebizond with limited damage. French troops destroyed a mine gallery near Fay and peronne. Belgian artillery hit a farm near Ypres Furnes as Germans retreated. Bombardment of Soissons nears Paris with arson intent. Battle around Bagatelle in the Argonne grows fierce as lines hold. Berlin says no major east or west developments. Turkish guards watch the Suez Canal eastern bank as main force mobilizes. Austro German forces capture a village north of Volovecz after days of fighting in Galicia.
President Wilson, after meeting with Secretary Bryan, gave personal consideration to drafts of notes asking Britain about the Lusitania flag hoist and Germany about its navy’s attitude toward neutral vessels in new war zones. The ideas avoid protests or complaints and stress potential harm to neutral trade from the tactic.
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