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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1913
Page
16
Public affairs committee of the Board of Trade in Somerville critiques lenient juvenile discipline and lax police enforcement. They propose stricter law enforcement, parental fines, raising working age, and moving juvenile day from Friday to Saturday. Also notes the death of Mountain Chief the famous bull of Norumbega Park after a fatal fight with his son.
Claims totaling 8,027,274 for loss of life, property, and injuries from the Titanic disaster were filed against White Star Line on the deadline set by the federal court. The fund totals 86,000 from salvage. Largest claim 1,000,000 by Mrs. Henry B. Harris. Austrian consul seeks 1,098,000 for four deaths. Jost merchandise claims reach 1,523,000. A total of 569 claims were filed.
Mountain Chief, 22, once the largest captive buffalo, died after efforts to save him. Known for ferocity, he killed two bulls and injured a keeper. Sold 11 years ago to Norumbega Park with a mate. Weighed 2600 pounds, drew zoologists, with offers for his head from Boston clubs.
Judge Dodge in the U S District Court approved 3000 as part compensation to receivers for William S. Butler & Co Inc the Gilchrist Company and Everybody s Store Inc. He also allowed 3000 for counsel fees. Receivers C F Weed Milroy H Gibson and Edward B Wilson report that since appointment on Nov 7 through Feb 1 they collected 1162779 for Gilchrist over 400000 for William S Butler Co Inc and 200409 for Everybody s. Cash on hand on Feb 1 totals 28547413 for Butler 24201496 for Gilchrist and 62478.95 for Everybody s.
Judge DeCourecy of the Supreme Judicial Court heard arguments on whether Sarah Elizabeth Reed’s $5000 bequest to the Frances E. Willard Settlement, the Washington Home, or Oxboro State Hospital should be paid under cy pres. The Willard work ceased before her death, others argue for all or part of the funds, with heirs brought in as potential beneficiaries if the legacy lapsed. The decision was reserved.
Former Civil Engineer James W. G. Walker of the U S Navy sues for absolute divorce from Nina Chinn Walker on grounds of desertion. Mrs Walker had a limited divorce in 1911 with governess Miss Mabel Cochrane named. Walker resigned from the Navy after trouble, moved to Paris Maine after wife and four children disappeared from quarters in 1909.
An interview features David Warfield described as a wonderful man both on and off the stage. The piece highlights his charm and magnetism as seen in the forthcoming Post Magazine.
Sarah Smith, a 4 year old girl, daughter of Helen Smith a widow of 15 Bartlett street Roxbury, was burned in her home last night while the mother was away. A spark from the parlor stove set her night robe on fire as she played on the parlor floor.
About 7 30 p m a child caught in flames in a three story brick tenement parlor suffered severe burns to the head and lower limbs. George F Condon and Patrolman Chalmers entered the burning room, pulled the unconscious victim from the blaze, and carried her to a nearby tenement while neighbors fought the fire. The mother Helen Smith collapsed but recovered and followed to the hospital. Damages were about 200 dollars.
Joseph August of 200 Columbus avenue testified as the Finance Commission began a full probe into graft charges alleging bribes to city officials for a sight seeing automobile stand at Bosworth and Tremont streets. Mayor Fitzgerald denied the accusations as the panel planned further hearings.
The conflict in Mexico City between federal forces and Diaz loyalists escalated with heavy artillery and street fighting. Ambassadors warned foreigners, while the Y M C A building and numerous offices drew fire. President Madero authorized renewed assaults as Diaz fortifications held, with 4000 plus troops ready and 17 guns added after a Cuernavaca run.
Washington reports confidential Mexico dispatches say 3000 to 38000 regulars in Chihuahua have deserted Madero and may join Felix Diaz. Governors fear revolt spreading, with Diaz loyalists claiming 1200 more armed men ready to join and seize artillery as Diaz dons momentum for a broader uprising across states.
Three Americans were wounded in a Mexico City fight on Feb 11. Lloyd Osborne the author was shot in the thigh from a rooftop, Dr R H McCrosson of Lincoln Nebraska was shot in the hand as he walked a street, and Mark Johnson of Madison Illinois was shot in the shoulder.
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