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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1911
Page
7
William R. Remington repudiates the confession obtained in the Sorokien murder case. He testifies he only lied to reach Boston for morphine and cocaine, identifies a revolver linked to the crime, and describes daily drug injections and a morning craving before recounting a day on the Common.
Remington testified he based his murder story on imagination to evade arrest and reach Boston for drugs. He named companions on the Common and said others observed a man leaving the Sorokien store after the shooting. He admitted most of the confession was false except the shooting.
Rudolph Spreckles, famed supporter of Francis J. Heney in the San Francisco graft case, delivered the fifth lecture in a Harvard series on The Social Problem and Its Remedies. His topic was The Business Man's Remedy. He declared he is wealthy yet trusts the American people and warned that every corrupt political deal has roots in business and all business requires oversight.
Leroy S White prominent Waterbury inventor and businessman died at his home aged 72 He was born in Springfield Mass and held patents for burnishing silver plated flatware and for seamless boilers and tubes He was a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Survived by a widow and three daughters
An old guide explains the Goodyear Welt as the key in quality footwear. It describes the welt method with insole sewn to the upper edge and the outer sole stitched, producing a smooth interior and durable construction. It notes that advertising Goodyear Welt signals a first requisite of excellence and invites readers to request booklets.
Rumors from inside describe Mayor Fitzgerald assembling a summer wardrobe for a Palm Beach visit. He plans white and golf suits lavender accessories and canes as he enjoys baths golf and social duties while away. He jokes about songs and a debut while hoping to entertain City Hall reporters back home.
Dr. Gilbert M. Bowen of Boston asks Superior Court Judge Richardson to compel Ray B. Taft of Hingham to answer a set of 72 questions about his acquaintance with Mrs. Bowen. The questions touch on drinking, divorce advice, and offering to cover divorce expenses.
The case of Dr. Bowen versus Taft for alienation of wife’s affections, seeking 25000, was raised in Plymouth county as Taft faced questions about personal conduct with Hortense Bowen. Taft answered eight of 72 questions, revealing age and former occupations, but declined further inquiry citing potential self incrimination. Judge Richardson will rule after consideration.
The Hood Rubber Company of Water Town will shut its plant tonight for seven days due to a shortage of orders. About 3,400 workers will be affected, with only the clerical staff remaining at work.
Boston mayor boards a 8 pm south station train to Palm Beach saying farewell with kisses from relatives and friends. He spent the day at the State House and Faneuil Hall handling budget and public works payrolls while aides prepare ahead for the Palm Beach trip and a political overnighter.
The 16th public rehearsal at Symphony Hall featured Wagner Lohengrin Prelude and Strauss Don Quixote with Ferruccio Busoni soloing. Critics praised Strauss tone poem and Busoni's concerto. Warnke and Ferir earned strong notices while Busoni drew mixed views on tone and orchestration.
Giusepe Gaudenzi made his debut as Cavaradossi in Puccini Tosca at the Boston Opera House. He sang with zeal and intelligence, showing promise in act two. Mme Melis delivered strong Tosca, Baklanoff shone as Scarpia, and Maranzoni offered a pleasing score reading.
The Hoffmann Quartet with Felix Fox at the piano presented Franck's piano quintet to a sizable audience in Jacob Sleeper Hall on Boylston street. The performance drew praise for its brilliance and the works by Dohnanyi Glazounov and the quartet's own vitality.
F. Eugene Farnsworth opened a Tremont Temple lecture series with Social Life on the Canal Zone He described Colon life laborers subsistence and amusements noting American influence The show included portraits of local people and depictions of cock fighting plus Canal fortifications and improvements since Yankee presence, described as turning a pesthole into paradise.
Citing its healing claim, the ad states Adamson's Balsam cures coughs and is available at all druggists.
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