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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1914
Page
8
Persistent rumors say the New York State Court of Appeals may grant a new trial to Charles Becker, the ex police lieutenant in Sing Sing for the Herman Rosenthal murder. District Attorney Whitman reportedly prepares an exhaustive response, but denies direct action.
The speaker stated he could rely on Sam Schepps and Jack Rose to testify for the prosecution should a new trial be ordered. He indicated no advance notice of the appeals bench’s stance but expressed confidence in the witnesses' availability.
In Albany opinion holds a new trial for Becker likely pending a Court of Appeals ruling. Schepps as an accomplice would bar him from witness status. Whitman faces pressure from political leaders while Becker’s attorney confirms optimism for a fresh life case. The Court of Appeals meets tomorrow with Becker’s fate anticipated as the first decision.
Moses Ayott perished after a snow squall left him frozen on the ice of Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. He and Arthur Woodman had been fishing on the Broads near Tuftonborough flats when a squall drove them apart. Woodman searched overnight while Ayott’s body was spotted far out on the lake as temperatures plummeted to zero.
Governor David I Walsh voiced pride in leadership and liberty at a public reception for the Commonwealth, lauding the public’s respect for government, press, and speech. Guests included Lt Governor Barry and Secretary Donahue. speakers urged civic virtue and unity. Mayor Curley could not attend.
The governor’s warm impressions moved listeners during a ceremony praised as more than routine. He urged the audience to rise and toast the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as 200 Ancients cheered, with the chaplain complimenting their endurance amid a cherry themed provocation.
John Morris a 26 year old resident of 66 Gould Street collapsed unconscious on Lowell’s North Common and died at Lowell Corporation Hospital.
The Women's City Club gathering at the Somerset heard Dr Charles W Eliot acknowledge women’s strong interest in modern government and their equal knowledge, despite his anti suffrage stance, and he urged their services are desperately needed.
Dr Eliot argues women hold the modern ideal of government focusing on health, education, and social welfare, urging women to act for future generations. Major Higginson also spoke as club members sold stamps for the membership drive and debated leasing options for a new clubhouse at 40 Beacon street in Boston.
A northbound Allston car rear collided with a Harvard square car just south of Haymarket station. Twenty two passengers aboard escaped with only shakes and the front of the Allston car left rails. Traffic was diverted and a long line of cars halted between Haymarket and Hoeglston Street until clearance.
Delegates from nearly every New England college attended a full day Kappa Sigma convention at Hotel Bellevue. The Boston Alumni Association hosted a banquet with speakers including Armond Murdock of New Hampshire College and Harvard’s Joseph Garland among others.
The Rantoul custody hearing resumes at 9:30 AM in East Cambridge as Mrs Lois Burnett Rantoul seeks freedom from Edward Rantoul. Testimony includes Dr Charles Putnam and references to a past love affair with Chester Rumrill, with renewed witness testimony expected.
The 1914 class members living in Matthews and Hollis Halls will host the fourth inter-dor smoker tonight at Harvard. Seniors from the two dormitories will act as hosts for the event.
The Rhode Island Christian Endeavor Union wrapped up its 20th annual convention in Woonsocket with a banquet and several addresses. Westerly was chosen as the site for the 1915 convention.
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline for 25 cents claiming it cleanses dust and oil, stops itching and hair loss, and will grow new fine hair after a few weeks of use, urging readers to buy from druggists or toilet counters.
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