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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1913
Page
14
State and Malden police continued late night work on a key clue in the Donovan death case. Authorities hinted that new information could place Jennings closer to the scene of Mrs. Donovan’s death than previously known.
Inspectors Greenleaf and Smith traced leads in Lynn and Boston as authorities press to reveal facts in the Donovan case. Miss Ida Feener recalls Carter and MacPherson as former roommates in West Springfield street lodging houses and notes both owned guns. Attorney Melvin Breath defends Carter, stating no Donovan charges exist and medical examiner findings leave no case to disclose.
In Adams Square Morse's clothing house proclaims radical reductions during a semi annual Counter Clearing Markdown. Nearly 500 men overcoats priced from 25 to 19 dollars plus various styles and sizes are marked down from 50 to 15 dollars across full box coats raglans oxfords piccadilly and more with sizes 33 to 46 including longs shorts and stouts.
The wedding of Miss Gladys Evelyn Ganzel and Edwin Augustus Poland ended with a daring ambush by about 200 friends. Chauffeur Joseph McIntire of Boston outsmarted the crowd by circling the house then speeding the couple away to catch a late train, scattering guests with rice and old shoes.
Suffragists canvassed prominent New Yorkers across households from Astors to Guggenheims, finding many residents away or unresponsive. Some staff members signed pledges while others refused, noting little influence from home duties on political stance.
Utah citywide ice and cold snap triggers broken water pipes and flooded streets in Salt Lake City. Street cars blocked and transit disrupted as authorities urge residents to stay indoors amid extreme conditions.
Advertises overcoats priced at 45 dollars and fine chinchilla garments at 19 dollars. Describes journey man tailoring and high quality trimmings. Located at 662 672 Washington Street near Beach.
Witnesses recount the October 12 1910 wedding at Father Allchin’s Dorchester home between Miss Sullivan and Mr Wenz. The ceremony was aided by Miss Slattery and Mr Leikauf while Mr Wenz’s health and mindset were questioned during later testimony.
William Braun an employee of Fore River Shipbuilding Company in Quincy was held for the federal grand jury by U S Commissioner Hayes on a charge of breaking and entering Postal Station 150 at Quincy early December 28. He was committed to East Cambridge jail in 1000 dollars bail default.
The Boston City Council meeting yesterday dealt a blow to the spooners and mashers using public grounds including the Common and Public Garden, signaling tighter rules on public space usage.
City passes amendments to bar nuisance on public grounds and forbids lying on grass or benches while allowing sleeping during mayor proclaimed periods. Finance Commission licensing for builders rejected. Police aim to strengthen loitering law but fail to remove willfully wantonly and maliciously wording.
Mrs. John C. Phillips hosts a lavish Oriental themed dance at Copley Hall honoring her daughter in law Mrs. William Phillips and Miss Martha Putnam. The hall features Ming dynasty banners, Chinese shops, and screens from China while Boston artist Joseph Lindon Smith and Phillips family contributed to the decor. Colonel William D. Sohier led ushers including J. Putnam and A. Lowell as guests enjoyed stage entertainment and authentic Chinese decorations.
The council rejected a proposed amendment to remove “wantonly and maliciously” from the loitering ordinance, leaving enforcement on loiterers. Hale and Ballantyne supported the change. The council also asked the Mayor to approach the S road to restore the Forest Hills-North Station streetcar line and urged the Schoolhouse Commission to light the Minot School hall for evening use.
Consolidated with S. H. Harrison Co. sale of wholesale stock at retail. Prices $25, $28 and $30 suits and overcoats all at one price $11. S. H. Harrison Co. located at 662 672 Washington St. cor Beach.
Washington Jan 6 The Supreme Court held that after the 1906 Cammack amendment the States no longer have power to annul railroad shipper contracts that limit liability for interstate shipment losses.
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