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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1913
Page
6
An 18-year-old New York cashier with ties to a neckwear factory was drawn into theft by a older woman claiming funeral expenses. The woman, Annie Schubetz, 40, arranged loans totaling about 700 dollars from Anna Gaffney, the cashier, who later confessed. Schubetz was found guilty of grand larceny and receiving stolen goods in Brooklyn court.
A Post reader sent a Florida orange sample from F. F. Tenney's grove at Federal Point weighing one and a half pounds and about the size of a large grapefruit. The fruit is smooth skinned, thin, juicy, and excellent tasting. The frost damage seen in California did not reach Florida.
December report by City Treasurer Slattery shows $2,988,975 of sinking fund payments and $2,900,000 in new bonds issued. Total funded debt stands at $118,433,947.67 as of December 31. Cash, bank balances, and vouchers amount to $9,688,164.87, while trust funds total $7,119,158.58.
The Post announces next Sunday's issue will feature favorite recipes from New England housewives and handy housekeeping shortcuts. The item emphasizes practical tips and domestic craft alongside culinary ideas.
Warren G. Demarest, a top East carriage maker, sues Mrs. Elizabeth B. Colt of Ridgefield for 50000 dollars over a scurrilous letter about him. The missive, addressed to Mrs. Theron A. Atwater of New York, was opened by Atwater’s husband and forwarded. Demarest labels Colt a rotten cad and asserts high moral character.
The Post Magazine previews Earl Derr Biggers serial installments at Bald Pate Inn with eerie happenings and new suspense to be released next Sunday.
Albert Freeman testified as first defence witness in the federal trial of himself, Julian Hawthorne, Josiah Quincy, and Dr. William J. Morton for alleged mail fraud in promoting Canadian mining claims. He described the Temagami Cobalt mine venture, admitted underwriter duties, and Hawthorne’s role in literature about the claims. Freeman cited offers for Elk Lake Cobalt and the Temagami venture, and noted his own financial obligation. The trial continues. A separate auditor’s summary report highlights reform in public expenditures and health and industry oversight.
State Auditor John E. Turner warned in a report that without tight control the state tax bill could rise to eight million dollars this year from six million two hundred fifty thousand. He also serves on the Board of Economy and Efficiency.
Dr. A. C. Wiley of 556 Washington street Dorchester narrowly escaped death when his car rolled on Carruth street Ashmont after hitting an ice rut. He was trapped under the overturned vehicle as bystanders and Mrs J H Gavin who witnessed the crash cried for help.
A captain tests his lesson on The Duties of a Soldier by addressing Private Murphy. Murphy replies with a wry, understated quip that undercuts the martial ideal by asking why a soldier should be ready to die for his country.
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