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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1910
Page
7
Two women and a man were found dead in an East Side flat, gagged with silk handkerchiefs and killed by blows from a hammer or axe. The bodies lay on the floor as a bull terrier whined nearby. Robbery was cited as the motive or possibly a Black Hand crime.
Balvatore Scalpone a barber his wife and her mother were found dead in a locked Montgom ery Street tenement flat. Scalpone lay in a blood smeared kitchen tied to a door. the women gagged with knotted handkerchiefs and battered heads. A bull dog stood nearby amid the carnage as investigators searched for the weapon.
The article urges parents to ensure red blood in growing girls and describes pallor breathlessness and faintness as warning signs. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as the remedy and quotes Mrs Grant of Milton Mills and Dr Grant endorsing the treatment. Pills cost 50 cents a box with six for $2.50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
A. Shuman & Co offers limited stock of heavy men s convertible coats in reduced prices for cold weather, with Scotch effects discounted to 15 20 and 25 dollars.
Mayor Hibbard and the Schoolhouse Commission named a site near Brimmer School for the new High School of Commerce and the school administration building. The land, about 25 758 square feet, runs from Common to Warrenton streets and to the rear of Washington street buildings. Most is owned by the Massachusetts General Hospital Trustees who offered it for 165 000 dollars. The administration building will house the school committee and schoolhouse department now in costly Boylston street offices.
The article traces the election mood across boroughs with Unionist gains and Liberal strain. It notes large Unionist posters, family rifts over loyalties, and the fight to secure a Liberal majority while Irish votes and Home Rule influence loom large.
John O Callaghan of the United Irish League told the Central Branch at the American House last night that Liberal success in England could push Ireland toward self government. He predicted a united Ireland returning to Parliament with no losses and a Liberal majority plus Labour backing a strong Irish party. He said a Liberal majority of about 70 with a solid Irish bloc could yield a 150 vote edge for justice to Ireland.
An advertisement promotes Hyomei as a complete cure for catarrh and related ailments. It claims the antiseptic inhalant reaches the infested membranes, promises quick relief from nasal and throat symptoms, and offers a full outfit for $1.00 or 50 cents for refills via Booth's Hyomei Co. Buffalo, N Y.
John D Rockefeller Jr asks New York City officials for a special appropriation to combat white slavery. As foreman of a grand jury probing the trafficking of women, he pressed Mayor Gaynor and Comptroller Prendergast to place the issue before the Board of Estimate for immediate funding. The amount requested is not disclosed.
The Rockefeller grand jury already secured results with arrests and indictments and a large evidence load. The richest man’s son urges extending the investigation, hiring experts, and pursuing leads as deeply as the congressional inquiry.
Harvard freshmen elected class officers during a Union smoker hosted by seniors. R P Lewis was chosen president, Percy L Wendell vice president, and G Hall Roosevelt secretary treasurer. Roosevelt is a cousin of Kermit Roosevelt.
A large crowd attended the first annual Morse Company Mutual Benefit Association ball in Paul Revere Hall Mechanics Building. The room featured blue and white bunting with gold trim and palms on stage. Floor directions were led by L. G. Joel with J. Levy assisting. many guests and committee members are named including Miss Margaret J. McGowan and Miss Sadie Brown.
Margaret Haggerty aged 60 was found dead at 1152 Harrison Avenue Roxbury. Her husband Michael was arrested on a drunkenness charge by Station 9 police and is being held for investigation.
Boston Board of Assessors reports twenty corporations and trustees contribute about one sixth of the city tax. From a tax warrant totaling 22,094,501 dollars, they pay 3,412,348 dollars. Charles E. B. Cotting et al. pay the highest amount at 458,624.10 dollars, largely on real estate. The Edison Electric Illuminating Company pays 181,600 dollars on personal tax for 11 million dollars of value. The estate of the late Quincy A Shaw is charged to Francis C. Welch as trustee and yields the largest single estate tax.
Mayor Hibbard with Aldermen Ballantyne O Hare and Timilty and Penal officials toured Deer Island and Rainsford Island. They studied drug trafficking reports and promised actions to stop dope on Deer Island. They also inspected the Suffolk School for Boys and reported satisfaction on return.
In Hartford Massachusetts, Colonel Albert A Pope's will is admitted to probate. Between two and three million is distributed, the widow Abby Pope receives all household property and a 12000 dollar annual life income. The bulk of bequests are Pope Manufacturing preferred stock to beneficiaries including Florence McCall. four trustees get 2500 dollars yearly.
New Haven Conn January 20 It is stated here tonight that General Manager Higgins of the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad will meet tomorrow with the grievance committee sub committee of the Brotherhoods of Railway Conductors and Trainmen who seek higher wages It is regarded in railroad circles as practically certain their demands will not be granted.
The Island of Trouble a two act musical comedy was performed last night at Institute Hall East Cambridge by St. John s Council Knights of Columbus. George F Madden wrote the book and many songs with A Fred Phillips handling the rest. The jungle caper follows American theater folk captured and forced to perform for a jungle king.
A vintage advertisement touts a home remedy “sanctioned by Dr. Lewis Baker” claiming to cure kidney and bladder distress. It lists symptoms like backache, eye inflammation, headaches, and urinary irritation and prescribes a mix of buchu extract, balm wort, and sarsaparilla syrup taken in spoonful doses before meals and at night.
Mrs. Mary Kelleher of Somerville will face a six count murder trial on February 7 for poisoning six relatives. Chief Justice Aiken rejected a motion to try the counts separately. Dr. James Homer Wright was appointed as defense expert.
Samuel Hoyt, noted biographer of John Greenleaf Whittier James Parton and Harriet Prescott Spofford, died at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport on January 20, aged 60.
Ex-Mayor Hart predicts a Democratic shift as Massachusetts Republicans face a looming fight over Senator Lodge. He criticizes the charter changes and the Storrow campaign, credits Nathan Matthews with engineering Storrow’s nomination and charter reform, and questions Plan 2 signature rules. He praises Mayor Hibbard’s administration and cites affiliations with Kelcher and Donovan as weakening Storrow’s bid.
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