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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1916
Page
6
Edward Greenwood, Pis cataqua Hotel owner in Kittery Maine, shot at his wife at 12 30 AM then killed himself with a bullet to the head. The wife suffered a scalp wound from a second shot, not deemed dangerous. Police found letters detailing the intent and a bichloride of mercury solution.
In Superior Court Judge Hardy presides over a case challenging the estate of Mrs. Ellen L. D. Moffett. Theosophical beliefs figure in testimony from Mrs. Foss and other witnesses. Karna and Greenacre themes surface as pieces from the late Mrs. Moffett’s letters are discussed.
The article outlines the life of Mrs. Moffett a Brighton resident and former dressmaker with a $25000 fortune. It describes her sister alleging undue influence by theosophists leading to property loss for Miss Daniels and references letters tied to Buddha Abdul Baha and Greenacre. Witnesses include Edith Foss and Celia Richmond whose health affected testimony.
The Carney Hospital Nurses Association plans a whist party and dance at Catholic Union Hall next Wednesday to fund a permanent bed for members. A Star of the Sea Church minstrel show promotes the church fund. St Peter's School Alumni set a Feb 4 dance in Rowan Memorial Hall with Edward Kelley chairing. Dr Francis D Donoghue to lecture to Everett Catholic Club tomorrow at 3 PM. Andamson's Cough Balsam advertised.
In Washington on January 21 Congressman Gallivan charged into the immigration committee session, breaking the panel’s rule to participate in the debate on the Burnett restriction bill and its literacy test.
Miss Grace Abbott of Chicago accuses lawmakers of opposing immigration reform due to religious and racial bias against Catholics and Jews. She faces challenges from Congressmen Baker Johnson and Gallivan as the debate on the bill intensifies with evidence promised.
Malden Fire Chief George H. Butler, injured by a fall down stairs at a blaze, was unconscious for 24 hours but regained consciousness yesterday afternoon. Attending physician Dr. Cc. D. McCarthy says recovery is expected as he recognizes family members.
The Everett fire department will test a new ten thousand dollar triple combination auto engine truck this afternoon at the central fire station on Broadway. A large crowd is expected as citizens show interest in the department and its equipment.
Bristol New Hampshire obituary notes William A. Berry holder of the Boston Post cane since 1916 died at 91. The cane passes to Lewis W. Fling born Windsor Vermont December 6 1824, Fling a local lawyer.
Senator Chamberlain, chairing the Senate military committee, urged universal military service as the only real solution to America's defense problem. He noted the public mood was not ready for such a step and proposed using Secretary Garrison's continental army plan to provide the necessary force to guarantee security as a world power, protect the Panama Canal, and deter aggression from Europe or Japan.
Senator Chamberlain closed a long day of pleas for national arms. Mayor John Purroy Mitchel of New York presided and urged protection for the metropolis. Senator Phelan of California warned of The Pacific Peril and urged preparedness against possible attack from Japan.
George von L. Meyer and Henry A Wise Wood led the day with sharp attacks on the administrations foreign policy and the Navy. Rear Admiral Chester urged support for the President while advocates pushed for universal military training and nearer coast waterways. Luke Wright led a committee to draft suggestions for Congress, with Robert Bacon as vice-chairman. Mayor Mitchel presided.
Advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural remedy to cleanse blood bowels and liver improving skin tone in a few nights. Claims include relief from bad breath constipation and dullness with a vegetable formula olive oil and olive color sold in 10c and 25c boxes by The Olive Tablet Company Columbus Ohio.
A dense directory listing many Boston area suppliers and services. It enumerates firms by line of business from printing and advertising to hardware, glass, real estate, and ship goods with addresses and twin notes on products and contact details.
The Progressive executive committee convened in New York and endorsed Colonel Roosevelt as a presidential candidate. Debate touched on Justice Hughes as a possible unity figure, but the group doubted his stance on key issues and deemed him less favorable.
George W. Perkins and ten committeemen rallied behind the colonel at a meeting arguing the Republicans lack a rival to the Bull Moose. Attendees included Matthew Hale, William H. Childs, Elon H. Hooker, Walter Brown, Harold Ickes, and Herbert Knox Smith signaling broad regional backing.
George B. Towle, 68, of 87 Granite Street Malden, died at Relief Hospital after injuries from being struck by a B M freight train earlier in the day. The accident occurred in Yard 19 off Rutherford Street in Charlestown.
More than 1300 couples attended the inaugural dance of the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia held last night in South Armory Irvington Street. Lt A H Baker N M and Mrs William W Ramsay wife of Lt Ramsay led the grand march.
Robinson Smith of Hartford Connecticut arrived in Rotterdam via London to report on Belgium. He says conditions are quiet in the occupied zone with feeding efforts proceeding smoothly, though some provinces face food shortages from shipping and internal transport limits.
Frederick C. Walcott, European representative of the Rockefeller Foundation, reports on the Belgian relief committee led by Herbert C. Hoover. The foundation has funded the effort with a million dollars in food and 200000 for clothing, praising the organization’s control and results. He warns that any lapse could cause severe distress within 30 days and notes ongoing investigations into Polish needs and future plans to Serbia.
Miss Mary J. Smith, Cambridge teacher dismissed two weeks earlier for pernicious political activity, was reinstated by the School Board. She admitted the charge and accepted justification of the action, with salary reduced from 948 to 936 dollars. Reinstatement effective February 1.
Money and jewelry were stolen from the Somerset at 222 Massachusetts Avenue during the fire on Tuesday morning. Special Officers Lyons and Flaherty are now at work on the case, the police report states.
Brockton January 21. Jesse Darling of 8 Grafton street appeals to the State Department in Washington to obtain the body of his son Charles, who died in an English military hospital after an operation, for burial in Brockton.
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