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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1914
Page
5
Police employed a so called ghost third degree to force a Maine druggist, John H. Grondin, to confess to killing his wife Zelia. Grondin's attorney says detectives questioned him after arrest in a dark room where a "ghost" demanded answers.
Defense calls methods outrageous as Grondin faces arraignment on charges of poisoning his wife and framing her death as suicide. Police say he attempted harm in Portland, Maine, with a note claimed to be by his wife later deemed forged. Pathologists found poison in Mrs. Grondin's organs despite a coroner's ruling of self death.
A Ward 18 meeting of the James M. Curley Club formed a committee to secure a permanent headquarters. Committees on rules, regulations, and entertainment were named. Speakers included Vice-President Busch of the Democratic city committee and President Timothy Kelley of Seaver Square Associates among others.
Mrs. Delia Dana Hutchinson argues in the Post that industrial arbitration in New Zealand fails to replace strikes. She notes workers and unions resist compulsory registration, and she criticizes government bills that favor employers while calling for voluntary, fair arbitration with protections for workers.
Remarkably choice foulard silks in blue and white and black and white designs, medium to dark colorings. Imported for delivery to another city at 2.50 to 3.00 a yard, late arrival led to a dispute, and the goods were sold to us for about half price, offering a rare opportunity.
New winter suits coats and gowns head a Monday sale. Readily reduced stock includes 25 winter suits 25 to 35 dollars now 12 dollars. Afternoon gowns 25 dollars now 25 dollars. Winter coats 18 dollars to 35 dollars now 18 to 18 dollars. Waists and other items offered at reduced early season prices.
Our department cuts prices on China and Glass items along with pottery bric a brac and furniture. Discounts range from 10 to 20 percent with some items reduced further to clear stock.
Reno dispatch reports the Shoshone nation in White Pine county embracing tango and related dances. Young and many older members organize funds for large dance halls while a skilled Indian maiden teaches complete lessons at 2.50 dollars as camps like Murray Canyon stay lively until daylight.
Martin MecQuire, 45, was fatally injured when the engine of the 5 23 train from Boston struck him at Union station in South Framingham. He appeared to reach safety but was dragged 20 feet along the platform before dying.
Mrs. Elizabeth Wilcox of Somerville and William J. White of Charlestown face arraignment in Suffolk municipal criminal court this morning on charges of a statutory offence. Wilcox is the wife of Daniel W. Wilcox and linked to H P Hood & Co. White works as a shipper for Van Nostrand's brewery.
Private detectives trailed Liz Wilcox and her alleged lover White for months. In a Massachusetts avenue apartment they were arrested after confessing to the affair. Wilcox, heartbroken, posted bond and planned divorce and custody actions.
No trace is found of Mrs. Doneville Sharp of 6 Robinson Place Roxbury who disappeared after bidding her husband goodbye at Park Street station on Wednesday. Police search continues as clues remain scarce.
New York January 25 announced by James W. Osborne, Glynn appointee, that prosecutors will seek immediate indictments in Albany County against two current and two former State officials on charges of malfeasance of office in the Graffi probe into highway and barge canal graft.
Mr. Osborne heads to Albany to urge the district attorney to obtain grand jury true bills against John A. Bensel Duncan W. Peck Gordon Rees and Charles F. Foley as he seeks action on alleged improper awarding of highway contracts. He vows to inform the attorney general and aid Charles S Whitman if bank opposition arises in Murphy and Gaffney deposit probes.
The speaker attacks any sale of the Public Garden as an irreparable loss to the city’s people, urging residents to oppose selling the garden and protect a communal asset.
The Rev Frederick E Heath warned at Warren Avenue Baptist Church that Mayor elect Curley shows poor judgment if serious about selling the Public Garden. He questioned whether Curley meant the proposal seriously or as a jest and urged prudence in the matter.
A water main ruptured near the Willard and Washington street junction in Roxbury after 6 p m last night flooding a large sidewalk and undermining bricks in the area. No injuries are reported and the water is being shut off as crews were dispatched to the scene.
A sermonette notes that contentment is rare and grows where it is cared for. It compares steady effort to driving a nail with a hammer and suggests that small home praise often has greater value than public acclaim.
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