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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1913
Page
9
District Attorney Pelletier calls for a speedy trial of the men indicted for complicity in the Lawrence dynamite case. William M. Wood, president of the American Woolen Company, is among those charged.
The federation urged Massachusetts and Lawrence authorities to prosecute William M. Wood swiftly for alleged dynamite conspiracy tied to the Lawrence strike. President Seth Low demanded speedy proceedings while District Attorney Pelletier announced a conference with defense counsel to set a trial date.
Sylvester Brown failed to recover from the Town of Nahant the money paid to its treasurer for liquor licenses at the Tri Mountain House. The Supreme Judicial Court ruled that a town is not liable for acts of public officers and that the town treasurer is a public officer. He claimed the leased property was a United States reservation and outside town jurisdiction.
An 25-cent package of Pape's Cold Compound is advertised to end all cold and grippe symptoms within hours. The warning urges taking doses every two hours until three are taken, promising rapid relief from headache, nasal congestion, feverishness, sneezing, sore throat, and rheumatic pains with no quinine and no substitutes.
The article argues the survival of the fittest applies to trucks as GMC introduces 42 models to cover every class of haulage and delivery service with 25 electric and 17 gasoline options.
In Washington on January 28 the House heard a sharp attack by Representative W. A. Jones of Virginia on American administration in the Philippines. He cited intra Democratic divisions over granting independence and accused the administration of policy failures in the islands.
Representative Jones pushes for Philippine independence within eight years drawing sharp rebuttals from Democrats Sherley and Murray. Murray accuses Jones of slandering Governor Forbes and Taft while defending U S control until treaties of neutrality with other nations secure the islands.
Carl Riedelbach of Salt Lake City was sentenced in Los Angeles to 20 years in prison for terrorizing the central police station on November 19 with an infernal machine. He claimed dynamite could right social wrongs, while officers were decorated for bravery after stopping the attack.
The Boston area master plumber Lewis C. Watt 71 committed death by his own action yesterday afternoon at his home 8 Emerson Street Somerville after removing a gas stove tube and placing the other end in his mouth He was found by his wife after returning from his business at 89 Joy Street Boston Watt a 32d degree Mason and Scots Charitable Society member was born in Scotland came to the United States in 1866 and lived in Somerville over 49 years He is survived by his wife a son Alexander Watt and a daughter Louise C Watt.
The United Irish League branch in Paine Memorial Investigator Hall will host its first lecture and entertainment on Friday evening. Thomas O Loughlin of Bradford England will speak on Orange Factionalism and the Home Rule Bill, a topic he has long championed.
Azarie Authier a 63 year old resident of 189 Walden Street North Cambridge escaped his sickbed and fell into a clay pit at Walden and Asherman streets Pedestrians rescued him He was treated by a physician and is in serious condition at home
Professor Earle B. Phelps of MIT spoke at the Boston Scientific Society at 585 Boylston Street denouncing the Wiley method for disregarding proven facts in pure food issues. He urged focus on public health, criticized agitations, and urged support for honest food improvement and certification rather than court actions.
Washington January 28 Major General Bell commanding the Philippine division reports to the War Department that forty or fifty Moros were killed in a clash with American troops six miles west of Jolo last Thursday. The dispatch conveys details of the engagement and its fatalities.
Mayor Fitzgerald announced a public hearing at City Hall next Friday at 2 PM on the proposed ferry toll increases. The hearing will include East Boston residents and others who oppose higher ferry rates.
Maude E Polley sues James R Polley a New Haven brakeman for divorce alleging abuse neglect and lack of support. Postcards found in his coat pocket addressed to him at West First street yards were shown in court including lines like Look out for wifey and A man feels awfully rich when he has a few dollars his wife doesn't know about. He testified he recalled nothing about them. The previous trial ended without prejudice to allow reconciliation but Mrs Polley says there is no chance and details reported of threats and infidelity.
The testimony recounts a bank account linked to another married woman and purchases of home furniture from personal funds. Polley says he washed his own clothes, recalls an incident where his wife refused to help, and denies pushing her or involvement with other women. Judge Dubuque reserved decision.
Sarah Logan aged ? was found dead in bed by neighbors shortly after 9 yesterday morning in her apartment at 1036 Harrison Avenue Roxbury. She lived alone.
Advertises Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for impoverished blood in girls. Claims to boost health and happiness, urges use at early signs of weakness. Promotes a booklet Building Up the Blood and lists prices and where to buy.
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