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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
6
George H. Bracey age 1 from 844 Valley Street Manchester was struck and killed by the Bar Harbor express in Exeter this morning while working as a travelling salesman for United Shoes Machinery Company.
Harry Weinstein presented his side in the divorce action filed by Mollie Weinstein before Justice Dubuque yesterday. Mrs Weinstein testified earlier, portraying her husband with a tough reputation, while he answered the charges and sought to reciprocate compliments.
In a cross complaint, a man describes repeated arrests tied to his wife and her family. He recounts scenes of her rage including throwing barley and cookies, pouring hot coffee on a child, and public accusations. He cites job losses amid her complaints and alleges abuse, with periodic attempts to flee to New York before being brought back. The case concludes today.
The South American tour committee of the Boston Chamber of Commerce will take two High School of Commerce pupils chosen by a Spanish exam. Mayor Fitzgerald will fund their expenses. William A. Reid of the Pan-American Union praised the project as expanding Massachusetts influence and marking a first for U S business groups visiting Bolivia and South America.
George H. Brown former Lowell mayor now city official along with other residents obtained a preliminary injunction in East Cambridge restraining payment of 5250 to the Knox Automobile Company for a chemical auto and hose wagon until a February 5 equity court hearing.
The Rev Dr Robert Stuart MacArthur resigns from the Baptist Tabernacle in Atlanta amid factional disputes. The Unitarian Church of Wollaston marks its 26th anniversary with a three day observance featuring speakers. Ash Wednesday services fill St Pauls Cathedral with multiple sermons and hours of prayer. The New England Methodist Episcopal Conference will meet in April at People s Temple led by Rev A H Nazarian.
Washington January 30 The Senate committee on military affairs moved to favorably report all army nominations except Col Carroll A Devol to become brigadier general in the quartermaster corps Objections arise that he is favored over older officers in the service.
Max Kleinberg, jailed from Detroit, arrives under arrest in New York on an arson indictment. He confessed planning a blaze to recover losses in his tailoring business and hired Izzy the Painter for 75 dollars. He insured stock for 1600 dollars and locked the shop, later noting the fire justified Izzy’s reputation. Four more arson indictments were unveiled by the grand jury.
The Boston & Albany railroad again paid more taxes than any other concern in the city, per Board of Assessors figures. George R. White led as the largest individual taxpayer with at least 4.535 million in real and personal property. Notable taxpayers include Isabel Anderson Lotta Crabtree and Martha Codman, with taxes exceeding 5 million among the top 12. Governor Foss slipped to fourth, while the railroad reported 19.687 million in real estate and 37 thousand in personal property.
Mary Barber Woodward of New Haven died at age 90, possibly among the first U S widows to receive a government pension. Her husband, Lt. Kirby Woodward, U S Navy, was killed in 1850, and she received pension papers three years later.
Judge Dodge in the United States district court placed the National Fruit Products Company of Boston in the hands of Joseph A. Mahoney as receiver yesterday under $10,000 bonds.
Relatives of Mrs. Julia Harkins, who died at the Relief Hospital Wednesday night, denied she was in want. A nephew who helped support her said he visited a week ago and found her comfortable with food and money left to sustain her for a week. She lived alone on Cook Street Place and, due to eccentricities, may not have cared for her health before dying.
District Attorney Pelletier vows vigorous action to drive pickpockets from the city. He urges judges to impose substantial sentences and send offenders to Charlestown State Prison, stating probation is useless and reform unlikely. He calls for ostracizing and locking up thieves to protect the public.
Rear Admiral Austin M. Knight, commanding the special service squadron patrolling Asiatic Turkey, is ordered back to Philadelphia to resume command of the Atlantic reserve fleet. Captain W. B. Fletcher of the armored cruiser Montana will take command of the squadron.
Washington Jan 30 The Senate committee on military affairs amended the House aviation corps bill to cut extra compensation for corps officers. The House had laid 100 percent salary increases, but the reported Senate version allows only 20 percent and limits the raise to ranks below captain in either branch.
A vintage advertisement promotes Pape's Diapepsin as speedy relief for sour upset stomachs. It claims the remedy digests food, stops fermentation, and stabilizes the stomach within minutes, priced at fifty cents for a large case.
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