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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1917
Page
1
Harriet Varney describes abuse and abuse by Keyes in a three hour jail guardroom interview. She details neglect beatings and adulterous intrigues while facing charges linked to the slain wife, bearing scars from alleged injuries.
On July 5 authorities announced stronger cooperation among U S secret service agents and European allies to stamp out espionage. States say operatives from the State War Navy and Justice departments are aiding the effort, with foreign representatives already in the country to improve coordination.
The sectarian amendment drawn by ex Mayor Curtis was reported yesterday from the bill of rights committee with one dissenter, Professor Frederick L. Anderson of Newton Theological Seminary. The amendment mirrors the original by Martin M. Lomasney, prohibiting public funds for sectarian schools and institutions.
London dispatch reports the northern and southern republican forces led by Tuan Chi Hjui and General Feng Kwo Chang have begun their advance toward Pekin. The situation is described as grave.
Brief fragment notes prices and streets Washington and Hanover for the F. Gray Company and related items. Indicates a small advertisement with street locations and cost figures.
The text notes that certain wartime coordination plans could not be seriously pursued before the United States joined the conflict. It emphasizes that fully working out the scheme’s ramifications demands unusual measures and conditions.
The will of Sydney W. Winslow, president of United Shoe Machinery Co, filed in Barnstable county registry, leaves $1.5 million in real and personal property to his children in trust. Income supports heirs for a period before final division. Old Colony Trust Co of Boston named as one trustee with two individuals.
Nellie Neiman two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Neiman of 28 Browning Avenue Dorchester reportedly was fatally injured after falling from a third floor piazza railing onto the sidewalk. A passerby saw the child unconscious after the fall.
John Favia by his grandfather Frank Favia both of Somerville and Winthrop witnesses describe a street car incident near 4 Craigie Street Somerville. Frank Favia 87 held by police charged with assault after allegedly stabbing Wilfred J. Long who drove the car and was wounded at Somerville Hospital.
Paris reports that French general headquarters estimate at least 1,500,000 German deaths from the start of the war through March 1917. The figure comes after careful study of relevant documents and evidence.
$12 men s all wool suits marked down to 7 90 at the F Gray Co store corner Washington and Hanover St slogans pencil stripes checks oxfords and grays all one price 7 90 open until 9 p m advt
Former Boston mayor John F. Fitzgerald assailed Mayor Curley at a Common rally for his Sunday rioting stance. Fitzgerald said Curley’s pledge to reissue the Socialist permit equaled treason, drawing loud applause as he recalled his Plattsburg camp experiences and a Boston street meeting deemed by him as uncitizen alien presence.
I M Anderson a retired hospital seaman from Everett applied for reenlistment after losing a leg to blood poisoning. A physician flagged the artificial leg. this discovery ended his Navy bid despite his claim of remaining fit for hospital work and duty.
Dr. Larry B. McAfee says he cannot account for Lucie A. Chandler suicide after she filed a marriage intention naming him as groom. General Darling notes mental derangement. friends recall her appearing normal days before her death at 23 Lime Street.
From April 15 to June 30 Franco-British forces on the western front captured 63,222 prisoners including 1,278 officers. War material seized in the period totals 509 guns 503 trench mortars and 1,318 machine guns.
Gray Co at Washington and Hanover Streets offers 2000 men's and young men's suits in various fabrics including worsteds tweeds and vicuna styles. Blue serges and black vicunas priced at 9.90 with half and quarter silk lining.
A false report claiming that conscripts had been chosen spread nationwide and was widely believed, stirring public interest and prompting reactions across communities and media outlets. Authorities and editors warned against the misinformation while investigations sought the source of the hoax.
Washington July 5 The Senate by unanimous consent agrees to begin debate on the prohibition section of the food bill at 2 tomorrow afternoon with limited debate. Final disposition of the prohibition issue before adjournment tomorrow night and passage of the bill next week are deemed assured.
Senator Chamberlain, in charge of the measure, announced that he would seek another unanimous consent agreement for a final vote not later than Saturday. The move comes as lawmakers face a time constraint and debate on the bill continues.
John F. Kelly chief deputy sheriff of Suffolk County died at his Dorchester home. A 32 year veteran and prominent North End Dorchester figure, he served as under sheriff after the deaths of Seavey and Quinn and acted as sheriff until successors were qualified. Born in Ireland he came to the United States at age nine and leaves two daughters.
Miss Helen Scales age 17 died suddenly in a dentist office chair after a cerebral hemorrhage. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel R Scales of 234 West Selden Street Mattapan. The death occurred in the office of Dr Robert Thorner located at 1632 Blue Hill Avenue.
T. P. O'Conor and Richard Hazleton leaders of the Irish Parliamentary party met President Wilson today. O'Conor conveyed his party's thanks for the sympathy Wilson has shown for the Irish cause.
The only woman ever elected to Congress speaks at Braves Field on Sunday with reserved seating at 50c and 75c. Tickets are selling rapidly at READ's, 364 Washington Street.
George Jay Gould Jr forges a quick marriage to Laura M. Carter of Freehold New Jersey. The ceremony took place in a small office of Rev. Dr Chalfont on Fifteenth Street. The couple later registered at City Hall with Dr George A Coleman as witness. Gould lists occupation as school teacher age 21. Carter also 21.
City events show George J. Gould Jr. wed in a ceremony after a City Hall visit and a clergyman’s office on Fifteenth Street. His brother Kingdon Gould wed earlier in the week to Miss Annunziata Camilla Maria Lucci. The Gould family, linked to Mrs. Anthony J. Drexel Jr. and Lady Decies, discusses home, ages, and schooling in Freehold and Lakewood.
Hundreds of men thought themselves drafted as lists of eligibles circulated nationwide. Officials debunked the rumor, confirming no draft drawing has occurred and no names have been released.
Across yesterday afternoon through night thousands doubted official word as rumors of a conscription start circulated. The Post received hundreds of calls from Boston and New England seeking drawn numbers. officials denied any action and confusion persisted.
Holt the dynamiter who shot J. P. Morgan died by his own hand in 1915. John Paul Jones born 1747. George V and Queen Mary wed in 1893. Davis Lloyd George named British Secretary of War one year ago.
Forecast indicates Boston and vicinity: Friday fair with warmer interior. Saturday becomes cloudy with moderate variable winds turning southerly. Northern New England: Friday fair, Saturday cloudy with possible showers in Vermont.
Yesterday’s temperatures are listed with various readings and notes. An average yesterday is given as 47 degrees, with a year ago average of 61 degrees.
In the American League several games report Boston defeating Philadelphia 4 to 3 and 4 to 2, Washington edging New York 2 to 1, New York beating Washington 5 to 4, Cleveland taking both ends against St. Louis, Detroit beating Chicago 11 to 64, with the latter score possibly a typographical error. In the National League Boston shut out Philadelphia 3 to 0 while Brooklyn defeated New York 6 to 3 and St Louis beat Pittsburgh 9 to 6 in 11 innings.
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