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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1915
Page
1
Morgan's assailant, fearing capture for murder, ended his life by hurling from a cell opening into the courtway while unattended. He died of a fractured skull with no weapon found. Official report says Holt attempted suicide earlier in the morning.
A bold robbery at George E. Pepos grocery on 61 Gorham Street West Somerville left the proprietor bound and unconscious and the store afire in a bid to cover the crime. Firefighters found the scene late last evening after responding to a call. Then in Mineola Long Island Frank Holt was identified as Erich Muenter in a separate case of alleged assassination and arson plotting, with Cambridge police accusing Muenter of arsenic poisoning a wife in 1906.
Dr. Guy Cleghorn after autopsy on Holt's body in Hempstead reported death from brain hemorrhage due to a depressed skull fracture. He noted a large wound from the crown to the eye line and fractures at the top and base of the skull with no sign of explosion or bullet injury.
The column outlines possible standings if the Red Sox and Chicago win or lose today. It gives scenarios with records and percentages for Boston and Chicago as they face Washington, St. Louis, and each other.
The Boston pitching stars Leonard and Wood are available for today’s game as managers seek a third straight double header win. Manager Carrigan plans to use both before the Western trip and opening at Detroit, while Senators consider Engle Shaw and possibly Gallia for the pitching match.
In front of nearly 13 000 fans after holidays, Carrigan's club narrowed the gap to the White Sox with a double victory over Griffiths Senators. Bochling, Griffiths southpaw, was knocked out early in the first game as the crowd witnessed a brisk start to the series.
Pepes, 22, was knocked unconscious by an unidentified assailant or assailants, bound and gagged, and robbed of about 600 to 659 dollars. The culprits smeared kerosene oil on the floor and set it on fire as they fled, leaving the victim on the store floor. Police have no clues beyond footprints near the rear window.
Atlantic City N J July 6 action to speed national prohibition through amending the federal Constitution was taken by business men linked with the Anti Saloon League of America opening its 16th convention here tonight. A 100 man committee from business and manufacturing was to be named to raise funds and push the Hobson Sheppard amendment with 35 states represented at the luncheon. Former Governor Foss of Massachusetts spoke.
Wood remarks on Holt confirming suspicions as Boston reports Muenter’s spine scars from operations. An exam by jail physician Dr. Cleghorn finds similar scars on Holt. Within an hour of the discovery Holt attempted suicide by severing an artery.
In the American League Boston defeated Washington 5 to 1 in game one and 4 to 1 in game two. Chicago beat St. Louis 12 to 2. Detroit overcame Cleveland 7 to 6. Philadelphia edged New York 7 to 6.
Cambridge officials pursuing the identity of Holt as Erich Muenter learned Holt died by suicide at Mineola jail. The two Cambridge men, Theo dore Hillier and Silas W. Smith, left for Mineola to identify the body, with Cambridge Captain Hurley and District Attorney Corcoran asserting Holt was Muenter. Continued on Page I-Eighth Col.
Daniel A Noonan president and owner of the Fitchburg club of the New England baseball league was found dead in his office from heart disease. He previously owned Haverhill and part owned Lawrence clubs and resided in Brooklyn New York. His death postpones Fitchburg at Lewiston.
Bedford July 6. The Trinitarian Congregational Society has accepted the resignation of Rev David C. Torrey who has served the Congregational Church for a year and a half.
A fragment from a prison cell reveals a final note by Frank urging mercy and prayer. The message expresses love for loved ones, sorrow for heartache caused, and a plea for an end to the slaughter.
Frank Holt, accused of targeting J. P. Morgan and the Washington Capitol bombing, died by suicide in his jail cell in Mineola after 10:30 p.m. The death followed positive identifications linking him to the 1906 Harvard instructor Erich Muenter case, as he faced extradition to Massachusetts for murder.
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