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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1913
Page
3
Vaudeville actor James S. Devlin faces trial in Hackensack for the May 25 shooting death of policeman Patrick Considine. Eyewitness Miss Annie Devlin testified Considine handed his revolver to Devlin and urged him to shoot, leading to a fatal shot. The jury is expected to hear closing evidence tomorrow.
Joseph Rosenberger a Boston painter fell seven feet from a step ladder at President A Lawrence Lowell’s Harvard residence yesterday. He fractured his skull and was taken to Cambridge Relief Hospital on the dangerous list. Vera Edmundson’s department store life stories appear in next Sunday's Post Magazine.
Two Malden couples eloped aboard a Portland Boston steamer and tied at the Boston wharf in a double wedding. Helen M. Irving and Gertrude A. Davis wed William P. Brown and J. Henry Danforth after secret engagements, with both couples sharing a long friendship and a playful wager on whose marriage would come first.
A six months old child was thrown from its bed and slightly injured when a truck entered the kitchen of Edward Beauchamp at 19 Reservoir Road Lynn. The truck owned by Walter Weston backed on a hill and struck a tree before crashing through the wall causing $600 kitchen damage. no other injuries reported.
The Springfield diocese priest retreat led by Rev John ODONOVAN closes and Fall River and Providence retreats begin led by Rev Charles Lynes and Rev John O Rourke. St Joseph School Waltham marks 25th anniversary with a Mass by Rev T Brosnahan. Knights of the Sacred Heart Camp Keegan in Wilmington hosts 125 members. Lt Daniel Canty commands. Col Logan to present medals at prize drill. Redemptorist Father Peter Doyle visiting Missions Chury rectory.
Two boys are believed drowned after escaping Suffolk Reform School on Rainsford Island Monday night. John Scully found exhausted on Joe's Rock reporting companions Fred McGinley and Arthur Allen last seen swimming toward Quincy. Superintendent John Ryan led a full day search. hope remains slim.
John B. Eastwood, a Jamaica Plain carpenter, sent for May Maxon in London after five years apart. May arrived in Boston via New York, and at the South Station registry office they learned of a five day notice requirement before marriage. Eastwood vowed to marry promptly despite the delay.
Advert says Hood's Lotion preserves the complexion and softens the hands in all weather. Claims it is best for skin and widely used, price 50 cents.
Lamar testified for hours amid questions from five senators but withheld admissions, framing the case as a Wall Street game. He claimed the explosion and ensuing publicity targeted him and Lauterbach, and that he was through with such tactics. The hearing adjourned with both men released, subject to return. Westcott testified on Cuba sugar lobbying, Cuba trust links, and a failed plan to fund a free sugar campaign, while Nelson queried his letters to Tumulty. William Whitmen is slated to testify tomorrow.
The Continental Clothing Company treated 200 young employees to an afternoon and evening at Bass Point. The store closed at 1 pm and the group traveled by special cars. From 3 pm to past 9 pm, the event featured athletic contests won prizes by Charles R. Talbot announced by treasurer, and remarks from President Charles H. Olstead and Vice President Ernest J. Lovejoy. The ball game between married and single men ended in a six-inning tie. A collation followed with company heads at the head table.
Mary J. Robertson a widow with four children from New York was found guilty in the District Court of van Deusenville Great Barrington of threatening to horsewhip Berkshire county commissioner and manufacturer John H. C. Church. Judge Walter B. Sandford ordered $200 bond to keep the peace for six months.
Mrs Robertson age 35 drove her own car to the courtroom and conducted her case. Commonwealth witnesses Edward Kline and Leon Riche testified June 30 that she asked if they had seen Mr Church and said she was anxious to find him.
Mrs Robertson says she bought land in 1907 tied to Richmond Tron interests and later signed a water contract after water rights were sold. She claims Mr Church and staff insulted her, with Chief Oschman noting she often carried a whip. Church holds bank, golf club, and mill ties. further legal action is planned.
Patrolman Thomas Donahue of Brighton was injured when his car was rammed by another vehicle in Everett. He was found unconscious and taken to Whidden Hospital. doctors say injuries are not serious.
Hank the Hermit and his animals bring a lighthearted moment to the next Sunday Post comic section. The playful strip features a cozy scene with domestic charm and gentle humor.
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