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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1909
Page
4
Aaron Hirsch a confessed thief with a prison record spoke to a group of about 20 youths in court. After urging them to live upright lives the judge sent Hirsch to Sing Sing for three years following a guilty plea to attempted burglary.
William Arnold Lippi of Somerville and Anita Brogi wed at City Hall after a rapid 11 AM proposal and license, two minute ceremony, then departed in a red car toward New York. They plan a two week trip to Atlantic City before returning to Lippi’s Somerville home.
Provncetown July 15 The battleship fleet under Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder lies off Cape Cod on the Atlantic with one torpedo boat at Charlestown navy yard. Submarines attacked the fleet last night and were defeated by the heavier ships.
James B. Noyes, newly appointed member of the Transit Commission, began his duties in that office yesterday.
Henry Guilbeault aged 28 was killed at 9 30 pm when a sagging electric light wire burned a tree in front of his 480 Amory street home. He tried to snip the wire with long handled clippers and the insulation wore away, sending current through the tool into his body. He recently moved from New Bedford and planned to start a laundry business. his wife and one child survive.
President Taft asks Congress to authorize bonds equal to the latest Panama canal cost estimate. The plan would replace the rejected Payne tariff rider and seek $40,000,000 to reimburse the treasury for the canal purchase. The Goethals estimate of 397 million dollars sets the bond basis.
A storeroom blaze of mysterious origin gutted a storeroom in a four story tenement at 94 Salem street. Tenants fled with children as sirens sounded and Engine 8 arrived. Firemen found the seat of the blaze and quickly Doused it. Damage estimated at 6500 dollars.
Mrs. Patrick F. Burke a well known Catholic charity worker died at her Milton home. Born 1846 in North Fnn she married Patrick F. Burke in 1872. She aided Daly Industrial Home Home for Destitute Catholic Children and Tabernacle Society and supported Mt St Mary's College Emmitsburg. Funeral Monday at St Gregorys Dorchester with high mass. Survived by husband and brother Thomas F Ring.
Frederic Hegner a 17 year old of Revere was arraigned in Chelsea court on a charge of assault with intent to kill for shooting Annie Jordan a 12 month old baby. The hearing was secret and the infant is in critical condition at Massachusetts General Hospital. The gun’s possession by a juvenile remains a mystery and both mothers expressed distress and prayers for the child.
The Rev. William C. Couden pastor of the Third Universalist Church West Somerville received a farewell reception last evening before his return to Michigan. Waldron presented him a purse of $17 in gold on behalf of the congregation. Couden has led the church for eight years and resigned July 1.
Evelyn Thaw argues $140 a week is not enough for her. Interviews show Boston girls self-support with 6 to 18 dollars weekly. YWCA notes many earn about 8 dollars, live well, sew and buy modest luxuries. Franklin Square House estimates around 9 dollars, some teachers earning up to 20 a week.
Evelyn Thaw testified that her husband Harry Thaw threatened to kill her if he were released, while Thaw denied making such threats. The trial touched on Thaw's mental state, White’s murder case, and related testimony from Dr. Adolf Meyer and Anthony Comstock as proceedings continued in White Plains.
Dr Meyer testified at White Plains jail in 1908 Thaw discussed his memory of the White shooting. He recalled going to the police station and a later interview with his wife. The doctor noted Thaw's rationality and noted details from Thaw and Mary Copley Thaw.
Fifth avenue tailor unveils a sweater gown described as a Venus statue. A tall model models the black English jersey waist with lines of black silk braid, a seamless fit, tight sleeves, and a high collar.
Miss Laura Edith Wentworth daughter of Mrs. Hannah T. Wentworth of 106 Walnut St Somerville married Robert H. Grant of Roxbury last evening at 8 oclock in her mothers home. Rev William Newhall officiated. Ernest E Wentworth her brother gave her away. Best man John Kearney of Roxbury. Bridesmaid Clara Grant of St John New Brunswick. Hazel Edna Wentworth flower girl and Master Roland Wentworth page.
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