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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1913
Page
4
Charles W. Miller of Police Division 4, who shot and killed Ralph P. Shea on Warrenton Street the night of June 17, was arraigned in Superior Criminal Court and pleaded not guilty. He is held on $1000 bail, with trial likely late this month.
Freeman J. Doe, a leading Lexington resident and long time Boston market figure, died at his home on Adams street. He was 84, nearly 85, with his birthday on the 16th. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 4 p.m. in the Mt. Auburn chapel.
The Cunard liner Laconia is due at East Boston docks this morning after sailing from Liverpool and Queenstown. It was 600 miles east of Boston Monday evening and should reach the Cunard docks soon after 7 o clock. The ship carries 121 saloon 242 second cabin and 798 steerage passengers.
Daniel Dowling, a participant in the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava, died at the county home. Born in Ireland in 1832, he served 20 years in the British army, survived Balaklava unscathed, was wounded at Inkerman, and lived in Utica for nearly 40 years without ever receiving a pension from England.
Governor Foss told Republican Chairman Charles E. Hatfield at a State House meeting that the party could regain control if the platform includes a strong reciprocity plank. Hatfield called at the State House, describing the visit as friendly and noting talk of Foss possibly seeking the party nomination this fall.
Chairman Hatfield invites the Governor to rejoin the bandwagon amid talks on reciprocity. Governor Foss says the Republican path could regain state control this fall if reciprocity remains a central issue. The Governor denies being a candidate and downplays the visit as friendly conversation.
Jesuit guests at Boston College include Rev. Joseph Keating and Rev. J M Prendergast with Rev. Martin McNeil. St Stephen’s Parish North End field day set for Caledonian Grove West Roxbury. Rev. Philip Cabarello recovering at Carney Hospital after operation. Nazareth grotto pilgrimage Aug 15 with Rev John Coveney to preach. St Mary’s Waltham Holy Name Society meeting well attended. St Joseph’s School 20th anniversary planned for September with solemn high mass at St Mary’s Church.
Attorney General James F. Swift told a House tuberculosis committee that every city or town could be compelled to construct a tuberculosis hospital if designated by the State Board of Health. He noted prosecutions require Board action and municipal neglect, citing Fall River as a city that complied after warning. He rejected changing the law to raise daily penalties.
James F. Kelley of the Massachusetts Men’s League for Woman Suffrage disavows official representation by the leagues in Mrs. Susan W. FitzGerald’s New England tour. FitzGerald says many league members will join the party, with Kelley joining on day two. The trip begins from Park Square after 9:30, visiting Quincy Plymouth New Bedford Fall River and Providence.
A monstrous crane perched on a dying swordfish off the South Shoal lightship. Captain Edward Smith of the fishing boat Hockamock captured both the crane and the fish, a tale told publicly at Twharf yesterday.
James Clary of 13 Dacia Street Roxbury 55 was hurled from a city tip cart when an in bound Elevated car struck his team tearing the wagon pole. He fell striking his head and hip breaking it and was taken to City Hospital in serious condition.
Judge Morton denies petitions for writs of habeas corpus to free Nora Joyce and Simon Bitner, two immigrants deemed weak minded and held by immigration authorities for deportation.
After a week in port the Argentine Naval Academy training ship Presidente Sarmiento sailed for Lisbon. Captain Horacio Ballue said every man aboard had a delightful stay in Boston. Ballue and seven officers met President Wilson in Washington and were greeted by the mayor, who they praised as the best and liveliest.
District Court refused to grant a new trial to Herbert Myrick and James M. Cunningham of the Orange Judd Northwest Farm stead of Springfield. They were convicted of conspiracy to defraud the government by false statements in their application for second class mailing privileges. The judge suggested an appeal on law questions, noting doubt about sufficiency of evidence on the first count but not certain enough to overturn the verdict.
A swordfish crane nicknamed The Bird of Brotherly Love is donated by Captain Smith to Elmer E. Prior for Franklin Park. The crane, captive after a harpooning near the south shoalightship, joyfully feeds on small fish aboard. It will become a city bird house mascot at Fenway Park during a meatmen vs. fishmen game.
Mayor Stone pledged a full investigation into the shooting of Francis Gilraine by Patrolman John J. Avery in Quincy on June 25. Attorney James H. O Connell announced the first hearing will be held tomorrow evening at City Hall.
In Quincy a hearing will review the June 2 shooting on Hancock street when Gilraine was struck by Patrolman Avery as the high school graduation took place. Gilraine is hospitalized with a shattered thigh and may require multiple operations. Avery says the shot was accidental. Judge Avery postponed arrest pending Mayor Stone's investigation.
An advertisement touts Eckman’s Alterative as a remedy for threats and lung troubles. It cites testimonials claiming the product relieved severe illness, reduced night sweats, fever, and improved appetite while delaying death. It lists L I address and promotes medical testimonials from 1908 era.
Advert reads that Osmo-Chemic physicians at Boyleston Street offices promise a free month of treatment and medicine consultation for many ailments from catarrh to eye diseases and chronic conditions if begun before July 19. The copy asks if any physician declared disease incurable and claims it can cure with their approach.
Dr J F Plunkett advertises a medical practice listing specialties in ear nose throat chest and related services. The notice notes office entrance and Sunday closures, inviting patients to seek treatment and consult the physician.
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