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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1913
Page
7
Peter Cincinotto aged 19 shot himself in Haymarket square before onlookers last evening at the feet of Mollie Sawtell who had refused his marriage proposal. He murmured to Mollie as he died declaring his love.
Peter Cincinetto confronted Miss Sawtell and her friend Jennie Williams after mass at Sudbury and Portland. He fired, missing the girl but mortally wounding himself. Miss Sawtell survived and returned home. police dispersed threats from relatives at the Relief Hospital.
A car owned by Walter C. Scott of Wakefield turned turtle on Commonwealth avenue near Rowe street bridge in Auburndale after a rear tire exploded. David Chandler Sr. was pinned and injured. his son Edward and driver Scott were taken to Newton Hospital with minor injuries. Chandler Sr. remained in dangerous condition with internal injuries.
In Fredonia New York on July 20 James Damon and Mrs Caroline Eastwood stepped from a street car and into the path of a Dunkirk driver Herbert Madden. Mrs Eastwood 60 was killed and Damon injured while the couple were en route to the village clerk to obtain a marriage license for a planned evening wedding.
South Boston swimmer Richards set a record pace on the Boston Light Swim finishing at 6 24 after an arduous route from Charles town to the light and back. Wise also completed the course but in trouble from a squall with McCormick and Murphy among others finishing behind.
A brief notice reports the marriage of the former wife of Phipps to a new bridegroom. The event is recorded in local society columns with emphasis on the nuptial pairing and involved families.
A blazing motor boat near Deer Island light sparked a dramatic rescue as five men escaped with minor burns. John Gambell, Conrad Schultz, and others were saved by Harry Byrnes of the Boston Yacht Club and life-saving crews who doused flames and towed the Lois to Tenean Beach after the hull threatened an explosion.
Rose Pitonof, famed long distance swimmer, attempted a sea wall to Sandy Hook crossing amid flood tides. She battled a strong current near the Battery, veered toward Governor's Island, and was swept past the Brooklyn Bridge before quitting.
The Bridge Tenders' Union plans a meeting at the Wells Building Thursday night. A committee will confer with Mayor Witzeerald on the proposed wage increase for draw tenders.
Citizens eye tonight's special town meeting in Revere amid expectations of a large turnout if weather permits. The warrant, signed by Justice of the Peace Robert Pirie and served by Constable Henry A. Simpson, follows a law used three times in 25 years to compel meetings when selectmen refuse.
The Floating Hospital, with eight permanent patients, carried 57 sick babies and their mothers down the harbor for medical care and fresh air aboard the anchored ship off Pembroke. G Loring Briggs corrects public misperceptions, stressing the voyage is not a pleasure trip but vital treatment. Donations support day and night care and milk for families. contributions may be sent to George C. Lee of Lee Higginson & Co.
John Ek Benson aged 6 of 18 Tewksbury street Winthrop was struck by an automobile driven by James Cox of Terrace avenue Winthrop while crossing from the sidewalk. He suffered cuts and bruises with no broken bones and was treated at Metcalf Hospital. The boy’s parents cleared the driver of blame.
At Union 809 meeting in Mishawum Hall Charlestown resolutions of condolence were adopted for members Martin Diskin and John Lowney who died in the harbor drowning Sunday July 13.
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