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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1915
Page
8
Albany July 21 Governor Whitman said a study of former Police Lieutenant Charles Becker’s death row statement does not alter his view of Becker’s guilt. He noted only one new element a claim that Alfred Henry Lewis told Becker he was to be framed.
The Governor said he knew most allegations in Becker's statement but would have questioned Becker on them if he testified. He noted Becker’s message to Jack Rose after the Rosenthal murder, urging silence, and referenced Bernard Sandler, attorney for Rose and Sam Schepps.
The Governor conferred with Becker attorney John B. Johnston and discussed Becker’s testimony. Sandler claimed he spoke with Rose and would not retract his statements. Harry Appelbaum, once secretary to Big Tim Sullivan, met the Governor but added no new material evidence.
Harry Appelbaum, once secretary to the late Timothy Sullivan, confirms parts of Charles Becker's appeal to Governor Whitman. He says Becker's statements lack strength, but notes Becker asked that Rosenthal remain in town, removing motive. Mrs Becker welcomes the support from a witness willing to tell the truth.
Telegraphic acceptances were received today by Secretary Daniels from several of the eight scientific societies invited to pick two members each for the civilian advisory board for the navy invention bureau. Messages say most societies will designate members. names will not be released until all have replied.
Messages were sent to the main camp of the militia signal corps on Whittier's Hill from outlying stations at Grove land Depot Long Hill and Pipestone Hill. Radio stations opened today connected with the supply base as instruments worked well. Ladies day at the camp expected attendees from Newburyport Boston and other points.
Former Mayor Fitzgerald settles a decade long suit with Thomas J. Galvin, Inc. for flowers. Judgment entered for 1 dollar, amount prior claimed 2641.13. auditor Albert P. Carter reported the settlement during the hearing. Case pending since 1912.
Worthington July 21 post staff correspondent Freder ick S. Deitrick continues his governorship walk across the state. After a taxing day crossing the Berkshire mountains he begins a descent toward Northampton and the Connecticut valley covering ten miles from Hinsdale to Worthington.
The Deitrick party traverses Hinsdale Peru and Worthington amid rain as Frank G. Cramer is tapped to oversee the State road segment through Peru. Florence Luscomb speaks in Worthington with Mr. Deitrick, while William Connor coordinates advance work and logistics for the travel plan toward Florence and Northampton.
Tokio informs Great Britain it cannot prohibit trade with nationals of hostile nations in the Far East. Japan cites domestic law and lack of practical enforcement. Authorities say Japanese business interests opposed the British plan, noting minimal direct trading with those nationals.
Bell Rock Park in Malden drew over 200 children for the annual outdoor vacation school. The first session opened yesterday morning with enrolled scholars attending the event.
State Auditor Alonzo D. Cook reported a gross funded debt increase of 2,314,500 and a net direct debt rise of 2,766,300.69 in seven months. On June 30 the gross debt stood at 49,898,354.16, up from 47,583,854.16 on December 1, while net debt was 31,026,206.82 versus 28,259,906.13.
The auditor reports total state costs at 20 350 896 44 for the year, up 1 062 384 19 from last year, with estimated revenue at 10 398 945 77 versus 9 988 080 70. Increases are seen in statistics bureau, census, animal industry, charitable institutions, and education, while the debt appropriation falls about 18 000.
In London Sir William Byles pressed Premier Asquith to restate the war’s essential objects for peace aims. Asquith said he had stated them at the war’s outset and at the Guild Hall, and had nothing more to add, declining to shift toward pacific negotiations influenced by German socialist moves.
An advertisement urges quitting coffee to calm nerves and promote steadiness, promoting Postum as a substitute. It claims caffeine causes nervousness heart flutter dizziness headache and other ailments and suggests habits of eating and drinking as the root of the problem.
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