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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
1
Charles Becker in Sing Sing death house receives news his appeal for a new trial was denied. Deputy Warden Johnson confirms the ruling and Becker says he hoped to win and is not afraid to die. Governor Whitman commends the decision and will not halt execution.
Reports say Dr Otto Panner survived a threats of self harm in Fort Point and is en route to New York to avoid charges for issuing a bogus check. New details reveal conflicting accounts of a planned marriage to Miss Abbie Short of Hudson and his discharge as a hospital orderly from Robert B Brigham Hospital in Roxbury.
William Shaw the Prohibition candidate for Governor has accepted Progressive State committee support for the Bull Moose nomination. The Progressive sub-committee and Shaw announced the decision, with Prohibition State executive committee endorsing it at yesterday’s meeting.
Washington reports 400 marines and bluejackets landed at Port au Prince to quell a violent revolt that culminated in the assassination of President Vilbrun Guillaume. Additional forces from Guantanamo were ready, with a plan to restore order and secure a pro US governance setup in Haiti.
Mr Shaw issued a statement backing the Progressive party and branding old parties as reactionary He warned he will withdraw his nomination unless Progres sives in the State convention declare for the water wagon Bull Moosers must declare for both State and national prohibition to keep him as their standard bearer Continued on Page 4-Sixth Col
London argues the belligerent right to blockade neutral ports to cut enemy supply lines. The note responds to the U S protest over enforcement of the orders in council. Continued on Page 5 Sixth Column.
A coroner's jury in Chicago found six men caused the Eastland capsizing with hundreds killed. The list includes William H. Hull, Captain Harry Pedersen, J. M. Erickson, Robert Reed, J. C. Eckliff, and W. K. Greenbaum, all urged for grand jury indictment on manslaughter charges.
About 1000 machinists at Becker Brainard Milling Machine Co in Hyde Park threaten to walk out at 9:30 am unless 41 discharged or suspended workers are reinstated, overtime time and a half and a 50 cent minimum hourly rate are demanded. Company officials yesterday refused the union petition.
The wage scale and working agreement committee of the machinists will meet company officials at 9 this morning to urge acceptance of union demands and avoid a strike. The action could spread to six local plants in Greater Boston, where Becker plant overwork is occurring. Extension steps await Hyde Park strike being in force.
Alfred E Balduf a seven year old of West Medford died after falling from the Auburn street bridge while playing. Warren Burrill who was passing shouted a warning but the boy lost his balance and fell into the stream. The drowning followed another river death in Somerville the day before.
Harry I. Wilson of Portland Oregon, a former clerk at the American consulate in Berlin, is under arrest in Germany. He allegedly aided a British subject in obtaining a passport while claiming the applicant was an American citizen.
Ambassador Gerard reported the case about two weeks ago. It is unclear if Wilson had left Berlin when the inquiry began. Consular officers lack immunity for offences abroad. If proven, the conduct could be treasonous. The German government has no obligation to grant leniency. Secretary Lansing declined further comment while an investigation proceeds. Wilson previously served as a clerk to the U.S. Senate Military Affairs Committee.
Harry J. L. Wilson, under arrest in Germany, secured a Berlin consulate clerk appointment via local friends aiding his daughter Beatrice's musical studies. Wilson and Beatrice moved to Germany five years ago after a brief Portland stay. He was born in Washington, D C and is 45 years old.
Two hundred children in costume paraded through Sharon today to celebrate Old Home Week. After the procession the Town Hall entertainment followed, with the fire department running the evening. A band played in front of the fire station and refreshments were served. Committee: Bert Godfrey, Edgar Andrew, Warren Morse.
Justice Ford denies Becker's request for a new trial in the murder case of Herman Roththal. Becker faces imminent execution by electric chair as his death sentence stands. Mrs. Becker arrived in New York weeping after learning the decision. The judge announced the ruling in his chambers and noted it was his birthday.
Moon phases listed for August include last quarter on the 2nd new moon on the 10th and full on the 24th with other phases in August and September. Morning planets Saturn Venus and Jupiter rise as light auto lamps illuminate at 7 39 and other vehicles at 8 09.
Commemorates the 1858 signing of the U S Japan treaty and notes other anniversaries including Booth Tarkington born in 1869 and the Cape Cod Canal opening a year ago for commerce as Russia and France mobilize and Britain sails with sealed orders.
Boston and Worcester trolley lines announce continued rail service via Worcester with intermediate stops. Kept press and accommodation arrangements noted for riders and officials. advisory details limited to transit updates and scheduling considerations.
The Rev. James H. Phalan of St Marys Charlestown dived from Nubble Cliff at York Beach to rescue 11 year old George Seaver of Rochester New Hampshire from drowning. He risked his life in the rescue and became the resort hero.
The Seaver boy fell from Nubble Cliff and cried for help as he went under. Rev Father Phalan sprang from shore, dove after him, and held the child by the hair until a boat arrived with assistance. Phalan is about 38, tall and athletic, known for sports feats in school and parish outings. He left Charles town last Monday for York Beach with three sisters ending a yearly vacation.
Local forecasts predict Thursday showers for Boston and vicinity with a change to mostly fair conditions Friday. Temperatures little changed and winds light to moderate from the south.
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