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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1914

Page

2

Alleged Slayer Seeks Bail After Split Trial

In Albany N Y July an order to show cause was obtained by Malcolm Gifford Jr attorney seeking release on bail pending a second trial for the slaying of Frank J Clue. The case is returnable in Schenectady on Saturday where the first trial ended with a hung jury. Papers allege Gifford’s health is so poor that further confinement would be dangerous.

Albany N. Y Malcolm Gifford, Jr Frank J. Clue Gifford Schenectady

Great markdown sale at Harrison Co for Packard Ox Fords

Local ad from Harrison Co promotes Packard Ox Fords in all leathers priced at 2.95 dollars. Located at 662 672 Washington Street at the corner of Beach.

Harrison Co Washington St Cor. Beach Harrison Washington St. Corner Beach

Man Wanted in Calgary Arrested in Revere on Forgery Charge

Herbert M. Macdonald, sought in Calgary for forging seven Rumley Products Company checks, was arrested at 72 Yeaman Street Revere on a complaint by Francis O'Meara acting British consul general Boston. He was trailed by Calgary Inspector T P Turner from Minneapolis and Atlantic City to Boston and caught after failing to pick up a registered letter due to no identification, known locally as Charles Watson.

Herbert M. Macdonald Calgary Canada Rumley Products Company Yeaman Street Revere Francis O'Meara Boston Macdonald T. P. Turner Minneapolis Atlantic City Charles Watson

Woman Struck By Electric Car in Roxbury

Mrs. Bessie Lippy aged 55 of 339 Seaver Street Roxbury was struck by a Boston Elevated car while crossing Columbia Road yesterday. She is in a serious condition at home with a broken collar bone internal injuries and severe cuts and bruises.

Boston Columbia Road Bessie Lippy Seaver Street Roxbury

Real Estate Exec Protests Insurance Rate Hikes

John J. Martin president of the Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange writes to the Boston Board of Underwriters protesting drastic insurance rate increases on certain property classes.

John J. Martin The Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange Boston Board of Underwriters

Insurance rate shifts prompt call for public hearing

President Martin warns two major insurance price hikes loom through new adjustments and term rule readjustments. He cites 30 percent hikes for demolition clause changes and 25 to 33 percent jumps for three to five year term policies. He urges a public hearing before actions by the insurance commissioner to hear all sides.

Martin Insurance Commissioner Boston

Resignation Offered by Prison Commissioner

Prison Commissioner Frank L Randall has offered his resignation to Governor Walsh. He remains discouraged by the Legislature's failure to enact his recommendations. Talks of a split on the prison board over Warden Bridges' successor at Charlestown State Prison also surface. Randall, appointed by Governor Foss, was promised a $1000 raise that never arrived.

Frank L. Randall Walsh Randall Bridges Charlestown State Prison Foss

Expressman Albert Cooper Dies After 50 Years Service

Albert Cooper longtime New England expressman died at his Allston home after a long illness. Born in 1844 in Alstead New Hampshire he served in the Civil War and joined American Express in 1866 rising to master of transportation in 1881. He leaves a widow three children and will be buried Saturday at 2 PM from his home.

Albert Cooper New England Royal Street Allston Alstead N. H New Hampshire Volunteers Cooper American Express Company Gettysburg Post Washington Lodge of Odd Fellows Mt. Lebanon

Japan's Attitude: Watchful Waiting on European Crisis

Japan's stance is described as watchful waiting. If Britain enters the war and its rights in eastern Asia or India are threatened, Japan will aid under its alliance. If the conflict remains confined to Europe, Japan will likely stay neutral.

Rio Japan Great Britain Asia India Europe

Rev. Edward J. Curtin Dies in Arlington at 58

The Reverend Edward J. Curtin pastor of St. Agnes Church Arlington died at his home after a months long illness caused by heart trouble He was 58 and a well known figure in the Boston diocese.

St. Agnes’ Church Edward J. Curtin Arlington Boston

Father Curtin Receives Post at St Agnes After Service in Several Cities

East Boston born Father Curtin educated at Grand Seminary Montreal ordained 1882. He served in Portland and Bridgewater before accepting St. Agnes Church in February 1912 as reward for earlier good work. Ill health forced reduced duties. funeral planned for tomorrow at St. Agnes with guard of honor in church tonight.

Father Curtin Boston Grand Seminary Montreal Portland Bridgewater St. John St. Agnes’ Church John M. Mulcahy St. Agnes St. Agnes' Church

Investigation of Ptomaine Poisoning at Wollaston Beach

The State Board of Health will investigate ptomaine poisoning cases among Wollaston Beach and Adams Shore residents. About twenty cases have been reported. The complaint alleges sewerage faults, with Nut Island output not properly handled.

Wollaston Beach Adams Shore State Board of Health State Board Nut Island

Pierce's Body Recovered From Webster Lake

The body of William Pierce aged 38 who drowned last night when a boat sank while he fished in Webster Lake was recovered at 6 16 tonight Ralph W Hill found the body about 100 feet from the Point Breeze shore Four boats had been dragging the lake since early morning

Webster William Pierce Webster Lake Ralph W. Hill Point Breeze

Mass SPCA Moves to End Summer Cat Abandonment

The Massachusetts SPCA extends its campaign to beach and summer resorts to stop cats being abandoned when owners vacation. President Rowley says the law may be used if needed and signs warning against abandonment have been placed in public areas. Prosecutions will follow.

Massachusetts

Wedding of Miss Katherine O'Donnell to James F Lavender

Miss Katherine O'Donnell daughter of Mr and Mrs J F O'Donnell of Auburndale married James F Lavender of Bristol Rhode Island yesterday afternoon. The ceremony was conducted by Rev J F Kelleher pastor of St Bernard's Catholic Church West Newton.

Katherine O'Donnell J. F. O'Donnell Auburndale James F. Lavender Bristol R. I J. F. Kelleher St Bernard’s Catholic Church West Newton

Guests help save Oceanic Hotel on Star Island

A fire at the Oceanic Hotel on Star Island New Hampshire was fought by a self assembled brigade of guests staff and island residents led by manager Dewitt Harrington. The blaze sparked by a fireplace wind complicated efforts but heroic actions by women and men kept the hotel from destruction.

Isles OF Shoals N. H Oceanic Star Island Dewitt Harrington

Patrolman Peter K. Smith Retired After 34 Years

Patrolman Peter K. Smith of Division 5 was retired at roll call by order of the police commissioner after 34 years of faithful service. He was pensioned at half pay, amounting to $700 a year.

Peter K. Smith

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