02 Jun 1916
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
1
Seven year old Loretta Wakelin found dead by roadside after being tortured before death. City led by mayor rallies to find perpetrator of brutal crime. One arrest made. suspect seen near scene released.
After a tense showdown Governor McCall failed to secure a prorogation as the Senate defeated a key measure. The Legislature adjourned just before 11 last night without prorogation, signaling no immediate end to the session despite the governor's concession on immediate legislation.
The bill establishing a new method to fix workers compensation insurance rates passed the House and was taken up by the Senate yesterday where it was defeated 18 to 16.
The note lists Maine prohibition law passage in 1851 and a historical reference: Germans captured three forts at Przemysl a year ago. It also mentions water front calendar page numbers and lighting all vehicles tonight at 7145.
Forecasts show Boston and vicinity remaining fair and warmer Friday with rising temperatures. Saturday turns unsettled with moderate southerly winds and increasing cloudiness across New England.
Yesterday's temperature at Thompson's Spa is noted with readings around 70s and 60s. Averages show 66 degrees for yesterday and 67.5 degrees for the same date last year with various time stamps and data fragments from the report.
The Senate confirmed Louis D. Brandeis of Boston for the Supreme Court 47 to 22. The bitterly fought nomination makes him the first Jewish justice. Only Democrat Newlands voted no. La Follette Norris and Poindexter joined the majority. Brandeis may take the oath June 12 before the court's summer recess.
The withdrawal by Senator Newlands, long allied with Mr Brandeis, shocked the Senate as coverage continues on page I second column.
Mothers of Brookline High School senior girls circulated petitions last night demanding their daughters be allowed to take a missed examination. Principal Winifred C. Akers kept them from all class work last week, prompting action from concerned parents.
A Roosevelt-Fairbanks ticket was predicted after a conference between camp representatives. The note claims Fairbanks would win Kentucky and Indiana on the first ballot and the Fairbanks forces might back Roosevelt on the third ballot in exchange for the Vice Presidency.
In Chicago on June 1 the Progressive convention rejects Justice Hughes as the Republican nominee. The leaders issue an ultimatum Roosevelt or no one, threatening to oppose Hughes at the Republican convention.
Loretta Wakelin seven year old of 85 Dexter Road Melrose was found killed on Swain's Pond path after being seized on a lonely road. Mayor Adams led the probe as state and local police hunted for the assailant with clues promising an arrest today. Two men were briefly held and later released.
The victim, daughter of Joseph Wakelin, was seized on Dexter road near Melrose Woods as she walked to Ripley School about one mile away. She was carried into the woods and slain under exceptionally brutal circumstances after leaving home shortly before 8 o’clock yesterday morning.
Opening day results show Boston 1 Washington 0 Philadelphia 5 New York 0 Chicago 6 Detroit 3 Cleveland 3 St. Louis 2. In second game St. Louis 6 Cleveland 5. Eastern standings note Lynn 2 Portland 0 New London 6 Lowell 0 New Haven 4 Springfield 3, 11 innings. Hartford 9 Bridgeport 2 Lawrence 7 Worcester 6.
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