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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1913
Page
2
Sensational developments are expected today or Wednesday in the investigation of the attempt to bribe Morris Shuman a juror in the Wood Atteaux Collins trial. The private detective suspected of approaching Shuman is to appear at the office of District Attorney Pelletier this morning.
A search for the man continued after the grand jury heard two witnesses in the forenoon. Inspectors from the district attorney's office, Pelton, Eagan and McCarthy, and Lynch and Rooney, searched the suspect's office and his Chelsea home, finding he had not been home since Friday and his wife had left Saturday. Authorities planned a worldwide manhunt if he failed to return. Eight witnesses corroborated Shuman’s claim about pressuring his vote. two named the man who tried to arrange a meeting. More testimonies were scheduled as the grand jury reconvened.
James J. Mahar was yesterday reelected president of the board of government of the Young Men's Catholic Association at Boston College. The officers chosen include Secretary Joseph H. Farren and board members Timothy J. Brinin, Matthew C. Byrne, Arthur J. Fitch, Joseph G. Morgan, William M. Murphy, and Henry H. O’Connor.
Ambassador Jusserand met President Wilson in Washington for a half hour to reiterate France formal protest against the tariff bill. He cited alleged discrimination and treaty rights, marking the first direct appeal by a diplomat to the President on tariff features.
The School Board voted last night not to appoint any women truant officers. The board appeared sensitive but cited no vacancies as the reason.
Chairman George E. Brock directed notify Marian C Nichols of the Women’s Auxiliary Civil Service Reform Association of Massachusetts about the board action. The board unanimously approved appropriations for new school buildings and repairs despite a mayoral veto, citing the tax rate rising 10 cents. Pensioners include John K Richardson Marion W Rundlett and William E C Rich with emeritus title to Rich. Honorary titles granted to Charles F King Francis A Morse and Elias H Marston. Advertising courses approved for evening high schools next term.
The Jamaica Plain dispute over the Jamaica Plain Bachelor Girls’ Club name ended when Judge Hardy refused to restrain the Dorothy Girls from running a dance under the original name. The party at Jamaica Hall drew about 600 attendees and featured Miss Lang as president with Miss Guttermuth as director.
Milford June 9 The Draper Company directors proposed a conference with a strike committee but the strikers rejected the offer saying they disliked its spirit. Directors had held an early meeting and planned to meet the strikers without I W W leaders, allowing only former employees on the committee.
The Citizens' Public Celebration Association committee asked Boston businesses to decorate shop windows with red white and blue lights on July 8 and July 4. Charles L. Burill, a banker, was elected president of the committee.
Forty boys of Medford High School senior class walked out for a no-session day after Principal James D. Howlett dismissed them. They formed a marching line with an improvised band at the head. A red bandanna waved atop the parade and signs explained their cause as girls watched from windows.
William J. Rounds Jr and Herbert K E Larner, Cambridge boy duelists, indicted by the grand jury for mutual assault and battery, will appear before Judge Frederick Chase in the Superior Criminal court at East Cambridge this morning.
Four of five fishermen from the Washakie were rescued near Chatham after a fog bound trawl off Cape Cod. David O Neal remains missing as search efforts continue.
Elizabeth Grogan of Cambridge says she will receive $14,000 after a long court battle over the final settlement of the estate of Alvan Clark, the Cambridge telescope maker. She sues Caroline Eastman and Charles R Eastman, former Warward residents, for the alleged settlement.
A physician endorses an ethine based treatment sold by Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores and Houghton & Dutton Drug Dept with a money-back guarantee. The ad claims rapid improvement, freckles fading or vanishing after first applications, and urges requesting double strength ethine for best results.
Miss Margaret Coveney of Roxbury and John Sullivan formerly of Jamaica Plain were married yesterday at St Pauls Church Dorchester after meeting during rehearsals of The Bohemian Girl at the Boston Opera House two years ago. The couple has long pursued theatre interests together.
Catholic circles selected two years ago to take part in The Bohemian Girl at the Opera House for St. Ilary's parish. The couple met at the first rehearsal and their engagement was announced recently. The wedding took place at St. Paul's Church yesterday morning conducted by the bride's brother.
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