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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
6
Harvard University hires two sextons to manage ball game logistics and venue maintenance. The decision aims to ensure smooth operations for home matches and events, with duties split between facility upkeep and event coordination.
Dr William M Conant sues Charles R Evans of Boston to recover 1000 dollars for an operation. Dr Maurice Richardson testified the fee was fair given the defendant's wealth and circumstances surrounding the case.
Dr. Conant testified that much of his practice was gratuitous and fees were low to avoid distress. He noted average $87 fees for capital operations, and said a wealthy man would not oppose a $1000 charge when his son's life was saved. He operated on a dangerously ill boy in Intervale New Hampshire, removing the appendix successfully. A prior trial awarded the plaintiff the full amount, but the Supreme Judicial Court ordered a new trial.
Public health and marine hospital service officials confirm Asiatic cholera on a Naples passenger aboard the steamer Europa. A Berlin passenger death en route to New York also tested cholera. Surgeon General Wyman orders J M Eager to Naples to assist surveillance.
Carnello Ferro, on trial for first degree murder in the Superior Criminal Court at East Cambridge, was found guilty of manslaughter yesterday. He faces sentencing today for the shooting of Antonio DeLellis and the murder of Raphael Surro at a boarding house on 16 Bishop Street in South Framingham.
Jury returned a manslaughter verdict at 9 PM amid a mercy plea. Judge Hardy said Ferro would be sentenced today. Ferro, an interpreter, cried to be free and threatened suicide rather than prison. He testified yesterday that he did not fire the revolver and denied ownership of the gun shown at trial.
An outbreak of chicken pox and mumps at Groton School has driven over 50 boys from the campus. The illness began after a New York youth returned from Easter, spreading rapidly as many students were exposed. More than 20 boys remain in the infirmary as families pull sons home to avoid disruption of summer plans.
Mrs. Peter White of 250 Cornell street Roslindale reports a near peck of green peas from her rear garden The seeds were planted after Easter and two light snow flurries have occurred since germination She tends the garden and also notes tomato plants thriving ahead of neighbors due to her care
A New Jersey man sent a letter to President Taft requesting to be married by the President of the United States. Taft indicated he would be too busy Monday to perform any ceremony.
Detroit trades Ness and $2500 to New Bedford for second baseman Bauman the league star Batting over .350 Bauman becomes the Tigers fourth second baseman this summer as Navin and Jennings doubt Delehanty as a fixture
Havana reports new observations of the Maine wreck as water level drops seven feet in the cofferdam revealing hull damage greater than previously thought. Debris and bulkheads show extensive structural failure with decks upheaved and twisted steel.
The unfolding view of the wreck confirms increasing damage ahead of midships as water lowers. Pumps will be intensified to drop levels 18 to 24 inches daily, enabling safer exploration while watching cofferdam integrity.
Washington June 15 two day of debate on the Canadian reciprocity bill featured a strong showing by opponents led by Senator Knute Nelson who opened an exhaustive speech. Senators joined in a running discussion as the address closed and Senator Penrose in charge predicted the general debate would not run long.
Senator Nelson opposed the bill and led a daylong floor protest against the treaty provisions on paper and pulp. Lodge Clark of Wyoming Smoot argued the amendment restored treaty terms, while Smith pressed Penrose for explanation of changes made in the House Ways and Means Committee.
Emily Pender a 28 year old nurse from a Boston hospital was struck by an engine near Rockland station. The cowcatcher tossed her down an embankment injuring her ankle and causing several scratches and bruises. She was returning from the residence of Dr Gilman Osgood where she had been attending patients and was taken to his office for care.
A note explains that all letters to the Why Contest should be addressed to Why Editor, Boston Post, and that sketches need not accompany ideas as the Post artist will handle drawings. It states there are no entry conditions and correspondence cannot be entered about the contest.
Commissioner of Public Works Rourke told Mayor Fitzgerald it will cost about $60,000 annually to retire 130 veterans in his department deemed physically incapacitated. He forecasts actual department savings as vacancies are filled with lower wages, with retirements planned before June 27.
Mary Loughlin, 26, was struck and killed by an automobile at Blair avenue and Main street. The car, owned and driven by H. F. Crosby of Brookfield, was en route to Worcester Academy commencement exercises with two women and a man. Loughlin was crossing to reach a trolley when hit. Crosby was arrested on manslaughter charges and later released on $1000 bail.
Thousands witnessed the annual Float Night on Lake Waban as the Wellesley event showcased decorated boats and canoes. The 30 to 40 craft led by special class boats formed a five pointed star near the shore, followed by the college shells. Anna T. Skinner received a cup for best all round rowing, and the class of 1914 christened its new boat La Salta with Miss G Marjorie Kendall of Hamburg NY rowing it out to the shell.
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