17 Jun 1913
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1913
Page
1
Ralph Shea aged 25 of Carver street was shot by Patrolman Charles Miller of the LaGrange street station just before 2 am in front of 105 Warrenton street. Shea died at City Hospital.
Senator Lodge urged a strong navy as the nation’s “Big Stick” during a speech at the Hayes Square Outing Club banquet in Charlestown. Theodore Roosevelt quoted “Speak softly, but carry a big stick,” arguing arbitration is improper and that a well-protected navy ensures peace and prevents future wars. The Colonel echoed that the United States would never arbitrate an insult and warned against any weakening of naval strength. Continued on Page 4-2d Column.
The city endured a 91 degree day described as the hottest June in 19 years with seven prostrations. Relief was promised for Wednesday night with rain expected, though no immediate relief was seen today. Crowds filled all beaches as temperatures soared beyond typical limits since 1890.
The nationwide heat wave is expected to moderate Wednesday night as rain may arrive. Boston residents endured stifling temperatures with a 6am reading of 66 and 7am at 68 on a scorching Sunday.
Gloucester notes 30m and Newport 2:38 a m. Wasanates 168th day with three days till summer. Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn rise times listed along with evening light lamps. Anniversaries and births include Battle of Bunker Hill 1775 and Lincoln 1860 nomination. Roosevelt declaration referenced a year ago, eve of convention.
Forecast from Washington June 17. Northern New England: fair Tuesday and probably Wednesday with slightly cooler Wednesday night and moderate west winds. Southern New England and Eastern New York: fair Tuesday and Wednesday with somewhat lower temperatures and moderate west winds.
Commencement at Harvard continues with Phi Beta Kappa day honoring top seniors. Today features class day as 625 seniors join alumni and grads in Harvard Yard festivities from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. The yard is dressed in up-to-date decor for the celebrations.
Harvard seniors begin in the college yard at 9 AM with prayers in Appleton Chapel and Sanders Theatre exercises for relatives. Daniel Sargent spends the class oration, Amos Philip MacMahon reads the class poem, and William Roger Burlingame writes the class ode sung by the 1913 class. Afternoon ivy exercises at the Stadium include the Ivy Oration by Paul Merrick Hollister, with 15,000 spectators awaiting the satirical farewell. Continued on Page 14-Sth Column.
John Spencer alias H Allen Hammond McGinnis was arrested in New York at the Boston police and Boylston National Bank request for swindling involving a bad check of ten dollars on an eighteen thousand dollar matter.
A man using the name Hammerson and also John Canavan deposited an $18,000 check at Boylston National Bank and then tried to cash it in Providence and New York, netting only $10. Police say no loss to the bank occurred as references were forged and the big check was worthless. He had previously passed a $10 check at the Hotel Lenox in September 1911 and tried to cash $1000 and $500 checks in Rhode Island after the large deposit. He was identified by a bank man and arrested after further attempts to pay hotel bills with checks against the big account.
Miller faced crowd of young men while arresting Shea for drunkenness. He fired his revolver in self defense, striking Shea in the back of the head. Shea died at City Hospital shortly after arrival.
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge traveled from Washington to Boston for the funeral of Annie MacDonald a trusted servant in his Nahant home for 38 years She died after a long spinal illness and educated the Lodge children from age 15 Her brightest moment was meeting Pope Pius X an ardent Roman Catholic.
Albany June 16 The legislature met in extraordinary session at Governor Sulzer's call to consider his direct primary bill. In the Senate Robert F Wagner faulted the move as campaign vilification while Assembly leader Aaron Levy mocked the governor's knowledge of primary laws. Blauvelt revived direct primary proposals. McKnight reintroduced Sulzer bill. all advanced to judiciary panels.
Frederick H. Hermann of Buffalo, 35, leaped from Luna Island bridge in full view of tourists and was swept over the cataract. His body had not been recovered. he had been in ill health recently. Also includes baseball scores from the day across American and National leagues with multiple games and regional results.
At 9 30 this morning in Han cock square 1500 red shirted veteran fire fighters will assemble to march to Sullivan square playground for a 1000 dollar prize hand engine contest. A grand military naval and civic parade follows with marines blue jackets and a warship at the navy yard.
An advertisement continues across page six for stomach trouble relief urging Horsford's Acid Phosphate to improve weak stomachs through healthy activity. The copy emphasizes digestive support and general well being as a product recommendation.
Morning muster by veteran firemen at Hancock square progresses to Sullivan square playground for hand engines prize playout at 11 45. Naval, military and civic parade from Bunker Hill and Elm to Common street at 2 30. Evening fireworks at Sullivan square and band concerts at Hayes and Winthrop. Banquet by Charlestown Cadets and Artillery with open houses at State Armory Catholic Literary Society and Hayes Square Outing Club. GREATER BOSTON events include Highland Dress Association parade at Tremont street and outings, D A R memorial dedication at Natick Chapter, Sons of Veterans at Billerica, and reunions in Plainville and Cambridge.
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