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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1901
Page
4
Harvard crews held a light practice with the varsity and freshmen four pushing through steady work. Dick Bullard and R F Herrick joined as assistants while coach Petony directed drills on the river with Yale looming as the next challenge.
Yale varsity crew rowed to Norwich and back under clear weather practicing starts and stretches. The freshman eight outpaced the varsity in sprint starts while the new shell proved too high and was returned to the old craft. Hooker and Bogue held specific seats as Miller covered Verrill. overall, today’s work was slow and clumsy.
Head Coach E C Brornem critiques the Harvard eight in a signed Crimson statement. He cites lack of unity and synchronized power, nervous handling, a weak finish, and poor stamina in the recovery, noting the varsity four shows progress but needs steadier teamwork ahead of Yale’s tour to New London.
A New Jersey jury convicted Barker of atrocious assault with intent to kill for shooting Rev. John Keller in Arlington New Jersey. The defense argued insanity or justification by alleged marital outrage while prosecutors stressed deliberate, near-fatal aim and the need for lawful punishment.
Keller states he learned of newspaper publications about Mrs Barker and an alleged assault but claims the claims are false and not admissible under evidence rules. Barker says the verdict surprised him and believes twelve jurors could convict on his wife’s account, hoping for a new trial.
The jury convicted Thomas G Barker of Arlington for shooting Rev Keller. Barker faces up to seven years and a possible $2000 fine with bail set at $10 000. Mrs Barker did not attend the verdict but reacted emotionally when informed.
Reports from Napier Nebraska describe a severe tornado that struck last night. One family of seven is wiped out, two members of another family are dead, and several others are fatally injured as details continue to emerge.
The body of James O Hara, a homeless man, was found in the Charles River near the abattoir around 3 40 yesterday afternoon. He had been attempting to locate his missing son and became exhausted, but was rescued briefly by Councilman Kee and others before his death was confirmed.
Blondin case description and photograph issued on police circulars as the active pursuit slows. State and city forces differ on where the crime occurred, with Chelmsford and Boston named as possibilities. No reward funds available yet, and inquest pending with Medical Examiner Harris and Examiner Metgrs.
Rescue efforts followed a devastating explosion and blaze at a tenement. Victims include Mrs Williams and Mrs Zimmer with others missing or dead. Fire crews and bystanders labored amid collapsing debris as authorities investigated Rittenburg’s role.
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