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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
18
Police headquarters order a nation wide evidence sweep against Lawrence Robinson and Joseph Duddy alias Daniels under murder indictment. Communications with over 50 city police departments may uncover new facts about the dramatic fire involving Robinson and Duddy.
Witness interviews under Captain Ainsley Armstrong and Chief Inspector McGarr aim to fix how the shooting occurred. The investigation tracks Rob inson and Duddy histories as DA Joseph C. Pelletier travels to New York and Western cities for more events. A coat worn by Robinson with a bullet hole is secured as evidence.
The Greater Boston community raised 1184 for the widow and children of Police Inspector Thomas J. Norton who was shot on duty. An additional 803 was added the prior night with contributions from Joseph C. Pelletier Stephen O'Meara James A. Gallivan and the Chinese Merchants' Association among others led by Governor Walsh coordinating the effort.
June 24 Falmouth Town Hall hosts leaders of the Cape Cod pageant movement outlining plans for a monster historical and educational demonstration to be staged on the banks of the new Cape Cod canal in August. Citizens show strong interest and vow cooperation with other towns for a notable regional event in Cape history.
William Chauncy Langdon will headline as master of the pageant detailing a 300 year Cape Cod story to be staged along the canal between Bourne and Bournedale. About 50 000 spectators are expected with 1000 participants from Cape towns. The spectacle spans Pilgrim arrival to present and highlights the canal era plus educational value and real estate potential. The United States and Massachusetts governments back the event with support.
The Norton family thanks the State and city officials clergy and many friends for the respect shown after the death of inspector Thomas J. Norton. Signed by John F. Norton at 99 C Street South Boston.
Nearly 5000 people gathered on the Hoffman estate in East Weymouth for the third annual garden fete. The event benefited the Pond Home and was held under the patronage of the Kings Daughters Union of Weymouth and East Braintree. Mrs May Fiske Hoffman hosted 150 members of the Professional Women's Club of Boston as special guests.
At 3 o clock a coaching parade featured 50 boys and girls with doll carriages and toy automobiles, prizes for finest decorated rigs. Winners included Eleanor Chandler Louise Young and many others. Mrs. Tom Thumb presented The Enchanted Statue with aristocratic guests. Evening activities included a band concert dancing canoeing and decorative lawn lights.
The afternoon pageant organized by Mrs. Hoffman featured over 150 children aged 5 to 10. Titled The Coming of Spring, it included dances such as the Dance of the Snowflakes the Dance of the Sun and the Dance of the Sunbeams. Miss Helen Lincoln performed the butterfly dance and Miss Esther Leonard the rose dance. A dozen youngsters presented Sheep in the Turnip Field.
Laura M. Hogg 23 of Everett and Joseph B. Phelan 28 of Cambridge street were married yesterday morning at the Church of Immaculate Conception. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Joseph F. Mohan.
Muggsy and Willie appear in color in the forthcoming Sunday Post with features celebrating Independence Day festivities and lighthearted sports or entertainment items.
Cambridge Mayor Good presented diplomas to the pupils of Pea body Grammar School yesterday afternoon. He awarded his daughter Mary, son John, and his nieces Julia and Katherine Good, twins of Alderman John P. Good, with their honors.
Vienna reports Emperor Francis Joseph welcomed retiring American naval attache Lieutenant-Commander Richard D. White in a special audience. White presented his successor Lieutenant-Commander Charles R. Train.
John F. O'Donnell of Charlestown and Miss Gertrude C. Shaughnessy of Cambridge were married yesterday morning at St. Mary's Church of the Annunciation in Cambridge. John Shaughnessy, the bride’s brother, served as best man, with Miss Alice McCarthy of Cambridge as bridesmaid.
Miss Margaret Durkie a Somerville High senior wrote and staged a masque inspired by Comus. The performance in the school hall featured a young girl beginning high school and facing yearly bogies, with dancing and music illustrating each challenge.
The widow in custody said the caller died from injuries after a fall down stairs. The report notes the incident occurred three years earlier and references ongoing inquiries or related proceedings.
Pathologist Dr. Weaver testified death stemmed from skull injuries not a blunt weapon blow, suggesting a fall as a possible cause. Mrs. Angle confessed to assisting after Ballou’s fall, claiming it an accident while police tied crimson stains to her apartment. Prosecutor Phillips moves to recall Weaver as coroner’s inquest resumes. Judge Downs will defend Angle.
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