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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1914

Page

16

Trial of Robinson July 20 in Superior Court

Lawrence Robinson the Michigan yeggman charged with killing Police Inspector Thomas Norton in the Boylston Case will stand trial on Monday July 20 in the Superior Court before a jury Judge Patrick Keating to preside A special 30 jurors will be summoned today District Attorney Pelletier issued the summonses and attorneys Blanchard and son seek a motion to quash and withdrawal of the plea of not guilty Joseph Duddy will not be tried with Robinson pending disposition after Robinson’s trial Police Inspector Thomas Lynch arrived in Grand Rapids to investigate Robinson’s past and corrupt history as police seek more evidence in other crimes connected to him.

Lawrence Robinson Michigan Thomas Norton Boylston Superior Court Patrick Keating Pelletier Keating John H. Blanchard Blanchard Joseph Duddy Robinson Thomas Lynch Grand Rapids McGarr

Exams For 5 Positions In State School Unions

Two day exams for candidates seeking superintendents roles in unions of school districts near Boston conclude at the State House. Towns under 2.5 million valuation grouped into 75 unions covering 239 towns with 17 to 54 schools each. Minimum salary set at 1500 dollars. candidates must pass state exam and hold certificate for a three year tenure. Capable men typically remain or advance in local positions. Hub Punch ad mentions 4th of July liquid drink.

State House Boston

Embezzlement Uncovered in Boston Overseers of the Poor

Chairman John R. Murphy reported to Mayor Curley that Frederick L. Gillooly confessed to embezzling 5066.69 dollars. The funds came from tenants paying for seven city parcels left for poor relief and from wood sales at Wayfarers Lodge on Hawkins Street by destitute men seeking lodging.

Boston John R. Murphy Finance Commission Curley Frederick L. Gillooly Hawkins Streets

Embezzlement Scandal Hits Overseers of the Poor

Gillooly confesses a long running theft from city funds tied to the Overseers of the Poor. Averages about $600 yearly for eight years, totaling $5066.69. He is removed from his post. district attorney notified. accounts show back rent and misused checks in rent and wood sales.

Gillooly Finance Commission Curley Adelaide Street Jamaica Plain National Shawmut Bank First National Bank

Despondent Lynn Man Slashes Throat

Axel Larson a 40 year old Lynn man and General Electric employee slashed his throat with a razor about 10 pm. He was rushed to Lynn City Hospital and listed as in danger after failing to send $15 to a Chicago niece who had telegrammed for funds.

Chicago Axel Larson Spencer Street Lynn General Electric Company Lynn City Hospital

Boy Injured by Exploded Cartridge in Basement

Twelve year old James Hayes of 282 Fourth street South Boston found a cartridge in the basement of 30 Bromfield street where he waited for his father He struck it with a hammer and it exploded wounding his left arm He was taken to Haymarket Square Relief Hospital.

James Hayes Fourth Street Boston Bromfield Street Haymarket Square

Liners Sail From Boston With Notables to England and Continent

Hundreds of tourists aboard three liner ships depart Boston for Queenstown and Liverpool. The White Star steamer Cymric leaves Hoosac docks at 10 a.m. with 360 cabin and 300 steerage passengers. Among them are Dr. James T. Gallagher of Charlestown and Miss Mary Gallagher, Samuel Holmes, Michael Fahey of Boston, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Petersen of Winthrop, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jennings of Manchester New Hampshire, Rev. Brother Radbilly and Rev. M. J. O Connor, R. H. Townsend and Mrs. Townsend. The Cymric carries a fair cargo.

Boston Harbor England White Star Line Cymric Hoosac Queenstown Liverpool James T. Gallagher Charlestown Mary Gallagher Samuel Holmes Michael Fahey Boston S. M

Mrs Bertha Sallinger Dies in Somerville at 74

Mrs. Bertha Sallinger, widow of a former Boston businessman, died yesterday at her daughter’s home 7 Heath Street Somerville. She was 74 and survived by three sons and two daughters. She supported Mt Sinai Hospital and the Old Ladies' Home at Mattapan.

Bertha Sallinger Boston West End A. S. Youngerman Heath Street Somerville

Harris murder case hearing postponed again

In Woburn on June 29, James Harris of Reading, charged with the murder of his brother Charles on June 21, had another continued hearing. The session was postponed until July 3, with the grand jury report expected this week.

Woburn James Harris Reading Charles

Miss O'Meara Weds Dr E F Timmins In Roxbury Home

Mary Frances O'Meara niece of Police Commissioner Stephen O'Meara will wed Dr Edward F Timmins a physician of South Boston son of the late Dr P J Timmins. The ceremony at the bride's mother home 5 Abbotsford street Roxbury with J M Kelly best man and Agnes O'Meara maid of honor. Honeymoon planned in Europe.

Mary Frances O'Meara Stephen O'Meara Henry O'Meara Edward F. Timmins South Boston P. J. Timmins Abbotsford Street Roxbury J. M. Kelly Dorchester Agnes O’meara Europe Mary Frances O’meara Stephen O’meara South Boston

Honor Certificate For Kippenberger

Mayor Curley signed a certificate of honor conferred by Fire Commissioner John Grady on John Kippenberger a former fire department member. Kippenberger was injured at the Revere House fire years ago falling two stories and being impaled on a picket fence. his life was despaired of but he recovered partially and was recently retired from the fire department.

Curley John Grady John Kippenberger Fire Department Kippenberger Revere House

12 year old burial request paid for cat in Weymouth

Weymouth selectmen faced a peculiar claim when Francis Maguire, 12, presented a written statement claiming he buried a dead tom cat on Broad street at the request of Selectman Henry E. Hanley. He requested payment for the services and the board, after initial hesitation, decided to honor the agreement and said the bill would be paid.

Weymouth Francis Maguire Tom Cat Broad Street Francis Henry E. Hanley Board of Health

Argentine board's pay clerk gone

Basil B. Brooks assistant secretary of the Argentine Republic Naval Commission vanished after brokers claimed unpaid bills totaling about 300 dollars. Investigators say Brooks signed receipts for these bills though companies dispute payment receipts. Brooks had handled payroll funds of ten to fifteen thousand dollars monthly from Fore River shipyards.

Basil B. Brooks Argentine Republic Naval Commission Brooks Quincy Commission West Fore River Rivadavia

Sagamore Sociological Conference Opens With Forum

A Sagamore conference day features a 1 30 train arrival for attendees. Professor Daniel Evans opens with Is Race Antipathy Rational the open forum hosts Peter Clark Macfarlane leads the general discussion. George W Coleman founded the gathering with a plan for an open Sunday night forum. The seventh session includes both capitalist George W Perkins and I W W leader Arturo Giovanitti on the same platform after a controversial trial.

Sagamore Daniel Evans D. D Andover Peter Clark Macfarlane George W. Coleman Ford Hall George W. Perkins Industrial Workers of the World Arturo Giovanitti

Roosevelt to Speak at Pittsburg Conference Closing Feature

Colonel Roosevelt visits Pittsburg for the second annual Progressive League of Pennsylvania conference. The day includes business sessions conferences and luncheon before his 6 55 p m arrival and the league dinner, marking the closing feature of the event.

Pittsburg Roosevelt Progressive League of Pennsylvania New York League

Roosevelt to Attend Mass Meeting and Overflow Address

The programme plans Colonel Roosevelt to be greeted on the train and escorted to the banquet hall then to the Exposition Hall for a mass meeting where he will speak briefly. An overflow meeting is set in an adjoining hall with Gifford Pinchot and William Draper Lewis joining Roosevelt on stage.

Roosevelt Exposition Hall Gifford Pinchot United States William Draper Lewis Philadelphia

Roosevelt prepares to campaign with political Pittsburg speech

Visitors barred at Sagamore Hill as Colonel Roosevelt rests before a 6 AM car ride to New York, then train to Pittsburg for a key Progressive campaign speech. He plans a late night return and a Wednesday visit to Progressive headquarters to discuss the gubernatorial nomination with New York leaders.

Oyster Bay N. Y Sagamore Hill Roosevelt Pittsburg New York South America Progressive Party Progressive

Washed Off Stamps Linked to Postal Theft Case

William Rooney, a 46 year old mail collector at Postal Stali in South End, is charged with removing uncancelled stamps from letters and using substituted cancelled stamps to obtain goods from a Chicago mail order house. Deputy Marshal Ru and Post Office Inspector Jennings say Rooney tampered with foreign and domestic mail, using ink pad substitutions to disguise cancellations. Rooney posted $1000 bail and awaits a hearing on July 6 at Station A.

William Ry Postal Stali South End Chicago United States Rooney Comul Post Office Jennings J. F. McGlinchey Society For Th Propagation of the Faith Malde Street Father McGlinchey Africa China Meé Rome Italy Deta Transmissio Jen Rooney Tis Und Hayes Ziegler Street Roxbury

Mrs. Emily A Warn obituary at Malden home

The funeral for Mrs. Emily A. Warn wife of former Malden mayor Charles G. Warn will be held today at 677 Main Street. Born in Union Maine she moved to Malden after marriage and was a Crystal Eastern Star Pine Tree Association member. Survived by husband a daughter Mrs Johnson of Malden a brother Titus and a sister Mrs Lau man of Union Maine.

Emily A. Warn Charles G. Wren Malden Main Street Union Emily Crystal Eastern Star Pine Tr Association Johnson Titus Lauman Maine

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