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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1911
Page
2
The New York trial over a $100,000 marriage promise claim against William English Walling concluded with Anna Berthe Grunspan and Mrs. Walling as final witnesses. Grunspan's dramatic appeal contrasted with cross examination over missing earlier engagement mentions in her letters.
A witness recalls an engagement and letters between Miss Grinspan and Walling. The defendant’s counsel cites letters while the witness describes emotional distress and prior disclosure of correspondence to Mrs. Walling. The exchanges imply potential genuine feeling and worry about the letters’ contents.
Mrs Walling testified as the final witness at the trial. The defense and prosecution delivered lengthy closing addresses late at night after the passport matter along the Russian frontier drew scrutiny.
The wedding will take place at noon March 18 at the bride's mother home in Newport. Countess Margot Von Baroldin gen and Samuel Norris secretary of the United States Rubber Company will reside in New York.
Women from across New York state petition Sheriff Pratt to allow admission to the Monday trial of Edith Melcher of Schenectady charged with first degree murder for giving her baby carbolic acid in a swamp near Albany. The sheriff says admission will be allowed if seats remain. Experts split on Mrs Melcher's sanity with defense citing ill treatment and troubled years to argue lack of legal responsibility.
The North American Civic League closed its season with a lecture at the Lyman School in East Boston. Leo J. Lyons spoke on Abraham Lincoln, the Good and Wise Citizen, followed by a musical entertainment.
Philip J. Malloy, night traffic chief at Postal Telegraph on State street, was sandbagged and beaten unconscious at State and Devonshire streets early yesterday. The assailants sought $1000 and a diamond ring, part of a rising spate of holdups unsettling city night workers.
Malloy a long time telegraph employee and claim adjuster was attacked near State and Devonshire streets as two men struck him with sandbags. He suffered head wounds and was treated at Relief Hospital after two newspaper workers scared off the assailants. He plans to resume duties in about a week.
Last Monday, 15 women delegates pressed Mayor Badger at City Hall demanding action by the Board of Police Commissioners to close city resorts they say harbor vice. A conference followed, with no public outcome disclosed.
The U S S New Jersey crew will be treated to a concert next Thursday evening by the W C U U aboard ship. Fred B Knight of Boston University will give a temperance lecture. A quintet of dancers Helen Hipwell Frances Purcell Doris Stork Velma Jenkins Helena Mc Laughlin will perform. Recitations will be read by Emerson College of Oratory students.
Washington March 3 Though he displayed daring and saved many lives from the burning steamer General Slocum on June 15 1904 Captain Fred W Parkin son of New York city has just received a life saving medal from the Treasury Department Deeds of gallantry in saving Hves from drowning in the Philippines were awarded today to Corporal George P Stokes 21st Infantry Private George P Hawkins 14th Cavalry and Private Thomas 8 Styles 21st Infantry
Count Albert Apponyi spoke at Faneuil Hall on universal peace, warning that mere peace by agreement lacks permanence. He praised President Taft for advocating compulsory international arbitration and urged other nations to follow, saying the United States could lead in establishing lasting peace through independent institutions.
Natick March 3 Mrs Mary Horan 59 of Canton died at Morse Hospital after her clothing caught fire from fat spilled on a stove at 44 Cochituate street Special Officer William Beattie who housed her rushed to help and wrapped her in a rug. she suffered a severe head burn and died at 8 15 tonight
John M. Carrere renowned architect lay in state in the New York Public Library rotunda on Fifth Avenue. He died from injuries after a car crash that struck his cab, and the unfinished marble library he designed was opened in his honor. Funeral services followed at Trinity Chapel.
The Harvard freshman class will hold its March 24 dinner at the Harvard Union instead of the usual Boston hotel setting.
Palm Beach appears carefree under tropical sun but is described as captive to the persuasive powers of Boston's busy Mayor. Democratic State Committee Chairman John F. McDonald notes the Mayor spent several days at Florida's big winter resort with him.
Boston Mayor remains the center of attention as he and fellow civic leaders holiday in Palm Beach. Chairman McDonald praises the Mayor's performance among millionaires, socialites, and Democratic figures, predicting a strong national future and possible vice presidential consideration. The group plans a gradual return to Boston with stops in Southern cities and visits to Washington and New York.
George S. Champlin of Ashaway Rhode Island testifies that half a bottle of Dr Kilmer Swamp Root cured frequent painful urination after trying a doctor’s medicine with little result. He later bought a larger bottle for a dollar and remained well. Notary public verification accompanies the claim.
A correspondence directed to Dr Kilmer and Company based in Binghamton New York. The letter discusses a medical or botanical matter, possibly addressing a product or remedy. The exact nature remains unspecified but indicates an interaction between a patient or correspondent and the firm.
Advertisement promotes a sample bottle sent to Dr Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York with a booklet explaining kidneys and bladder. It promises broad persuasion and notes regular fifty cent and one dollar bottle sizes sold at drug stores including reference to the Boston Daily Post.
In Bridgeport Connecticut Frank Paine local aviator suffered a heavy crash during a practice flight as he descended his biplane struck a tree and slammed to the ground. He was rushed unconscious to a hospital with severe internal injuries and fractures of both legs. The accident occurred during preparations for a public performance scheduled for tomorrow.
Multiple death notices announce funerals for Catherine Mackey at St Eulalia's Church Bridget Cleary Bridget O Brien and other victims in Boston area and surrounding towns. Services listed with dates March 4 to March 6 and times. locations include St Patrick's Church St Marys Church Blessed Sacrament Church and Sacred Heart Church. Relatives invited to attend. William Stock former soldier listed with funeral at Waterman Chapel Roxbury Saturday.
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