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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1914
Page
18
Mrs. Martha E. Bingham, 79, of 992 Main Street Melrose Highlands, was gagged and robbed by a 26 year old man who entered claiming to hire a room. He tied a handkerchief over her mouth, took her to the attic, then downstairs and coerced her into giving $3 before fleeing.
Thomas F. Turner a painter in the repair shop at fire headquarters died Monday. He will be buried Thursday at 2 o'clock from his daughter's home 3 Cherry Street Abington. Turner formerly belonged to Ladder 3 and was 68. Attendees are asked to take the 12 44 train on the Plymouth division.
Francis Cogswell, former superintendent of Cambridge public schools and long time educator, died yesterday at his residence in Cambridge after a brief illness. He was 87 and had retired from teaching about nine years ago.
Anxiety grips hundreds of city officials and workers earning $1000 yearly as Mayor Curley signals possible removal of 500 employees from the city payroll soon.
One of Massachusetts most noted educators, Cogswell served Cambridge as Putnam School master from 1854 and as superintendent from 1874 to 1905. Harvard awarded him an 1861 MA, and residents presented portraits for display in City Hall. He is survived by daughter Bertha Coggswell and granddaughter Gertrude Montague, with funeral tomorrow at 2 30 PM on Prospect Street.
Fairfield Me March 3 Henry Champine 22 who was married 10 days ago was crushed to death today at the boxboard mill where he worked in the Shipping department. He was caught between two electric cars in the mill.
The mayor plans sweeping cuts in the park and recreation department to meet expenses, firing William J. Welch, superintendent of the distribution branch of the water service, effective April 1. Welch, linked to ex Mayor Fitzgerald, had a $3000 yearly civil service post, with wider fallout touching assessors, park staff, and potential further removals among Fitzgerald allies.
Secretary Bryan's new granddaughter delayed a White House conference with the British ambassador and the Cabinet meeting. Bryan telephoned to report he would be late and announced the birth to his daughter Mrs Richard L. Margreaves of Lincoln Nebraska. He now has six grandchildren.
Frederick W. Lehan, a former Everett police officer discharged for intoxication by Mayor Chambers after hearings, appeared in Maiden District Court before Judge Bruce. After a three hour hearing the case was taken under advisement as Lehan seeks his old position. Mayor Chambers testified.
William D. Adams, 49, of Louisville, was arrested in the North End last night on larceny charges for 69 sheepskins valued at 69 dollars, belonging to the Essex Kid Company of Lynn, and for stealing a dress suit valued at 80 dollars from Horatio Gilbert of 170 Summer street.
Mrs. Bella C. Todd of 304 Warren Street Roxbury fears eviction for back rent while caring for her two daughters Marg et Helen 10 and Elsie 12. She narrates a dream of her missing husband at a Lowell bakery which postponed her planned trip and hindered finding work.
ROMORANTIN France March 3 The trial of Ferdinand Phinney Harle and Miss Charlotte Herman on kidnapping Earle's son concluded with no new evidence. The court expects to pronounce its verdict on Friday.
John E. Geraghty of Woburn known as Jack has been sued in Suffolk Superior Court by the 8 8 S. Pierce Company for a grocery bill of 28.92 listing items including 26 boxes of cigarettes 48 bottles of beer and 12 bottles of stout.
Nomination papers were filed for James P. Magenis as the Progressive candidate in the 12th district. Former candidate James B. Connolly urged the move and may withdraw to back Magenis, with Connolly seeking a war correspondence role elsewhere.
Harry M. Rollins a 40 year old edge trimmer arraigned in Lynn District Court on non support of his wife and year old child. He shouted I protest your Honor against the court record that says I am dead and buried Judge O Brien granted a continuance to permit counsel and to untangle the unique situation.
In 1913 Rollins faced non support charges and wage payments were ordered. A later death notice led Lynn authorities to think him dead, but he was found alive on Lynn Street and challenged the court record claiming the obituary was false. He denied dying and vowed to prove the death story wrong.
Professor O M W Sprague of the Harvard Graduate School of Business spoke to about 200 members of the Harvard Undergraduates Economics Society in Emerson Hall on The New Currency Bill. He outlined the bill provisions and explained the roles of regional reserve banks and the Federal Reserve Board. Students followed with questions after the address.
Gladys McGann Briggs sues John Briggs of 118 Parker Street Newton Centre for 50 000 claiming alienation of her husband s affections. An attachment against the Briggs real estate in Suffolk County is filed. The marriage occurred when she was under 18 and eloped in October.
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