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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1914
Page
9
James Plew was executed by hanging at the State prison in Wethersfield for the murder of William Wakefield in Middlebury last June. Plew sought to marry Mrs Wakefield and carried out the crime to obtain her, authorities state.
National Woman Suffrage Association and Congressional Union leaders push for a referendum on woman suffrage or swift action in Congress. Debates feature opposition voices from Mrs. Dodge and Senator Bryan, with hisses at Representative Heflin and warnings about federal timelines and state rights.
A Sunday feature in the Post explores a colorful narrative about dedication and craft. The piece centers on a storyteller whose vivid color imagery and pacing illuminate a tradition of training and personal growth.
Washington honors Colonel George Washington Goethals builder of the Panama Canal at the National Geographic Society banquet. President Wilson presents a special gold medal recognizing his achievements.
Secretary Bryan hosted a Washington banquet with President Wilson and cabinet members as Jules Jussard received honorary Society membership. The Panama Canal centerpiece and a Goethals medal marked the night, honoring Col. Goethals' transformative engineering career and the team that built the canal.
A speaker praises government service over private profit and honors Colonel Goethals with a gold medal. The tribute emphasizes shared human service, gratitude, and the world’s admiration for a great public achievement.
Cambridge Aldermen approved a franchise for Harvard University to build a subway line connecting the power plant on Boylston Street to Widener Library and other campus buildings to supply heat. Opposition existed and work must be done by city laborers at Harvard’s cost. acceptance by Harvard is uncertain.
In Plymouth District Court George E. Rounds and How ard B. Porter faced charges of larceny over $200 in guns and jewelry. Nellie B. Porter claimed jealousy and the choice of another for her husband prompted the arrest. Judge Harry B. Davis acquitted both defendants and ordered discharge after a full day of testimony.
Ralph 8 Bartlett as administrator of Sara O. Bull’s estate sues Joseph G. Thorpe for 1800 claiming Thorpe owes half of 3605.20 from Minnesota property sales. Following Mrs Bull’s death December 7 1910 a safety vault note hinted Thorpe should share proceeds. Hearings revealed sensational tales about an oriental cult influencing Mrs Bull.
The Mayor announced a policy to discount all city bills by returning materials invoices to the city auditor within seven days. This aims to pay bills quickly to secure early payment discounts and save up to 2 percent, with projected yearly savings of 75 000 to 100 000 as the general purchasing department is formed.
Giuseppe Malindo alias De Stafano aged 30 residing at 181 Endicott Street North End was arrested on Hanover Street by Sergeant Murphy charged with stabbing Francesco Cacuila 25 of 133 Endicott Street on the night of February 18.
Four year old John Cinnamon ignited his nightdress with matches in his bedroom at the Loring summer residence Pride's Crossing. His mother and caretaker Sullivan suffered severe burns while Sullivan saved the house by tossing burning bedding out of a window. All three were taken to Beverly Hospital with the child expected to die.
A large Boston audience at Irving Hall watched Ruth Putnam, a Boston girl and professional nature dancer, perform expressive interpretive pieces. Dressed in rose chiffon, she presented works including Triumph Dance and Wood Nymph with Eva Robinson singing and Ruth Morse on piano.
Worcester dispatch reports Israel Chase a 17 year old elevator boy of 24 Mott Street sustained a fractured skull and broken neck when he was crushed between the elevator and the trap door on the top floor of Swan Anna Tap Mills on Lagrange Street. He was taken to City Hospital and is not expected to live.
James MacNaughton general manager of Calumet & Hecla denounces the Western Federation of Miners before a congressional committee investigating the copper strike. He opposes arbitration between 4700 loyal workers and 240 on strike and says the purse governs any settlement. He notes he is sympathetic to some socialist ideas but not militant. He faces sharp cross examination about alien organizers and company directors’ Boston ties.
At a special executive committee meeting Chairman Howard Elliott presented a detailed statement on the government's stance toward the New Haven system amid the Boston & Maine separation. A New Haven directors meeting is planned for Friday to await Washington's word on dissolution plans.
Mr Wilcott declined to discuss the matter for publication but said he hoped to reach a satisfactory understanding with the Department of Justice regarding the time allowed for New Haven to dispose of its interests in the Boston and Maine railroad.
The New Haven road plans reductions in its passenger schedules effective March 15, under policy retrenchment. The cuts will not affect any important trains between New York and Boston.
Frederick H. Parkhurst announced that John A. Peters of Worth, a member of Congress from Maine’s third district, is chosen as temporary chairman of the Republican State convention set for April 9 in Augusta. The executive committee met in Bangor to confirm the decision.
A colorful page preview signals the Van Loons feature in the coming Sunday Post, highlighting their bossy exploits and entertaining mischief to readers.
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