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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1909
Page
3
Palermo March 14 The assassination of Lieutenant Joseph Pretosino spurs unprecedented police activity with many arrests already made. Suspects include several Italians with U.S. return histories and two notorious criminals accused of a string of crimes in New York.
The subject left the United States due to strict surveillance by Petrosino. Police refuse to name those arrested. Palermo officials arrange the funeral and ship the body to New York. Rome debates if the U S deserves special satisfaction from Italy over Lieutenant Petrosino's murder in Palermo.
The text notes only diplomatic and consular bodies receive special government protection and that government responsibility arises only if an Italian assassin targets such officials in the country. Petrosino is placed in the same category as any American abroad, and the American ambassador presses the foreign office to protect Italians and Americans and to urge justice for Petrosino’s killers.
Boston police inspectors will search the city for Black Hand suspects who may have aided in the Palermo murder of Lieut Joseph Petrosino. Chief Watts ordered a general investigation after a New York police request. Names on police records will be checked, with leaving dates and destinations forwarded to New York.
An aldermanic investigation found alleged graft of 19500 in the purchase of land for New Haven s incineration plant at 74500. It accuses Alderman Tom Molloy Edward Rourke head of charities and his brother Thomas Rourke of buying for 55000 and selling to the city for 74500.
Local officials question whether the State Board of Health has acted on infected beef as the Boston Post reports a new law. Governor Draper and Dr. Peters are cited amid calls for prompt enforcement and stricter meat inspection across Worcester and surrounding towns.
Worcester officials clash over meat safety with James Coffey of the Board of Health denying local slaughter. Dr Austin Peters of the cattle bureau admits prior sales were allowed. Thomas Monahan, an animal inspector, says any bad meat would likely come from nearby towns and none escapes the town.
Editors urge stronger food safety in Springheld as North Adams licensing inspectors enforce weekly market checks for unfit meats and provisions to protect public health amid a broader crackdown on unsound foods.
Letter to the editor urges broader action arguing for prosecution of the current executive for neglect to enforce statutes on tuberculosis beef amid recent public agitation. The writer suggests issuing a John Doe warrant to hold someone accountable and deter ongoing conditions.
Two women, Miss Bowman and Miss Regan, were hurt when trolleys collided. The Fast Walpole car carried about 60 passengers. both women were thrown to the floor, Miss Bowman crushed beneath others, and both were taken home by carriage with injuries described as nervous shock and bruises. Regan is reported seriously ill at home in Roslindale.
President Eliot telegraphs to the Post declaring he did not make interviews about Ireland. He credits the Irish with notable progress tolerance and genuine government in the last 20 years, saying they have been more effective than English‑blood men.
President Eliot rejects charges of promoting rapid race blending. He argues assimilation should be gradual, not sudden, praising Irish contribution to Boston and noting toleration and education as engines of harmony in American civic life.
The Norwegian steamer Mascot bound for Sunderland collided with the German Margretha en route to Hamburg about 20 miles west of the Maas lightship. The Margretha sank swiftly with 20 crew drowned. six survivors were saved. The Mascot returned to port with a large hole in her bow.
The Boston Bridge Company finished the new draw and tower across the Piscataqua River on the Portsmouth and Wittery bridge. Train service on the Western division ran during the operation.
New York report states banker Charles Morse once worth 22 million dollars is now financially strained. His wife says she sold all jewels valued at 250000 to pay lawyers and debts. A $4000 pin fetched 1590 to cover a stenographer bill over 2000. Fifth Avenue home remains listed to cut costs. house staff reduced from seven to one.
Three deaths follow a single romance as Miss Berry Sommers dies by her own hand on March 1. John Nichols, the elder suitor, ends his life two days later. Robert Nichols, secret admirer, dies by his own hand yesterday at his Madison home, leaving George Nichols in grief and fears of another catastrophe.
John A. Reede of 95 Chestnut Street Chelsee aided a lone youth seeking shelter on a Saturday night. The seaman in a uniform wore a cap with Wabash initials. Reede woke at 5 60 yesterday morning to find his roll, watch, and chain missing and reported the loss to police.
Chicago parsonage home will be taxed this year after a county attorney notice citing a State Supreme Court decision. The ruling declares a clergyman’s residence taxable like a milk depot or factory.
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