17 Mar 1911
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1911
Page
1
The article notes Ireland expects the home rule bill to be introduced next year and passed soon after, removing the final obstacle in the Lords with broad support. It credits Irish leader John Redmond and the sympathy of the American people as key aids to reforms.
London March 16 Irish leaders issued formal greetings as Home Rule looms. John E Redmond William O'Brien and Lord Dunraven gave statements. Parades scheduled with the Suffolk County Hiberenians at Beacon and Charles Streets at 2 PM and the Evacuation Day parade from Andrew Square at 2 30.
In a Cecil Hotel speech Mr Redmond lauded a dozen years of Irish reforms and proclaimed England and Ireland now united against common foes. He called for peace with England and friendship within the British empire and urged burying past wrongs. Asquith and Balfour refused comment on interviews. Continued on Page 6-Sixth Column.
The city marks Evacuation Day with parades and festivities led by a 1200-strong Suffolk County Hibernians contingent. Processions begin 2:30 PM from Andrew Square, with Cambridge and South Boston parades and open-house events throughout the day.
The United Irish League of America wired $10,000 to John Redmond yesterday as a St Patrick's Day greeting. The gift follows a Sunday Ford Hall fundraiser and earlier sums from Irish World and Philadelphia groups. Total remittances reach $90,000 since the Buffalo convention.
In Viterbo Italy March 16 the trial of 36 Camorrists for murder drew a crowded audience to the church of San Francesco as Italian procedure allowed dramatic incidents. The clerk began reading the lengthy indictment, occupying the entire forenoon.
The article recalls Ciro Vitozzi and Enrico Alfano amid Camorra trials. Prisoners shed tears while denying guilt as clerks recount murders of Gennaro Cuoccolo and Maria and a priest’s declaration sparks protests. A judge weighs whether Abbate maggio is witness or accused as deliberations continue.
Fire raged for two hours wiping out St Charles College a Sulpician preparatory insti tute about 20 miles west of Baltimore. Loss estimated at 250000 fully insured.
John B. McDonald, eminent engineer behind New York subway projects, dies at his New York home after weeks of critical illness. He was surrounded by his wife, daughter, and son-in-law Henry B. Reed, along with physicians and nurses at his bedside.
Lydia Lipkowska of the Boston Opera Company scored a triumph as Mimi in Puccini's La Boheme. The soprano drew a tumultuous reception with a voice described as silver and a performance marked by pathos and sweetness. Curtain calls followed after key moments including the death scene.
Boston Regulars defeat the Red Sox Yannigans in a separate note while Oakland earns a loss. Mentions include Vernon Calif afternoon weight title showdown between J bjorgast and Memsic, Joe Jeanette defeating Jim Barry, and 82 boxers in an amateur championship.
Special correspondent reports at San Antonio that Col Eugene Ladd says the entire division is ready to move on two hours notice. Rail yards hold 500 cars with 150 stock cars and 98 freight cars under War Department orders as electricians light loading areas. Recruits flow in, drills proceed, and maneuvers are limited by water shortages at Leon Springs while Washington orders loom. Separate notes tell of the A W Perry liner missing after Halifax departure and a reportedly burning steamer seen near Old Orchard.
The steamship Perry, with 40 crew and 20 passengers, was swallowed by a 70 mile blizzard off the New England coast after sailing from Yarmouth. Captain Frank H. Hawes commanded the vessel. A wireless signal or rescue message did not reach port as night fell and no port of safety was reported. The Boston of the Dominion Atlantic line, 100 miles north of Halifax, arrived five hours late after a 5:30 pm Wednesday departure, battered by ice.
Edith Melber received a sentence of 20 years to life for killing her child by forcing acid down the throat in a suburb of Albany. Justice Howard imposed the verdict after the jury returned at 4 45 pm. Attorneys Dugan and Palmer stated they might appeal.
After the verdict jurors approached Mr. Dugan tearfully saying they did their best. They explained the verdict would not keep Mrs. Melcher in the insane asylum if she were demented but would avoid confinement now with possible discharge later. A lawyer says that admission could trigger a new trial.
The item lists a series of historical notes: British evacuated Boston in 1776. William A. Stearns, president of Amherst College, born 1805. Texan Republic license adopted in 336. Brig. Gen. Henry W. Lawson born 1843. Actress and author Clara Morris born 1848. Wilson's raid began in 1865.
Forecast for New England predicts fair Friday and Saturday with slowly rising temperatures and diminishing winds. In Vermont northern areas expect light snow, then clearing as weekend progresses.
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