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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1913
Page
3
William C. Russell testified yesterday that he smiled for the first time since earlier hearings. He described interviews with "Dakota Dan" and Mr. Almy and recalled shaking hands with the claimant, saying he would see him again. He noted his brother’s hair as medium brown and the claimant’s as brown with gray.
Washington March 21 Henri Auguste Fromageot a distinguished French lawyer and publicist has been chosen by the governments of the United States and Great Britain as the umpire or third member of the joint commission appointed under treaty provisions for the settlement of British and American pecuniary claims.
Mrs Joseph H Walker widow of former congressman and mother of Joseph Walker former speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives died today in Worcester at age 82 from pneumonia.
Boston will organize a Park and Recreation Department today or tomorrow. George F. Clarke will be secretary of the new commission, Daniel J. Byrne chief clerk, and Walter Finnigan assistant chief clerk and music division head. Shea and McGrath to deputy commissions. McGrath to face an exam for his post.
In Auburn New York on March 21 three hundred more workers joined yesterday’s strikers at the Columbian Rope Company mill. The shutdown was announced to be indefinite as a result, bringing total strikers to eleven hundred.
Five hundred Canadian school teachers touring the United States arrived in Washington today under Samuel Hughes, minister of militia and defence. The party will be received by President Wilson and British Ambassador Bryce during their stay.
Advertisement notes a single Bromo Quinine laxative brand claimed to cure a cold in one day and grip in two days. Mentions signature of E. W. Grove and price of 25 cents.
Chairman Crocker and the Bas ton Transit Commission joined a Providence committee to study the Boston subway with Alderman Kelso and city officials. Secretary Beal led a tour of the Cambridge subway from Harvard square terminal, viewing construction and financing ideas for a Providence system to begin work in April.
Miss Edith Benham the only daughter of Rear Admiral Andrew E. K. Benham will sponsor the torpedo boat destroyer Benham at its Philadelphia launch. Admiral Benham began as an acting midshipman in 1847 and retired in 1894 with service as prize commissioner during the Spanish war.
A large crowd crowded the State House as legal affairs committee considered a daylight liquor bill. The measure would stop saloons from opening before 8 am to prevent factory accidents, but opponents led by James R. Nicholson of the Brewers' Association disputed the claim. Several city and religious leaders supported the bill while labor groups and hotel interests voiced concerns.
Arthur J. Davis presided, introducing speakers. Dr. W S Whittemore linked morning and noon drinks to accidents, claiming peak reaction at 10 and 38 o’clock. President Nicholson rebutted with data showing no-license cities have more accidents than licensed ones, citing Springfield Worcester Lynn as comparisons.
Three federal prisoners departed Boston for the federal penitentiary at Atlanta Georgia. The group included Salvatore Longo a Hartford Connecticut shoemaker sentenced to two years for white slave traffic. Joseph Vitrano of Boston received 18 months and a $100 fine for counterfeiting. William Braun of Quincy was sentenced to two years and a $100 fine for breaking into a postal station.
Harvard musical clubs arrange a concert schedule for the remainder of the term. A special concert is planned at Wellesley College. Dates include March 25 Dedham April 2 Providence April 8 Newton April 25 Lowell April 30 Fall River and May 2 at Wellesley.
James F. Sheedy convicted of manslaughter in East Cambridge for the Feb 1 death of John F. Welch. Judge Chase sentences him to four to six years in State Prison.
Rome March 21. With King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena in Monte Cristo for Easter and Pope Pius XI unavailable for audiences, General Porfirio Diaz has decided to depart Rome for Naples for the time being.
Monday he expressed desire to see his daughter who is traveling from Mexico to Italy. The plan hinges on travel arrangements and diplomatic discretion.
Somersworth New Hampshire March 21 Dr John A Hayes who served as surgeon of the Eleventh New Hampshire Volunteer Militia in the Civil War died tonight aged 75 After the war he was retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel for faithful and meritorious service
A Norfolk Superior Court jury returned a verdict in favor of the Sophia Berry estate against Addie S. Harris stepdaughter who challenged the will claiming undue influence and mental unsoundness.
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