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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1915
Page
5
In Elmira New York Chief of Police John J Finnell and Detective Sergeant Charles Gradwell were shot and killed at a boarding house while questioning Edward Westervelt and Jack Cramer about a burglary spree. Police Captain Weaver burst in after shots were heard.
After a shooting Westervelt was captured in a church cellar with a broken leg while Cramer fled. Police say Westervelt confessed to burglaries and blamed Cramer for shooting two officers. Elmira fears for Cramer's life as militia is called.
An ad explains headaches from indigestion as caused by fermentation and weak digestive fluids. It links rich blood to proper digestion and prescribes Dr Williams Pink Pills with a laxative for relief, offering two small diet and laxative books upon mention of the paper.
Parliament adjourned until May 12 amid scenes showing Italy edging toward war. Socialists proposed April 15 adjournment which failed. Deputy Turate attacked the government urging neutrality, warning famine could spark tumults, while parliamentary oversight continued.
Premier Salandra urges adjournment for government freedom and downplays famine while Italy readies safety for art in Venice and mobilization plans. A Capuchin sermon echoes patriotism as Italy discusses foreigner residency rules and potential Blue Cross aid with Britain.
A Sunday Post Magazine feature reveals a colossal scallop bed discovered by Uncle Sam, detailing its size, locations, and potential impact on maritime harvesting. The piece highlights exploration teams, expert opinions, and anticipated economic effects.
The Reverend Edward R. Wright of Cleveland Ohio addressed the Massachusetts Federation of Churches at a largely attended Trinity Church meeting last night. Wright, secretary of the Cleveland Federation, described the work accomplished there and denied that churches and religion were losing their grip.
Rev. Alexander Mann led a meeting praising the federation’s achievements. He cited Lowell uniting churches with the Trades Council for Labor Day and Braintree, Brockton, Worcester, Fall River, and Boston efforts in law enforcement, civic betterment, co operative parish plans, unemployment matters, and legislative influence. Speakers urged newspapers to give more church coverage.
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