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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1912
Page
3
Thomas Coakley a 406 cutter and Mary Chimmery a waitress were found dead in their hotel room at the Hotel Touraine on North Common Street. Police say a gas odor prompted the discovery and initial investigation shows the deaths are accidental.
James H. Horsfall of Lowell, superintendent of a dyeing house, testified in the Superior Criminal Court East Cambridge that he was driving not at an unlawful speed nor intoxicated when his car caused the death of Ruth A. Kittridge. The trial continued with the defense countering the prosecution’s speed charge.
In a prior trial Mr. Horsfall faced manslaughter charges over Mrs. Kittredge’s death but jurors could not reach a verdict after hours of deliberation. The current trial accuses him of reckless driving intoxicated operation and failing to stop after injuring a person. He testified he was in Boston on Nov 11 stopping at hotels and drinking before traveling toward Lowell. He claimed a collision occurred on the State road from Woburn to Wilmington with a passing car and that he steered into a ditch, then had others move the party.
Mrs Emma C Cheney appeals a Probate Court ruling that a Massachusetts widow aid statute does not apply to Maine widows. The case, heard by Judge Hammond of the Supreme Judicial Court, centers on a 1905 will leaving all to relatives and the denial of a $5000 cash and half the real estate value to the widow after a later marriage revoked the will. Cheney died January 27 1908 at Rumford Falls Maine with property in Maine and Massachusetts totaling significant real estate and personal assets.
William H. McLellan former attorney general in 1879 under Governor Garcelon and long-time Maine Senate member died in Belfast at age 79. He led Waldo County Bar Association and figured in high profile murder trials including John True Gordon the last hanging in Maine. He is survived by son Hugh D. McLellan and daughter Mrs Jane Preston of Boston.
Miss Florence Alice Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs John Newton Williams of 200 Summer street Malden married Scott Clement Ward Simpson of Portland Me last evening. The ceremony at 200 Summer street was performed by Dr Charles H Moss pastor of the First Baptist Church of Malden with relatives and intimate friends in attendance.
The steamer Laconia departed Cunard wharf East Boston on her maiden voyage to Liverpool. Tugboats and harbor steamers sounded whistles and fireboat sirens as the liner turned seaward. James A. Burns sailed for Liverpool aboard the Laconia.
The Cunarder Laconia sailed from East Boston with 600 plus cheerful passengers and a full cargo, including grain. James A. Burns, Boston dock parson, longtime Cunard employee, officiated marriages for immigrant couples and bid farewell to friends and families. The voyage also featured the Leyland liners Cestrian and Lancastrian loading cargo, while the Ivernia prepared to sail to the Mediterranean with a large list of passengers.
In Newburyport police court Judge Simpson B. Dalton arraigned a book canvasser for distributing obscene literature. He pled guilty and received the minimum $100 fine. Dr. B. B. Johnson of Waltham led the Watch and Ward Society in the government's case and noted Boston halted sales of these books years ago.
March 23 near Wu-Shan in Sze Chuen province three Americans were attacked by pirates. Bert Hicks of Oshkosh Wisconsin was killed while Philip Hoffman of Ohio and A N Sheldon of California were wounded. Hoffman and Sheldon were reported recovering.
A Hankow despatch reports seven pirates attacked three Americans asleep in their boat at 3 a.m. The attackers killed them and set the vessel ablaze with kerosene. Missionaries in Sian-Fu refuse to join a coastward relief march, citing wounded and sick thousands and duty to converts. News from Pekin cites mutinies, shifting alliances, and cautious moves toward unification while lenders await both Nanking and Pekin approvals.
The next Sunday Post Magazine presents the famous song Maid of Athens by Lord Byron with a painting by Corwin Knapp Linson.
In Cleveland on March 26 the coal miners and operators, unable to reach a wage and working agreement, again faced disputes delaying a two-year pact to begin April 1 across Western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois.
When the conference adjourned until tomorrow morning each side stood firm. Miners demand a 10 percent pay increase and shorter hours, threatening not to work after next Sunday midnight when the current scale expires. Operators refuse the demands.
R M Taylor for Illinois operators says demands will not be granted and shutting down is preferable to conceding. Thomas Lt Lewis, ex UMWA president, warns of drifting toward suspension or strike as progress stalls. Congress at stake for bituminous wage scale talks beyond specified states.
A telegram sent from Washington to Obert B. Sletton quotes Congressman LaFollette declaring he is in the fight to the finish and thanking supporters for actions in the Massachusetts primaries. He adds that the support will help the cause in every state.
The paper previews the next issue with Kaptin Kiddo and a lineup including The Zoo Hank the Hermit Willie Muggsy Sambo Harry and Mrs. Rummage delivering humor and adventures for readers of all ages.
Rome March 26 Pope Pius is practically unchanged though his cough improves. Doctors expect suspension of general audiences to extend past Easter for rest. He met Cardinal Gennari Bishop Secchetti and Bishop Sansoni, slight temp rise noted, bronchial congestion eased, no alarming symptoms reported.
Albert Burnham, 10, of Lincoln Street, Manchester, was walking on Merrimack Street when a bulldog attacked him without provocation. The dog forced him to the ground, inflicting multiple gashes and punctures including a cheek wound. He was taken home and treated by a physician.
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