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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1911
Page
3
Mrs Rosa White pleaded guilty to assaulting Mrs Taskalina Mascata in Bridgewater and paid a $20 fine before appealing. Deputy Simmons witnessed a lengthy struggle with torn faces and bleeding arms, noting attempts to renew hostilities were halted. The case moves to the Superior Court.
Lorenzo Young, 90, of 454 Main Street, Melrose, a pioneer musical performer, tripped over a curb stone on West Foster Street, sustaining a dislocated right hip and head injury that may prove fatal.
Lawrence O Keefe, light opera star with the Grate Van Studdiford Opera Company, faced desertion charges in Philadelphia after his wife Annie O Keefe accused him of leaving New York on March 12 following a domestic dispute over his trousers. The case was withdrawn after Judge Stank ruled the performer had a right to his trousers.
A brief note states that an amendment to M. of Q. rules would permit shin kicking by Pursuivant of a noted character J. A. Johnson. Otherwise no action is planned.
Yesterday’s gala flower show drew about 15 000 visitors who praised the exhibition as the best of its kind in the country. Organizers and participating florists showcased a wide range of blooms and arrangements in a festive display.
A British delegation attended a Carnation and Sweet Pea Day exhibit in a hall adorned with American and British flags. Notable displays included rambler roses owned by W W H Walsh of Woods Hole, valued at 10 000 dollars. Florists plan a Boston reception with Mayor Fitzgerald as speaker and Boston hosting the tri annual flower shows. J H Wenham of Flora Park is expected to unveil a two color rose plant, despite skeptics.
Judge instructs jurors to determine if the article injured Professor Peck’s reputation and, if so, the fair monetary compensation. The verdict limits damages to compensatory, ruling that free comment within reason is allowed without malice. Peck and his wife left for New York after the decision.
A mass meeting at Carnegie Hall in New York featured presiding Mrs. Henry W. Peabody of Beverly Massachusetts and speakers who authored mission study textbooks for the United Study of Missions committee. Present were Louise Manning Hodgkins Caroline Atwater Mason Rev Dr Arthur H Smith Rev Dr William Eliott Griffis Ellen C Pars Mrs Montgomery Anna R B Lindsay Rev Dr Arthur J Mrs Francis E Clark.
In Viterbo Italy on March 28 informer Abbatemaggio testified for five hours against former associates charged with the murder of Genarro Cuoccolo and his wife. He requested an adjournment due to fatigue as furious prisoners in the cage denounced him.
Abbatemaggio testifies at length about a murder plot involving Nicolia Morra and Giovanni Rapi, detailing plans to kill Cuoccolo and his wife with 1000 francs for payment. He recounts a prior Camorra burglary at Count Dauquino’s Naples home and a disputed loot of $20,000. The scene grows tense as prisoners challenge the witness and demand postponement for his injured foot.
A new St James Theatre to be built on the Chickering Hall site in Back Bay Huntington Avenue near Massachusetts Ave. Designed by Peabody and Stearns the 1800 seat venue will include a large stage wide auditorium fireproof exits and an Italian roof garden. The project also adds Emerson College of Oratory and the Handel and Haydn Society upstairs with street level stores including a banking tenant.
The piece notes threats against a member of The Beautiful Reformed Society and describes satirical responses. An self styled Milan agent, San Charing, offers the informer $200 daily to exhibit him in the United States, prompting Abbatomaggio to quip about a cage and a return as a lion.
Occupants fled a three story Back Bay apartment at 47 Norway street after a fire broke out in Suite 2 around 9 last night. Ellie Palmer salvaged what she could before escaping. The blaze, reportedly started by a drapery touching a lighted gas jet, damaged woodwork and caused about $400 in losses.
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