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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
20
A preliminary hearing is set for Mrs. Olive Squillacioti charged with the murder of her husband Alfonso Squillacioti a wealthy North End banker and hotel proprietor. The defense may deny the crime while alleging the husband shot himself after threats. The weapon used had been in the home for nine years.
Sydney reports the New South Wales government will abolish the office of commercial commissioner to America. The move ends the official U S trade representation.
Washington May 2 The Shipping Board announced that specifications for a standard ship will be ready soon. The vessel will be about 280 feet long with a 24 foot hold depth and two full decks, capable of about 1500 horsepower. Details such as submarine bulkheads remain to be determined, with final specs possible within a few days.
Ottawa May 2 report by the royal commission proposes unifying all Canadian railways into a single system named the Dominion Railway Company, excluding the Canadian Pacific, to avert far reaching railway congestion.
General Edwards, commanding the new Northeastern department, selected the Flatiron building near Copley Square in Boston as his headquarters and wired the War Department to confirm. He met with French officers Majors Azan and de Mauny and Captains Dupont and Morize, and received a formal call from General Sweetser and staff.
The Humane Society of Massachusetts honored Miss Mabel L Warren of the Hotel Lenox with a bronze medal for saving the life of Dr Samuel A Green former mayor during a February 10 1917 fire. Warren, Green’s nurse, moved him to safety risking her life and the inscription notes Bravery in Saving Life Feb 10 1917.
An ad styled note asserts Neal’s gas tablets stop stomach gas fast, claiming a trial proves their effectiveness. The message emphasizes rapid action and consumer relief.
Judge Crosby of the Supreme Judicial Court said after arguments in the Boston case to compel Francis A Campbell, clerk of the Superior Civil Court, to segregate his budget, that Campbell may be a county official. He took the matter under advisement as the counsel filed briefs.
In court Campbell disputes control over his office budget arguing the office is constitutional rather than a county post. A segregated budget would curb his power to discipline clerks, since salary changes would require City Council action as county commissioners.
Five Hyde Park Boy Scout troops marched through the district carrying a banner reading Every Scout to Feed a Soldier. Armed with rakes and hoes, the scouts marched yesterday in support of the home garden movement.
Rev. Floyd Tompkins of Trinity Church Philadelphia led mission services at St John’s Episcopal in Jamaica Plain. The crowd filled the church as he preached on the topic Our Need of Christ.
Francis J. Monks of Waltham, treasurer of Rumford Council Royal Arcanum Relief Association, was found guilty yesterday in the Waltham District Court of stealing 256 dollars from the organization. He appealed and was held for the Superior Court with bail set at 600 dollars.
The Rev Charles W Regan pastor of All Saints Church Roxbury died yesterday at the parochial residence on Centre Street. Funeral arrangements won’t be completed until today but are expected for Saturday morning. He was born in Hudson MA and educated at Holy Cross. He served 20 years at St Ann's Gloucester before 16 years as All Saints pastor. He fell ill about a year and a half ago.
Captain Angus McLeod of Somerville retires after nearly fifty years at sea. His last command, the six masted schooner Wyoming, was sold recently to engage in the transatlantic trade and he will spend his remaining years ashore.
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