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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1910
Page
2
May 4 Frank C Wentworth 26 assistant attendant at the Danvers Insane Hospital was placed under arrest by Superintendent Smith after confessing he aided the escape of two boys Van Buskirk and Walway from the institution He said he furnished the revolver found on him at the time of arrest in Manchester
Assistant Surgeon Edwin W. Katzenellenbogen interviewed two boys and learned Wentworth aided their escape from the hospital. District Attorney Peters was notified and moved to take action. Wentworth, in the hospital about six weeks, has a wife who works there as a nurse. His home is Newburyport, and he is now jailed at this place.
Judge Dodge in the United States District Court yesterday appointed Alexander Whiteside as receiver for John F. O'Brien, proprietor of eight retail grocery stores in Boston. Bankruptcy actions were started by creditors on May 2 after a general assignment to Edn 3. Butler on April 25.
Lucius A. Bigelow Jr of English High School won first prize for translation into French and an honorable mention for original French composition in a national contest with 142 entrants. The event, under Societe Nationale des Professeurs Francais en Amerique, also saw Rockford College win general excellence and Cornell University second. Massachusetts’s only finalist was English High. Bigelow, 18, proud of his work in mechanics and language, said he did his best and was pleased.
Robert Edeson will replace Bright Eyes in Boston next week with a new one act play Where the Trail Spivides written by Edeson. Based on Will Lillibridge's novel, it features a civilized Indian in a distinct venture from Strong Heart. First performance is Tuesday after closures.
The Finance Commission probes school finances as Mayor Fitzgerald denounces the board as extravagant and mismanaging funds. He cites a claimed 2 400 000 endowment with limited use, accuses overpayment per child, and questions land purchases for a Franklin Field speedway. Chairman Ellis defends the board and urges awaiting the Commission’s verdict.
The Women's Educational and Industrial Union and the licensing board remain deadlocked over licenses for an intelligence office of the first and second class. The union vows to persist while the board opposes field agents and certain methods.
Malden May 4 Malden young people await the Alpha Gamma Club package party and dance on May 10 at Marie Hall Brown building. Members bring hidden gift packages to be auctioned by a local citizen to raise funds for Malden charity. Officers: Frances Wiseman president Edith Cohen vice president Elizabeth Finger secretary Anne Rivkind treasurer.
Commander Robert E Peary is awarded the Royal Geographical Society gold medal at Royal Albert Hall for leading expedition to the pole. Captain Robert A Bartlett receives a silver replica for commanding the Roosevelt on the final dash to the pole.
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