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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1915
Page
20
Morris N. Shtrumpfman killed his sister Bertha Krauzer and then died by suicide in an apparent attempt to cover the crime. He allegedly planned to marry Sophie Leavitt, a Haverhill High School girl, within two months, believing the sister’s presence would block the union.
The autopsy showed Shtrumpfman killed his sister with a revolver and re loaded to shoot himself after failing to cover the crime. The sister died from three head shots while the man stood with a motive to disrupt marriage plans with Sophie Leavitt. Leavitt and her mother mourned as the couple had planned to marry in July in Rhode Island.
Detectives Egan and McCarthy pursued a moving car on Tremont near Lenox, subduing the operator Isaac Jones who is charged with larceny of a $1500 vehicle owned by Frank Ewer. The Brockton case ties into a Boston led burglary ring run by Henry Lee with multiple juveniles involved.
A suffrage meeting is held tonight at Henry L. Pierce School Washington Street and Welles Avenue. Mrs Maud Wood Park will deliver the principal address as local suffragists attend in large numbers.
A Boston gunman skilled in burglary allegedly operated a school in Brockton teaching youths to break into stores and homes. Police say a burglar arrested during a robbery confessed, with two other detainees confirming the claim.
Five hundred members of the Newton Federation of Women's Clubs met at Central Congregational Church Newtonville and endorsed Newton High School girls who, at a mass meeting the day before, condemned a local letter writer who claimed immorality was widespread in the schools.
Enoch C. Adams of Newton Classical High School dismissed rumors as baseless after tracing origins. Mrs. J. W. McIntyre requested student resolutions, which showed members indorsing the girls’ action. Governor Walsh spoke on Social Service and Government. Mrs. McIntyre was reelected president with a slate of officers from Newton clubs.
A former teacher asks the editor to discuss appointing matrons in Boston high schools to improve the moral atmosphere. He argues the current policy of silence sustains a deplorable state in several sections and urges action.
President Joseph H. Powell of Fore River Shipbuilding lauded the navy and pledged national self sufficiency as the Tucker torpedo boat destroyer slid down the ways at 3 o clock. Sponsor Mary Hinds Garry christened the ship as 315 feet long, 29 feet 10 inches beam, and 1070 tons displacement.
A former teacher urges parents to learn conditions in local schools citing moral laxity and calling for publicity and discussion. She backs the Newton High School article in the Post and appeals for action to remedy problems and inform parents.
The America Drama Society, Inc. will stage a dance-play titled The Strife of the Sea Children and the Tree Children of the Earth Child on June 15 at the Weld estate of Mrs. Larz Anderson in Brookline. The event marks the sixth year of the society with members and guests only, pending a possible public park presentation. Officers elected include President Miss Charlotte Porter, vice presidents H Addington Bruce Alfred E Burton Thomas A Watson Robert A Woods, Treasurer Alfred R Shrigley, Secretary Miss Katherine Freeman, Corresponding Secretary J P Hatch.
Cambridge may adopt jitney buses with a line expected to run from Brookline through Harvard Square to Somerville. Local Harvard Square merchants anticipate a business boom as the prospect gains traction with a Boston automobile firm reportedly seriously weighing feasibility.
A suffrage rally was held at Edward Everett School on Stoughton Street Dorchester under the Dorchester branch of the Equal Suffrage Association. William Hoag presided with speakers Mrs Marion Booth Kelley Mrs Lester Watson Mrs Francis Scanlan and Br J Slattery addressing the gathering.
The Sunday Post reports Haphazard Helen executing new high risk stunts on set. She pushes limits with risky wirework and mid air moves as filming continues.
Louis Phillips aged 69, longtime associate of the famed deep sea divers, died at his home in Quincy after a long illness. A Civil War veteran, he served in the 6th United States Cavalry and took part in Custer’s campaign before moving to Boston as a recruiting sergeant.
The Sun day Post previews Gene Carr's Lady Bountiful comic to appear in the next edition with light satire and local charm. The feature highlights Carr's ongoing humor and appeal to readers.
South End Jewish and West End restaurant keepers protest a May 1 licensing order forcing many all-night venues to close at midnight. They claim bias against Jewish establishments while officials deny discrimination, noting closures target a mix of eateries and reflect district conditions.
The Orangemen of Massachusetts held the 42d Grand Lodge session in America Hall Boston. William Corbett presided as grand master and a legislative committee was named along with arrangements for the 225th Battle of the Boyne observance on July 12 with a $1000 appropriation. A funds drive for the National Orphanage Home at Hatboro Penn was launched. Elected officers include James Smith Whitinsville grand master M A Campbell Quincy deputy grand master George E Beamister Chelsea second deputy George Davison Everett grand treasurer Thomas G Love Malden grand chapter Joseph Strong Cambridge director of ceremonies James Lawthers Cambridge grand lecturer William Somerville Everett assistant grand lecturer Arthur Duncan Lynn inside tyler George Taylor Malden outside tyler.
Postmaster Murray announced that May 1 deposits in the Boston Postal Savings Bank reached 4,686,687 dollars, credited to 47,593 depositors. April deposits totaled 184,888 dollars with 978 new accounts opened.
Felix J. Donohoe superintendent of the Mattapan postal station died yesterday at his home 36 Oakland Street Mattapan. He was 44 years old and had served nearly 25 years in the service.
A Maine man named Charles D. Syn of Portland was nabbed at Pemberton square after trying to steal knickknacks worth 75 cents from a five and ten store. He admitted planning to prove Boston sleuths asleep and that a novice could steal $2 in goods. He was jailed then bailed by friends.
Mrs. Bessie C. Merriam of San Francisco announced she accepts a decree of divorce from Captain Henry C. Merriam U S A on the charge of desertion. Captain Merriam's petition for divorce was denied and an appeal was being prepared by his attorneys.
Mrs James J Storrow was unanimously re-elected president of the Women’s City Club at a board meeting last night. Dr Blanche A Denny was elected first vice president and Mrs Charles Sumner Bird was chosen second vice president.
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