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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1916

Page

6

Mary Young Shines in The Taming of the Shrew at Castle Square

The final Shakspere festival play at Castle Square yesterday afternoon and evening featured Mary Young as Katharine in The Taming of the Shrew. Critics praise her dominant performance and Craig’s sturdy Petruchio. Next week brings Eugene Walter’s The Trail of the Lonesome Pine with Doris Olsson returning to the Castile Square stage.

Castle Square Craig Katharine Mary Young Shrew Petruchio Miss Young Tetruchio Italy Friebus Meek Ernst Capron Miss Barnicoat Miss Adams Eugene Walter

Train Kills Track Walker In Roxbury

Patrick J. Scott, a track walker for the Boston Elevated Railway Co., was struck by an inward-bound train on the Washington Street elevated near Cedar Street in Roxbury and died. Motorman James C. Barrie, 41, was arrested for manslaughter and later released on bail. He resides at 4 Austin Street in Somerville.

Patrick J. Scott Boston Elevated Railway Company Washington Street Cedar Street Roxbury James C. Barrie Sullivan Square Sullivan and Lynch Charlestown Barrie Austin Street Somerville

Shaw Denies Finance Commission Budget Irregularities

David B. Shaw, penal institutions commissioner, rejects as false the Finance Commission investigators' allegations of padded payrolls political appointments evasions of civil service and other irregularities tied to his department. He issued the formal reply under Mayor Curley’s order requiring department heads to answer reports for City Council budget consideration.

Finance Commission Civil Service David B. Shaw Penal Institutions Curley Shaw

Shaw Responds To Critics Of Penal Institutions Budget

In a letter to the Mayor, Shaw defends the penal institutions department amid Finance Commission criticisms. He asserts no payroll padding or civil service evasion, cites ongoing cleanups, drug and liquor removal, and notes a thorough department-wide investigation has not been conducted by the Finance Commission. Shaw’s reply accompanies other department heads’ responses filed with the City Council.

Finance Commission Shaw

Patrolman Found Guilty of Neglect of Duty

Patrolman Florence F. O Donoghue of the Back Bay station was found guilty of neglect of duty by a trial board chaired by Captains Goodwin Lee and Gallivan and ordered to perform 210 hours of punishment duty in a general order issued by Police Commissioner O Meara.

O'Meara Florence F. O'Donoghue Back Bay O'Donoghue Goodwin, Lee Gallivan

Death of Roxbury Cobbler Under Investigation

Police have not determined the cause of death by hanging of Meyer Blockmar a 37 year old cobbler who died Wednesday night in a rear room of his shop at 10 Yeoman street Roxbury. He resided with his family at 18 Wall street West End.

Meyer Blockmar Yeoman Street Roxbury Blockmar Wall Street West End

Cashman Brother Chief Contractor Loses Leg in Factory Accident

Daniel C. Cashman, 50, president of Cashman Bros. Co., suffered the loss of his left leg when a 15 ton machine fell at Gray & Davis munition factory in Amesbury. He is in critical condition at Anna Jacques Hospital. amputation of the remaining limb likely tomorrow.

Amesbury Daniel C. Cashman Cashman Bros. Company Gray & Davis Cashman Newburyport Anna Jacques Hospital

Contractor Cashman Severely Injured In Factory Accident

At Gray & Davis Company plant a 15 ton press fell on contractor Mr. Cashman after he shouted a warning to workers and tried to move clear He slipped on a tool and the machinery crushed his leg Doctors P J Mullen and C S Benson attended him at Anna Jacques Hospital Cashman is a prominent contractor with ties to Salisbury Beach and other shore enterprises.

Mr. Cashman Gray & Davis Company Grear Cashman P. J. Mullen Anna Jacques Hospital C. S. Benson Haverhill North Shore Salisbury Beach

Ted Lewis Loses Suit in Suffolk Court

Boxing star Ted Lewis, welterweight champion of England and Australia, was defeated in Suffolk Superior Court as Mrs. Mary E. Benton sued for damages claiming he wrecked her touring car during a late night joy ride in New York City in October 1915. Jury awards Benton 496.91 dollars.

Ted Lewis England Australia Suffolk Superior Court Hall Mary E. Benton Ben H. Benton Lewis New York City

One Day Off In Eight Bill Advances to Third Reading

In the House yesterday the bill to authorize one day off in eight for Boston policemen moved to a third reading. Rep John L Donovan of Boston led the push. Rep James of Cambridge opposed. Boston sponsors Casey Ware Lawler Gillis Craig Moore supported. Cook of New Bedford and Burr of Boston spoke against.

Boston John L. Donovan James Cambridge Messrs. Casey Ware Lawler Gillis Craig Moore Cook New Bedford Burr

DAD WILL USE STICK NOT GUN

Olga Haley the 18 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Haley eloped to New York marrying Victor Lovendale Her father vows to use a big stick not a gun upon their return and the family expects the couple back early next week The article notes Olga attended South Boston High School and that Lovendale and his family live nearby

Olga Haley Andrew Haley East Fourth Street South Boston New York Victor Lovendale Papa Haley Olga Peninsula East Seventh Street Haley Olea

Roosevelts Flat Denial Of Baptist Hypocrite Claim

New York May 4 Colonel Roosevelt denies calling Justice Hughes a Baptist hypocrite and decries the report as preposterous. He also clarifies remarks from a Methodist Social Union address about seven and a half years of Roosevelt era peace and notes no American was killed by a foreign nation during his White House tenure.

New York Roosevelt Justice Hughes Supreme Court Hughes Methodist Social Union Senator Stone Mexico White House

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