06 May 1913
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1913
Page
1
The Japanese embassy has been supplied with a copy of California's alien land owning bill by the State Department. The ambassador will use the interval before Secretary Bryan's return to Washington to prepare a formal protest against the measure.
Forty six members of the Boys' Achievement Club of America on a world tour arrived at the South station and marched through Boston streets to introduce themselves. They surprised Acting Mayor Kenny and City Hall officials, drawing lighthearted joshing and leaving a memorable impression as they tour by giving musical and athletic performances.
Investigators expect G. H. Lyman to return to Boston this month as McAdoo widens the customs probe. Chief Wilkie has interrogated most inspectors about alleged frauds totaling hundreds of thousands while plans to use Shevlin as a witness circulate. Resignations from Curtis Graves Lyford and others are anticipated as reforms loom.
The Japanese embassy intends to publicize its protest through a diplomatic note to Secretary Bryan and seek a judicial test of the California law in US courts. The agency plans to inform the American people and influence the executive branch to challenge the California Legislature’s action. The issue hinges on awaiting President Wilson and Governor Johnson signatures and possible court proceedings.
Weston Arey aged 19 recently married was fatally shocked after contacting a live wire while painting an electric pole in Rockland Maine. He died several hours after workers removed him from the wires.
National games see Brooklyn defeat Boston in ten innings 3 to 2 and Philadelphia best New York 6 to 3. New England results include Lawrence 3 Fall River 2 in 11 innings, Brockton 9 Worcester 2, Lynn 2 Portland 0, and Lowell 4 New Bedford 3 in 11 innings.
Mr and Mrs Albert H Waitt of Newton were summoned to read the will of Mrs Emma L Waitt their mother-in-law who died recently. The couple had agreed to live apart while maintaining mutual regard.
TI assigns Albert H Waitt as sole heir to Henry Waitt the tobacco magnate who died a decade ago and grants for his wife Sarah Maude Edgar Waitt. The meeting at Chester Ford’s office in the Old South Building concerned the late mother’s final will. The couple long separated still share a 12 year old son. Continued on Page 3-3d Column.
Enthusiastic party members inform the mayor’s office of the coming globe trotters parade. Acting Mayor Kenny, busy and practical, approves a parade review after Colonel Dick Field mentions world trips and big events. City Messenger Leary sets up the reviewing stand with bunting in front of City Hall.
Standard or tourist. Latter personal ly conducted without change daily ex cept Sunday. Berth $9. Washington Sunset Route, 12 Milk and 332 Washington sts. advt.
Ralph Butler, a hale and hearty resident of 478 Columbia Road Dorchester, celebrated his 100th birthday at home yesterday. Boston's centenarian marked the day with a turkey dinner and even carved the bird before moving on to pie at the end of the meal.
Mr. Butler rises at 5 o clock daily and keeps active with chopping wood mowing and lawn care. He received gifts including six hundred dollars in six gifts and a cake with a hundred candles.
In London on May 5 the House of Commons reopened the fight for women's suffrage as Willoughby H Dickinson moved the second reading of a bill to enfranchise 6 million women. Liberal supporters argued for punishment of criminals should not bar rights, while opponents warned of dangers to parliamentary government. Militancy drew strong censure from both sides, with Viscount Wolmer and Charles R. Steward Wortley denouncing militant acts.
New moon tonight marks day 126 of the year and day 47 of spring. Venus Mars Jupiter rise times are listed with Saturn setting and light auto lamps at 7 19. Anniversaries note Chelsea bridge tolls 1850 Bret Harte 1902 Davis treason 1865 Dublin assassination 1882 Indian mutiny 1857 Roosevelt Maryland delegates 1 year ago.
Fair and warmer Tuesday for Boston and vicinity with southerly winds. Wednesday unsettled with lower temperatures and light to moderate south winds. Northern New England to see fair Tuesday, warmer coast, Wednesday unsettled. Southern New England follows similar pattern with lighter winds and cooler outlook.
Yesterday's weather at Thompson's Spa shows various readings from morning to night. Average temperature listed as 61 with a year-ago comparison noting pleasant and cold conditions.
Customs circles report the government will accept Terrence JL Shevlin and his wife as State witnesses to uncover the long running smuggling conspiracy. Four suspects remain under arrest with two New York dressmakers offering limited knowledge of the scheme while Shevlin’s former baggage examination role provides broader insight. Authorities note decades of alleged fraud but say evidence is scant against many alleged beneficiaries.
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