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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1915
Page
1
Celia Coleman testifies a detective Hicks offered $300 to deny Carman confession of killing Louise Bailey. George Toomer corroborates, with Flood also present. The bribe was noted as introduced by Carman’s lawyer during proceedings at Mineola Court House.
Speaker Cox defeats Governor Walsh in the State House after a bitter party fight. Cox forces a vote on the income tax bill despite a governor’s threat to kill it, and Walsh orders a retreat on the measure.
The governor’s demand to defeat the income tax amendment sparked threats of revolt among several Democrats. The House, after a recess, approved the measure 215 to 7 with six Democrats and one Republican voting no. Donov an, Lomasney, R. Robinson, McMorrow, Santosuosso and Maione of Boston backed the majority, Halway of Bourne opposed.
The war office reports that at 4 pm today our troops seized the last Russian positions on the heights east of the Dunajea and Biala Rivers. Tarnow was captured at 10 am this morning.
Vienna reports the southern wing crossed the Wisloka River and Russians retreat east of Lupkow pass. Tarnow is claimed taken with Austro German victory confirmed by Petrograd but denied by Russia. Russians retreat toward the Vistula as Third Army risks isolation.
The record lists moon phases from last quarter May 6 to new moon June 12 and full moons through May 28 and June 26. It notes evening star Saturn and morning stars Venus and Jupiter, plus a comet rising near midnight. Also mentions naval battles in 1779 and 1862 and Eleanor Roosevelt's wedding a year ago.
Weather forecast for southern New England calls for partly cloudy conditions Friday with rain on Saturday. Northern New England also expects fair Friday and rain Saturday with moderate shifting east and northeast winds.
The district attorney said he will call witnesses in rebuttal but refused to indicate their testimony. Mrs. Carman appeared staggered by today’s events, her earlier confidence waning after Wednesday’s testimony and revealing the perilous position she faces as the second trial continues.
The Massachusetts House passed a triple headed censor board bill by 94 to 41 to regulate public performances including The Birth of a Nation. The measure would allow the chief justice, police commissioner and mayor to revoke licenses with unanimous agreement. An amendment proposal to require two of three votes was announced. The gallery included many opponents and supporters among Black and white attendees.
Temperature readings show varying values from 46 to 60 across multiple times, with an average of 60 last yesterday and 54 a year ago. The data appear noisy and partially garbled but indicate a warm day overall.
The body of Miss Marion Farwell was found at the bottom of a deep ravine marking the boundary of her father Francis Farwell's Lake Forest estate. She had returned from Tryon, North Carolina and was to wed Reginald C. Foster of Boston on May 19.
The 65 foot ravine was bridged to connect Miss Farwell's estate with Cyrus McCormick's, president of International Harvester. Miss Farwell had been in ill health.
Reginald C. Foster, Harvard graduate and son of C H W Foster of Boston, learned by telegram of his fiancée Miss Farwell's death in Chicago and left for the city. The engagement had been announced about a year ago and the wedding was planned for May 19. Foster belongs to the Tennis and Racquet and Eastern Yacht Clubs.
A tornado struck western Acadia parish Louisiana late today killing fifteen people and wounding more than forty. Adam Thibo Deaux, killed near Mermentha u, was the sole white victim. the rest were Black residents.
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Official statement on Japan's demands for China declares the Open Door must be preserved. The president expects no violations and signals the United States may act as mediator if needed to sustain equal opportunity in commerce.
Edward Joseph Hogan plans to become Edward Joseph Mailes after naturalization. He seeks a court decree to change his surname from Hogan to Mailes toward aligning with his wife’s maiden name, with all four children adopting Mailes. The move follows a prior failed petition and involves Suffolk County Probate Court procedures.
Secretary Bryan issued a statement on behalf of the United States after four months of negotiations between Japan and China. The open door policy and Chinese territorial integrity are reaffirmed, with a goal that talks conclude in a manner satisfactory to both nations and contribute to world peace.
Thomas A Edison received the Civil Forum gold medal of honor for distinguished public service at a New York meeting. Dr Nicholas Murray Butler presided with remarks from William Marconi and MIT President Richard C Maclaurin. The annual medal recognizes an American for notable peaceful public service.
A two alarm blaze at 10 Malden street Everett near the Chelsea line last night wiped out more than 10000 worth of fancy Christmas baskets. The fire is believed incendiary and started in the rear of a two story wooden building owned by E A Myerhoff and used as a store house by Frederick Thies whose business is at 176 Commercial street Boston.
Matthew Cummings was re-elected president of the Dorchester Board of Trade at its annual meeting.
The passage reads as an incomplete statement suggesting some observers saw a divergence between a claim and its intended meaning. Context remains unclear due to broken phrasing and missing surrounding details.
The Ainslee family has washed its hands of the Coe affair and considers the matter closed. Mr. Ainslee said he sees no reason Mrs. Coe would not live with her husband again after his return, but neither will take or seek any action for now.
Mr Ainslee to the Post denies rumors of a trip to Alaska to meet his son-in-law and says Dr. Coe holds all information. Mrs Coe, waiting in Fairbanks for news, appeals for authentic facts while denying the alleged statements and asking readers to suspend judgment.
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