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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1913

Page

4

Wounds Wife and Kills Himself in Cambridge

William Mahoney of Cambridge shot his wife Myrtle after hiding weapons in their home at 34 Spring Street East Cambridge. She survived with injuries to the hand and neck, while Mahoney killed himself. Neighbors described habitual drunkenness and quarrels. The wife, after hospital treatment, cared for their two children with assistance from Mrs. White.

William Mahoney Cambridge Myrtle Mahoney Richard White Mrs. White William Spring Stret East Cambridge

Willabe Haskell Dies Noted Yale Man at 75

Willabe Haskell a longtime Yale reading room custodian and emeritus visitor to his office since retirement seven years ago died at his New Haven home at age 75 He was Yale class of 1863 salutatorian Phi Beta Kappa and ranked second in his class

New Haven Conn Willabe Haskell Yale Phi Beta Kappa Haskell

How Brick Met a Jolt by Sewell Ford

Announcement of a forthcoming Post Magazine piece by humorist Sewell Ford titled How Brick Met a Jolt. Indicates it will appear in next Sunday's issue and features the Shorty Mc Cabe story.

McCabe Sewell Ford Post Brick

Daly Breaks Engagement with Senator Brady

Miss Daly, student at Emerson College of Oratory in Boston, confirmed to a Post reporter she broke her engagement with United States Senator James H. Brady of Idaho. She said the decision was hers and discussed her postgraduate studies after earning her degree three summers ago.

Alice Lorraine Daly United States James H. Brady Idaho The Statesman Miss Daly Emerson College of Oratory Boston Senator Brady University of Minnesota Emerson

Daly and Senator Brady End Engagement After Years

Miss Daly declares the engagement to Senator Brady is broken with no ill feeling between them. She cites not feeling enough for marriage while praising his ideals and conduct. Daly, a Boston student and Emerson alumna with Minnesota ties, remains active in elocution, teaching, and drama.

Miss Daly Brady

Emerson College Actor Appears in Much Ado in Brookline

An Emerson College student performed in Much Ado About Nothing at Jordan Hall last night. She has often visited the home of President and Mrs. Southwick in Brookline, remaining a regular presence at official events.

Antonio Jordan Hall Emerson College Southwick Brookline

Funeral for Dr Patrick J Timmins of South Boston

The funeral for Dr Patrick J Timmins of South Boston was held at Gate of Heaven Church with many city leaders attending. Requiem mass was led by Rev Robert J Johnson with several clergymen assisting and a large turnout from the United Irish League and associated orders.

Patrick J. Timmins South Boston Gate of Heaven Robert J. Johnson Charles Ulrich Walter J. Lambert Michael C. Gilbride St. Augustine’s Church Mer George J. Patterson SS. Peter and Paul's Church Mgr William McQuaid St. James’ Church John T. Madden Diocese of Springfield Kenney J. Edward Barry Cambridge Duane Waltham McLaughlin Joseph Dpd. Fallon John T. Bottomley

Dartmouth Student's Son Dies After High School Baseball Collision

Merithew Green, son of Professor Ernest R. Green of Dartmouth College, died after a collision during a high school baseball game in Hanover New Hampshire. A fly ball sparked the crash. he was taken to Mary Hitchcock Hospital where a Boston specialist arrived too late to help.

Hanover N. H Merithew Green Ernest R. Green Dartmouth College Green Mary Hitchcock Hospital Boston

Carmen and L Road Hold Conference

Representatives of the Boston Street Carmen's Union and the Boston Elevated Railway Company met for a full day to discuss wage increases and new working rules requested by the workers. A second session was scheduled for this afternoon.

Boston Street Carmen’s Union Boston Elevated Railway Company

Conference Ends Without Public Statement on Progress

After a 2:15 p m adjournment yesterday both sides reported no public statements on events or progress. Union and Elevated company representatives named James H Vahey Fred Fay Matthew J Higgins Matthias J Neisdale George M Mulvey George O Rourke and Frederick E Snow J L Richards Charles S Sargent Henry L Neal attended the session at Gaston Snow Saltonstall offices in Shawmut Bank building.

Gaston, Snow & Saltonstall Boston Elevated Company Shawmut Bank James H. Vahey Fred Fay Matthew J. Higgins Matthias J. Neisdale George M. Mulvey George O'Rourke Elevated Company Frederick E. Snow J. L. Richards Charles S. Sargent Henry L

Federal relief bill seeks 250000 for Panama Pacific group

The committee on federal relations voted to report a bill granting 250000 to the Panama Pacific managers board in Massachusetts. Allocations break 50000 this year 150000 next year and 50000 the following year. Senators McLane and Filbridge reserve dissent seeking 350000. Hathaway of New Bedford leads the report.

Committee On Federal Relations Board of Panama-Pacific Managers Massachusetts McLane Fall River Filbridge Cape Hathaway New Bedford Horgan Boston State Board of Registration In Dentistry Committee On Public Health Land Court

Grant War Secrets Revealed by Cipher Operator Beckwith

Captain Beckwith, cipher operator, promises more of General Grant’s war secrets to be published in next Sunday’s Post, signaling further disclosures from the confidential communications channel.

Grant Captain Beckwith

Post Office to Open Fourth Class Jobs to Exams

President Wilson orders competitive examinations for all fourth class postmasterships earning $180 or more a year. About 50,000 incumbents now in the classified service must compete. Plan to extend the system to second and third class presidential postmasters within a year. Civil Service Commission to publish rules.

Washington Wilson Burleson Congress Taft Civil Service Commission

Two elaborate pages of interest ing pictures in next Sunday Post

Two beautiful pages of interest ing pictures printed in electro type will be found in next Sunday’s Post. The feature promises vivid visuals and a showcase of photographic art for readers.

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