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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1913
Page
2
A wave of student walkouts hit Greater Boston with fights and vandalism as truant officers and police dispersed groups. Headmasters warned diplomas and promotions may be withheld, while authorities consider a curfew for under 16s.
The funeral of Joseph F. Costello a famed south shore newspaper man and secretary to Bishop Broderick of Havana Cuba took place at St Francis Church this morning. Many prominent mourners attended including Bishop Broderick George Fred Williams and Colonel A C Drinkwater with bearers Dr George M Sheehan George Costello Thomas J Costello Horace R Drinkwater William Harrison and John T Cavanagh.
New York May 7 The unnamed man who skimmed fortunes from police graft may be exposed by one of four former inspectors found guilty of obstructing justice A possible offer to the district attorney for immunity and prison term suspension was reported but the district attorney remained silent Whitman met Justice Seabury and declined to reveal his destination with possible developments expected later
At the National Wholesale Liquor Dealers convention in Louisville officers were reelected. The next meeting place will be chosen by the executive committee in December. Delegates from New Orleans and Boston expect to secure the 1914 convention.
The bomb mystery at St Pauls and other sites remains unsolved with no new clues. Suffragettes neither admit nor deny responsibility. Miss Tyson at Holborn Town Hall tonight urged awareness of why women seek the vote, saying bombs might wake people up.
Indignation grows as holiday closures threaten Windsor Castle Tower of London and museums amid fear of suffragette violence. Scotland Yard estimates property damage near 5 million dollars in three months with heightened security for Cabinet members and public buildings. Votes for Women predicts unprecedented disorder and possible violence in the near future.
Hopkdale May 8 Joseph Coldwell an I W W leader in the Draper mills strike was released on bail after arrest on an assault with intent to kill charge against strike breakers Jules Harrent. Harrent age nearly 60 is hospitalized in serious condition. Coldwell and two others were arraigned in District Court with a hearing set for tomorrow. Leaders Joseph J Etter and Morrison I Swift will direct the Hopedale strike. Coldwell remains in contact with I W W leaders though not a member. Bail posted by A Lordi and B Vitalini Milford residents.
About 50 Republicans in the House met to discuss early reorganization of the Republican congressional campaign committee but the move failed due to opposition led by Republican Leader Mann. Gardner of Massachusetts backed reforms while Esch of Wisconsin pressed for a resolution. Mann warned of a quorum issue. Representatives Roberts of Massachusetts proposed urging the national committee to call a convention to change apportionment methods. Mann urged unity as members prepare to return in June for further talks.
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