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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1911
Page
6
The War Time Post from the Boston Post recalls anxious days in 1861 as the Civil War crisis loomed. Readers glimpse daily life, public sentiment, and local reactions amid national upheaval during the early war period.
Fifty years ago General Butler led federal troops into Baltimore to curtail secessionist activity and halt a factory producing explosive rifle balls for the Confederacy. The bold action, aimed at protecting Washington and the railroad corridor, sparked riots rumors and earned Butler a controversial removal from command.
The Boston Post reports Pickens county men with four sons in one company and notes vast Treasury loan interest. It describes desertion of roasts, drill orders, and a mass memorial for Charles Leonard with General Butler delivering an emotional appeal to the regiment after his funeral service.
In the Boston Post May 13 1861 a letter from volunteers in camp Baltimore Elk River landing describes news from the border area and access to soldiers with gs cakes bread coffee and more at the camp perimeter.
Providence May 12. Despondent over ongoing ill health Miss Nellie G Breslin aged 28 committed suicide by asphyxiation last night. The act was discovered by her maid when she entered Breslin’s room today.
May 12 Adams. Warren Hall aged 35 was killed instantly when lightning struck as he sat on a plow in a Cheshire field on the Ormsby farm owned by W. E. Penniman of North Adams. He was hurled ten feet. another farm hand nearby was knocked down and stunned. one horse killed and another thrown. Hall leaves a widow and one child. Storms brought hail and rain. some fruit trees may suffer but crops look backward. rain aids vegetation and forest fire suppression.
In San Antonio Texas on May 12 Charles Potchenick of Maverick apiaries handles bees bare armed and bare faced with apparent ease. He remains unbothered by stings as bees crawl over his hands arms and face forming a beard from a hive branch while his record claims two years without a sting. Old beekeepers deem his feats extraordinary.
Harrisburg May 12 report to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen shows trainmen in the United States and Canada received an $87 million wage increase in the past year. W. G. Lee, president, notes the move spans the entire country and marks the first public summary of 1910 wage rises.
Southington Conn May 12 Allegations that Mrs Graves a Milldale School teacher is too dictatorial too free with the birch and wears too smart clothes were taken up at a school board meeting. The board's sub committee will investigate. Mrs Graves is the first teacher to order gowns from New York City and one is on the hobble skirt order.
In Marshall Michigan circuit court on May 12 Mrs. Charles Reed won a divorce from her husband after saying freedom and $3 weekly alimony would allow her to rear their six minor children. She is mother to 13 children with 11 living and had sought the divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty.
Dr. C W Moots of Toledo defended comic artists at the Ohio Medical Convention by arguing the depiction of scolding wives and irascible mothers rings true. He claimed many women have poor posture and sleep on their backs, urging physicians to advise side or stomach sleeping to prevent internal disorders.
In Jackson Mississippi on May 12 Tom Shack a Black man condemned for murdering Dr Mabrey of Coahoma county begged Deputy Sheriff Talk bot to supply all the bananas he could eat until his execution in June. The officer promised to furnish the fruit.
A large open air protest by Walton and Logan factory workers in Chelsea drew 400 strikers and supporters who paraded with banners demanding higher wages and the right to organize. Afterward a square meeting heard speakers from the United Shoe Workers Union. The stitchers formed a union earlier this year with 150 members.
The Merida, much smaller than the Farragut, was rammed and sunk after the crash. The Farragut, with a hole in her port bow, escaped and aided by Perry Benton whose actions helped repair the Farragut's wireless. Lifesaving efforts saved 329 passengers by the Hamilton. Refugees included two dozen Mexicans and a Roman Catholic archbishop bound for Rome. Losses included gold coins and tropical birds.
The 45,000,000 foot log drive from Wenlock at Nulhegan head to Mt. Tom started with crews led by Tom Graham and Joe Roby. A jam in the Nulhegan river was cleared after hours of effort, with Tom Graham rescuing driver Boyle from the wreckage. Fire crews, led by Tom Van Dyke, William N. Osgood, and Howard More, controlled the Paul stream timber blaze.
In Viterbo Italy May 123 a large crowd gathered at the Court of the Assizes for a confrontation between Gennaro Abbate maggio the informer and Enrico Alfano whom Abbate maggio accuses as Camorra’s guiding spirit. Alfano denied charges and accused Abbate maggio of blackmailing Giovanni Rapi the Camorra treasurer. Alfano claimed Abbate maggio is the real murderer and vowed to answer as a lion while Abbate maggio retorted with accusations. The judge adjourned as Alfano accused Abbate maggio of desecration and theft. the trial will resume Saturday.
Police Commissioner Stephen O'Meara told Governor Foss he would not refuse reappointment, though he is not actively seeking the post. The two men met briefly at the State House and discussed police conditions, while Foss noted no decision yet on reappointing. House Bill 753, before the Governor, would allow reinstatement of ex-members Charles A. Steppe and Horatio C. Chase without further examination.
Alfred Me May 12 A verdict acquitting Corporal Simeon C. Ganson of the United States Marine Corps of the manslaughter charge for the killing of Private Lewis E Rasmussen at Kittery in March was returned by the jury after trial yesterday and today. The jury reported at 8 15 p m.
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