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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1913

Page

14

Harvard Arraigns Razor Thief After Yard Battle

Thomas Tevlin of Harvard special police fought off a knife attack by Frank Sanborn in Harvard Yard. After a 10 minute struggle Tevlin seized the razor and handcuffed the suspect, who was then turned over to Cambridge police at Harvard Square station.

Harvard College Yard Thomas Tevlin Harvard Yard Tevlin Landrigan Cambridge Harvard Square Frank Sanborn

Perjured Self 10 Save Friend

Nicholas Jacobson was sentenced to Sing Sing for one year for perjury in an attempt to save Happy Jack Mulraney, slayer of Paddy the Priest. Mulraney, who faced execution next Monday, received a 60 day reprieve. Jacobson admitted guilt after his story, supported by Mulraney’s mother and a nurse, was found false.

New York Nicholas Jacobson Happy Jack Mulraney Jacobson

Ex Chief of Police James W. Ryan Dies in Nashua

Former Milford police chief James W. Ryan who retired after 25 years service died at St. Joseph's Hospital Nashua following a serious operation. He also ran a livery and was active in newspaper and periodical business. Survived by son Thomas and three daughters Mrs. Cassidy Hollis Mrs. Bennett Milford and Mrs. Hadfield Milford, two brothers William H Torrington Conn Edward L Jamestown R I, and sister Mrs Mary L Tarbell Milford.

Milford N. H James W. Ryan St. Joseph’s Hospital Nashua Ryan Thomas Mary E. Cassidy Hollis Edward Bennett

Bowles Heads Ship Yards New Bethlehem Bundle

A certificate of incorporation was issued yesterday to the reorganized Fore River Shipbuilding Company. Bethlehem Steel Company owns it, with Charles M. Schwab as president. The new corporation has a $1,000,000 capitalization. Officers include Admiral Francis T. Bowles as president and John F. Hanly as vice president.

Fore River Shipbuilding Company Bethlehem Steel Company Charles M. Schwab Francis T. Bowles John F. Hanly Norman J. McGaffin Charles E. Hathaway Lawrence A. Rankin George R. Williams Frederick A. Foresman

Charles F. Pitman Dies in Laconia Hosiery Leader

Charles F. Pitman, a prominent hosiery manufacturer, died at his home 721 North Main street Laconia after several weeks of illness.

Laconia N. H Charles EF. Pitman North Main Street

Morse-Made Blue Serge Suits Priced at Twenty-Five Dollars

The retailer notes six years of satisfied customers with Morse-Made blue serge suits. Despite higher fabric and labor costs this season, prices rise while maintaining quality. The suits are suited for New England summers with comfort, priced at $25, others range from $15 to $30.

New England

Special Men’s Suits Restocked at $15

After heavy demand last Saturday, new lots of suits arrived from the workrooms. Prices at $15 are lower than two months ago when similar styles sold for 17.50 to 22. The garments are largely Scotches and Cassimeres in soft roll and conservative models.

Special Value Boys Suits in Norfolk Blue Serge

Norfolk department store offers limited price range boys suits in sizes 6 to 18 years. Five dollar blue serge Norfolk suits outpace usual offerings, with 250 new arrivals featuring patch pockets and durable fabrics. Also available $8 and $10 options and stout sizes in blue serge. Junior reefers for boys to 11 years in cheviots and blue serges at $5.00.

Fabric Range Showcases Manhattan Quality and Variety

The price range from $1.50 to $10 covers percales madras flannel silk and linen silk crepe and Russian cord batiste. The notes insist the bare facts don’t reveal the beauty and variety of the patterns while affirming the quality as Manhattan.

All Wool Blue Flannel Suits For Memorial Day Wear

All wool fast color blue flannel suits suitable for permanent wear or veterans and yachtsmen. Eyelets allow different button sets. G A R buttons furnished free to veterans. Suits offered with separate parts: double-breasted coats 8.50, single-breasted coats 7.50, vests 2.00, trousers 4.00.

Shuman

Scarves from a major neckwear maker go on sale

A large lot of Rajah Pongee and Shantung Ties is cleared out by a top neckwear manufacturer. The stock includes 13 shades such as King’s blue and garnet. Ties are 48 inches long with French fringe-end four-in-hands. Retail price 50c each, our offer 18c, six for a dollar.

Unusual Shoe Sale Offers Roomy Oxfords and More

Roomy gun metal calf lace Oxfords offered at underpriced rates. Men who want toe space will like the style. Other shoes priced from $4 to $5. Outing shoes include canvas white duck and Russia calf varieties with rubber, leather, or elkskin soles, ranging from $1.25 to $5.00.

Russia

Massachusetts DAR protests flag use on stamp cancellations

The Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution voted to protest to Postmaster-General Burleson against stamps cancelled with a flag design. Mrs. Clara Louise Gibbs condemned desecration of the flag and led the pledge as officers were appointed at Wilder Hall during the state conference.

Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution Burleson Navy Clara Louise Gibbs Waltham Wilder Hall Ashburton Place Gibbs Chicago Salvation Army New York Frederick S. Davis Boston L. A. Cook Greenfield William H. Alline Frank Hodge East Boston George W. Pfeiffer Hyde Park Nellie Rice Fiske Cochituate Franklin P. Shumway W. Sprague Isable W. Gordon Worcester S. D. Whittemore Brockton Lucy Fay Chelsea Gertrude Hudson Winthrop Elizabeth Marvin Brookline Cora C. Hunter Louise Staples

Mass Meeting for Strikers in Hopedale

The Hopedale Defence League calls a large mass meeting Sunday at 2 PM in Fanueil Hall square to support the strikers. Speakers include William Yates I W W secretary Morrison Swift Caleb F Howard and John J Ballom. The group denounces Draper company for refusing arbitration and wage statements and condemns Judge Cook’s inquest ruling about Officer Sherman.

Hopedale Defence League Faneuil Hall Square Hopedale William Yates Morrison I. Swift Caleb F. Howard John J. Ballom Draper Company Clifford A. Cook Bacchiocchi Sherman

Head First Plunge From Stairway Leaves Man Dying

John J. Shaughnessy a 32 year old jewelry salesman of 100 Revere Street Quincy fell 18 feet from the second story stairway at 128 Merrimac Street West End. He is dying at Relief Hospital with a skull intact but severe injuries from the fall.

John J. Shaughnessy Revere Street Quincy Davis Brothers Washington Street Relief Hospital Merrimac Street West End Shaughnessy

Man Falls to Critical Condition From Outside Staircase Incident

Witnesses say Shaughnessy, carrying about 100 dollars in jewelry, climbed an exterior Merrimac street stairs to a vacant flat. He became involved in a dangerous head injury after peering over the railing and falling head first. Patrol officers report his scalp wound and dangerous internal head trouble. He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

Shaughnessy Merrimac Street Hurley Joy Street Heywood Bros

Coleman Returns to Greenfield Jail After Habeas Corpus

George W. Coleman, held on a writ of habeas corpus after wrecking the National City Bank of Cambridge, was moved from Boston to Greenfield jail via Deputy U S Marshal James Tighe. He said he was glad to return to farm work and fresh air.

United States James Tighe George W. Coleman National City Bank of Cambridge Greenfield Boston

Town to Try Police Dog in Attleboro

Attleboro May 16 This town will soon have a regular police dog for patrol duty at night. Chief Wilbur of the police department believes a dog would aid officers in patrolling routes detecting crime and apprehending law breakers. The Selectmen have the matter under advisement and seek a suitable dog.

Attleboro Wilbur Police Department

Lincoln Club Smoker to Feature Noted Speakers

The Lincoln Club of Boston will hold a smoker at the American House next Wednesday evening May 21. President Grafton D. Cushing announces speakers including Hon James M Swift attorney general Hon Alexander McGregor Hon Calvin Coolidge and Channing H Cox. Also signified to attend are Congressman Frederick H Gillett William S Greene Allan T Treadway and Samuel E Winslow.

Lincoln Club Boston American House Grafton D. Cushing Club James M. Swift Fall River The Commonwealth Alexander McGregor Governor’s Council Calvin Coolidge Northampton Senate Channing H. Cox House of Representatives Frederick H. Gillett Springfield William S. Greene Allan T. Treadway Stockbridge Samuel E. Winslow Worcester

Man Hurled From Locomotive by Gas Explosion

Herbert Cheney, 22, of 69 Byron Street, Boston & Maine railroad employee, was thrown through a locomotive window by coal gas explosion in the engine's fire box at Manchester. He suffered minor facial cuts and bruises and was slightly shaken up.

Manchester N. H Herbert Cheney Byron Street Boston & Maine Railroad

No Celebration Planned for Secy Daniels Newport Visit

Newport Rhode Island May 16 There will be no celebration in honor of Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels when he arrives June 2 to open the Naval War College festivities postponed at his request.

Newport R. I

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Ashuman Norfolk Madras Shuman Corner Razor Wielder James W. Ryan Long Milford, N. H Bowles Fore River Company Charles F. Pitman Manhattan Howard Hamilton Waltham, Elgin Illinois Deipeley Credit Washington St Providence Minster St aLlaa Skull Coleman Neal the Neal Institute Newbury ST Bick Bay Worthington St Pleasant Ave Portland Holland Wine Co U. S Eyes North Street Cor Merchants Row Secy. Daniels Talbot’s Hanover Street Talbot Panama Tyes
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