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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1913
Page
16
Cambridge police officer Frank Henry slipped on a boat deck and fell into the Charles River. Thomas Murphy, River Street Bridge tender, plunged in fully clothed to rescue Henry who clutched a gasoline can. Murphy and bystanders pulled them to shore.
In Webster on May 18 the 500 striking carders and spinners of the Slater Company mills voted to return to work at the mills opening. They adopted resolutions demanding the discharge of Police Officer James Cubertin Foreman Albert H Leach and Second Foreman James Murtagh and named a five member committee to seek settlement from Mrs Mabel Hunt Slater.
Mayor Fitzgerald urged Port Directors and East Boston Land Company to unite for port development. He criticized long court delays and petty reforms, asking the Chamber of Commerce to help and press for decisive action for Boston.
A Wagner centenary memorial concert in Boston's Jordan Hall featured the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a 200 voice male chorus performing selections from Wagner operas. The event included a bust unveiling, remarks by Paul Grossman and Joseph Urban, and praise for Wagner's artistic unity of music and text.
Secretary Garrison states seaboard cities are ill prepared to defend against land attack. He notes the remark follows a recently published article on land-side coast defence and opens with that context.
May 18 Dr. Melville G. Overlook, health inspector, said an investigation into the death of Kareken Yagnan, 18, who received Dr. Franz F. Friedmanns tuberculosis serum, suggests the shot might have caused death by reaching the brain or spine.
Henry F. Cope told delegates at the National Congress of Mothers and Parent- Teachers' Associations that newspapers are to blame for home life changes. He urged keeping objectionable papers out of homes and described the home as more than a hotel, an educational place shaping children's souls. Mrs. Edgar Hall noted the remarks did not reflect the Mothers Congress.
William M. Wood president of the American Woolen Company stands trial before Judge John C. Crosby for alleged complicity in planting dynamite to discredit Lawrence textile workers during the January 1912 strike. Co defendants include Frederick F. Atteaux and Dennis J. Collins charged with possession and intent to use explosives.
Webster May 18 Fifteen scarlet fever cases were reported to the Webster and Dudley health boards. To check spread all schools in both towns were fumigated. Francis Litka five year old son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Litka of West street died today from the disease. Three other Litka children are afflicted and two are not expected to live.
Mrs Ellen Rafas 30 Bond street Lynn bit her four year old son on the shoulder arm and ear after he refused to come indoors The ear bled She was arrested charged with assault and was allowed to go home after promising to appear in court today Chief Burches noted her apparent distress and promised her return to court
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