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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1916

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Wife Testifies Of Carpenter Abusive Marrage Dispute

Mrs Marguerite Paul Carpenter testifies before Judge Kivil that Maj Ralph G Carpenter of Wolfeboro grabbed her by the throat at Palm Beach in 1912 after she missed his bridge hand and in New York accused her of telephoning to men. She cites a back of the neck push at a door and an insult in front of their son Ralph Jr at Hotel Touraine in Boston.

Concord N. H Ralph G. Carpenter Wolfeboro New Hampshire Marguerite Paul Carpenter Boston Bridge Palm Beach Fla New York Ralph, Jr Hotel Touraine

Britain halts Lynch death in Sinn Fein uprising case

A reprieve was granted for Jeremiah C. Lynch of New York who faced a death sentence tied to the Dublin Sinn Fein uprising. The British government moved with secrecy, and even the American ambassador could not relay details from London. The action followed a request from President Wilson.

London Wilson Jeremiah C. Lynch New York Sinn Fein Dublin Lynch Page Washington

Tremendous Furor Over Colonel's Visit

The city greets the colonel with cheers and flags as a large crowd gathers for his visit. A heated speech stirs the throng into a massive demonstration. Ford refuses to call an ex president and fires off a bitter statement. An auto maker praises Wilson and signals support for the president.

Ford Wilson

Mrs Carpenter Alleges Jealousy Over Tea Visit in San Francisco

During a San Francisco visit Mrs Carpenter claimed her husband, in a jealous mood, objected to she and her sister going to tea at a fashionable hotel there and said the only reason they wanted to attend was not stated in full due to incomplete text.

San Francisco

Boy Drowns In Mystic Creek At Malden

Four year old James Rosati, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Rosati of 11 Kaulback Street Malden, fell from the embankment into Mystic Creek while playing with three companions. Patrolman Meehan recovered the body using grappling hooks.

James Rosati Joseph Rosati Kaulback Street Malden Mystic Creek Meehan

Lynch to be executed in Dublin postponed after clemency appeal

President Wilson’s appeal for clemency for Lynch reached Ambassador Page three hours before the scheduled 4 AM Dublin execution. The war office and General Sir John Maxwell are reviewing the case with authorities, while the American embassy seeks a stay pending facts. The Foreign Office forwarded the State Department request to Maxwell in Dublin.

Lynch Dublin Wilson Ambassador Page War Office Sir John Maxwell Ireland Washington Foreign Office State Department Maxwell

Exhibition of Fancy Dancing by Children

An exhibition of fancy dancing by children all under 5 years old highlighted the sixth annual dance of Miss Hazel Boone’s pupils at the Hotel Somerset last night.

Hazel Boone Somerset

Name Seven New Bishops

Seven new bishops were elected by the Methodist Episcopal general conference in Saratoga Springs. The final ballot at 10 p.m. named Franklin Hamilton of Washington D C as bishop number eleven, with 514 votes, five over the requirement. Other new bishops include Matt S Hughes Pasadena William P Oldham New York and Charles B Mitchel Chicago along with earlier selections Dr Thomas Nicholson New York Herbert Welch Delaware Ohio and Adna W Leonard Seattle Washington.

Saratoga Springs N. Y Methodist Episcopal Church Matt S. Hughes Pasadena Calif William P. Oldham New York Franklin Hamilton Washington D. C Charles B. Mitchel Chicago Drs Thomas Nicholson Herbert Welch Delaware Ohio Adna W.leonard Seattle Dr. Hamilton

Coachman Named Beneficiary in James Longley Will

John W. Murray, a coachman, inherits the income from $50,000 in the will of James Longley who died at his home 24 Charlesgate East on May 9. The will was offered for probate in Suffolk county yesterday.

John W. Murray James Longley Charlesgate East Suffolk County

Trust assigns large bequests to two employees

James F. Riley receives $5000 outright and income from a $30,000 trust fund. Satia Erskine is granted $15,000 in lifetime income as a beneficiary.

James F. Riley Longley Satia Erskine

Forecast for Boston and vicinity

Weather brief reports fair skies for Boston and nearby areas with moderate variable winds. The national forecast notes cloudy conditions in northern New England Sunday and fair weather in southern New England on Saturday and Sunday.

Boston Vicinity Washington New England

Temperature report from Thompson's Spa yesterday

Average yesterday temperature was 53 with a noted 53 high. The data includes multiple readings labeled Meecccees and Sp. Meeeces with values around mid 40s to mid 80s and times ranging from 4 p.m. to 12 p.m. The report also compares yesterday to last year’s average of 569.24.

Thompson's Spa

Eliot Urges Brandeis Supreme Court Confirmation

Dr. Charles W. Eliot, president emeritus of Harvard, sent a letter to Senate judiciary chair Culberson urging confirmation of Louis D. Brandeis to the Supreme Court. The letter will be released after its Monday presentation. Harvard President Lowell helped lead local efforts to oppose confirmation.

Washington Charles W. Eliot Harvard Culberson Senate Judiciary Committee Louis D. Brandeis Supreme Court Lowell Boston

Massachusetts Citizens Parade Urged By Governor McCall

Governor McCall urges all citizens to join the great Citizens Preparedness Parade on May 27 in Boston. Registrations at 42 Broad Street show the event may surpass any parade previously seen in New England.

Massachusetts McCall Broad Street Boston New England

Parade to Open at 1 O'clock With Large Citizens Line

The parade starts at 1 PM and will run for hours as 60 000 to 80 000 people line the route. Governor McCall invited Secretary Baker Secretary Daniels and Major General Leonard Wood as personal guests to review the event from the grandstand at the State House.

McCall War Baker

Nebraska Names Delegates to Peace Conference Meeting

Governor Morehead of Nebraska names William J. Bryan as a delegate to the league to enforce peace meeting in Washington May 26 and 27. Other Nebraska delegates include Congressmen and Senators from the state.

Lincoln Neb Morehead Nebraska William J. Bryan League Washington

Roosevelt Defends Patriots Amid Ford Attacks At Rally

President roosevelt responds to ford criticisms praising American achievements in war fleets and immigration roots. He cites admired officers with diverse ancestry, joking that labeling leaders by heritage would provoke strong reactions and a fight. He plans another peace bid and travels to stockholm next week.

Will Stockholm

Roosevelt Attacks Ford as Ford Defends Ex President Label

In Detroit on May 19, Theodore Roosevelt denounced Henry Ford as a neo copperhead at three preparedness meetings while Ford highlighted the ex-President label and asserted munition makers were behind the city’s preparedness efforts.

Detroit Theodore Roosevelt Henry Ford Ford

Baseball Scores From Yesterday’s Major Leagues

American League games saw St. Louis defeat Boston 5 to 1 and Philadelphia win 1 to 0 over Chicago in 11 innings. New York outlasted Detroit 16 innings 2 to 1. National League results included Cincinnati 3 Boston 2 and Brooklyn 4 Chicago 2. Eastern League matchups featured Bridgeport 10 Lynn 7 and Springfield 3 Portland 9.

St. Louis Boston Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland Washington New York Detroit Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburg Bridgeport Lynn Springfield Portland Hartford Lawrence New London Lowell New Haven Worcester

New York Probe Hints at Overseas Plot in Wire Case

Commissioner Woods testified in the Thompson committee inquiry defending wire tapping as a police tool. He said the practice was never abused and enabled more than 30 sensational arrests, amid claims of treachery by Senator Thompson and talk of an overseas plot.

New York Woods Thompson Legislative Committee

Wire tapping dispute escalates as Woods testifies

After hours of tense exchanges between State Senator George F Thompson and municipal officials Police Commissioner Arthur Woods was allowed to testify to justify wire tapping. Earlier the mayor charged Senator Thompson with cumulative treachery as the controversy between Mayor Mitchel and the senator intensified.

George F. Thompson Arthur Woods Mitchel Thompson

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