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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1915
Page
2
The torpedo boat destroyer Wadsworth built by Bath Iron Works in Maine underwent a preliminary sea trial. The ship, the first navy vessel driven entirely through gearing, met all tests and sustained 27 knots despite a contract speed of 30 knots on its initial run.
The will of Albert Harding Newman, a Boston banker who died March 12 in Concord, was allowed by Judge Lawton. The estate totals 410002 dollars, with 400000 dollars in personal property and 10000 dollars in real estate. Executed by Mrs Jeanie S. Newman of Concord and Jerome Co Smith of Newton.
Mary Roberts of the Hotel Brunswick and Dr Maynard Ladd clash in court over a cat named Glaukopis allegedly causing damage at 270 Clarendon Street. Ladd seeks 300 dollars for losses while Roberts and her aunt Mrs Ballou hold the lease on the residence.
Miss Roberts and "Glaukopis" blamed for breaking a 20 year old family vase converted into an electric lamp. Anna Goudy testified to dirty, damaged rooms, stained floors, ink spills, scratched couch, and a cat problem at the residence. Roberts expected to testify next.
Dr. Ladd testified he found unmistakable evidence that Glau kopis behaved poorly at meals and had ridiculed table manners. He described a pink border rug stained by the cat using it as a dining ground and warned of costly cleaning. He listed furniture affected by the mess.
Henry E. Bryant and Charles Blake of East Boston faced Chelsea Court yesterday on misappropriation charges involving a horse and buggy left on Fifth street Chelsea while owner Myer Lowsey visited a friend. Bryant fined $10 and Blake placed on probation.
The Rev. James Dixon Smiley a retired Congregational minister died yesterday at his home 9 Symmes Road Winchester He was years old and had served in Maine New Hampshire and Rhode Island His funeral will be held Sunday afternoon
London explains that detained American cotton shipments under the order in council will be treated under a set arrangement. Contracts of sale and freight engagements before March 2 may transit or be bought at contract price if sailed by March 31, with insured cotton needing a March 2 to March 16 window. Documentation and consular certificates required before sailing.
News briefs report three American ships detained with cargoes en route to Germany. The Joseph W. Fordney is under prize-court handling after suspicion of foodstuffs bound for Germany. In Massachusetts, police hunt three men linked to assaults on Miss Alice Regan and five Medford High School girls, with two suspects hiding in Malden.
Williams College swept the New England Intercollegiate lawn tennis championships at Longwood Crick Club courts. C. F. Cutler and R. S. Maynard won the doubles title over M I T players D N Wood Bridge and John Stewart in straight sets, then Cutler defeated A Edsall in straight sets. Williams earned two points for the trophy with this double victory.
Two steel guy ropes at Guido Serrafenelli’s granite cutting plant on Quarry street extension were found cut after a failed hoisting attempt. A third incident this week targets Quincy granite plants as workers responded to a snapped wire.
Ex representative Arthur J. Coughlan is appointed by President Wilson as Maynard postmaster to succeed Arthur E. Walker. The four year term begins June 2 and carries a $2100 annual salary. selection guided by John W. Coughlin of Fall River.
The report notes Tech players won only one service game of their opponents while Cutler and Maynard varied strokes more and executed precise placements, highlighting a ball recovery emphasis over decisive kills.
Medical Examiner Leary reports 4 year old Harold McLaughlin of 9% Boston Street South Boston died from enlargement of the lymphatic apparatus hastened by ingestion of alcohol though no liquor was found in the stomach. Captain Hugh J Lee to inquire how the whiskey was obtained.
A 1914 testimonial from Patrick J. Reilly describes itching above the ankle and scalp irritation cured by Cuticura Soap and Ointment after an eighteen month ordeal. The ad offers free samples by mail with the 82 page Skin Book and lists Cuticura Department T Boston.
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