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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1909
Page
3
London May 21 reports King Edward has urged Westminster Abbey officials to reverse their decision on the disposal of novelist George Merediths remains. If confirmed, Merediths ashes will be enshrined in the Abbey after the body was cremated at Dorking today.
The Rev. George A. Gordon of Boston has been chosen as commencement orator for Smith College. The selection was announced in Northampton on May 21.
Washington May 21 Every day shows Secretary Meyer aims to be real head of the navy. He already asserted independence by appointing Commander Cone and Admiral Potter as chiefs of steam engineering and navigation bureaus. He now proposes to reorganize navy yard administration on his own account.
Willis A. White juror in the Jordan trial has become violently insane after the guilty verdict and will remain in the Worcester Insane Asylum. Doctors and asylum officials say he is sometimes violent and confined to a padded cell. Two New York experts are to visit for examination and report to District Attorney Higgins.
President Taft returned to Washington from Charlotte and, despite expectations of fatigue, ordered the Cabinet to meet for its usual Friday morning session. He appeared refreshed after a long train ride and found Mrs Taft noticeably improved in health.
Arthur H. Russell driver for William C. Gove of Lafayette street Salem faced Somerville police court arraignment for manslaughter in the death of Raymond J. Calnan after a Thursday night automobile crash. He pled not guilty. Case continued to Monday with bail set at 5000 provided by Mrs. Gove.
The Supreme Court dismissed Henry G. Runkle's accounting bill in the Arimex Consolidated Copper Co of New Mexico matter. Albert C. and Charles D. Burrage faced a ruling that subscribers joined the blind pool with eyes open, and the $500,000 accounting sought by Runkle is not to be pursued.
Dayton Ohio May 21 Miss Katherine Wright sister of two famous brothers will continue teaching at the high school. She took a leave at the start of the year to visit her brothers in France and will resume her duties despite reports of their aviation earnings.
United States Court of Appeals affirms Judge Hough ruling likely permitting seizure of the $80 000 bail from Greene and Gaynor two men convicted seven years ago of fraud in harbor contracts.
New York May 21 The photographer Peter A Juley sued Town Topics Publishing Company claiming damages over a Roosevelt photograph. Justice Dowling directed a verdict of 6 cents for the plaintiff after hearing the case in the Supreme Court.
Frederick J. Lamb a music teacher from Boston and Worcester seeks to annul his marriage to Jessica A. Shaw claiming duress. He asserts he entered the union while under pressure and notes he was under arrest on a quasi criminal process started by Shaw.
The Hon William B Rice prominent Boston boot and shoe manufacturer died at 215 Adams street Quincy after a long illness. He led Rice and Hutchins at 12 High street Boston and held offices in Continental National Bank and Boston Safe Deposit. He served in public roles including Metropolitan District Commission and governor’s council vacancy appointment. Survived by widow, two sons and a daughter.
In Foroche Louisiana on May 21 Adeline Hawkins, described as a negress, was frightened to death by a powerful searchlight from the battleship Mississippi as it traveled up the river toward Natchez. The incident occurred while the ship illuminated the area.
Copenhagen May 21 The Danish crown prince has accepted an invitation to attend the Danish American reunion at Aarhus on July Fourth. It marks the first attempt to stage a Fourth of July celebration abroad conducted by naturalized American citizens with Danish ancestry.
Mrs. Tienretta B. H. Attwood the sole woman on Somerville’s school board died at home after a stroke suffered during a committee meeting. Born in Minot Maine she taught in Maine before moving to Somerville in 1876 where she represented Ward 7 for the last decade. She leaves a husband and one daughter.
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