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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1920
Page
3
Harvard seniors endured a rainy seaside picnic yesterday at Nantasket Beach funded by the freshman class. The event, described as a soggy affair, saw seniors soaked before the shower, then reportedly spent $212 on alcohol. The source notes the booze purchase despite unclear origin and notes the seniors publicly shared their actions.
Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore has been invited by the Republican national convention committee to open one session with prayer in Chicago where he will attend June 8 events marking the 75th anniversary of the Chicago diocese and Archbishop Mundelein silver jubilee.
An official Dublin report notes destruction of police barracks and military huts in Ireland. An attempt to burn Port Arlington courthouse failed. County Sligo saw arson on tax office books. Kildare courthouse and post office burned, as were Middleton and Armagh courthouses. A mail car between Thurles and Killenaule was robbed of letters and valuables.
The St Rita novena at old St Marys Church on Thacher Street North End concluded last night. Rev Thomas White of Woodstock College Md preached on the value of good deeds for the poor and explained the odor of sanctity as a symbol of sainthood.
In cross examination District Attorney Charles H. Wright pressed for restraint for the defendant while defense counsel William G. McKechnie conducted a lengthy examination. Judge Brown and a jury heard the testimony and formed a positive view that restraint was appropriate to prevent possible repetition.
The defense calls Dr Waterman and Dr Vail to test whether Miss Zimmerman was insane at the time of the shooting. Waterman claims unsound mind and no distinction between right and wrong, while Vail cites a mild manic depressive form based on family history and actions. Both assert she is sane now, and the DA’s objections fail as judges admit them as experts amid courtroom clashes.
Dr. Waterman, defending Jennie Zimmerman, explains depressive psychosis and depressive episode as key terms. Cross examining by District Attorney Wright focuses on memory, restraint, and potential future risk while Balkin’s testimony is contested.
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