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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1919
Page
2
Giusseppi Marretto, 48, a worker with a gang building an underground drain for Wellsleys Colleges, was stabbed and struck on the head last night. He died after being taken to Newton Hospital. A brothel worker named Charley, about 26, is accused of the crime and is being sought by police.
In a shanty off Atwood Street near Wellesley Hills a murder occurred around 10 PM. Suspect Marretto and residents Lorenzo Fhishia and Patsy Tailuccio were involved. Tailuccio and Fhishia are held as material witnesses. Tailuccio and a person named Charlie went to Boston and returned during the evening.
Just before 10 o'clock Charlie and Marretto argued on return while Tafluccio searched for Fhishia as peacemaker. Marretto was found overpowered with three stab wounds in the neck and back and head injuries from a blunt instrument. He died at Newton hospital at 10:30, about 30 minutes after arrival.
Roman Catholic churchmen and laity from Rhode Island and New England gathered in Providence for the golden anniversary of Bishop Matthew Harkins. A low mass was celebrated by Bishop William A. Hickey. Guests included Providence diocese officials and J DeBecker of Louvain Belgium. A congratulatory cablegram from Cardinal Gasparri arrived.
The Clapp Memorial bowling team of Weymouth won the South Shore championship at Weymouth after a roll-off tie with North Abington. Mrs. Mary Bemis of North Abington posted a high single string of 130 and a three-string total of 308.
Carl Beyer of Memphis Tenn a prominent family member was taken into custody in Los Angeles after declaring his love for actress Mary Pickford and his ambition to be her leading man He was ordered held at the city jail pending a sanity investigation.
Beyer telegraphed actress Mary Pickford and asked her to greet him upon arrival in Los Angeles. He met by Detective Slaughter at the station and asserted authorities ruined his chances with Pickford. She was married, which he denied, insisting she was single and would support his suit if he proved worthy. Miss Pickford denied knowledge of him. investigators find possible insanity or hoax. Memphis connections offer no leads.
Tribute at the Royal Arcanum Supreme Council opening session honors members who died in service and pledges tablets in their memory. Reports show 58 members died in the colors. The council supports the Salvation Army drive and appeals to members to contribute.
A whimsical zoo tale portrays Caliph the Arabian camel and Genevieve the Mexican burro in a clash of temperaments. The keeper contemplates separating the pair as Genevieve endures Caliph’s contempt and bed-stealing antics amid a long breed history of camels’s strength and dignity.
A Zionist Organization report through Dr M M Kichler shows broad national reach from 1891 towns. Data tabulate contributions to the Restoration fund, membership, and subscriptions. signatures to the Wilson petition reach 1262 towns. DOS Yiddish Folk reports 627 towns of subscribers. Maccabean 684 towns. Hatoren Hebrew weekly distribution noted.
A brief note mentions the movement organ numbered 330 and the Young Judean junior publication, distributed across 828 towns. The fragment highlights organizational reach and youth outlets within the movement.
Robert Warm of Pottstown Pennsylvania formerly a private in the army at Fort Ethan Allen was sentenced today to 9 to 14 years in State prison for the murder of 16 year old Jennie Hemmingway. Miss Hemmingway’s body was found in a corn field on August 12 1917.
War correspondent Henry Beston will lecture at Topsfield Town Hall on his Navy experiences abroad. He witnessed the sinking of a German U-boat by American patrols and sailed with U S submarines, delivering the same vivid, action filled human interest as in his book Full Speed Ahead.
Miss Freckface is invited to try Othine double strength freckle remedy at no cost unless it removes freckles. An ounce from any druggist promises a clear complexion if effective. Rarely more than one ounce needed, and the druggist will guarantee money back if freckles persist.
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