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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1910
Page
7
Reports from Manila indicate the U S navy believes the Dewey drydock at Olongapo Bay sank due to deliberate acts by conspirators. Investigators note valves were not opened and leakage existed. a large hole is likely in the port side or bottom. Most dockyard workers were Japanese.
George W. Coleman will resume testimony in the William J. Kelcher trial over alleged misapplication of National City Bank funds in Cambridge. Cross examination by Daniel Coakley aims to reveal details of Coleman's pre wrecking career and losses alleged to stem from a fare gang.
Rockland Me May 30 The passenger steamer James T Morse of the Rockland Bar Harbor division of the Eastern Steamship Company sunk at her dock Wednesday by the turbine steamer Belfast was floated today by the Boston Tow boat Company. The operation took 48 minutes using three rotary pumps drawing 2800 gallons a minute. Damage now estimated to exceed 25000 dollars with a 20 foot long broken plank area found. If feasible the steamer will be moved to East Boston with only diver repairs.
Melrose reports William F. Adams a 35 year old teamster of 1 Carson Street Dorchester will be arraigned in Malden District Court for larceny of about 50 dollars. He is accused of lodging with his friend Bre d W Sellars at 28 Hard Street and stealing money clothing and silver spoons after leaving for work.
In Wrentham Massachusetts George Bilder a Russian laborer shot his wife Edna with a .38 revolver and then killed himself. Neighbors rushed to the scene and found both bodies in a pool of blood. A physician said both deaths were instantaneous. Neighbors noted Bilder had recently acted oddly.
John W. Herron, elder father in law of President Taft, who has been ill for days, is much improved. Mrs. Taft will arrive in Cincinnati tomorrow for a week with her father.
Three renowned doctors Woods Hutchinson J C Bayles and Lassar agree the key step in baldness and scalp disease is keeping the head clean by frequent washing. They warn against harsh soaps hot water and strong alkalis and endorse Burt’s Head Wash as a recommended preparation.
Morton Frewen of London asserts that Spain would have relinquished Cuba without a war and calls the Spanish American War an accident, reflecting on Sir Julian Pauncefote's role as Britain’s U S ambassador when the conflict began.
A statement by Mr Frewen presents a secret history of the start of the war with Spain. He alleges President McKinley sent an ultimatum that was not answered. He accuses Baron Holleben and Lord Pauncefote of diplomatic schemes to influence the United States against war and recalls Pauncefote’s restrained denial.
The General R N Batchelder of the United States steam thill arrived at the government dock after a trip from Pensacola Florida. It left Pensacola May 17 and reached Key West two days later. It then proceeded to Moncos and made stops with favorable weather reported along the route prior to arrival.
Nellie Clark, a Black servant, was arrested in Washington on May 9 and confessed to poisoning Mrs. Florence Barrow and her daughter Mary by putting rat poison in the coffee pot after a quarrel. Police say she had been angered by dismissal and theft accusations. the victims are reported out of danger.
In Concord on a May day Boston High School of Commerce defeated Concord High 11 to 0. Lundin pitched for the visiting team in a featured performance. Final line shows Commerce 11 runs on 14 hits and errors while Concord managed 0 runs and 5 errors.
You walked yesterday and felt corn pain or an ingrown nail. After treatment you can walk until exhaustion. Corn treatment 25 cents ingrowing nail 50 cents. 22 years in Boston built my clinchant superiority. Open 8 to 6 weekdays only.
The ad touts Snow's Special 11 Year Old Kentucky Whiskey praised for vigor and courage among Boston customers. It claims absolute purity and eleven years aging in original casks and lists prices 4.75 per gallon jug 1.25 per quart 0.65 per pint and 0.35 per half pint.
Washington May 30 Champ Clark Missouri Democrat and House leader says he would rather be Speaker for two years than U S Senator for 18 years and predicts Democrats will control the next House. He notes Speaker candidate Cannon for the Republicans and recalls past party majorities.
A bronze statue honoring General William F. Draper was unveiled at the Draper estate with thousands of spectators. Members of Post 22, G. A. R., and related groups attended as the Hopedale band played and Rev. J. Alvord delivered an invocation. Congressman John W. Weeks gave the eulogistic address. the statue was erected by Mrs. Mary Draper, the General's widow.
J. B. Benton of Boston and J. Walter Flage of Worcester plan a 10 o clock balloon ascent in the Massachusetts at Pitts field to reach Canada. The flyers hope to beat the distance and time of Professor David Todd who sailed from North Adams to St Hyacinth.
In San Francisco on May 30 a plan to boycott American goods in China was formed at the local Chamber of Commerce. The movement called The Just Justice seeks joint action with Chinese societies in China and will operate through a league across U S cities with Chinese communities to address alleged discrimination and supply avenues for redress.
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