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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1913
Page
7
Lawyers attend the Theodore Roosevelt libel case against George A. Newett as Judge Flannigan weighs Section 10 425 of Michigan law designed to shield newspapers from honest errors. The decision could affect retraction demands and press protection.
Mrs. Crockett of Jeffersonville reports quick relief from sore feet after using TIZ with claims of restored ability to walk downstairs one step at a time after two treatments. Advertises TIZ as a cleans-out-the-pores remedy with free trial offers and a money-back guarantee, urging readers to seek genuine product and avoid imitations.
The case centers on whether an editor acted in good faith in accusing Col Roosevelt of drunkenness. Judge Flannigan must rule if alleged bad faith affects damages. Roosevelt spent a quiet day meeting veterans at George Shiras home with William Loeb Jr and relatives expected as witnesses.
A New Haven railroad crossing tragedy in Hull results in the deaths of Mr. and Mrs. Fogg. Motorman W D Peterson is blamed as blameless. lack of gates and a flagman at Kenberma street crossing is cited. Police urge rail company safety upgrades. witnesses say crossing dangers were evident.
Mrs Gilbert Tolman of Rockland Street Canton wife of a Boston leather merchant was thrown nearly 20 feet when her car collided with a Canton driver's car on Central Street Stoughton. She suffered a broken nose scalp wounds and bruises. Her husband and two sons rode with her. all but the eldest were less injured. Mrs Tolman remained unconscious for two hours but later rested comfortably.
A four year old girl, Eleanor Frances Brophy, daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Brophy of 177 Cabot Street Roxbury, was hit by a touring car near her home yesterday afternoon. She was thrown about ten feet and is suffering bruises and a mouth and nose hemorrhage. recovery considered doubtful.
The report lists killed Daniel W. Carpenter of Keene New Hampshire and Mr. and Mrs. Ebenezer T. Fogg of Hingham. Injured include Mrs. Gilbert Stoughton of Canton Eleanor Frances Brophy of Roxbury and James McDuff of South Manchester Connecticut.
In South Manchester Connecticut on May 30 a game of tag led to a fatal accident when an automobile driven by Dr. H. P. Sharpe struck 10 year old Edward Hergedon killing him instantly and seriously injuring 12 year old James McDuff who remains in a Hartford hospital in precarious condition. McDuff was chased while "it" into the street and failed to notice the oncoming car.
A touring car struck a horse and carriage on the Revere Beach parkway in Revere last night, then sped toward Lynn. In the carriage were Ernest Morrell of 69 Faxon Street Newton and Miss Marion Connors of 114 Main Street Watertown. she was thrown but escaped with slight bruising while he was unharmed.
John C. Hamley aged 60, a prominent cut sole and leather manufacturer of Lynn, died yesterday afternoon in his automobile while riding from the Nahant Yacht Club to his summer residence. His son John W. Hamley, who was driving, noticed illness but thought it a recurrence of a recent attack. Hamley had run his business in Lynn for 26 years and was a leading local figure.
Miss Fanny C. Osgood former Eastern and Boston champion defeated Miss Margaret Curtis national champion by 1 up in an 18 hole final at Oakley. The match stayed tight with neither leading by more than one hole and finished 7 to 8 after a swingy finish at the last hole.
Jamaica Plain Baptist Church faces a dispute after Gov. Foss refuses to donate half the parish house cost. Pastor Rev. Walter Calley, who has resigned to the church standing committee, says the issue is incidental and members overwhelmingly want him to stay.
About 80 parishioners remain after sunset as Dr. Calley contemplates resignation triggered by parish house funding doubts. Governor Foss had offered to cover part of the new parish house cost and salary increases were discussed. Calley states no salary could justify leaving for principles. a nine-member committee will confer with him to seek his reconsideration.
The bodies of Barbara Frietchie and her husband John C. Frietchie, disinterred from the Reformed Congregation Cemetery, were placed in the new mausoleum at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Frederick beside the grave of Francis Scott Key.
Charles R. Speeres a 25 year old man was found unconscious on East Eighth Street by a patrolman around 2 am and died en route to City Hospital. Police suspect foul play with skull fracture and injuries suggesting a struggle before death. No arrests have been made. Speeres lived at 7 Wardly Place South Boston.
National and local leaders formalized plans for a state-wide strike by boilermakers and ship builders. About 1000 workers will walk out Monday to demand raises from 2.87 to 3.50 for journeymen and 1.50 to 2.50 for helpers, after five years without a raise. The Mead Morrison plant in Cambridge with 70 boilermakers could trigger wider action, including J W W employees, if the walkout spreads. Governor Foss is a notable stockholder in the involved Cambridge firm.
Victoria May 30 The Arctic expedition led by Vilhjalmar Stefansson to be based on the whaler Karluk is expected to sail from here in mid June for a three year stay in the North. Stefansson is anticipated to arrive from Ottawa on Monday as workmen begin loading stores.
Miss Edith Mae Howe a 15 year old daughter of Sea board Air Line Railway official Lewis R Howe of Boston was arrested in Lewistown on a technical charge of obtaining money under false pretences. She had run away from a Concord New Hampshire boarding school to meet Lloyd Williams a 20 year old Chicago man who claims to study at MIT.
A girl visiting Philadelphia with a man named Williams was found boarding with him and held for unpaid shop purchases. Her father, Mr Howe, arrived and took her home, while Williams was sent back to Philadelphia to face charges for stealing Mrs Helen B Clayton of Haverford Pa.
Dorchester High defeated Mechanic Arts 4 to 2 at Dunbar Avenue in front of about 500 spectators. Fitzgerald and Twitchell delivered for Dorchester with Moulton and Dempsey catching. Umpire Conroy presided as Dorchester avenged prior losses this season.
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