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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1916
Page
11
The frigate Constitution known as Old Ironsides will be drydocked at Charlestown navy yard for a new bottom. An appropriation passed in the last session funds the work. Drydocking causes major trouble, not done since 1858, with repairs limited to the waterline. Work starts next spring due to dock usage and winter lumber.
David Jackson, a colored worker from Roxbury, collapsed after emerging too quickly from the Dorchester tunnel lock. Rescue attempts failed. he was recompressed and revived before being released. Jackson resides at 8 Sterling Street, Roxbury.
Louis DeLasse of Lynn requests a special permit to wed 40 year old widow Mrs. Ellen Terridon of 812 Western Ave after probation for assault. Judge Lummus advises waiting until DeLasse returns from a two month trip to Mexico, planning marriage only if feelings persist.
Boston importers learned that the British steamer Meroe carrying cotton valued over 2 million dollars was sunk by a German submarine en route from Alexandria to Liverpool. British authorities reportedly sought to withhold the news. Details are scarce and crew fate unknown as reports arrive via coded private cables.
Dr Frank A Derby of 1448 Dorchester Avenue faces a civil assault suit from Helen E Hart aged 16, a former office assistant. The Suffolk Superior case opened before Judge Hitchcock with Hart as first witness recounting an August incident in the office. Her mother testified Derby said he was only fooling and offered a salary raise for her return. Dr William Kane treated the girl for a nervous disorder for 10 days after the alleged attack.
President Wilson informed Mayor Curley he cannot speak in Boston before election day. The mayor sought a Friday mass meeting and said he hoped Marcus A. Coolidge of Fitchburg and Richard A. Long, who visited the President, might secure a favorable reply.
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