08 Nov 1913
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1913
Page
1
Ipswich on November 7 John E. Hayes 43 a caretaker at the Peabody House was shot and instantly killed by his wife Martha A. Hayes. Continued on Page 5 Third Column.
Nov 7 witnesses testifying for Worcester State Hospital said they watched a patient beaten by attendant Max B Frankil and did nothing to intervene. Dr Ernest V Scribner introduced the testimony to counter Frankis claim that he had seen abuse.
In testimony he admitted trimming a patient who had broken his glasses and said two attendants aided him, including Arthur Peterson who accepted the invitation to assist. The report continues on Page 14-Sixth Col.
In Camden New Jersey on November 7 John Smith shot the woman he lived with as his wife and then killed himself. Doctors say the woman, whom he wounded, cannot recover. Police believe jealousy sparked the tragedy.
Everett traffic policeman John J. Lonergan was backed into a rapidly moving auto at Revere Beach boulevard and Broadway at 6 30. He was thrown 20 feet and left unconscious with possible skull fracture after colliding with Joseph P. Swan fire chief and assistant Philip A. Ham.
A blaze at a large unoccupied shed at Bow and Thorndyke streets severely injured Chief Swan and his assistant as flying glass sprayed the area. The shed, owned by Louis E. Selfel of Medford and once a junk shop, was set by an incendiary. Damage reached $2000.
Princeton Today reports Crimson supporters optimistic on eve of key clash with Harvard. Bradlee set to start in place of Mahan as the team eyes an upset and seeks a strong road performance. Odds listed as Harvard 10 to 6.
New York reports Vincent Astor engaged to Helen Dinsmore Huntington of Hopeland House, Stasburg New York. Astor confirms engagement. Huntington described as tall with light brown hair and blue eyes and fond of horseback riding and tennis. Astor to celebrate 224th birthday next week. Huntington is 20.
Rol and Margaret Connell wed in a spontaneous City Hall ceremony after Molineux, acquitted after a third murder trial, obtained a divorce decree copy. The couple immediately traveled to Brooklyn to visit his mother.
Yesterday’s average temperature at Thompson's Spa was recorded as 64 degrees. The report notes an average two-year reference and compares daily figures with prior data, indicating a typical seasonal pattern.
The Tigers feel confident about beating Harvard despite Harvard being a strong betting favorite at 40 to 6. A large crowd is expected to attend the game and Tiger supporters are optimistic as bets come in rapidly.
On the eve of a key late season game Princeton players claim supreme confidence as they prepare to face Harvard at Osborne Field. Despite a recent defeat to Dartmouth the Tigers believe their historic superiority over Harvard will make the contest at Cambridge difficult for the Crimson as it unfolds tomorrow afternoon.
On the twelfth day of the year during autumn the article notes celestial events including Venus rising at 4:72 a.m. Mars rising, Jupiter setting at 8:10 p.m., Saturn setting at 6:10 p.m. and mentions lighting auto lamps tonight. It also lists anniversaries such as the US Newfoundland reciprocity treaty signed in 1902 and Montana's admission in 1889, with a Constantinople surrender rumor.
Forecast notes unsettled conditions in Boston and vicinity with scattered light showers on Saturday. Sunday expected to be fair and cooler with moderate to brisk southwest to west winds across southern New England.
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