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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1914
Page
18
A bomb exploded beside the Bronx county courthouse late tonight causing extensive damage to the building and surrounding area. The blast was powerful and shaken nearby blocks as police investigate motives and suspects.
Police believe the device was intended for County Judge Louis D Gibbs who presided on several white slave cases. Gibbs was uninjured as the blast shook his chambers and he walked to the hallway with his secretary Samuel Phil. Watchman John Connolly nearby was thrown by glass but escaped harm. The time explosive was set to detonate when Gibbs typically left his chambers.
Frank Howard, sentenced to life for robbery in 1897, was pardoned yesterday by the Executive Council. Edward H. Hosford Malden Sunday school superintendent, a backer of the petition, was recently pardoned himself. he knew Howard in prison.
Advertises a cure for chronic drinking claiming rapid withdrawal from whiskey and elimination of alcohol from the system. Cites endorsements from business and professional men and letters from wives and mothers praising the treatment for hard drinkers who cannot quit alone.
William D. Sohier chairman of the Massachusetts Highway Commission urged the American Road Congress in Atlanta to secure funds for road maintenance to protect the original investment in roads. He stressed ongoing upkeep as essential to preserve value and safety.
The author argues that drainage determines road quality and warns that bad ditches turn roads into bogs or ditches. He cites France and England as long established practices and outlines Massachusetts road history from 1894 to 1914 highlighting rising costs, growing automobile traffic, and the shift to bituminous coatings while noting per mile maintenance costs and tire load impacts.
The provisional appointment of Dr Francis X Corr of 80 Magnolia Street Dorchester as medical inspector of the health department at a salary of 1200 was approved yesterday by Mayor Curley.
Miss Edith Thompson presented a Steinert Hall recital featuring Mozart Siloti Couperin Daquin Beethoven MacDowell Chopin Faure Debussy and Albéniz works. The reviewer praises her understanding of MacDowell and Raff influenced pieces and commends the Faure Impromptu while noting the piece by Albeniz is less appealing. A good audience applauded warmly.
Police Commissioner O'Meara issued a general order to move Patrolman Benjamin Alexander of Joy Street station West End to the detective bureau at headquarters.
George A. Adams twenty seven of 108 Norwood Avenue Newton Highlands was arrested yesterday by Inspectors Loughlin and Pelton on larceny charges for stealing three watches one handbag and three diamonds valued at 283.47 from a department store using his father's charge account on August 16.
Samuel Downing of Millinocket was mistaken for a deer and killed by a 13 year old boy at Portage. He was 60 years old and leaves a wife and four children.
The Sisters of Mercy have completed a new three story convent on Union Park street opposite the Cathedral rectory near Harrison avenue. The pressed brick building with granite trim features modern light, heat, and sanitation and overlooks the parochial school on Malden street. The facility presents a plain yet attractive exterior and serves the Cathedral parish.
Michael Alphonse and Arthur Murray of Boston and Roy E Bickford and Thomas Hardiman of Dedham were held yesterday by U S Commissioner Hayes for the federal grand jury on conspiracy to violate the interstate commerce act. The two from Boston face larceny charges for stealing a case of shoes in an interstate shipment. the Dedham men are charged with receiving the stolen property.
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals orders a new trial in the Southern Pacific company versus Fore River Shipbuilding Company case over alleged guaranty breaches concerning the Creole steamship speed and coal use.
The Cambridge Anti-Suffrage Association held a bazaar at 49 Washington Avenue North Cambridge to aid Belgian relief. Crowded turnout both afternoon and evening from Greater Boston. Half profits plus special contributions were donated to the Belgium relief fund.
Dr. John A. Horgan of 120 Blue Hill Avenue Roxbury died yesterday after a short illness following surgery. He was 50 born in Boston son of the late Matthew Horgan. He served as president of the Society of St Vincent de Paul of Boston and is survived by his daughter Mrs. Frank P. Tighe of Boston.
Frank Vianci of the North End and his wife faced Judge Creed in Police Court charged with stealing three caps and stockings valued at five dollars from a department store. They allegedly concealed the items under the baby's sweater and had the goods on them when stopped. the case was placed on file.
William W. Fagan longtime Starter for the Boston Elevated at Park Street subway died at Haymarket Square Relief Hospital from injuries after being dragged by a car along subway tracks Tuesday morning. He resided at 28 Etna Street Brighton and left a widow and two children.
Mrs. Britt of 283 Kennebunk Street Athol Massachusetts says a doctor predicted her baby's death but after giving Father John’s Medicine the child gained strength and now walks. The ad touts the medicine as safe for children alcohol free and nourishing. Wolf’s at Hanover and Portland sells Legal Stamps with purchases.
Cambridge Council No. 74 marked its 19th annual banquet at the Quincy House with Mayor Timothy W. Good lauding five current and former Cambridge mayors who are Knights of Columbus members. He credited their administrative work for Cambridge’s 11 year rise as the Commonwealth’s most progressive city in public affairs and noted leadership in education and charity. Grand Knight William J. Cogan received a gold watch for service, with Rev. John J. Ryan presenting.
The annual Daly Industrial School Association banquet for the Roxbury school of that name was held at the Quincy House last evening. A dance and musical entertainment followed the dinner.
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