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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1915
Page
1
Mrs Bishop told she loved Champlin and wished to be released. Frederick H. Bishop replied he would never give her up to another, a remarkable interview reported in the Post about the case involving Peleg E. Champlin, the inspector.
London reports a strong belief Greece will yield to allied demands though no official statement exists. Italian troop landings on the Albanian coast add to the hopeful mood in the city after days of uncertainty.
Halfback Charlie Dickerman of the Princeton varsity and his bride Miss Gertrude Marie Corliss of Roxbury returned to the Dickerman home in Somerville for a blessing and forgiveness after their October elopement.
Dickerman told a Post reporter that the newspaper’s earlier account was wrong. He said the marriage occurred in Chelsea at St. Rose’s Church with Rev. Thomas A. Quinlan officiating. He will return to school while his wife stays with her parents, and she resumed work at Tower Underwood yesterday.
The Bankers' College Foundation presents a new educational club that uses weekly deposits for an educational fund for children and offers the highest rate of interest among savings clubs. It can fund a dowry, home purchase, starting a business, or other goals, appealing to the 500,000 in Metropolitan Boston with no savings. Anyone can start with $1 a week.
Mrs Leah Bishop testified about her relationship with the man charged with murdering her husband. She said she believes the accused could not have loved her as much as he claimed, reasoning his actions brought sorrow upon her. Her account continues with the court case details referenced in the fragment.
Dr. William H. Potter of Harvard University spoke at the Harvard Club on Military Dentistry noting Germany began dental care for schoolchildren 15 years ago to ensure strong teeth for soldiers.
Dr. Edward N. Libby testified in Portsmouth that Mrs Mary Allen Burns showed episodic insanity typical of women and would lack mental responsibility during madness. The Boston diagnostician described the condition as epochal, or periodic insanity, influencing the case before Chief Justice Robert G. Pike.
Reports from Athens indicate cautious optimism as British Earl Kitchener and French Minister M Cochin undertake talks with Greek leaders. First definite steps sought to ease tensions and align Greece with Allied aims amid ongoing Balkan tensions.
A measure to curb drunkenness relief lets first offenders avoid jail or fines if arrested no more than twice per year. Filed by Representative Robert J. Ware of South Boston, the bill lets trial justices grant probation if prior arrests for drunkenness are under the yearly limit.
A 75-year-old Civil War veteran, John Walsh, was struck and killed by an approaching street car on Washington Street near Dudley in Roxbury last night. The incident occurred as he did not heed the warning clang and stepped into the car's path.
Donald McGillvery of Holburn Street Roxbury was arrested charged with manslaughter after his car struck Walter Walsh an elderly former Mountain Branch House sailor. Walsh died at City Hospital before ambulance arrived. McGillvery was bailed by Elevated officials and to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court. Walsh lived at 1188 Harrison Avenue. identification made by his niece Mrs John Driscoll of 10 Dennis Street Roxbury.
A fire at the four story brick Union Parlor Furniture Company storehouse on 570 572 Commercial Street caused about $1000 in losses after 6 pm yesterday. No cause was determined.
Witnesses testified in federal court that Captain K Boy Ed the German naval attaché at the German embassy in Washington played a leading role in an alleged Hamburg American steamship line conspiracy to deceive the United States by sending neutral relief ships with coal and supplies to German warships.
Testimony in the Karl Buenz case details Captain Boy Ed directing about 750000 dollars to a New York bank in September 1914. Funds included 350000 telegraphed to Nevada National Bank San Francisco, 213000 paid to North German Lloyd, and 75009 to Hamburg American line. Witness Gustave Kulenka and others testified about shipments aiding German warships.
Three robbers were captured shortly before midnight by Patrolman McNeil who drew his revolver at the Dudley street hardware store of D. L. Billings. The trio entered by the rear window and hid under a counter before surrendering to police.
Three youths named James Williams age eight of Manchester New Hampshire Thom as Kelley age twenty six of Cleveland Ohio and Francis J Johnson age twenty three of 56 Ninth street Cambridge were seen inside a store about 1130 by Assistant Superintendent Edward Dana of Division 3 Boston Elevated. Dana alerted Patrolman McNeil who left a guard at the front while he moved to the rear. The robbers fled to hide but were spotted and ordered to raise their hands or be shot.
Mrs Norman Galt regrets she cannot accept an offer from a French fashion syndicate to design and present Parisian gowns. Phillippe Ortiz, the syndicate representative, sent a telegram apologizing for an overseas importer using Mrs Galt’s name. Mrs Galt says she has other arrangements and thanks Ortiz for the gesture.
A federal-style ruling follows a federal tribunal, stating that interference with individual rights can impact many occupations. The decision stresses the broad reach of due process protections and signals potential consequences for businesses and professionals across sectors.
The Supreme Judicial Court declared unconstitutional Chapter 746 of the 1914 acts limiting railroad workers hours. Victor Richards, a baggage man, sued Boston & Maine after being employed for more than nine hours in ten. The ruling could affect labor hours across industries and concerns rail officials.
Moon phase timings for December with last quarter on Nov 29 and full on Dec 21. Evening star Jupiter and morning star Saturn visible. Mars rises late. Auto lamps required at 4 47 and 5 17. Anniversaries include New Haven purchase from Indians in 1637 and Lookout Mountain battle in 1808.
Forecasts show unsettled conditions for Boston and vicinity on Wednesday with generally fair results on Thursday. Temperatures remain steady with moderate southwest winds. For Northern New England the outlook is cloudy Wednesday with light rain along the coast and inland snow, then partly cloudy Thursday. Southern New England expects cloudy Wednesday with possible light rain and fair conditions on Thursday.
Readings show daily temperatures around 14 to 15 with lows near 28 to 46 across times. A year ago yesterday average was 20 to 24, indicating warmer prior conditions.
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