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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1911
Page
16
In New York on November 27, the trial of show girls Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad for shooting W. E. D. Stokes was halted when a juror withdrew at the court's request. The delay in obtaining a replacement juror paused testimony and could push proceedings to tomorrow as the new juror is readied.
Mrs. Petronia Sampson a 27 year old wife of 140 Bowen street South Boston died yesterday afternoon from burns after her chintz wrapper caught fire from a kitchen stove spark. She ran through the house with the flames and collapsed unconscious on the sidewalk as neighbors aided. Firemen responded to box 134. Damage totaled $100.
Michael Drosaki of Philadelphia was robbed of $13 and beaten in Foster Place. He reported the assault to Lt. Crowley, and two hours later Sergeants ODonnell, Donovan and Patrolman Ferrar arrested three men on Charter Street suspected in the robbery. Drosaki could not identify the suspects, who remain in custody.
Providence police recovered Julius Rubin's kidnapped baby from a Westminster street department store vestibule. Grace Studley, 15, who had been missing since November 12, is tied to the case and held with the infant. Warrants allege electrician Warren F. John son aided the abduction but claims the girl had the child when first met.
A public viewing at Fenway Court featured new treasures including Lorenzetti Madonna and Child and Henry James portrait by William James. The Veronese and Milan rooms drew crowds as Mrs. Gardner explained pieces to guests. Daily viewings run noon to 3 pm with 200 tickets available each day.
Mrs Catherine Chamberlain, accused of attempting to administer carbolic acid to her baby son, is reportedly a physical and mental wreck at the Lowell almshouse, making her appearance in Somerville Police Court unlikely.
Government officers, the husband, and friends agree the woman is mentally unbalanced for some time. Mr Chamberlain stated that since the child’s birth in April 1908 she has acted queerly at times. The little boy rested comfortably last night and will recover, but will be marked for life.
Cadum is advertised as a new remedy for eczema pimples rashes and other skin troubles. The extract from juniperus oxycedrus allegedly relieves itching immediately and restores skin to softness and health. Sold by druggists in 2c and 5c sizes.
Mrs Christina Bereshein an 80 year old saloon keeper on Prescott street Roxbury was robbed of her purse containing 65 by three young men who entered the saloon yesterday afternoon about 3 o clock.
Workers canvass the state to form a new political party said to number hundreds of voters. George R. Henderson a Cambridge carriage manufacturer heads the organization committee. No name chosen yet. It is a move for better government and they will back a good man.
A joint Army Navy Board of Inspection in Havana concludes the Maine disaster was caused by a mine outside the hull. The report, awaiting Secretary Meyer’s review, upholds Sampson board findings and details the wreck’s extensive structural damage from frames 18 and 30, with the keel buckling and a large hole in the bowels of the ship.
A fire shortly after 11 last night gutted a two and a half story wooden building at 165 Green Street Jamaica Plain. The first floor housed A Barsoom fruit store and the second floor Minnie Tobin’s residence. Patrolman Franks carried Mrs Tobin to safety as flames erupted in her chamber. Loss estimated at 600 dollars. Building owned by Patrick Meehan.
Irving Bedell Dudley United States ambassador to Brazil died at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore from heart failure while convalescing from a prior complaint. He was born November 30 1861 in Jefferson City Missouri. Mrs Dudley is also hospitalized with a minor complaint and has not been informed of his death.
Senator Lodge on behalf of himself and a colleague recommended Edward C. Mansfield to President Taft for reappointment as postmaster of Poston. The term expires December 16.
Jacob Schiff urged urban Jews to return to farming during a mass meeting closing the first day of the Jewish Farmers of America convention in New York. He said Jews are naturally tillers of the soil and that working the land honors the nation.
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