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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1911
Page
5
Captain James Phillips Parker of the battleship Nebraska faces court martial at the Charlestown navy yard over the grounding of his vessel in Provincetown Harbor one July morning. The panel includes four rear admirals and five captains, the largest court ever convened at the yard.
A court convened behind closed doors aboard the Nebraska to try Captain Parker after the ship ran aground entering Provincetown harbor in mist. The board includes high ranking officers such as Rear Admirals Mason Ward Knight Fiske and others. report to Washington pending findings and approval.
Mrs. Walter P. Plummer of Melrose was struck by a loose roof plank in South Saline street as a wind storm raged. She suffered a deep cut above the eye and loss of consciousness but revived quickly and was sent home. Doctor Flanagan said her condition is not serious.
Three weeks after illness, Mary Cash fell prey to weak health and poor care. Her sister Mrs. Sanborn toiled without relief, guarding eggs bought for her own lunch. Mary’s body lay on the floor as a Jewish family notified authorities. The mother of the sisters, Mary Cash, traced to Colonel John Cash lineage, had moved from Medford to Boston after hardship and loss.
The Post visits Fitchburg to showcase a sunflower reaching 12 1/2 feet with a 13 inch diameter bloom and 9 inch circumference. Exhibits include a tomato from Miss C F Moore of Melrose, cucumbers from H A Parker of North Salem, and a 14 inch long radish from William C Ryder of Somerville.
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts said goodbye to Bermuda's Mayor and Lieutenant-Governor after three days as guests. Under full-dress British escort, they marched to the pier and sailed this afternoon for New York on the Oceana.
North End women in fine hats attracted Special Officer McCaffery who uncovered a millinery theft. Four men, Aby Block, Raymond McCoy, Jacob Engle, and Ambrose Quinn were tried with Ardisky's circle. the quartet were found guilty of stealing $42 worth of millinery while Quinn was acquitted.
Charles Kasparek of Fairbury Nebraska bit into a plug of tobacco and pulled out a mouthful with a human index finger, the finger flesh already bitten through and well preserved, in a startling discovery reported October 4.
Two foreign women Mrs. Peter Shava and her daughter in law Mrs. Joseph Shava were arrested by a state trooper as they pried open a trunk lid. Joseph Shava, husband of the younger woman, is accused of participating and has fled. Authorities recovered furs and jewelry valued at $1000 or more. Governor Tener visited, bodies recovered rose, and relief efforts progressed as 80 people remained unaccounted for. Funeral scenes at Forest Hills and heavy work on ruins continued with donations from Cambria Iron & Steel, Bayless Pulp and Paper, and local citizens.
Malcolm Hurd and Miss Eliza Bea trice Church wed at St John s Episcopal Newtonville despite a published parental ban. Ceremony drew about 200 guests with Rev Richard T Loring officiating and bride given away by Dr John J Coxetter. The couple depart for a two week honeymoon and plan to reside in Newtonville then Beverly.
Beachey defies a 35 mile wind as rain and mud cancel nearly all outdoor attractions at the Brockton fair second day. About 9000 spectators endure wet grounds while Lincoln Beachey and his Curtiss biplane remain the sole spectacle. He notes the crowd’s disappointment and proceeds to fly anyway.
Beachey braved heavy rain and deep puddles to take off at 3 PM, performing figure eights at 800 feet as crowd cheered. The horse show ended early due to muddy rings, nine classes awarded blues, and Lawson dominated cattle prizes defeating Vanderbilt. Racing was reduced to three minor harness events with major stakes postponed to tomorrow amid unsettled forecast.
Russian classic dancer dé Swirsky appears at Jordan Hall with Symphony players on Oct. 10 at 8 15 PM and Oct. 12 at 3 00 PM. Program features Dvorak Slavic dances Peer Gynt Suite and Tanagra among others.
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