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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1913
Page
8
David R. Tolman known as a loan shark was found guilty of usury under state law. He received a six month penitentiary sentence after a clerk testified he paid 20 percent annual interest for $10 for three months. Tolman said he ran between 4 and 50 loan offices nationwide.
John Purroy Mitchel fusion mayoral nominee lost his voice and had to abandon a speech. Two specialists were summoned and he was advised to take extreme precautions for the following week. Phonographic records of some speeches will be made for emergencies.
Lieutenant Governor David I Walsh spoke before a large crowd in Attleboro recounting the Democratic platform from 16 years ago. He argued the party defended the direct primary then and now, while recognizing room to improve its scope and application under current statute law.
Mr. Walsh argues the Democratic Party has long led reform in Massachusetts citing 1897 1898 platforms. He claims tariff reform income tax postal savings banks popular vote for senators eight hour day and direct primary as proven by recent laws and constitutional amendments. He calls for united support for the Democratic ticket.
Congressman Gardner will headline a Republican State committee meeting at Faneuil Hall on Saturday night. He will address four planks rejected by the state convention and speak freely. Attending will be Lt Governor nominee A H Goetting and other GOP candidates, with ex-Representative James K. Cavanaugh serving as presiding officer.
William D. Straight, 27, shot and killed his stepfather Clarence Grimm, 38, in Des Moines after Grimm allegedly choked Straight’s wife. Straight told police he found Grimm choking his wife, retrieved a shotgun, and fired.
Fred V. McVickey of 15 Boston Place South Boston was arrested by Special Officer Carey at City Hall avenue station for uttering a forged check dated September 2 at the John F. McCary saloon 3861 Atlantic avenue.
John F Smith of Roxbury and Octavio De Silva of Somerville were charged with larceny of 500 pounds copper and 75 pounds lead from the roof at 125 Milk Street for New England Telephone. Copper traced to Harry Miller's 80 Central Wharf junk shop where 100 pounds were recovered. Miller charged with receiving stolen goods. Police say the pair climbed the roof nightly since August 20 until captured yesterday.
Calumet Michigan October 9 The extended injunction by the State Supreme Court against copper mine strikers curb ed protest with no disorder and no picketing observed in the district. An additional arrest was reported in the killing of Deputy Sheriff Joseph Pollock Jr at Hurontown yesterday by men believed to be strikers.
The Turkish government decided not to accept Standard Oil Company's offer to acquire a petroleum monopoly in Turkey. A Constantinople dispatch to the Standard confirms the rejection.
Governor Foss waits for final word from the people before deciding whether to run as an independent. He has not ruled out placing his name on the ballot after an extensive canvass of voters and officials. Foss spoke with citizens, politicians, and professionals during travels to the State House from Jamaica Plain.
The governor, fielding hundreds of letters urging a run, weighs whether to seek a fourth term. He has not yet decided and plans to avoid aiding any campaign, with nomination papers due by Oct. 15 if he opts in. He speaks Oct. 13 in Indianapolis and may sign papers Oct. 11 if he chooses.
In Washington on October 9 the House ordered the arrest of every member absent without permission and notified those out of the city by telegraph that warrants were outstanding.
The Licensing Board issued a circular announcing a new ban on free drinks at first and second-class liquor establishments. It states proprietors and staff must not give any drink unless payment is received, noting some owners had previously treated customers themselves.
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