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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1913
Page
4
Superintendent George C. Minard reported to the board that only one of eight charges of abuse was substantiated. Herman Leon dar was punished by Thomas H. Boyle with a belt, leaving 14 red marks on the boy’s legs, though the buckle was not used.
Superintendent Minard defends school discipline practices. He says he punished himself for exceeding orders and finds no evidence of brutality. He rejects claims of hot potato, umbrella, or hot stove punishments and notes boys perform duties, eat adequately, and may scrub floors as part of honest toil.
Smallpox spread among Somersworth New Hampshire school children prompting a swift shutdown by the school committee. Health officers impose quarantine while vaccinations begin and schools may reopen Tuesday pending conditions.
Oct 10 report says no license citizens warn Mayor Hurley to stop illegal liquor sales in clubs and drug stores and curb open gambling or face recall agitation and circulars citing lax enforcement of liquor and gambling laws.
Prominent merchants and civic reform leaders align with churches to push for a cleaner city. Mayor Hurley pledges a crackdown on illegal liquor sales and gambling dens, vowing strict action and possible undercover enforcement after reporting widespread violations in the dry city.
An elderly man known as C. H. Byron committed death by own action by lighting gas in his room at the lodging-house on 119 Berkley Street early yesterday morning. He had stayed at the house for about two years and spoke of a daughter living nearby.
Philadelphia dispatch reports actress Georgianna Burdick alleges she became Mrs Charlemagne Tower Jr in a ceremony details of which are kept secret in a safe. Attorney Harry D. Wescott calls the file a certification of marriage and says a court trial will reveal the truth.
The article notes the marriage claims by Georgianna Burdick and young Tower, denying a New Haven officiant and suggesting a common law angle. Attorneys say proof will emerge in court and that public records would reveal a ritual ceremony if it existed, affecting Tower’s college status. Formal claim filing awaits Mrs. Tower’s consultations with counsel.
Hyman Kalan of 8 Leverett Street West End told Joy Street police that two well dressed men robbed him with the handkerchief game yesterday morning near Charlesbank. The pair allegedly played the scam an hour earlier and he reported the incident to authorities.
Russell Thaw, son of Harry and Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, arrived in New York from England to be greeted by his mother at the pier. Evelyn Nesbit, who earned 800 dollars weekly in England, now commands a 3000 dollar weekly salary since touring in New York. Her managers’ generosity kept the boy with her instead of returning to England at the end of her engagement.
One hundred and four cadets from the United States training ship Ranger returned to North Park yesterday at 9 p.m. after a May 31 cruise. Captain Atwater announced dismissal as relatives, friends, and the state board of commissioners welcomed the crew. The trip was praised for excellent weather and an enjoyable voyage.
San Francisco reports Sutro baths the largest swimming baths in the world to be sold at auction on November 20. Baldwin and Howell handle arrangements. sale includes buildings tanks fresh water springs machinery power house and all equipment. The eight acre property may include the museum.
Michael Polick and his brother Daniel of 13 Sixth street East Cambridge were held up and beaten by four men about 1 15 this morning at Chambers and Eaton streets as they walked home. They were treated by a physician at Joy street station.
Peter Solomon and Louis Rosen were arrested after a raid in the West End. Police allege they are part of a four man gang that accosted two brothers on Chambers Street, demanded money, and beat them. Michael Polick reports losing 30 dollars and his brother seven dollars was taken in the struggle.
The British steamship Kilnsea rescued ten crewmen of the Boston schooner John Twohy after locating the distressed vessel 60 miles south of Frying Pan Shoals. One Kilnsea crewman was nearly lost during a first rescue attempt. The Twohy, lumber laden from Jacksonville to New York, was abandoned and presumed sunk.
A fire shortly after midnight caused heavy damage to M Frieze and Son at 42 44 Chauncy Street. The blaze began on the fifth floor and climbed to the top, breaking through the roof. M Frieze and Son dealers in woolen goods occupy the fifth and sixth floors.
Dr Alexander Mann rector of Trinity Church Boston and newly elected president of the House of Deputies in the general convention of the Episcopal Church outlines a policy of balanced representation in standing committees He says no preference to high or low church while carrying out the fair and just policy.
The House of Bishops considers a radical meeting rule change and debates publicity while memorials question church practices. A proposed race based episcopate, intinction, and the selection of eminent Bostonians are examined by a committee, with about 300 names suggested for the honor list.
The Columbus Day parade committee announces the roster of 33 eminent Bostonians to be displayed on standards. They could not secure 100 standards, so 33 names will be carried this year with 67 more to be chosen after Columbus Day for future occasions.
One hundred ten deputies who signed resolutions warning President Huerta over the disappearance of Senator Belizario Dominguez of Chiapas were arrested and jailed. Five other signers were absent as troops cordoned the legislative building and hundreds of soldiers entered the chamber.
Arrests followed Huerta’s demand that the chamber withdraw a resolution. Deputies threatened to abandon the capitol amid alleged safety concerns. Senator Dominguez criticized Huerta for neglect and worsening famine, blaming his regime for instability and depopulation.
The Boston Latin captain McCarthy who initially seemed hurt now shows water on the knee.
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