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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1913
Page
5
Mayor Fitzgerald imposes a ban on dances deemed improper in public halls of Boston. Licensing clerk John M. Casey formalizes the regulations barring activities from the turkey trot to the bear dance effective immediately.
Regulations issued October 10 1913 set strict rules for public dances. Violations carry license suspension or revocation and include ejection for improper dancing, lighting rules, no smoking in halls, no singing, no advertising in premises, and mandatory police presence. Minors under 17 prohibited unless accompanied, and emergency exits must be lit.
Ten men from as many states waited since Oct 7 for Captain Cliff Sands to meet them on Catalina Island for a South Seas treasure expedition. Each paid 35 dollars after magazine ads promised fabulous fortunes. Victims say they wired funds to Sands in Seattle and were instructed to meet him there. One informer listed N. B. Barnam of Boston. four others remained anonymous.
Paul R Lindner former director of the Land Industrie Bank Berlin was arrested in New York under the name Len hard on a forgery charge tied to a Berlin real estate deal valued near 1 million dollars. The German consul cites an embezzlement case of 50008 dollars last February and Lindner, who admitted his identity, seeks innocence. He is held without bail for extradition proceedings.
A six story Southwestern Milling Company plant in Kansas City Kansas burned early today destroying 25 000 bushels of wheat and 16 000 barrels of flour causing an estimated 600 000 dollars in damage reported by mill manager C M Tiardenbergh.
William E Barnett a former vice president of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad died last night at Pinehurst North Carolina His body will be brought to New Haven for burial and arrangements will be announced by relatives in New Haven Conn
Columbus Day observance held in Cathedral School Hall with Rt. Rev. Monsignor Splaine addressing pupils on the day’s meaning. Sisters of St. Joseph led a program featuring songs, poetry on the discovery of America, and a collective America singout.
In Kankakee Illinois on October 10 Miss Caroline Bliss of Oxford Michigan was arrested on a bench warrant charging perjury in her testimony against William Latham. Latham aged 70 and Bliss 41. Judge Campbell halted the jury verdict in the breach of promise case, awarded costs to the defendant, and issued the arrest warrant.
Representative Barton of Nebraska urged support for Secretary Daniels' plan to create a government armor plate factory. He cited reports claiming the Steel Trust robs the government through a monopoly and said Congress must back steps to obtain fair prices.
In Waterbury Connecticut on October 10 a man enraged because his wife did not unlock the door attacked inside the home. He stabbed his wife and then cut his own throat, prompting a police investigation and medical aid efforts. Authorities reported the domestic violence incident as a serious assault with self-inflicted injuries.
Martin Dwyer stabbed his wife three times with a jack-knife and then cut his own throat. He is expected to die while his wife, who was injured, will recover. The couple has eight children aged up to nine years.
Following services at Frederick G. Marsh's home in Waban officiated by Rev. James C. Sharp the body of Erwin G. Marsh was cremated at Mt. Auburn and ashes interred in Framingham. Bearers included Julian W. Phillips C A Brown Dr N C Griffin and C F Barnes.
Calumet Michigan reports an early attempt to bomb the home of a Quincy mine tram boss. The porch was blown off but no one inside was harmed. Deputy Sheriff Michael Sheehan, on duty at the Baltic mine, was shot in the legs from ambush while walking nearby.
A man was assaulted along a road late last night by a shotgun wielding assailant who fled the scene. The victim, identified as Sheehan, sustained non serious injuries. Police are investigating and reviewing nearby surveillance for leads.
In Columbus Ohio on October 10 Big Four passenger train 41 bound west derailed after colliding with a hand car at Eleventh avenue. Two trainmen were probably fatally injured in the crash.
Newburyport Oct 10 Robert Churchill a Byfield Woolen Mills picker suffered the loss of his left hand shortly after noon today in the picking room.
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