17 Oct 1913
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1913
Page
1
Captain Jancis Inch of the burned Volturno defended his crew and passengers while answering 90 reporters aboard the Kroonland as the liner carried 88 survivors toward New York. He praised orders given to women and stated a first-fire rush claimed lives, noting no revolver existed to maintain order.
The harpist sues Arnold Heath claiming injuries after a perilous sea incident. The suit alleges negligence and seeks redress for medical costs and damages. Details of the incident and parties involved were presented, with the case moving through court procedures.
In Albany on October 16 Governor Sulzer was found guilty by the high court of impeachment on articles one two and four, while article three was cleared. He faces removal tomorrow though not disqualification from future office, as Lt. Gov. Glynn prepares to assume the governorship. In Plymouth, a 16 year old girl testifies that her mother Jennie May Eaton killed Admiral Eaton, describing jealousy and re enacting the death scene during the trial.
Customs officials stopped a maid of Mrs May Van Alen Thompson arriving on the Arabic in Boston and seized $5000 worth of jewels concealed in her belt. The jewels were not declared by the prominent society leader and cousin of Vincent Astor.
Rises and sets for the moon and planets noted with Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn times. Lamps light before 5 30. Today’s anniversaries recall Burgoyne’s Saratoga defeat 1777 Falmouth burning 1775 and Sebastopol siege begun 1854. One year ago Marconi lost his right eye.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity shows cloudy Friday and unsettled Saturday with possible showers and moderate north winds. Northern New England expects cloudy Friday and unsettled Saturday likely rain with moderate north winds. Southern New England forecasts fair Friday with Saturday turning cloudy and rain possible, moderate north winds.
Temperature readings show daytime highs around mid-50s and lows near 40s at Thompson's Spa area. Average yesterday was 56.7 degrees, with the previous year at 47.12 degrees, and multiple hourly figures noted for morning and evening periods.
Miss Caetano Britt, a harpist in a New York theatre orchestra, files a bill in equity at East Cambridge seeking $50,000 for alleged breach of promise. Britt, once based in Paris and Belgium, is connected to a Newton, Massachusetts family through Heath.
In bringing the legal action she gives Paris as her residence. Efforts by lawyers on both sides to keep all facts except those on file from becoming public were made.
Heath, about 30, earns an annual income estimated within a specified range. Further details on the exact figures are not provided.
The vote on Articles 1 and 2 was 59 to 18, achieving a two thirds majority. Article 1 accuses the Governor of falsifying his campaign contribution statements, while Article 2 accuses him of perjury in relation to those statements.
Via Washington Sunset Route announces the Sunset Limited daily with no extra fare. A new train from November 14 to 20 promises hours quicker tourist car service. The advertisement lists 12 Milk and 322 Washington streets.
Dorothy testified after ADA Katzgmann laid out the government’s case. Medical examiner Gilman Osgood described Mrs Faton’s mental state and the nature and amount of poison given to the late naval officer. Continued on Page 1ti-2d Column.
A Boston branch of the Clothiers and Contractors' Association was formed at 9h Washington street by local coatmakers and contractors. Members voted to seek a charter from the general association and plan another meeting at 995 Washington street on Monday night Oct. 26. A committee will invite all eligible men to join.
An ad urges prompt use of Father John’s Medicine to fight colds and boost health, claiming it strengthens the system.
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