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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1912
Page
16
The Board of Elections announced an increase in assembly districts from 1676 to 1730 across the city. The move aims to adjust representation and improve electoral boundaries.
An advertisement proclaims the best made shoe in the United States offering easy walking comfort and stylish appearance. Claims superiority over $10 custom shoes and bench-made shoes, with prices listed as $38.60, $4.00, and $5.00. S. H. Harrison Co. located at 662-672 Washington street at Beach corner.
Detective Captain Arnold said police have definite evidence that Jennie Cavaglieri was killed as vengeance for revealing secrets of the white slave trade. Five Italian men allegedly abducted her by automobile from Bridgeport and took her to Stratford where she was shot dead.
Captain Arnold states police possession shows a conference among five men in the Italian quarter Sunday night decided the woman's death. They reportedly planned to kill or disfigure her for betraying the white slave traffic code. Evidence ties the shooting to a national organization and Chicago vice crusade. The victim’s identity remains undisclosed, with possible ties to white slave networks in New York, New Haven, and Chicago.
Walter J. Tigan of Illinois, a third-year midshipman at Annapolis, was court-martialed for forcing a plebe to stand on his head and was dismissed from the Naval Academy today by Secretary Meyer.
As the Russell identity hearing proceeds at East Cambridge Master Gilbert A A Pevey with William H Scharton for the Dakota claimant and Robert W Nason and Eugene C Upton will visit the Russell mansion in Melrose to conduct a full examination of the premises once all evidence on the plans is compiled.
The visit cannot occur without estate counsel approval as executors Ferdinand B. Almy and William C. Russell prepare to take the stand. Their testimony will counter the claimant’s evidence on the Russell house structure amid yesterday’s cross examination by Mr. Nason centered on his prior trial plans.
The transcript page records the claimant’s testimony with many “I do not remember” responses. It is expected that two additional days will finish the cross examination, with Mr. Nason aiming to conclude by the end of next week if possible.
Local ad promotes the Packard Shoe as the most sightly and best value option. Custom made shoes available at $3.50, $4.00 and $5.00, with prices and styles highlighted. H. Harrison Co. operates at 662 672 Washington Street near Beach.
The Salem Normal eleven beat the Boston YMCA Prep School team 13 to 12 at Forest River park Salem. The Normals were overmatched by 16 pounds per man but won with two 48 yard forward passes for the winning touchdown. Captain Long starred for the Normals with Richard and Foley while Roberts and H Bishop starred for Boston.
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