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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1911
Page
8
Reports from Indianapolis say a federal grand jury will probe the McNamara dynamiting cases. Clarence Darrow seeks more information as defense counsel weighs possible effects on the Los Angeles indictment and trial strategy.
Indianapolis facing a legal possibility that John J. McNamara could be returned there after a hearing upon a certified indictment. An order from a U S commissioner could trigger renewed discussions of his extradition from Indiana to California. McNamara declined to discuss the new phase of the case.
Belmont plans one of the state’s best equipped playgrounds and an outdoor pool, funded by H. O. Underwood at about 25000 dollars. Landscape architect Loring Underwood designed a 200 by 150 foot pool with a diving island and a 2000 square foot bungalow style building to house offices and facilities. Water comes from driven wells and springs. the site includes winter skating on the school side slope and a flooded baseball field. Pool to open in spring. playground expected to be finished this fall.
The Massachusetts nautical training school Ranger docked at North End Park at 2 p.m. after an 11 000 mile voyage. Nearly 100 cadets cheered as friends and relatives gathered. mascot Peggy the four week old tiger cat charmed the crew. Captain Atwater called the trip largely favorable aside from heavy gales on the Boston Azores leg. most passages were under sail from Azores to Southampton. A graduating class of 20, including 12 engineers and eight seamen, awaits a month ashore before winter studies. Stops included Horta Azores Southampton Leith Amsterdam Cherbourg Queenstown Funchal Hamilton.
Howard Bennett, who turned 21 this week and has avoided alcohol tobacco and profane language, was presented with a gold watch by a village fund established for the purpose. The presentation was made by the village minister at the local church.
An advertisement claims Guticura remedies cured a barber’s dandruff and scalp itch. It describes severe dandruff, hair loss, and irritation previously, then says thick, healthy hair returned after regular use of Guticura Soap and Ointment. A testimonial asserts satisfaction with the results.
Rome reports deny any armistice with Turkey and vow continued operations to conquer Tripoli. Premier Giolitti and War Minister Spingardi back a broad occupation and plan a new expedition of 100 Grenadiers to reinforce African troops amid heavy casualties near Tripoli.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a nightly cleanse for the liver stomach and bowels claiming quick relief from headache biliousness sleeplessness and upset digestion. It contrasts Cascarets with salts cathartics and castor oil and asserts immediate cleansing and regulation of the digestive tract.
The New England Fair at Mechanics Building announced winners across vegetables, fruits, livestock, grains, maple products, cranberries, and oysters. Notable awards went to Bos ton Market Gardeners Association and Fanueil Hall Market dealers, with prizes for onions, corn, potatoes, pumpkins, apples, poultry, and fancy pigeons among others.
Misses Mary W. A. and Anna T. McAleer of Brookline and staying at the Rits Carson Hotel in New York fatally struck Jose Garcia with their auto. The McAleers are daughters of the late Patrick McAleer and heirs to the family estate once the subject of a famous will contest. The estate reportedly includes valuable properties such as the Hotel Bellevue.
An eight year old boy, Hyman Aronson, son of Mr and Mrs Morris Aronson of 29 Jay Street Cambridge, was run over by a Brighton bound car at the corner of Western Avenue and Howard Street last evening. His mother stood nearby in agony as the accident occurred.
Motorman Samuel Maguire was arrested and taken to Police Station 2 on a manslaughter charge and later released on $2500 bonds supplied by a Boston Elevated Railroad inspector. The incident followed a family tragedy as Aronson’s son Hyman was killed after an accident involving inbound Hanover street and outbound Brighton trolleys near a store.
A mother watched as a second car struck and dragged her child under its wheels near River Street. The boy died at Cambridge Relief Hospital after his legs were severed. Maguire, the motorman, was later arrested as inspectors secured bail arrangements at the station.
Commissioner of Public Works Rourke invites bids for 10 year garbage disposal starting July 1 1912. Proposals to be opened at noon December 12 with expected Mayor and City Council contract approval shortly after.
St Hedwigs Polish Church in East Cambridge will be dedicated Sunday at 3 p m led by Rt Rev Joseph G Anderson D D of Boston assisted by clergy from Boston and Cambridge A thousand Polish society members from Boston Cambridge Lynn and Chelsea will greet him at Craigie bridge and escort to the church The ceremony will be directed by Rev Henry Zmijewski with sermon by Rev Father Lyski of Haverhill Vespers follow the dedicatory exercises.
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