30 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
1
A 19 year old bride Mrs Louis Minoli of Worcester wrote a desperate note to her husband before she and their year old child were found dead by her hand. The letter asks for courage and expresses sorrow and uncertainty about managing a home.
In Worcester Tina Minoli 19 cuts her baby’s throat and hugs the dying child, writing that she loves her husband and would rather die. She mentions $100 in the bank and says she worried over nothing. Louis Minoli, 35, is described as a hardworking granite cutter. The couple married in Branford and moved to Worcester.
Charles W. Morse and Alfred H. Curtis sit in the United States Circuit Court as Morse testifies in a conspiracy and banking law case. He describes purchasing 4000 shares for Mrs. Gelshenen at $40 and recalls giving stock profits to the bank. The testimony hints at political and financial influence networks.
A secret communication from Superintendent Pierce to captains says officers who chew tobacco or gum and make frequent mouth movements on duty may face charges for conduct unbecoming. The order, described as childish and uncouth, likely follows discussions with Commissioner O'Meara before its issue.
The will of the late Benjamin F. Batchelder of Lowell leaves Hila F. Eastman of Bangor Maine a $20000 legacy. Clara A. Batchelder wife of the deceased receives a Concord New Hampshire land lot and $1000. The document was filed yesterday in the East Cambridge Probate Court.
Eight battleships of the Atlantic fleet led by Rear Admiral William H. Emory reached Amoy after a smooth voyage from Yokohama. The Chinese welcomed the ships with a ceremony signaling strong hopes for closer US relations and cordial ties with the republic.
A 16 ship fleet from Yokohama splits into two squadrons. Rear Admiral Sperry leads the Connecticut toward Olongapo while Rear Admiral Emory commands the Louisiana toward Amoy. The two divisions plan to unite at Manila with the second squadron due to depart Amoy on November 4 and arrive November 7.
Forecast calls for Friday rain in Boston and vicinity with clearing by evening. Saturday should be fair and colder with Friday night winds from the north west. Washington dispatch notes New England rain on Friday then fair cooler weather and northerly gales Saturday.
A large number of customers have outfitted themselves with high candle power Tungsten lamps. Demand has grown so much that production is in large quantities and manufacturers have cut prices substantially.
Police plan to guard the torchlight parade of the Intercollegiate Republican Students' Clubs tonight with about 6000 students expected. Superintendent Pierce ordered 289 personnel including 275 patrolmen and 14 sergeants to report to Captain Frank Jones for formation and disbandment. Route covers Divisions 2 3 4 5 10 and 16 with 75 officers per division. Officers told to use own discretion in emergencies.
John D. Rockefeller of Standard Oil declares he will vote for William H. Taft. He argues Taft offers better fitness and temperament, promotes law and order, and supports steady industrial progress compared with opponent Bryan.
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