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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
11
A large fire in Knoxville Penn today wiped out 13 business places and 10 residences with losses over $100,000. The post office and telegraph exchanges burned leaving the town without wire communication. Firemen drew water from the Cowanesque River after draining the village reservoir. aid arrived from local authorities and neighboring districts.
Twelve men were arraigned on gaming and illegal liquor charges after private detectives hired by the No-License League and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Board of Trade conducted a secret probe. Albert L. Hardy represented the societies in court. bonds set at 200 dollars. Trials set for November dates. Simon F. OConnell faced illegal liquor sales charges, with his case continued to November 1. Timothy McDermott and William Crotty charged with operating gambling houses, cases slated for early and mid November.
John A Hennessy s little black book with alleged Stilwell confession passed to DA Whitman. It may be read to the grand jury to probe graft claims against Tammany Hall. Hennessy plans a John Doe inquiry to test charges as Stilwell names seven State Senators.
Everett G. Scully Cumberland County sheriff died of heart trouble while on duty. He wore his full dress uniform as lieutenant commander and naval aide on Governor Haines staff. Governor Haines attended. county offices paused. Superior Court adjourned in respect. Rev. James F. Albion delivered the tribute.
Customs collectors from each district in the United States and Alaska will attend a conference in New York next week called by Secretary McAdoo. Assistant Secretary Hemlin and F. M. Halstead will address and preside. The session will tackle efficiency and economy in the service.
Ernest McCoy of Pelham, who confessed to killing his wife during a crisis two weeks earlier, lay in serious condition at St. Joseph's Hospital after a self inflicted head wound. He will be charged with murder once recovered as his daughters and a neighbor alerted by threats found him.
The Civil War era frigate Santee, stripped of value, was towed by the tugs Vesta and Taurus to the lower end of Governor's Island and beached for junk sale. Once a Gulf of Mexico combatant and later a prison and training ship, she was condemned months ago and brought to Boston for stripping. It is expected she will be burned soon.
Chicago Oct 30 District Attorney Charles W Miller of Indiana argues before the U S Circuit Court of Appeals that Frank M. Ryan president of the Ironworkers Union was the real leader of the dynamiting squad while appealing the convictions of 30 labor union officials in the dynamite conspiracy.
Ryan who was sentenced to seven years but released on bond sat among spectators while Mr. Miller argued that Ryan led the ironworkers and aided the McNamaras. The district attorney echoed guilt for Herbert Hockin and J E Munsey, questioning why Hockin did not appeal. Judge Baker signaled possible federal overreach and promised proof on jurisdiction before appeal arguments conclude.
Executive council approves Governor Felker's nomination of Oliver W. Branch of Manchester to the Superior Court. Thanksgiving Day named for Thursday, November 27.
In Exeter New Hampshire Walter E K Burtt shows oversized tubers from his farm for the market. One potato measures eight inches long about 3 12 inches thick five inches wide and weighs two pounds with a light tan color and smooth surface and thirteen eyes.
Senator Overman of North Carolina introduced a joint resolution seeking a constitutional amendment to allow a simple majority in Congress to override a presidential veto. The proposal also aims to empower the president to veto specific items in appropriation bills without vetoing the whole measure.
Rich ard Pattee, master of the New Hampshire State Grange, said President Wilson will attend the national Grange convention opening in Manchester on November 12. United States Senator Gore, Secretary of Agriculture David Houston and Congressman Lever of South Carolina plan to accompany the President.
An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as a quick remedy for clogged nostrils and catarrh. A small bottle is urged, claiming immediate opening of air passages, reduction of discharge, and relief from headache and stuffed head overnight.
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