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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1911
Page
3
North End police report a near clash as Angelo Buccello of 13 Lewis Street was clipped by a shooter in a North End gallery. a button was torn from his coat as the assailant fired a clay pipe style weapon.
Nicola Russo of Prince street fired at Fuccillo and De Semone after a house argument at Unity and Tileston streets. Fuccillo fled, Russo pursued and shot, injuring Bucco's coat button. Russo jailed on assault with intent to kill and illegal revolver possession.
Milton G. Butterfield a New York lawyer with wife and five children aged 20 months to 12 years walked from New York City to Rochester trailing a pushcart loaded with cooking utensils. He aims to practice law anew in Texas citing harsh New York conditions and reports Mayor Edgerton granted city freedom and postcards permits.
The Boston 1915 committee led by Earl F. Gates concludes the Charles River lower basin is a failure with little visible plan to improve recreation. It cites lack of shade trees, no benches or refreshments, no bathing facilities, and no easy access from any direction, urging action for today’s public needs.
Ontario politics grow bitter as Premier Laurier plans western Ontario meetings. Widespread support shifts emerge for reciprocity, with W German drawn into an anti annexation stance and Liberal strength growing in Welland county. Borden notes Taft remarks shaping audience views on Canada’s path.
More than 600 friends of the late Arthur C. Watson secretary of the Carpenters District Council of Boston attended the monument unveiling at Evergreen Cemetery Brigh ton. A prayer and address were given by William Walsh council president. William H. O'Brien Boston Central Labor Union president delivered the memorial address. A delegation from the Boston Central Labor Union attended. The monument was unveiled by Daniel Deegan Joseph Kelley and Edward Jones of the council who with President Walsh comprised the committee in charge.
An advertisement claims gmscon's Balsam can cure a cold by promising quick relief. The copy emphasizes safety and effectiveness without medical detail.
Governor Foss plans radical prison reforms as a major fall campaign feature. He vows to outline a revolutionary plan for Massachusetts prisons in his inaugural address and cites favorable letters from the American Bar Association.
A speaker argues many prisoners could be rehabilitated like patients in hospitals. He contends only a small portion are habitual criminals and attributes much crime to liquor. When sober, many offenders are normal citizens capable of contributing to their communities. He urges study of crime causes and temperance as public protection.
The Rev. Thomas I. Gasson names spiritual directors for church and related organizations for the coming year. Appointees include Rev. Michael Jessup for League of the Sacred Heart and multiple Jesuit pastors for various sodalities and societies in Boston.
May turn tide Montreal Sept 3 Sir Wilfrid Laurier returns from Maritime and Ontario tour for a major demonstration to boost the Liberal cause. Bourassa counters with his own tour while Laurier may seek election in Soulanges and Quebec East, prompting a potential by election in the second seat. Reciprocity debates inland with dairy prize context from the Chicago World’s Fair noted.
Reports from Santiago de Cuba say President Taft and Secretary Knox favor ruling on whether the sunken Spanish ships from the 1898 battle may be salvaged. Engineers believe salvage is practicable, noting the Amiral Oquendo and Vitoria remain partly buried and looted off Cervera’s fleet.
The Cristobel Colony lays four fathoms deep, defended by water and a cliff shore. A large cache of money is rumored aboard, untouched since guns drove the fleet ashore. The Infanta Maria Teresy was salvaged briefly by Lt. Hobson during a West Indies squall, while the Furor and Pluton faced lighter salvage outcomes near Cervera’s harbor.
The steamship Pretorian arrived at St Johns Newfoundland with news that 14 year old Mary Morgan fell from a ship and drowned. Third officer Arthur Ballantine reportedly dived after her to save her and disappeared. The accident occurred during a hurricane Wednesday.
The Suffolk Nest of Owls declared support for Vice-President John J. Kearney in East Boston Ward 2 for the U S House race. Kearney serves as business agent of the Waiters Union.
President Taft and Mrs. Taft leave Islesboro Maine with the Mayflower sailing from Ames Cove toward Beverly. The presidential party plans to resume summer routines of golfing, speech writing, and motoring as a calm sea and clear day greet them.
Somerville police raided a Tremont street location near the Cambridge line, arresting one craps shooter and one card player. Officers seized a 25 cent chip linked to a jackpot as the crowd scattered.
An explosion of a gas meter on the first floor of a two story brick building at 131 Chestnut Street yesterday afternoon caused a $25 fire. The structure is occupied by Donald P. Tiffany and used as a garage.
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