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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1917
Page
8
Investigation into the death of Harold A. Whitman, Melrose chemist, moved from a robbery theory to evidence that he was struck unconscious with a blunt instrument, transported by car to Somerville, and abandoned on the marsh to die. Motive remains undisclosed.
After the funeral of Whitman, Nina Bull of Arlington, a stenographer for Ida Tarbell, faced questions as she begins divorce proceedings. Whitman was in Boston en route to Maine when found wounded in Somerville with pockets turned inside out, suggesting a blind for robbery. Police, state officers, and the Middlesex DA pursued the case. poison was ruled out.
An 80 year old former Supreme Court justice Marcus Morton of Fall River presided all day over constitutional convention discussions. He received a dignified birthday party, was praised by President Bates, named temporary chairman, and sent off with flowers as debates on initiative and referendum continued. A body recovered off Central Wharf was identified as Joseph Medus a 27 year old truck driver from 122 Malden Street South End who had been missing since Labor Day.
Ora Cne tells milliners at Ford Hall the nation needs wartime restraint. She urges using long stored materials and wool for soldiers' needs, previews a versatile Ora Cne hat with a starched frame, long shelf life, and removable visor for various duties.
Two men from the 101st Regiment once known as the Fighting Ninth are dangerously ill at City Hospital. David Willis lies in the pneumonia ward while Andrew Badaracco of the North End underwent kidney surgery yesterday afternoon in a bid to save his life.
A blaze started in a top floor store room of a five story brick building at Char don and Portland streets in West End about 5 pm yesterday. It damaged stock at H. J. Stearns Desk Company and caused water damage to tenants including Charles P. Whittle Company Boston Instrument Co and Frothingham Heffernan Co. Bowdoin Real Estate Trust Company owner of the building faces total damage around 10000 dollars. Rescue Company No 1 truck from Fort Hill square suffered a snapped rear axle en route to the fire and was towed to repair shops.
United States Marshal Mitchell began a citywide sweep of pawnshops in Charlestown following a government storehouse theft at the navy yard. The search aims to recover numerous valuable items reported missing.
Washington on September 5 refiners agreed to place control of the U S sugar industry with the food administration. A committee to be named by Herbert Hoover will direct import of all raw sugar by refiners.
Sugar refiners along with food administration officials reached a plan to apportion sugar fairly among American refiners and guarantee reasonable wartime prices. Hoover stated the arrangement will ensure fair prices for consumers while refiners also accept a future margin of profit and follow forthcoming regulations. Cuban raw sugar producers will meet with the food administration to fix a voluntary price for their output.
John Connolley aged 15 of 113 West Second Street South Boston died last night at City Hospital after an alleged assault by Peter Puiszio 26 of 112 Gold Street South Boston. Puiszio is in custody charged with murder. Witnesses say Puiszio struck Connolley as they passed in front of 92 West Fifth Street and Connolley fell.
Evangelist E. L. Cardey warned at the Berkeley street tent that only seven plagues remain before Armageddon and the second coming. He said armies gather worldwide for a final conflict and urged audiences to prepare to meet God.
Dorchester couple union ends a long distance romance. Miss Ruth Damon, engaged via telephone, married last night at her parents home to Joseph Carter of Grinnell Iowa. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. G H Spencer at Greenwood Memorial Church Dorchester.
Helen Vernon a 16 year old South End girl who tried to end her life at home by swallowing three corrosive sublimate tablets was reported resting comfortably at City Hospital last night. After awakening she appeared brighter and doctors are hopeful for recovery. Her mother Mrs Charles Vernon cited ill health as the motive for the attempt.
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