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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1911
Page
7
Dexter Blackthorne a 40 Rutherford avenue carriage builder died at Union Hospital after being thrown from an automobile on Nahant street. Owner driver A W Knight and two passengers from Somerville were injured when the car overturned en route to Nahant for a shore dinner. The crash followed a tire tube burst causing the vehicle to turn turtle.
In a crowded court room a young girl played piano after claiming no prior knowledge. She credited free lessons from the U S School of Music and testified she learned from correspondence sheets with no teacher. The audience demanded an encore as Justice Brady warned of a room clearance.
testimonials from Mr. Montefiore Club president at 10 Delaware street Albany NY and Mr. George Forrester of 2747 Mascher Street Philadelphia PA praise Peruna for relief from urinary irritation and kidney and liver problems. both claim lasting health improvements and reduced pains after taking the remedy.
Peruna is promoted as completely narcotic free and safe for long term use. The advertisement claims permanent effect and widespread household acceptance in over a million homes.
Mr and Mrs Edward J Bromberg observed their silver anniversary at their home on 12 Florence Street Roslindale in front of many friends. Mrs Bromberg wore the same gown as her wedding dress though altered. The couple received hundreds of telegrams and flowers filled the home.
Mrs Bromberg, formerly Henrietta Livingstone of Rich, is noted for family ties to the Rich area and carries a name history tied to her marriage. The short notice highlights her maiden origin and social connections within the community.
Rambouillet tomorrow to submit cabinet decision to Premier Fallieres. He will then draft the final reply text to be sent from Paris and reach the German government by week’s end.
Washington officials report secrecy shadows Franco German negotiations over Morocco. In recent days diplomatic channels to monitor progress are cut off and insiders refuse comment on potential settlement amid a cautious national interest.
In Haute-Saone France airship units conduct autumn maneuvers with about 40 aeroplanes. Observation is difficult but accurate scouting is reported. A light crash injures Lt Ludmann. a sapper is slightly hurt as the exercises continue.
Berlin reports no new developments in the Moroccan issue while France waits for a response to its note. French Ambassador Cambon stays in Dresden with family as market nerves ease after recent drops in New York and Paris. Authorities deny large Russian fund withdrawals and downplay French credit cuts as overblown.
The Berlin from Agadir was officially denied entry this evening after replacing the German gunboat Panther which appeared at the Morocco seaport. The incident has sparked a dispute between France and Germany over Morocco.
In Mecklenburg Strelitz on September 12 Prince Friederich Leopold led an invasion that nightfall forced a retreat northwest of the expected battle line. Field Marshal Von der Glotz countered with a double flank while a guard cavalry division delivered a decisive late charge on the hill. Both wings pulled back amid heavy losses, with the invaders sacrificing two batteries and a regiment.
A balloon carrying three Germans crossed into French territory at Rouvres in the Meuse department. The balloonists were detained after French authorities found numerous photographs on them, suggesting a pleasure ascent from Frankfurt.
Sept. 12 Potter, said to have swindled over 1.5 million dollars with gold brick schemes and confidence games across two continents, was jailed tonight in Chicago after arrest by DOJ official O. F. De Woody. Secret service and police hunted him for a year, with English detectives from Scotland Yard also seeking Potter and his associates for defrauding Londoners.
Potter also known as George W Post and Edward Starkloff are wanted in Philadelphia for forfeited bonds in a federal case. Authorities pursue them across the Midwest after reports they sold counterfeit money from Philadelphia mint plates and kept a large protection fund. De Woody expects to capture Potter and return him to trial soon.
Authorities plan to seek trial in Philadelphia on mail fraud charges, citing stronger evidence and higher penalties there. Chief De Woody described Potter as the cleverest confidence man, noting he and accomplices have swindled about 1.5 million dollars through green goods salted gold mine and gold brick scams, with police nationwide pursuing them for years.
Patrick J McNulty aged nearly 72 lies seriously ill at Boston City Hospital with exposure and rheumatism after being found on the floor of his boathouse near Cottage Farm Bridge on the Charles River. Born in St John New Brunswick he came to Boston in 1860 and joined local rowing circles becoming a famed sculler in his teens and a member of George Faulkner’s noted crew.
James E. O Connell, candidate for clerk of the Superior Criminal Court, rallies in Roxbury charge opponent John P Manning with wasting thousands of dollars of public money. He alleges Manning’s extended records and payrolls benefited Manning relatives, claiming costs exceed 25 000 dollars.
More than 5000 fans watched on turf courts as M. E. McLoughlin defeated C. P. Dixon 8-6 3-6 6-3 6-2 and W. A. Larned beat Arce Lowe 6-3 1-6 7-5 6-7 to give the United States the right to meet Australia for the Davis Cup.
The Americans win four singles and one doubles point in a five match event. Beamish and Dixon defeat Bundy and Little in doubles. Britons showed strong form before the day, but the Americans seized the momentum with net attacks from Larned and McLoughlin to clinch the victory.
Annie G Callahan a Main exchange night operator married George E Tibbets a South Boston businessman. Ceremony at St William's Church with sister Mrs Callahan and John Mac Manus as guests. After a reception they left for New York and will reside at 589 Broadway South Boston after Oct 15.
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