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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1916
Page
28
Washington reports lingering doubt over Francisco Villa's involvement in the Chihuahua City attack after a week of State and War department inquiry. The military situation in northern Mexico remains unsettled as officials assess Villa's possible return to the field and influence on events.
Secretary Baker said War Department views Brigadier General Bell's report as not conclusive about Villa leading the Chihuahua City assault. The Mexican embassy, via General Trevino, declared Villa was not in the attacking force. Ambassador Arredondo insisted the attack involved juntas against the de facto government and that Villa’s return is not true. Officials doubt Villa's presence will affect American-M Mexican Commission talks in New London, as a new meeting site is chosen and a decision to be announced next week.
CAPT. THOMAS CLARK DIES AT AUGUSTA. Augusta Maine Sept. 22 Captain Thomas Clark chief clerk in the adjutant generals office for more than 20 years until his retirement on a pension Jan 1 1915 died today from heart trouble. He was born on Mt Desert Island 66 years ago.
Captain G A Folger known as Whale Oil Gas Hero of the Arctic Ocean returned to Nantucket after nearly 20 years. He toured his birthplace greeting locals, recalled leaving Austin and Stone's in 1906 to tour show business, and spent a few days with his daughter Mrs Sadie McKellar in Roxbury before catching a noon train to Wilkes Barre.
John J. McKenna a 36 year old resident of 116 Winnisimet street Chelsea was yesterday held for the grand jury in Chelsea court charged with holding up and robbing Aleck Ohlberg Sunday morning last Ohlberg is employed by the Bay State Dredging Company The alleged robbery involved 460 dollars in small change
A lengthy Roxbury hearing centered on Mrs. Jane L. Webb’s bid to erect a public garage at 162 168 Warren Street. Frank A. Goodwin acting chair of the Street Commission criticized Finance Commission decisions and opponents’ claims, demanding Street Commissioner Frank J. Brennan withdraw amid political bias accusations.
Acting Chairman Goodwin denounced Dowling and Finance Commission involvement as improper during a rehearing on the Warren Street garage dispute. Remonstrants cited three years of board reviews, with Mrs Webb and husband John Webb repeatedly appearing as petitioner. The board previously denied, then favored, the garage, prompting a Supreme Court appeal.
The board weighs a remonstrance against a proposed city garage led by Advent Christian Society members and others near the site. E Irving Smith demands Brennan’s withdrawal for alleged prejudice, citing a February vote and an August shift. Commissioner Goodwin dismisses the demand as impertinent and irrelevant to the hearing. Webb admits giving cars for Curley campaign work before the last election, valued at about 500 dollars. The clash touches the Finance Commission, with Cook challenging rumors and defending the board’s independent public duty.
A second examination aboard the White Star liner Cretic at Commonwealth pier in South Boston freed over 100 detained aliens. About 300 more will reach Long Wharf immigration today for a Board of Special Inquiry. Four Maltese youths among the held, all well dressed and multilingual, said funds paid for their voyage to seek opportunity in America.
Read in court were love poems in the case of Ruth Kinsman a high school girl found guilty of being a stubborn child Judge Louis A Cook fined her $20 and she appealed bonds posted for Superior Court Ten years after her parents divorce the witness said a much older man pursued Ruth and caused the trouble the foster father testified he upbraided the man for chasing a high school girl
A bundle of alleged poems by a young Quincy man was entered as evidence in a long court continuance from August 1. The love letters in pencil on varied papers include Sweetheart o Mine May 1916 and vivid romantic imagery. Miss Kinsman, the foster daughter of John and Mrs McKenstry of South Street, Quincy, is involved in the extending hearing.
E A Richards of North Carver grew a carrot shaped like a severed hand with an index finger raised. He sent the odd vegetable to the Post, saying it is among the freakiest carrots seen this summer after many years of farming.
Hyman B. Davis, supreme dictator of the Loyal Order of Moose of the World, attended a reception and ball last evening. Members from 25 subordinate lodges joined about 3000 in the event. Notable guests included William H. Watson Lynn state deputy R Clyde Lamoreaux Pawtucket supreme instructor and Dr F H Jordan Portland state deputy.
The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions reports a year ending Aug 31 expenditures up 105000 due to protection costs for missionaries in Turkey and higher living costs in mission countries. Receipts totaled 1207126 with expenditures of 1206209.
Four individuals faced Chelsea Court after a riot between strike-breakers at A. G. Walton Shoe Company and striking workers. Aleck Hall and Alexander Cottick were charged with assault on Ralph E. Warren, with hearings set for Sept 25. Peter Pitapenko faces assault charges on John Cambro, while Frank Romeo is charged with assault on Sergeant W L Hebblethwaite. Continuous hearings scheduled for Monday next.
Miss Mary Lewis sued Higgins brothers for 125 dollars in a 10 000 dollar case after a Broadway wagon rope dragged a noose, tripping her near the Broadway police station on February 25 1915. The matter was settled out of court per Suffolk clerk papers.
Arthur E. Haqude of Waltham was arraigned in Newton District Court on a charge of shooting his wife. He pleaded not guilty. His lawyer requested a continuation until October 7, granted, and he was sent to East Cambridge jail in default of $20,000 bail.
William E. Martin, 39, of Laconia New Hampshire, was knocked down and injured by a car driven by James P. Bartholomew, Roxbury, while attempting to board a street car in front of 831 Massachusetts Avenue. He was taken to City Hospital.
Jose B. Paulo of New Bedford, a Portuguese baker, wed Brazalina Souza, his childhood sweetheart, at St Michael's in the Azores. Immigration hurdles included a five day wait and a misspelled first name corrected by authorities. They sail to New Bedford where Paulo arranged a home for his bride.
Brockton mayor John S. Burbank reinstated Patrolman R. A. Pickering after a judge found him not guilty of a statutory charge. Pickering had been suspended a week earlier following his arrest on charges raised by his wife, who did not appear in court.
Mr Percy Sinclair Heckbert and Mrs Heckbert observed their 25th wedding anniversary at their home on 6 Main Street Somerville. The couple were assisted by their four children Beatrice A Arthur J Ronald W W and Helen B Heckbert during the reception.
Local sale cuts price ranges on cigar cases from 2.00 to 7.50 down to 0.95 to 3.75. Thermos bottles and cases drop from 1.75 to 11.00 to 0.95 to 4.95. Umbrellas fall from 3.50 to 11.00 in a broad discount event.
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