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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1914
Page
21
Mrs Diana E Eddy the Boston mystery widow is trapped in the Linden apartments Providence R I as district attorney charges she knows the fate of Henry Siegel fortune and the famed trunk that may hold its secret or the fortune itself continued on Page Seventh Col
General Francisco Villa decreed that 600 Spaniards in Torreon be deported with trains arranged immediately and a mass exodus to El Paso, Texas to begin tomorrow. Their property will be confiscated temporarily amid ongoing anti-Spanish sentiment in Chihuahua.
North Reading, April 5. Leaders of a milk producers movement plan to give Governor Walsh the first glass of free milk. One thousand quarts are prepared for distribution in Boston, with the first truck due in front of the State House at noon tomorrow.
Milk producers announce a meeting at the State House to press for a conference with State Commissioner of Agriculture Wilfred Wheeler. A delegation from the region will seek a common rate and understanding among producers, contractors, retailers, and consumers for Massachusetts milk.
Anxiety over 173 men aboard the sealing steamer Southern Cross missing since Tuesday's blizzard deepens. No reports from incoming fleet vessels or the Kyle search steamer. If no word by sunset tomorrow, the ship will be posted officially as lost with all aboard.
The disaster to her after heavy losses of 77 men from the sealer Newfoundland would strike the colony with its greatest tragedy, depriving settlements of breadwinners and leaving 100 women and children dependent on charity.
P M 7 54 Portland and Gloucester timings noted with rises and sets. Newport rises at 5 19 and sets tonight at 3 45. The Moon on April 10 marks the 96th day of the year and 17th of spring. Daylight length 12h 56m, solar gain 3h 50m. Venus and Mars set after sunset, Saturn near the Milky Way, Jupiter visible in the morning. Auto lamps to be lit before 6 45.
North Pole reached by Peary in 1909 and Washington chosen president in 1789 mark historical anniversaries. The Battle of Shiloh began in 1862 as an early Civil War milestone. A year ago Montenegro defied European powers by holding to Scutari ambitions.
Washington reports southern New England will have fair Monday and Tuesday with rising clouds and warmer temperatures. Breezes shift from east to south in northern areas as interior regions see gentle winds and increasing cloudiness.
Secretary Josephus Daniels issues an order prohibiting alcohol on Navy ships and at Navy yards and shore stations, enforcing a strict policy across naval facilities.
Secretary Daniels signs order prohibiting the use or introduction of alcoholic liquors on any vessel of the United States Navy, effective after July 1. The move aims to enforce total abstinence aboard warships and support discipline across fleets.
Milk contractors for H P Hood and Sons went on strike at 12:30 am in Forest Hills and Roxbury. Rioting broke out with a man struck by a milk bottle and several bottles smashed as strike-breakers were feared. The firm operates plants on Rutherford Avenue Charlestown and locations in South Boston Brookline and Bemis.
At 9 o'clock last night three armed men entered the Timothy Smith & Company dry goods store at 2267 Washington street near the Dudley Street Elevated station. They overpowered two watchmen, bound them, blew the safe, and escaped with its contents. Police learned of the robbery several hours later, and the bold heist shocked the city.
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