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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1914
Page
4
Sergeant Smith and Broadway station officers raided the Frank Granda tenement at 156 Dorchester avenue yesterday afternoon and seized a dozen gallons of lager beer in pint bottles along with 64 empties and nine empty cases.
Savon Cadum made in France by Louis Nathan at 3 Rue Scribe Paris claims largest sales in its country. The medicated soap uses Cadum Pomade antiseptic healing agent and sells for 50 cents per two cake at department and drug stores.
April 12 reports the constitutionalist capital established at Chihuahua with General Venustiano Carranza and staff arriving to a planned reception. Carranza’s train faced delayed night service to align with the event. He may meet General Villa next week. he telegraphed to Minister of Interior Raefel Zuberan in Juarez to address pending representations.
The US transport Hancock received orders to sail to Tampico to evacuate refugees amid fighting between Mexican Constitutionalists and Federals. It will depart tomorrow at 2 pm, likely accompanied by hospital ship Solace. Hancock arrived two months ago with 950 Marines and will stay at the naval station.
Washington reports the American flag will receive a 21 gun salute by federal forces at Tampico. The salute follows Admiral Mayo's demand as reparations for insults to an American naval officer and Marines. The United States backs its words to the limit and may demonstrate force if needed. the salute is expected tomorrow.
The Free Hospital for Horses, run by the Work Horse Relief Association, reports four hopeless cases recovered and returned to owners. Boston truckmen plan a cooperative hospital after observing the success. Memorial Day parade entries must be in by May 1 with no extensions. Office at 15 Beacon Street offers buyer letters to dealers at no charge.
Catholic chaplain Rev M J Murphy and Protestant acting chaplain Rev Mr Crawford led services at the state prison. The ceremonies featured abundant flower decorations and specially arranged musical programs.
Freight handlers on the Boston & Maine demand a 15 percent raise, nine hour day, Saturday half holiday, and holiday pay after pay talks cited boss objections. Drivers, operators, and other unions report ongoing activité with new contracts and upcoming meetings.
At yesterday’s Union 5572 meeting the complaint centered on wholesale layoffs in the company sheds with more cuts planned today. Freight for nearby Beverly Hes remains waiting in sheds for days. A special committee was authorized to confer with management.
Affiliated unions of the New England District Council of Electrical Workers were directed to begin immediate campaigns for rigid inspection and safeguards in their work. The move follows charges at a Wells Memorial convention that loss of life and property from faulty electrical installation and inspection is increasing and drastic steps are needed for proper laws and inspection.
Plans were completed for an anniversary event in Charlestown by the Boston and Maine Division 1 union. Members paused and attended the funeral of Owen Marley of Somerville. Harry Jennings of the Teamsters Union arrived from Indianapolis for the international executive board session. Trades Council delegates reported grievance adjustments at the OConnell Union meeting in Roughan Hall. The Boston Newsboys Union hosted Frank H. McCarthy as guest speaker. A joint board for telephone company workers met at Boston Telephone Installers Union HQ Roxbury. Worcester was mentioned.
The first regular meeting of the joint executive board of New England telephone unions met at Inside Telephone Men's Local No. 14 in Roxbury to discuss improving conditions for telephone workers. Representatives from Boston Worcester Springfield Brockton New Bedford Lynn and Hav erhill attended. Worcester Local No. 5A was admitted. J W Dillon of Local 142 presided.
Dr. E. E. Southard lectured on Eugenics Versus Cacogenics at Harvard Medical School. He argued heredity outweighs environment, discussed mating patterns among musicians, and suggested limited breeding could improve the race though many topics remain utopian. He noted Massachusetts towns with high insanity rates cluster in Worcester County and link them to certain families.
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