16 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1913
Page
1
Milford report says a seven member striker committee will meet Draper company representatives tomorrow to discuss differences following a visit by the town selectmen to the Draper works at Hopedale and a talk with former Governor Draper.
Former Governor Draper told the conference of selectmen that the company is willing to proceed with plans, indicating readiness to advance the project and meet potential timelines.
Rome reports Pope Pius X gravely ill with influenza that has moved to the lungs. Doctors note high fever, persistent cough, and risk of suffocation as cardinals and Vatican officials await further bulletins. Oxygen and injections continued as the pontiff remains serene despite the crisis.
Thomas Senior of Cincinnati a fourth year student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology shot himself at his lodgings 3 Spruce street Beacon Hill early yesterday morning. He was 21 years old and the police learned of the suicide from Medical Examiner Magrath who notified police headquarters.
Medical Examiner Magrath states he informed police as courtesy. Reporter finds no info at 3 Spruce Street and is referred to the examiner. Attorney Lee M Friedman releases statement detailing 21 year old Thomas Senior of Cincinnati Ohio, MIT student, died by self inflicted shooting noting mental low mood from overwork. Arrangements for remains made.
The Suchard dirigible balloon in Las Palmas is being inflated as Captain Joseph Brucker, formerly of Milwaukee, plans a transatlantic flight to America if favorable winds continue. Great crowds watched the preparations this afternoon.
Sweeping victory for Democrat in the Thirteenth District. Mitchell carries 14 of 23 towns and all three cities, with White finishing third and behind the 1912 Progressive vote. Manufacturing centers largely go Democratic as White falters.
Miss Emma Wulff of Wakefield sues Wakefield High School for 5000 over suspension. A jury verdict will set a Massachusetts court precedent when reached.
In East Cambridge Superior Court Emma Wulff an 18 year old Wakefield pupil sues guardian Adam Kiernan and the Wakefield town for 5000 alleging unfair marking of bookkeeping papers by Helen North head of the junior class. The suit contends a dispute over grading led to health decline and suspension from class. The case was continued to 9:30 this morning.
Edward Murray a 33 year old private detective with the Burns agency was temporarily blinded after a package of red pepper was thrown in his face on Washington Street near Lovering Place South End about 8 30 last night. He was reportedly in the area to guard strikebreakers in garment shops while on duty.
On the 106th day of the year the article lists celestial events with Venus setting at 7:49 PM and Mars rising at 3:33 AM while Saturn sets at 9:26 PM and Jupiter rises at 12:47 AM. It also notes lights to be lit at 6:56 PM and lists todays anniversaries including Henry S. Pritchett born 1857 and a 1863 Federal fleet action at Vicksburg.
The page lists yesterday's temperatures from Thompson's Spa with readings across morning and afternoon hours. It notes an average yesterday of 45 degrees and compares to 48 degrees the previous year, also mentioning cloudy and cold conditions a year ago.
Unsettled forecast for Boston and vicinity with rain then clearing. Northern New England to see fair Wednesday and Thursday with variable winds, mostly east. Southern New England and eastern New York to have unsettled Wednesday with rain on the coast, Thursday fair with brisk east winds.
National sports brief summarizes multiple baseball results including New York 3 Boston 2 Chicago 5 St Louis 3 Cleveland 9 Detroit 0 and Chicago 5 Pittsburgh 4 in 10 innings. Entries note Washington Philadelphia and New York Brooklyn rain disruptions with mention of pages 12 and 13 for full stories.
Leaders hail the Nov 1912 vote as strong endorsement of the new Democratic tariff bill. Mitchell carries Bird's Town and Weeks' home, with results showing 15,934 to 13,583 and 5,853 in separate counts.
Congressman elect John J. Mitchell of the 13th district thanks supporters and the Boston Post for its aid in his victory. He calls the win a tribute to Democratic principles and endorses the party tariff program, praising fair coverage of opponents.
Democrat John J. Mitchell wins the 13th district race with 12 991 votes, defeating Republican Albert L. Cutting who gets 8 843 and Progressive Norman H. White with 5 678. Mitchell carries Newton Waltham Marlboro and 14 of 22 towns amid tariff bill support and shoe industry implications.
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