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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1913
Page
5
Marlboro April 15 All records for public demonstrations were swept by the town as a large crowd joined in an impromptu celebration of the victory of Congress man elect Mitchell. A 17 gun militia salute tolled bells torchlight procession mass meeting and red fire marked the night.
The city and delegations from nearly all district towns joined a sunset to midnight demonstration for Congressman-elect Mitchell. A donkey led the march past the Bond Building with torchlights and red fire as militia squads fired a congressional salute. A mass meeting at High School Field followed, with ex Mayor Shaughnessey presiding and numerous speakers. The celebration ended with a banquet at Russell Rothskeller.
The New England Conference announced year ahead appointments by Bishop Hamilton. Notable shifts include Somerville’s Rev. George B. Dean to district superintendency replacing Rev. George W. Spencer and Rev. Ernest L. Mills moving from Boston to Somerville as district leader. The list covers numerous churches in Boston, Cambridge, Lynn, and surrounding towns with multiple pastors reassigned or promoted.
Lieutenant Governor David I Walsh expresses pleasure at John J Mitchell’s election. He calls Mitchell able sincere and progressive noting his legislative and Washington tenure. Walsh says the voters’ choice vindicates President Wilson’s tariff position.
Mrs. Hilda Hanninen of Quincy files a libel for divorce in Dedham alleging cruel and abusive treatment and lack of support by her husband David William Hanninen. She seeks divorce, custody of three children, and alimony. claims he has no property but won a verdict against MecClintic Marshall Construction Co. in Suffolk County Court.
Fire still burns in the Karema hold as steam is forced into the compartments. Cargo of jute skins and burlap smoulders with unknown damage. flooding could cause further harm. Investigations aim to locate the fire center and prevent heavy losses.
Two large salmon are on display at the Iver Johnson Sporting Goods window on Washington Street. One weighs nine pounds, the other 12, caught last Friday at North Sebago Lake by Charles Everett Beane of Boston. Beane landed 11 fish in total before a larger catch escaped when his line tangled.
Fragmentary note records a chorus group noting the deputation of an engineer named Kuck ers. The text hints at a good luck book and a related writing task.
Readers are urged to enjoy George Barr McCutcheon's new serial A Fool and His Money in the Sunday Post Magazine, praised as a delightful treat superior to his Graustark works.
Mrs. Matthew T. Scott, retiring president general, denounced attacks on the Daughters of the American Revolution finances as unfounded at Continental Hall. She said conservative leaders circulated the reports to pressure changes in administration during the continental congress in Washington.
Mrs. Scott rejects claims that funds raised for the Memorial Continental Hall debt must be diverted. A conservative executive committee had intimated lax financial oversight and challenged the administration. Officers and committees reported receipts including a penny a day plan, as nominations for president general unfold with three top candidates named.
Chairman Charles E. Hatfield of the Republican State committee will resign within a few days after the 18th district returns. He had planned to quit earlier but stayed through the congressional fight. Ex-Senator George Barnes is mentioned as a possible successor, with Adelbert B. Messer of Concord also backed.
Eight fires erupted in Cambridge and Somerville in rapid succession. Investigators say all were incendiary and describe the suspect as an aged white haired man in a black coat and hat posing as a gas inspector while starting fires.
Beginning 11:09 yesterday morning a series of eight fires broke out in Cambridge and Somerville. Incendiary blazes struck cellars and basements at multiple addresses including 32 Bristol street 73 Hampshire street 10 Hunting street and 33 Ward street with alarms and rapid responses from box 23 29 21 and 2 01. Four fires in Somerville followed in two hours ending with 67 Marion street among others causing alarm in local residents.
Colonel Arthur W Moore aged 73, English-born artist, journalist and Civil War veteran, died at his Rochester New York home. He was the first editor of Cosmopolitan Magazine and a descendant of Sir Thomas Gresham founder of the London Royal Exchange.
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