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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1911
Page
2
Democratic leaders face a Republican bid to embarrass the party by offering as an amendment to the Canadian reciprocity bill a section copying the free list from the Ways and Means Committee. Republicans charge the move tests Democrats sincerity and Taft’s veto risks.
Chairman Underwood indicates amendments to tack on a free list will be ruled out as germane. Debate on the Canadian trade agreement to close tomorrow night with speeches by former Speaker Gannon and others. Henry George Jr declares free trade stance. other representatives express support for the agreement while downplaying annexation fears.
The funeral for Dennis A Flynn of Jamaica Plain begins today from his home. A long time market figure, he ran the St Charles Market at Beach and Lincoln since the 1850s. He and Mrs Flynn were to celebrate their 584th wedding anniversary on Easter Sunday, the day of his death.
Across northern Mexico raids and battles unfold with rebels driven from Agua Prieta after heavy fire. Federal forces under Lt Col Reynaldo Diaz assault rebel positions, capture leaders Medina and Garcia, and open Douglas and Agua Prieta ports to traffic. A lone American captive, Thomas Sullivan, is found near the bull ring as Yaqui horses are seized for transport.
Mexicans seize Agua Prieta after a 24 hour battle. Federal troops occupy the town at dawn as rebels evacuate with depleted ammo and provisions. Garrison portion retreats ahead of government advance.
Congress leaders say Taft is handling the Mexican situation with no plans for a special message. They stress close Capitol White House cooperation and caution against invasion, with Senator Bacon warning of far reaching consequences.
Twenty men including an American sought breakfast at a Douglas area ranch home after crossing the border when ammunition ran short. Balasario Garcia said he surrendered because his followers would not obey him, and Colonel Luis Medina fled with him. Federal troops occupy Agua Prieta easing local danger.
Missing child wandered Atlantic area all afternoon and slept on a church pew after authorities and residents conducted a wide search. The girl told her father she had eaten nothing since morning and had entered the Church of the Sacred Heart seeking shelter.
Leo A Brady age 18 years 5 months died in South Boston. Beloved son of James J Brady and Agnes M Brady. Funeral from parents at 145 Third Street Wednesday April 19 at 9 o clock. Requiem Mass at SS Peter and Paul Church at 9:45. Interment Holy Hood Brookline.
A train engineer dove from the cab into icy water to save a boy who had disappeared near the tracks. Kennedy retrieved the unconscious child, carried him to shore with the help of passengers, and finished his run in wet clothes. The Grady boy was treated for abrasions and shock at East Boston Relief Hospital.
In a Hammondsport New York letter John Ager endorses Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as an all around family medicine. He claims five years of use for colds bowel trouble and nervousness and states it cannot be beat.
Advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as over fifty years of pub lic service and a pure distillation of malted grain. It claims to aid consumption bronchitis fever and other wasting conditions and notes it was taxed as medicine during the Spanish-American war with sealed bottles sold for $1.00.
Two entries from the Sun day Post Magazine contest spark interest with an annual $10,000 prize. Mark Lee Luther contributes an instalment of The Sovereign Power serial alongside a Torchy tale. Stan Robertson debuts The Brothers, a two part story, in the first installment.
A long death notice column from Roxbury and surrounding areas lists multiple individuals with deaths in April across Boston localities. It includes Patrick Burke, Thomas H Chapman, James Collins, John J Connolly, Mrs E M Daly, Alpha Gertrude Dailey, Patrick Joyopli Drummond, Hannah Fayette, Denis Flynn, Laura Flynn, Madeleine Gauthier, Elizabeth Holm, Michael Hurley, Louisa Leverone, John McCafferty, Charles F M Dev ity, Patrick Murphy, Daniel Neville, Mary O Neal, Ellen Read dy, Delilah Sanders, Mary Shaughnessey, Winsor Smith, Adelaide Stearns and Wentworths. Funeral details specify residences, church services, and burial.
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