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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1914
Page
14
Somerville Aldermen defeated a resolution supporting President Wilson over Mexican policy at last night’s meeting. Introduced by Alderman Party of Ward, it was opposed by Aldermen Sullivan and Connell with 17 present. only one voice supported the measure.
Advertises free trimming service for hats and a large selection of untrimmed shapes in lisere and Milan hemp. Promises ostrich feathers flowers berries and wheat sprays to please millinery enthusiasts.
General Fredrick Funston rose from a Santa Fe conductor to lead key campaigns in Cuba and the Philippines. His night raid capturing Aguinaldo and the Palawan River swim are highlighted, along with his resilience under fire and early agricultural service before military fame. He is married with two sons, Frederick Jr. and Arthur MacArthur.
Born in New Carlisle Ohio in 1863, his family moved to Iola Kansas where he learned to swim in Deer Creek. He swam the Yukon on a government expedition and the Marilao River in the Philippines under fire with the 20th Kansas heroes. He completed feats by diving into Panalan and aiding Aguinaldo’s capture.
Captain William J. Stitt was named assistant chief of the Brookline Fire Department to succeed the late John H. Alen. Commissioner Hatabrook announced Lieut Frank Hayes as captain of Auto Truck 2 and made Robert Minnis a permanent fireman. Both must pass a non competitive examination before confirmation. Hayes to Station A and Stitt to Station B. Appointments dated June 23, 18%.
Washington April 23 Senate committee on naval affairs ordered a favorable report on Senator Tillmans resolution for an investigation of coal freight rates to southern ports used by the navy. The move followed charges that Southern Railway directors aided by the coal trust discriminated against South Atlantic States in coal shipments.
The Massachusetts General Court records its appreciation for Daniel Aloysius Haggerty of Cambridge who was killed at Vera Cruz in Mexico on April 21, the first to die in Mexico, honoring his patriotism and that of other men who sacrificed their lives for the country.
Plymouth April 23 Captain Jameson of the British steamer Argo arrived from Progreso Mexico and warned that U S intervention would spark a long conflict He said Mexicans are antagonistic to Americans and that Indian tribes in Yucatan and Central America would unite with the Mexicans in case of war
New York April 23 Alfonso Jiminez Mexican vice consul said the recall of the Mexican minister to the United States would not affect his office. He called the Wash ington minister a diplomatic agent while Manuel de Este the consul general here is not. Esteva and Jiminez remain representative of the Mexican government. He noted they would be expected to return if war is declared.
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