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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1914
Page
2
A large timbered farm area spanning more than eight acres burned as fire crews battled the flames. Firefighters used a new motorized engine and were aided by over ten volunteers in containing the blaze.
New York April 23 Sweet Marie Gans an I W W agitator caused a riot at the base of the Franklin statue in front of the Tribune building at noon today when she attacked patriotism for the American flag and the Mexican war.
Police from Oak Street and headquarters quelled a mob when an agitator woman was mauled and rescued through a crowd to an office building. A second woman agitator Becky Edelson was arrested after being mobbed. Hats were knocked off, fights occurred, and traffic disrupted by a crowd of about 4000.
Francis B. Sayre son-in-law of President Woodrow Wilson will speak to Williams College alumni at the Boston City Club on Wednesday evening April 29 not April 28 as previously noted. Sayre, since Feb 1 assistant to President Garfield at Williams College will share inside views on Williams as it stands today.
Captain Robert R. Perry of the Somerville police department was recommended for retirement to the Board of Aldermen by Mayor Cliff. Perry, the oldest member and captain for over 40 years, seeks a public hearing through counsel Edwin P. Fitzgerald to contest the action.
At Ford Hall a town meeting split into two factions over a bill endorsing President Wilson on the Mexican situation. Speakers condemned war as driven by capitalists and oil interests while debating Americas duty and safety amid rising tensions.
The New England Street Railway Club discussed improved car lighting at its monthly dinner held at the American House. Principal speaker was G. H. Stickney of the Incandescent Lamp Works. President John T. Conway presided. Other speakers included H. M. Seward of the Boston Elevated Railway and David Murtin of the Bay Street Railway.
President Murlin of Boston University spoke at Huntington School on the value of college for many students. He argued it pays for some regardless of test results due to associations and initiative, and urged admitting students who cannot pass entrance exams to let them benefit from most college offerings.
Indiana Republicans closed a two day convention in Indianapolis naming candidates for all state offices except governor and lieutenant governor plus United States senator. Hugh T Miller won the Senate nomination over Charles A. Bookwalter on the first ballot while Ele Stansbury edged Emmett E. Harris for attorney general by a narrow margin.
Twenty eight candidates respond to Captain Cutler for Williams College tennis. A round robin will determine four retained players, who then compete for varsity spots. Poor weather has delayed practice as courts are prepared.
The biennial election resolve failed in the Senate with eight voting for and fifteen against. The measure sought a constitutional amendment to hold state elections every two years instead of annually. Debate featured opposition from Williams Dedham Hobbs Worcester and Sheehan Holyoke with Mack North Adams supporting the resolution.
The Boston city charter amendments creating district council seats were defeated by the Committee on Metropolitan Affairs with eight for the adverse report and seven dissenters including Hickey, Dolben, Cassassa, Davenport, Lomasney, J. F. Sullivan, and Burke. Other items included approval to reduce the port board from five to three with $6000 salary, and various votes on social welfare, marriage impedi ments, railroads penalties, banking regulation, taxation, forest purchase funding, and insurer investigations.
Governor Walsh could not speak before 150 Tech Catholic Club members and friends due to a conference on the Mexican situation. Lieutenant Kelville stood in for the Governor, with Dean Burton of the institute delivering the principal address to the group in the Union last night.
Government agent Douthart tests sea mussels at 11 in town police stations to see if officers will eat them. If positive, seven more stations will be supplied. Mussels reputedly nutritious and similar to oysters and clams. Europeans have long eaten them and cooks adapt them for delicacy.
The ad touts Poslam as a rapid healer for eczema acne salt rheum and related skin diseases with immediate relief of itching and inflamed skin. It claims daily improvement and offers free samples from Emergency Laboratories New York. Possum Soap is promoted for skin and scalp with a new toilet size 18 cents.
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