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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1915
Page
1
Clues found by police late today suggest Esther Burbeck not dead by her own hand. The 17 year old high school student has been missing since Tuesday. Her parents share the hope she is alive. A man suspected of knowing her whereabouts was questioned for an hour by Chief Grady as searchers continued for her body.
British and French forces face 80 000 fresh German troops as a major battle unfolds around Ypres. Germany claims gains north of Ypres after gas shells and river crossings, while the Allies report German advances halted south of the town and Belgian units repulse a Dixmude attack.
Joseph P. Kennedy, youngest Massachusetts bank president, slated to head the East Boston merger of First Ward National Bank and Columbia Trust Company. A $2,500,000 consolidation is expected within a week, forming the First Ward Trust Company with trust business.
A Salem jury awarded Mrs. Maud Ford Lanigan 22500 in her post mortem alienation of affections case against her father in law James F Lanigan a Lawrence banker and ironmaster. The verdict followed high profile testimony with lawyers William R Seharton of Boston and Colonel J P Sweeney of Lawrence.
The Boston Post begins publication of Pollyanna, praising the cheerful heroine and her glad game. The opening chapters appear today with more installments to follow in The Sunday and Daily Post.
Miss Polly Harrington receives a letter about taking in her deceased sister's eleven year old daughter Miss Pollyanna Whittier. Nancy the housemaid hopes the child brings light to the stern heiress. The scene opens with Nancy obediently performing chores while Miss Polly plans the new arrangement.
Kansas City April 23. Letters and telegrams between John D. Rockefeller Jr and Colorado Fuel and Iron officers released by Frank Walsh of the Federal Industrial Relations Commission led Walsh to say the miners strike hearing in Colorado would be reopened and Rockefeller would testify.
J F Welborn president of Colorado Fuel and Iron Company L M Bowers chairman of its executive committee and Ivy Lee Rockefeller publicity agent listed among those called to testify The hearing opens in Washington on May 4 according to Mr Walsh and the Rockefeller New York office provided correspondence under a commission demand
George Moulton reports a hat belonging to Esther found near the shore of Floating Bridge pond. A note in Esther's hand with her name and address suggests possible self harm. Police drag the pond and plan another search with dynamite tomorrow.
Gloucester list of moon phases from April to December, planetary markers Saturn Frening star, morning planets Venus and Jupiter, and daily lamp timing. Announces today’s anniversaries including Russia Turkey war 1877, Ranger Drake naval clash 1778, Sargent birth 1841, Farragut at forts below New Orleans 1862.
Fair Saturday and Sunday for Boston and vicinity with little temperature change. Winds remain moderate and variable. Washington reports the New England forecast calling for pleasant conditions and dry weather through the weekend.
Yesterday's temperatures were recorded at Thompson's Spa with multiple readings. The data include early morning near 40s, afternoon around 52, late evening around 49, and a daytime average of 57. A year ago yesterday averaged 45 degrees.
Former Mayor John F Fitzgerald's associate circles report a merger plan backed by Kennedy who would serve as president. Merchants' National Bank supports the consolidation, though not for financial gain. Stakeholders will vote within a week on terms and leadership yet to be decided. Kennedy, 26, heads Columbia Trust Company.
A bucket of hot tar caused Harvey Mitchener to fall from a ladder at 308 Hyde Park Avenue Forest Hills. He was found unconscious and tar covered him from head to foot. Doctors expect recovery with only a loss of clothing.
In Syracuse on April 23 Douglas Roosevelt details his view of funds and backers. He discusses his relations with William Barnes Jr and his knowledge of the $3,000,000 campaign fund. He recalls the $500,000 contribution from Thomas Fortune Ryan and says he has not seen a donor list. He identifies initials linked to powerful business interests.
A witness expresses that the Ryan contribution is his opinion, with the statement continuing on page 8 third column for further detail.
Rome dispatch cites official quarters stating it is increasingly unlikely Italy will join the war soon, with participation deferred for an extended period. The report, circulated via London, notes cautious stance from Italian authorities.
Representative Lewis R. Sullivan urged a bill before the joint judiciary committee to prohibit performances that excite racial or religious prejudice or breach the public peace. The measure especially aims at stopping The Birth of a Nation now at Tremont Theatre.
White and colored supporters crowded the largest hearing room at the State House to advocate passage of the Sullivan bill, an amendment to the existing statutes, with many forced to stand in corridors.
A $10 000 alienation of affections suit before Judge Joseph F Quinn ended with a verdict after deliberation from 11 15 A M to 3 30 P M. Mrs Maude Lanigan accused her father in law of alienating her husband James F Lanigan Jr whose death followed. Her complaints included alleged neglect at the Lawrence home and lack of funeral recognition. Her husband had been a member of several clubs and his brother in law was a Harvard captain.
National results show Philadelphia 2 Boston 1 and Cincinnati 2 with mixed rain and wet grounds affecting several bouts. Federal action lists Brooklyn 9 Newark 5 while Baltimore and Buffalo tie 6% and Pittsburg 2 St Louis 1 with another rain affected Chicago matchup.
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