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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1914
Page
7
Mexican War terms and figures are rendered with a mix of Anglicized and era-specific pronunciations. The list includes names such as Huerta Villa Zapata Juarez and places like El Paso, Coahuila, and Rio Grande with phonetic renderings and local spellings.
The Dorchester Yacht Club will formally open for the season on Saturday evening May 16 with a smoker featuring performances by several artists. Commodore E. J. Wynde leads plans expected to boost racing interest this year.
Portsmouth New Hampshire reports a civic mobilization with officers and sailors listed for service in the pending conflict with Mexico. Names include Lieutenant Francis Coggswell of the Florida and Paymaster Manning Philbrick of the Louisiana among others from multiple states.
Four companies of the Seventh Regiment California National Guard, about 250 men, landed at Calexico and pitched camp today. Their arrival eased local fears as Mexican forces at Mexicali were observed throwing up breastworks overnight and halted activity by daybreak.
Timagenis editor of the Eastern and Western Review conveyed to Governor Walsh the greetings of Greeks in the state and their loyalty to the flag and willingness to serve in a possible war with Mexico.
About 257 people fled mining camps and ranches in Nacozari and arrived in Douglas Arizona by special train. The Sonora State government officials and 35 soldiers accompanied the relief train, with stops along the way to gather scattered occupants.
Curtis Guild, former Massachusetts governor and diplomat, publishes a two column editorial urging total support for the President in the war with Mexico. He critiques foreign funding, advocates swift action, and calls for national unity under Wilson while noting past policy missteps and the need to restore order in Mexico.
The Rev Poindexter Smith Henson aged 83 died yesterday at his Chicago home. He served Tremont Temple from 1903 to 1908 before retiring from ministry after 55 years. Known for sincerity and genial faith, he was called the pastor emeritus of the American Brotherhood of Baptists.
A historical note records the appointment of Reverend Henson to lead the Temple congregation marking a shift in pastoral leadership. Details specify the church setting and the anticipated era under new guidance. The entry highlights the significance of the transition for the local religious community.
Five of Seabrook's premier houses have burned at one per month for five months. The latest fire destroyed the historic summer home of George Philbrick of Newburyport. CountySolicitor Guptill and Deputy Sheriff Shaw led a formal inquiry and expect evidence that will lead to arrests.
A Boston crowd welcomed Dr. Henson on November 15, 1908 at Tremont Temple, with about 4000 present and 2000 turned away. Five years later on December 1, 1913 the beloved minister attended a farewell reception as 3000 congregants wept. Born December 7, 1831 in Virginia, he studied at Richmond College and pursued law before entering ministry with pastorates in Philadelphia Chicago and Brooklyn.
The War Department announced about $60,331.70 is available to Massachusetts for camp supplies for its militia quota in case of service in Mexico. Governor Walsh asked if cash purchases for overcoats shoes and new model packs could be made from quartermaster and ordnance funds. Additional items may be bought. $42,945.41 is set aside for rifle practice but only for that use.
Police Commissioner O Meara dismissed Pa trolman Emil F Liermann of Division 12 after a trial board found him guilty on a preferred charge of intoxication. He pleaded guilty before Captains Peabody Goode and Bowley.
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