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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1915
Page
1
Governor Walsh said the Democratic party could support Charles Sumner Bird for Governor while former Governor Foss urged Bird to seek the Republican nomination on the prohibition issue. The scenario, if realized, would be unique in state politics.
Governor Walsh, in a wide ranging interview, says Charles Sumner Bird could be a viable Democratic candidate for governor. He calls Bird sincere and free from political or financial alliances, a factor adding weight to Bird’s potential candidacy amid Foss urging Bird to run as a Republican.
Prominent ministers and laymen from white and colored communities condemn the film The Birth of a Nation as an aid to anarchy at a large fellowship meeting. The article notes continuation on the next page.
The notice invites customers to visit the Gas Office or request a representative for information. It emphasizes learning money saving ideas for households and families from the National Commercial Gas Association in Broadway, New York City.
Esther Burbeck, 17, reported missing from Peabody since last Tuesday, was found at the Manchester New Hampshire rail station. She confessed after questioning that she had wandered five days, living on scraps and hiding in woods near Lawrence, then traveled toward San Francisco with money given by a man. Inspector William Maher detained her last night.
A heavy semi convertibe Bay State Street Railway car veered from its rails on Porter street and crashed into a tree after a broken axle. Four people sustained minor injuries while two men and a 5 year old girl were seriously hurt. Motorman kept the car from a worse disaster. Conductor Leo Lawler suffered a broken leg. James Simpson, 65, sprained ankle. Helen Purtle, 5, broken nose and facial cuts.
Walter Patterson, 22, of 10 Tolman Street Neponset, capsized his canoe while adjusting a sweat er on the Charles River at Dedham and drowned yesterday afternoon. Oscar Eklund swam from shore and dived repeatedly to try to recover him but was unsuccessful. It was the first river tragedy of the season.
Patterson disappeared after the canoe capsized near the Ames bridge while he attempted to adjust a sweater. Eklund searched the river as police and boat club members recovered the boat and body with a pal moter. medical examiners assisted but could not revive him.
Readable lines indicate light auto lamps at 7 08 and other vehicles at 7 38 with schedule hints. The fragment suggests timing for lighting or signaling events tied to vehicle activity.
Washington reports a forecast for northern New England with cloudy conditions on Monday and Tuesday seeing fair weather. Southern New England is expected to have fair weather on Monday and Tuesday.
General William A. Bancroft born in 1855 noted for the anniversary. The piece recalls the 50th anniversary of General Johnston’s surrender to General Sherman, marking a historic civil war milestone.
American League games saw Cleveland beat Detroit 3 1 and Chicago defeat St Louis 1 0. National League winners included St Louis 5 Pittsburg 1 and Cincinnati 4 Chicago 4 in a 15 inning night game.Federal action listed Pittsburg 3 St Louis 0 Newark 2 Buffalo 1 with Chicago 10 Kansas City 3 and 4 2 in two games.
A girl found at a station house with $130 in her possession appeared well nourished and wearing new clothing. She claimed she left home after feeling neglected and admitted burning her worn clothes in the woods. Police noted her statement and she laughed at their questions. Continued on Page 7 First Column.
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