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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1914
Page
11
Richard Rowles department commander of United Spanish War Veterans ordered camp commanders to submit the names and addresses of members available for national defence. The Massachusetts department encampment resolved to offer services to the Governor for national defence.
Daniel R. Murphy aged 35 of 181 Parker Street collapsed from a load of wood several days ago and died this afternoon at Sacred Heart Hospital from a fractured skull.
The cruisers West Virginia and Chattanooga, ordered to sail to Mazatlan via Mare Island, remained at the Puget Sound navy yard with crews aboard after farewell salutes, as Washington issued orders holding them.
The newest cartoon comic titled Ginger Pop appears in the upcoming Sunday Post. It promises family humor and lighthearted fun for readers of all ages.
At a dinner aboard the Hamburg American liner Cleveland Baron Albrecht von Schroeder announced plans for four big steamships to run Boston Hamburg summer service next year, adding the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria to the Amerika, Cleveland and Cincinnati this season. He hinted that in 1916 the Imperator might sail from Boston if business warrants.
Some 30 leading Boston newspapermen and advertising men attended a dinner hosted by Baron von Schroeder in honor of the Hamburg American Line. William J. Doherty said the Commonwealth pier would be ready by July 1 enabling five ships to berth simultaneously. Baron von Schroeder announced the Vaterland would sail sooner than expected after successful trials. Governor Walsh and council planned a luncheon aboard the Cleveland to welcome expanded service.
John A. Keyes claims his wife Teresa F. Keyes holds the family savings in her name and refuses to share. He says they planned a family fund, with half to be his after his travels as a salesman. He notes deposits mainly in Suffolk Savings Bank and Provident Institution for Savings were in her name or as trustee, restricting his access.
A blaze at Ann Hamilton's lodging house on Leverett Street broke out yesterday noon when inmates tried to clean clothing with gasoline. The fire caused about $50 in damage and was put out by nearby Engine 6 firefighters.
Members of the Fifty-eighth Massachusetts Regiment gathered at the American House to commemorate the April 28 1864 departure for Civil War battlefields. They urged speedier subjugation of Mexico to enforce respect for the flag of the nation.
Elizabeth Dunphy of Cambridge committed suicide, identified by hat coat and false teeth found at Coleman wharf. Metropolitan Park police recovered the body off the Coleman Coal Company wharf near West Boston bridge after neighbors reported her disappearance. Dunphy, 55, widow of John A. Dunphy who died three years earlier, had been melancholy since.
George Howland Cox of the Cambridge Trust Company voices that Huerta Villa Carranza and other Mexican leaders must be forced to respect the American flag or face consequences. About 30 Fifty-eighth Regiment members attend a celebration with Charles Tribou, 89, the oldest survivor. Officers elected include Charles H. Morton president and John P. Townsend vice president.
The Sunday Post previews a full page color feature on Hank’s latest luggage car rier. Details remain undisclosed as the newspaper teases a major reveal.
The document lists contributions acknowledged for the Elephant Fund totaling $6504.28 with a grand total of $186.48 noted separately. Named contributors Mary Mahoney of Richfield Street Cambridge and Charles Swenson of Allston Street Cambridge appear among the donors.
New York report shows the estate of John Jacob Astor earned more than 24.794 million dollars since his death when the Titanic sank two years ago. Disbursements exceed 24.715 million with a remaining balance of about 78,900 dollars.
The Newfoundland Seal Fishers fund for widows and orphans votes to close the book subscriptions next Sunday evening.
Brockton natives organize a mass meeting next Sunday at 3 PM at Knights of Columbus Hall to aid families of Newfoundland sealers who died recently. Speakers include former Senator William Paylor James F. Powers James P. McCormick and Rev. Alan Hudson.
H A Barnes, president of United Gas and Electric Improvement Company of Mexico, cites a telegram from T J Agnew stating refugees arrived and must remain until Thursday. Barnes warns of grave developments in Merida Yucatan with 4000 foreigners and no direct communication, fearing emergency conditions.
The Giornale D Italia quotes Mexican minister to Italy Senor Huerta saying Mexicans would rather die than accept the U S demand for Huerta’s retirement as a condition of settlement.
A Boston reader praises D. D. D. for eczema relief after years of suffering. The author reports dramatic improvements and urges others to try the remedy, offered by Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores and all good druggists with a money back guarantee.
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