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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1914
Page
2
A Duluth steamer named Benjamin Noble with 20 crew and a cargo of railroad iron is believed sunk in Lake Superior after a storm. Rescue boats recovered wreckage near Minnesota Point, but searches for the vessel and most of its crew have failed.
Reported by onlookers at Park Point that the Noble struck the Point and foundered in very deep water as heavy seas mist and snow hindered the Duluth entry. No bodies ashore. rumors of finds proved false. Lighthouses blamed for antiquated equipment. Captain Prior cleared of fault. Vessel left Sea on April 25 at 7 am laden with iron for Duluth. under good weather should have arrived days ago.
A topographical survey is being made of Merrymount Park field and Mt Wollaston farms for possible regular army mobilization under Colonel Hawthorne. If mobilization is ordered, 4000 coast artillerymen from forts along the New England coast would be assembled.
Thomas W. Lawson testified in rebuttal during the Hall versus Paine, Webber & Co. suit. George E. Learnard’s prior statements drew questions from Robert Morse, prompting the judge to defer recall until this morning for further testimony.
Testimony details an extended interview between Lawson and Learnard during the Paine case. The exchange covers motive to testify, alleged perjury, and pressure to influence Learnard in the noon and post noon sessions at Young's Hotel with dining room discussions.
Plans for Commonwealth Pier No 1 at East Boston are set to be finalized by Port Directors. The 950 by 175 foot structure will have eight acres of floor space on two levels, a square end, a grain gallery, and space for customs officials and port offices.
A horse collapsed near Boylston Street and Church while crowd watched as its hind legs dangled into a new subway trench. An iron crowbar seen by onlookers proved to be only a wrench used to support the horse, not a weapon, and the animal was hoisted free by a derrick.
Mayor Miller of Quincy declared that the city would resist a permanent camp or a 10-year occupation of Merrymount Park for regular troops. He warned that only during war could the government use any property there, and would oppose a long term lease or assignment.
New York April 29 Brigadier General Robert J Evans commanding the department of the East will leave for Washington to discuss with the War Department the sites for militia training camps for the ninth and tenth divisions in case of general mobilization The ninth division includes Florida Georgia and Carolinas guards while the tenth covers Alabama Mississippi Tennessee and Kentucky guards.
A preview notes Ishmael will be featured in the upcoming Sunday Post Magazine, inviting readers to explore the narrative in depth. The piece signals a focus on themes, character arcs, and literary context for the serialized feature.
The marriage of C. Edith Noblit and Edward Holbrook Baker Jr. was held at 7 PM at 610 East Mount Airy Avenue Chestnut Hill Philadelphia with only immediate family present. Rev Nathan C B Groton officiated and Theodore Baker of Boston served as best man. The ceremony was limited due to illness in the family.
A damaged old health note describes stomach souring from fermentation causing nausea belching and sometimes vomiting. Dyspepsia relief is offered with a trial box for ten cents and a larger box for a quarter claiming gentle aid without harm from continued use.
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