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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1913
Page
5
Senator Thornton of Louisiana denounced the free sugar plank and called the administration measure un-Democratic as he charged the party with a pity and a shame. The debate occurred as Democrats pledged to vote for the tariff bill.
The Louisiana Senator declares he is not departing from Democratic ideals by opposing the party line on the sugar tariff. He accuses the party of straying from its own principles and contends his stance is loyal to those ideals.
Democratic leaders resist amendments as Senators clash over tariff terms. Senator Grenna attacks the bill from the farmers’ view, while Senator Simmons seeks cross chamber agreement. The plan keeps free raw wool by Dec 1 1913 and reduced woolens rates by Jan 1 1914, with immediate operation upon passage.
Johannesburg reports the Trades Federation has called off the proposed general strike by miners in South Africa ending weeks of labor tension and possible disruption across major mines.
Concord New Hampshire July 31 After a brief struggle in the Merrimac River William C Morton superintendent of the State Industrial School captured Henry Sampson a 16 year old inmate who had escaped during recreation He had attempted to sever connections with the institution for the fifth time Alfred Lewis of Dover chased him Morton used a boat to reach the middle of the river grappled with Sampson and brought him back to shore with Lewis assisting
In Denison Texas on July 31 a two cent per hour wage increase and improved working conditions were announced for boilermakers helpers and apprentices across the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad system of Texas.
Mrs. Julia Musto rescued her baby by leaping from a second floor piazza through flames and smoke. Francis Inserra saved another infant by jumping five feet to an adjoining building. Four fires broke out in East Boston in one hour and four minutes, but prompt fire department action limited damage.
John Henry Moore, 22, is arrested at Calvary Cemetery during a funeral for murder indictments filed in 1911. Detectives withdrew from the mourners after ensuring Moore’s removal aboard a cab as a gang attempted to free him, following a street fight that left gangster Joseph Larkin dead 20 months prior.
Leightbourne Middleton died after five blood transfusions from his family members including his father brother wife cousin and a college mate. He had plastic anemia for ten days since his wedding trip two months ago. Doctors barred further blood donations from the bride and mother.
Three railway signal men Alexander Callahan Edward J Moore and John Hammond were run over and fatally injured by a work train at Pittsfield Junction on the Boston Albany division of the New York Central railroad They were making signal changes and moved aside for a passenger train that had halted in front of the work train All were taken to the House of Mercy Hospital in Pittsfield Mass
Recap of the wreck of Oolin Johnson's machine into an electric light pole at the Lagoon Kentucky motor drome shows eight dead and 35 burned. Herman Davis 15 died tonight from burns. Two others remain unrecoverable. seven in serious condition. 18 others with injuries.
An electric subway car jumped the rails on Cypress Street just before entering Park Street at 10 50 last night. Eighteen passengers were frightened but none were injured.
A school of sharks six to twenty feet long invades Acushnet river and bay forcing a bathing ban. Only a few willing to risk the tigerish fish may swim. New Bedford reports the incident dated July 31.
Lowell officer George B. Palmer reports long battle with dyspepsia and rheumatism eased after using Varneys stomach and rheumatic remedy sold at Riker Drug Store on Hanover and Washington. He gained weight and regained appetite while kidney trouble vanished. W A Varney of Lynn promotes ongoing public meetings at the drug store to explain the remedy.
James H. McKibben secretary of the Chamber of Commerce said plans to host a dinner for Howard Elliott new New Haven president are admirable but require more information on the policy of the new management before approval. Possible Boston & Albany vice presidents include P. E. Crowley William J. Fripp and Howard M. Riscoe.
A new convent given to the Roman Catholic diocese of Portland by Mr and Mrs Edward DeV Morrell of Philadelphia opened today. Three Sisters of Mercy arrived from Portland to inaugurate the facility. The property includes a large house and two adjoining lots valued at 12 000 to 15 000 dollars. It will provide instruction to children from Mt Desert Island.
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