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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1911
Page
6
One hundred passengers on the City of Malden bound from Boston to Chelsea were terrified as the paddle wheel shaft snapped mid stream causing the boat to stop abruptly. The incident left the boat’s side smashed and several women among the passengers were notably alarmed.
Washington August 3 three of the world's great powers led by the United States joined in signing general arbitration treaties designed to peacefully settle disputes even when they involve national honor or vital interests, with Britain and France as key partners.
The left side of the City of Malden ferry boat broke from its supports and smashed the paddle wheel box. Twenty women in the parlor fled to the deck as chaos spread. The vessel was towed to Chelsea slip and stayed overnight. Passengers were redirected to trolley cars. no injuries reported.
Estes a Melrose conductor saved a northbound Flyer by flagging a broken rail and guiding the crew to safety. The incident delayed service for nearly two hours while repairs were made. Estes, 55, famed in uniform, lives at 931 Main St and is beloved by passengers and children alike.
The Boards of Assessors have declared tax rates for Boston Malden Brookline and Woburn with figures of 16.49 19.40 12.20 and 20.30 respectively. These rates set property tax levies for the upcoming cycle and reflect municipal budgeting decisions.
James M. Beck, counsel for the sugar trust, says war against Germany appears imminent as England and France incline to action. He notes English speakers at a Duke of Sutherland dinner echoed a coming conflict, while Morocco tensions push Britain to act. A Berlin cruiser envoy offered help to the Agadir ruler, rejected in favor of the British flag.
M Jean Jules Jusserand the French ambassador signed the convention in Paris at 2 pm local time. Secretary Knox signed the British and French treaties at the White House with James Bryce witnessing. The accord sets that all international differences are submitted to The Hague or a chosen tribunal, with a commission of inquiry first seeking settlement, and possible binding arbitration upon its recommendation. The commission can delay findings for up to one year to allow diplomatic settlement and requires Senate ratification of submission terms.
Fire swept the top floor of a seven story brick building on Purchase street occupied by the Fort Hill Storage Company. Firemen fought the blaze overnight and valuables valued at about $1500 were destroyed.
London reports France and Germany struggle to adjust the Moroccan situation with no prospect of a settlement. Talks of territory concessions fail to satisfy either side while London Paris and Berlin signal ominous peace talks as war fears rise and Kaiser shows no sign of backing down.
The coroner in Little Compton begins the official inquest into the death of Mrs. Lillian C. Nickerson of Jamaica Plain. The inquest proceeds behind closed doors with witnesses to be called, including pursuer Robert Hamilton and others from the steamer Georgia, as the ship resumes its New York run.
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