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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1913
Page
3
Chelsea police probe incendiary fire at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hirschman 129 Franklin Street. Two kerosene soaked blaze piles, a torn safe, and missing silverware prompt investigators to consider robbery and arson. Mrs Hirschman away in Winthrop.
The house showed signs of ransacking suggesting robbery. Police questioned the cellar door conditions claiming entrance could not be reconciled with trained burglars. A small aperture allegedly allowed access while a large portion of the door remained intact.
A Varney of Lynn promotes Var-ne-sis at Riker Jaynes 50 Washington St concerting a cure for rheumatism. A Lowell resident, A J Dewey, testifies to dramatic relief after use. The firm offers a $1000 reward if displayed crutches and canes prove fake and invites visits from Varney or his physician for further explanation.
Police pursue theory two wealthy socialites stole gems from Hanan and Rumsey homes, with one thief burying jewels near Providence while another carried a ruby to a Boston woman. A mysterious five pound package from Shore Acres to Oak Bluffs deepens the mystery as Mrs. Hanan defends her innocence and vows to stay in Narragansett Pier.
At Green Acre colony Eliot Maine the antis and Bahaists clash over a 12000 legacy a adjoining property and furniture valued at 3000. The antis plan to fund a Baha temple while Bahaists oppose any temple and question will terms. Separately a boiler explosion injures Frank Nash and Minski with rescuers to reach the burning cellar.
Tension flares as Bahaists seize access to the meeting hall known as Eirenion amid a split with the antis led by Dr Fillemore Moore. Edward B Kinney, named to a new board, used a screwdriver to open the lock as Mrs Lucas and Mrs Robinson watched.
The passenger steamer Maine of the New Bedford line bound for New York suffered an engine accident off Round Hills in Buzzards Bay. She was detained over three hours for repairs with passengers calm aboard though friends and relatives in New Bedford feared the mishap.
The article discusses Britain's aim to establish a Bermuda station near Hamilton with a two company artillery garrison and engineers, highlighting its strategic value for Atlantic waters and future Panama Canal contingencies. It notes Britain’s ownership claim to Clipperton Island and contrasts German interest in St Thomas and Curacao, stressing US strategic concerns.
A man identified as Minski set a Brockton bathhouse blaze by placing kerosene in fire boxes to speed the fire. The blast and subsequent boiler explosion caused a chaotic rescue as residents fled and authorities investigated the incident. The builder had recently purchased the building and kept family apartments upstairs.
The Boston Central Labor Union adopted resolutions at yesterday's meeting demanding a public hearing by the State Board of Conciliation for Hyde Park factory employees of Governor Foss and threatened to take the case to the State Supreme Court if refused.
The Labor Day parade officers were announced with Austin Fales as chief marshal and a long list of aides de camp from various unions. Marshals Moriarty and Donovan also named their own staffs, including officials from the Steamfitters, Carpenters, Bar Tenders, Typographical, and Iron Workers unions. A special parade route committee will meet next Saturday to review the route report.
The Boston Central Labor Union calls for a public hearing by the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration on the Hyde Park strike. If refused, the executive board will pursue the case to the state Supreme Court. Delegates denounce Governor Foss for arbitration refusal and for ousting James Moriarty from the Co L A office. The joint Labor Day parade route and line positions will be announced after a Saturday night CLA meeting. Rehearsals for a minstrel show at the National Theatre are planned for August 29 and 30.
Beverly August 3 Eleonora Sears adds two feats to her list washing and maintaining a large French car and firing its chauffeur amid new independence from Harold Vanderbilt who owns the vehicle She has since regularly washed and repaired the auto proving her prowess by daily demonstration and growing skill
Freight Handlers Local 70 of the New Haven railroad met at Dexter Hall to plan Labor Day activities. About 320 union members will march with the Boston & Maine Freight, 700 Handlers with the Boston & Albany about 150, plus a band and coordinated regalia. A delegation of freight clerks visited the meeting and arrangements were made for harmony between groups. The grievance committee was thanked for reinstating men laid off for various causes.
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen Local 383 names officers led by President John Barr and Secretary Joseph J. Dallas warns merchants of fake Labor Day souvenir solicitations. Boston unions plan Labor Day events and form committees on regalia and badges. State Stationary Firemen discuss firemen license law and appoint a reporting committee.
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