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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1915
Page
1
Lawrence Letherman of Malden, chief postal inspector of the Boston district since 1903, has resigned. His departure, accepted in Washington, follows charges filed by inspectors and a hostile political climate. A successor is named.
Inspector Letherman announced his resignation citing dismal office conditions and a sense of futility. The move follows ongoing tensions within the department and comes after a tense period of administrative strain.
Crowds cheered Governor Walsh in four Bay State cities as three mayors welcomed him home from the California expositions. Democratic leaders hailed him as the next governor and he returned as a candidate for re election, with a formal announcement anticipated today.
Worcester and intermediate points request express and accommodation service on the Boston and Worcester trolley for travel.
Congressman A P Gardner wades into the GOP governor race opposing Lt Governor Cushing. He appeals to his congressional district to rally behind the Cushing campaign and plans a public reception, signaling a challenge to party leaders.
Federal conciliator John B. Moffitt left Boston for Washington at his own request. He had been assigned to probe the Foss strike in Hyde Park and to prevent a broader machinists walkout in New England war plants. Over 400 National Tool & Machine Co workers in South Boston planned a sympathy strike today after Lodge 264 voted last night.
A report claims material alleged to have been sent from the Becker Milling Machine facility. The article notes inquiries into the source and possible distribution. Further details remain unclear in the readable text.
In Boston unusual to the legal profession, John P. Manning longtime clerk of Suffolk County Superior Criminal Court marries Alice E. O'Brien a decade in his office. The ceremony Tuesday night at St Aidan's Church Brookline was conducted by Rev James Farralley.
Mr. Manning aged 64 wed his employee Miss O'Brien in a hush hush ceremony. Judge Perkins waived five day waiting, license issued Wednesday, couple married that night, then left for a Harwich Maine trip. The couple kept the plan hidden from office staff until the license was filed.
At around 6 pm last night twenty waiters deserted diners at Clark's Hotel. The walkout followed a strike by Hotel Workers' Alliance No 6 after the management refused to reinstate a worker who had been discharged earlier in the week.
After a two hour cafe shutdown patrons milled about while wait staff and escorts ran crowded, noisy service. At eight p m a group of colored strike breakers arrived with police escort and donned uniforms but struggled to find customers as cooks remained at work.
London reports that the capture of Warsaw marks the greatest sentimental victory of the war for Austro German forces, expected to influence wavering Balkan states, yet the military value appears limited as the chief objective remains unmet.
Rises 4:40 and sets 6:59 with 1:02 a m low. Moon phases start new Aug 10 and next full Aug 24. full-year full moons Sept 28 Oct 22 Nov 21 Dec 21. 218th day of year 47 days left of summer 371st day of war. Anniversaries Cyrus and Darius Cobb born 1834 Confederate ram Arkansas destroyed 1862 Austria declared war against Russia one year ago.
Fair weather expected in Boston and vicinity with moderate northeast to east winds. The forecast covers New England and nearby regions with unsettled conditions in parts of eastern New York and Southern New England Friday, followed by partial clearing Saturday and local showers possible.
Yesterday average temperature was 60. Readings from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ranged from 59 to 68 degrees. A brief comparison indicates yesterday's average 60 while the same day last year averaged 62.
National league scores show Detroit defeating Philadelphia 11 to 5 in a second game. Boston edged Chicago 4 to 3 after rain delays. New York beat Cincinnati 5 to 2 in 10 innings. St Louis 3 Brooklyn 2 closes the day with another tight result.
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