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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
14
The Boston & Maine railroad will suspend all dividends on both preferred and common stock. The semi annual $3 preferred dividend due Sept 1 will not be paid, with officials indicating the entire dividend program is on hold amid a financial downturn.
Mrs. John W. Hamilton, wife of the Boston diocese bishop, was seriously ill but is now improving at Deaconess Hospital. Doctors report she can go outdoors in a wheelchair each pleasant day after weeks of confinement.
Frank Rogers of Hyde Park died two hours after a four foot fall from a house where he was working. Initial reports suggested only bruising as he sustained contusions to the head and left shoulder.
In Philadelphia on August 6, delegates of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America praised the American blue-jacket while denouncing the loving cup as a symbol of regard. They advocated spiritual means over natural aids to promote total abstinence and mildly tilted toward the credential committee report at the convention’s afternoon session at the Boys' Catholic High School.
Chaplain Eugene McDonald of the Brooklyn navy yard cites navy temperance rates while U nion president P J O Callaghan rebukes the loving cup as a token from 279 members of St Ann s Union. Bishop J Regis Canevin warns that objectives require prayer and Christian duty, stressing character over actions.
The Fourth and Tenth companies of the Coast Artillery fire 16 inch rifles at target practice. Excellent work, with a clear range and favorable weather easing the shooting. The first shot shattered fort windows and the second rattled beach cottages. Results to be announced after gauge checks.
Police from Winthrop and Metropolitan forces arrested three men after crowding gangsters outside the New Winthrop Hotel. A planned clash was interrupted as officers surrounded the area and warned bystanders. Sergeant Douglass led the operation and pledged strict action against interference.
Henry T. Waite of Lakeville found a gold pendant while cleaning a drain pipe at Middleboro. The pendant had been lost by his own mother in 1903 when she was working by the sink. It is valued at about 50 dollars.
George Smith, 30, charged with larceny of $10 worth of wet wash from clothes lines in South End rear yards and roofs was sentenced to three months in the House of Correction by Judge Creed in Municipal Court yesterday morning.
At the Continental in Washington on Boylston Street a final mark down is underway with great values advertised. Shoppers are urged to visit today for discounted suits and attire.
Police detained three teens in connection with a riot at the beach district amid ongoing gang warfare. Ross Batchelder 17 of 481 Shirley Street William McKinley 17 of Wilshire Street Winthrop and James LaRosa 30 of 181 Webster Street East Boston were held last night with warrants expected for inciting a riot.
Brayton, famed Boston terrier owned by the late Thomas F. McGough of this city, has died at age 15. Recognized as his best animal, the dog won cups and blue ribbons across New England and New York. Brayton’s brood is widely present locally, and McGough once refused $1500 for him.
Bargains on shirts and outing shirts offered at low prices. Outing shirts priced at $1.00, shirts at $1.50 for 85 cents, and Arrow and Bates Street shirts at $1.15. Continental store located at Washington and Boylston Street. Open Saturday evening.
Aug 6 report from Middleboro notes Red and Blue armies have left town but adjusters remain to settle war game damage. Estimated funds tied to the maneuvers total about $100,000, with local farmers frantically seeking ways to reduce the amount.
Karakine Ouzzinian, released after 30 days for driving without a license, was immediately re-arrested and arraigned in Sixth District Court on manslaughter after his auto strike killed 14 year old Pearl E. Draper near Hoyle Square while she listened to a preacher. Bail set at 40 dollars.
Sam Langford and his party plan to convert Red Hill farm on Walnut Hill in North Reading into training quarters for a proposed bout with Jack Johnson. Manager Thomas B. Middlebrook says six Langford trainers may arrive. residents react with concern as officials consider the fighters camp setup.
In Providence on August 6, 66 year old Robert Howland vanished from his grandfather's Lakewood yard. His mother Mabel Warren from Scituate grabbed him, carried him through a store to a station, boarded a car for the city, and vanished. Deputy Chief Green of Warwick pursued but found no trace. The child had been left two years earlier with his grandparents under a binding agreement.
Ethel Levenson, 74 Summit Street, Chelsea, had been missing since Monday. She was found yesterday wandering the business section of the city. Acting Captain Hyland of Court Square police station summoned a physician to examine her. Authorities believe she is mentally deranged.
Knights Templars from St Omar Joseph Warren Gethsemane and Hugh de Payens left Boston for Denver to attend the 32d triennial conclave August 12 to 15. Wives and daughters make up about a third of the party. Frank L. Nagle leads as chief marshal of the second division for the August 12 parade with 150000 knights expected in line.
The strike by girl operators and maintenance men against Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company, announced as settled yesterday, was renewed this afternoon in St. Louis.
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