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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1914
Page
5
Paul M. Warburg testified before the Senate banking committee that as a member of the new Federal Reserve Board he will divest from all financial interests. He will leave Kuhn, Loeb & Co. and his Hamburg firm, along with every corporation he is connected to.
Samuel Warburg states he will resign from educational and philanthropic ties to avoid conflicts as a Federal Reserve Board member. He plans to dispose of railroad holdings including Baltimore & Ohio and says naturalization in 1911 aimed at currency reform. He accepts the sacrifice urged by President Wilson, viewing the role as a chance for constructive work.
Lieut. Col. J. D. B. F. Mackenzie commanding the 16th infantry brigade issues a notice forbidding entry to the Universal Radio Syndicate wireless station grounds in Newcastle. Entering after sunset risks being shot.
Paris on August 12 reports Alphonsine, a Parisian milliner, designed a white taffeta hat broad enough to shade the nose. The unique feature is a facing of black picot straw, trimmed with a wide crushed maire ribbon band and cut ends flying from each side.
Washington August 12 war raged in Europe as the Senate debated peace treaties behind closed doors. Twenty special treaties recommended for ratification by the foreign relations committee were under consideration with Secretary Bryan at the Capitol for consultations. No vote was reached but general discussion was to close by 1 oclock tomorrow. Administration leaders predicted ratification with no more than ten votes against.
The Port Board directors dispute an anticipated opinion by Attorney General Boynton on whether Joseph A. Conry should resign as Russian consul and Howard F. McSweeney from the Consumptives' Hospital board if they remain Port Board members. The two directors contest the report while noting the act allows reasonable port duties. Boynton said he would issue an opinion in two or three days.
Forty years ago mothers believed narcotics like paregoric and laudanum would help babies sleep. A few drops too many could cause death or permanent harm. Druggists must label narcotics and parents should know ingredients. Castoria contains no narcotics if it bears Chas. H. Fletcher signature.
Mrs. Mary E. Thurlow aged 48 wife of Henry A. Thurlow of 74 Pearl Street Watertown is in serious condition at Massachusetts General Hospital after being trampled by a horse in Scollay square at noon yesterday.
A frightened bay horse attached to A Hews Co wagon triggered a lethal run through Scollay Dock and Cornhill, tripping a Standard Oil wagon horse and injuring Mrs. Thurlow with multiple fractures and internal injuries. The incident involved crowds and several horses toppled or driven down. Teamsters subdued the runaway after it collided with a van in Dock Square.
Commissioner Henry J. Cunningham announced multiple promotions in the Cambridge police and fire departments. Lt Herbert Gordon at Brattle Square was passed over by two junior lieutenants promoted to captain. Inspector Michael J. Brennan became captain at headquarters and will lead Station 4 after Aug 31. Lt James M. Keaney and two sergeants earned permanent captain and lieutenant ranks, while Fire Department leaders Lt Albert R. Wait and Dennie R. Sullivan from Engine 7 received captain and lieutenant respectively.
More than 150 delegates from across the United States convened at the Copley Plaza Hotel for the National Industrial Traffic League summer meetings. President Herbert G. Wilson of Kansas City led the opening business session. Future plans and reports were discussed as the group planned a Nantasket steamer trip and a Paragon Park banquet. The United Shoe Machinery Company hosts the group at Beverly tomorrow.
Manchester New Hampshire August 12 Nothing has been heard from Edgar C Knowlton an English professor at Lafayette College who went to Germany in the early summer to study German He planned to leave Germany August 1 and is reportedly held there due to the war
Manchester N H August 12 The Amoskeag Manufacturing Company which employs 17 000 hands gave notice it will close its mills from Friday August 11 to Tuesday September 8 Previously annual one week closures were routine this year the shutdown is extended for six weeks
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