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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1915
Page
9
Quartermaster Captain George H. Knox of the First Aero Squadron was killed and Lieutenant R. B. Sutton his aide was fatally injured when an aeroplane failed during a flight at Fort Sill Oklahoma on August 12.
The squadron recently moved from California when two planes collided in midair and fell 350 feet. No further details on injuries or cause are provided in the fragment.
An officer witnessed a bi-plane dive from about 350 feet as it banked against the wind. Captain Knox, the first passenger from the new aviation school, was killed. Lieutenant Sutton suffered a crushed chin and had only a fair chance for recovery, doctors said. Knox was born in 1874 in New York and entered service in 1898. he was unmarried.
Philadelphia Country Club defeated the Aiken Red Birds 11 to 7 in the final match at Narragansett Pier. The Philadelphia team carried a three goal handicap and prevailed to claim the Cup.
Edward Ford and John Joshua, elevator operators at 68 Compton Street, ran a smoke filled elevator to evacuate a crowd from a building bounded by Church Green Summer and Bedford Streets during a recent fire. Ford held the lever until nearly overcome by smoke and handed to Joshua who finished bringing down the remaining frightened women.
A blaze in the shipping room of the Royal Curtain Manufacturing Company on the building’s fourth floor caused an estimated $5 000 loss. Workers and rescuers battled flames for about thirty minutes as smoke filled the upper floors and evacuations proceeded.
Agents of the British government recruit machinists and tool makers from New England for four year contracts abroad. Moritz Kahn at the Essex Hotel handles applicants who are sent to New York and picked up by the William Cubbitt Company. Recruits are being gathered in Worcester and Springfield. The offer pays 26 to 45 dollars for a 68 hour week, with a 5 percent annual bonus for contract fulfillment. union machinists argue for shorter hours in the U S.
Samuel H. Edwards, 37, of 433 Winthrop Street Winthrop was sentenced to six months in the House of Correction for assault and battery on his wife Charlotte and given a three month term for carrying a concealed weapon after he returned home and struck her while brandishing a revolver.
Dr J W Carhart of San Antonio Texas argues tuberculosis stems from lime salt deficiency and decalcified bones. He promotes Eckmans Alterative as a safe treatment containing lime salts without opiates or habit forming drugs and urges readers to consult a druggist or contact Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.
Governor Walsh tells the Sixth Regiment at Sandwich that the country must always be prepared for war. He says citizens should be ready as soldiers and views the regiment as the nation’s greatest asset in times of danger.
Prominent Massachusetts candy manufacturers led by the W. B. Quimby Company of Boston and totaling 27 firms filed a bill in equity in the Superior Court to restrain members of the State Minimum Wage Commission from further action toward establishing a minimum wage board for their employees.
The governor lauds the Sixth Regiment under Colonel Sweetser for readiness in peace time and readiness to serve in defense. He reviews the troops at parade with Adjutant-General Cole and Mrs Walsh sisters, receiving a warm reception from B Fitchburg and L Boston companies, including the unit's color company.
In Wakefield a clash over non citizen workers led to 13 highway department layoffs. John Collins, a rattan strike agitator, sought one of the vacancies and now petitions the light department to discharge non citizen laborers to win a post. The light department must comply with the law and may discharge workers in a few days.
Montana union members in breweries saloons hotels and restaurants have levied a 2 cent monthly assessment for a fund to oppose prohibition. The levy will be collected through November 1916 ahead of the statewide vote on prohibition.
Manufacturers contend a six to three wage board was improperly appointed and that the Oct 1 decree fixes unfair wages. They allege bias from the Wells Memorial Institute head and claim the board’s reports are predetermined and the new wage scale unjust threatens industry viability.
William Howard Taft will speak to students at the University of California and the Pacific Theological Seminary in an open air Greek theatre on August 30 and September 1 and 2. He accepted the invitation by letter noting the subject The Presidency, Its Power, Duties and Responsibilities.
An Arbitration Board ruled the Clark's Hotel discharge of a waiter was justified after a strike by Local 6 members. The agreement with Max Fisher ended the dispute, and strikers returned to work the morning after the walk-out.
Dr James L Wheaton senior Pawtucket physician and longtime resident dies at his son James L Wheaton Jr home in Pawtucket Rhode Island He was born March 14 1828 and graduated from Harvard Medical College in 1846 and Berkshire Medical School in 1847 He served in the North Providence Legislature and is survived by two daughters and a son.
President Wilson returned from Cornish and started preliminary defence work. Secretary Daniels outlined navy enhancements and an early army conference was arranged. He aims to present a complete plan to Congress in December and secure funding after meetings with War and Navy leaders.
The President discussed defense needs at Cornish and reviewed a plan to expand the navy with more submarines. He did not confirm a four battleship proposal while Secretary Daniels and Secretary Garrison await their reports. A special board and Major-General Goethals have prepared defense analyses on the Panama Canal.
Town and city treasurer G. Arthur Tapley of Revere received a diamond studded charm engraved with the city seal after 28 years of service, while his wife Mrs. Tapley received candy. The presentation by Mayor Curtis paused city business at 1 o'clock as the officials gathered for the ceremony.
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