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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
9
Raper Commandery No. 1 of Indianapolis led the first day drills with the best exhibition at the parade grounds. Ascalon No. 16 of St. Louis and Columbia No. 63 of Chicago also drew large crowds and earned strong approval, likely vying for second place.
Tonight Detroit Commandery No 1, praised as the best drilled Knights Templars team, performed a military and Templar drill enjoyed by a protracted crowd. Judges Captain John B. Schoeffel Lieutenant A M Graham and Lieutenant Y M Marks observed strict inspection as teams from Detroit Indianapolis St Louis Chicago and others competed amid banquets and receptions at Eljebel Temple.
Stewart I. McClern of Marblehead was elected president of Company F of the Fourth Massachusetts Heavy Artillery at its 30th annual reunion in Worcester. Fifteen veterans answered the roll call in the G. A. R. hall. William G. Haskins arrived from San Tanna California for the reunion and was welcomed by the group. Other officers named were Frank Nye of Auburn vice-president and Henry A. Winn of Worcester secretary-treasurer.
Mrs Florence M Johnson seeks divorce from Lucius Cummings III alleging desertion after five years of marriage ending July 25 1910. She asserts he will not contest the libel and plans to resume her maiden name. She lives in an exclusive Back Bay apartment.
In Deer Isle Maine on August 13 Audrey five year old daughter of Chester Eaton played with matches and caught fire. Neighbors heard her cries and found her unconscious. she died several hours later.
The Cunard liner Laconia docked in Boston with five brides to be on board. Jean Templeton from Wales lands to wed Alexander G. Oliver of Lethbridge Alberta, with families aboard. Blanche Ellis from Liverpool heads to marry John McCullough in New Brighton. Ivy Dance from Birmingham weds Harry C. Morris of West Roxbury, and Mary Williamson becomes Mrs Joseph H. Coffey of Melrose.
A large Standard Oil box factory at Hunter's Point near Long Island City burned early today. One fireman was killed and property damage is expected to exceed $100,000.
At Old Orchard Maine the Gideons report over 25 000 raised in three days at their first New England convention. Chairman C I Drake hopes 30 000 more will subscribe to fund 75 000 Bibles for New England hotels. Speakers included Rev O P Gifford Rev Rowley Green Rev A E Scoville and W E Henderson. Donations came in rapidly from attendees with gifts of 100 and 500 among others.
Marsha Warrington concludes her testimony detailing her relationship with Maury Diggs and the elopement scheme with Diggs Caminetti. Prosecutors seek to introduce a conflicting statement she gave to the Sacramento DA, while jurors face admonitions to avoid discussing the case.
Chemist Mr. D. J. Lane of 532 Lane Bldg St. Marys Kansas claims a simple home remedy cures asthma and hay fever. He offers a free $1 bottle by express to testers who report results within ten days. No money required, just name and address on a postal card.
The account details Caminetti and two women staying in Reno for six months, rooms rented near a hotel, and a scheme to mislead authorities. Diggs pressured the women to shield them, while a letter to Miss Warrington hinted at planned disclosure. Adjourned messages warned not to incriminate the writer.
The seven Fall River Iron Works cotton mills, idle since May, will resume operations on Monday Aug. 2. Notices signed by president Bertram H. Borden were posted today. The mills employ 5000 workers and supply cloth to the American Printing Company.
Notices posted on the homes of Negro residents by a citizens' vigilance league threaten forcible eviction and destruction unless property is sold and residents leave Akron Ohio. The warnings were issued last night in a predominantly black neighborhood, prompting fear of a race riot.
In New York City a curfew order forcing liquor outlets to close at 1 am sparked a clash between police and courts. Police eject 60 diners from Thomas Healy's restaurant, prompting Police Magistrate Deuel to threaten warrants for oppression and assault if raids continue. Acting Police Commissioner McKay says police will keep enforcing the curfew. Another item notes banks and brokers told they cannot increase applications for Southern Pacific stock underwriting, signaling high demand and partial allocations for out-of-town participants.
Charles A. Cunneen aged 28 of 17 Howard Street and Frank J. McCarthy aged 40 of Somerville were arrested last evening by Inspectors Smith and Concannon. They are charged with larceny of safety razors files and other tools from local firms using bogus orders.
Entomologists sent from Washington and the State Department of Agriculture investigated a brown tail moth report at Haverford Pennsylvania but found no trace of the insects after inspecting the area and nearby trees.
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