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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1914
Page
4
The third day of the trial of Mrs Fernand A Delmarre and her brother William A LeBlanc for forgery uttering conspiracy to steal and perjury in theinsolvency case brought no new testimony. A handwriting expert testified while Mrs Glover Delmarre watched from beside her husband Fernand A Delmarre.
The Foreign Office summoned home Italian ambassadors in Paris St Petersburg London and Berlin to consult on the war situation. The move signals a coordinated effort among Italy and its overseas missions amid growing global tensions.
In 1914 Mrs. Phebe Cole of West Bay City Michigan details severe facial eczema. After trying various prescriptions she used Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap and reports relief after the first application and full recovery. The ad notes products sold by druggists and offers a trial by writing to Dept. 29 R Resinol Baltimore.
Boston suffragists march with a melting pot to collect old jewelry and cash for the cause. Five members of the Massachusetts Political Equality Union carry the pot from Eliot Street to Tremont Street, gathering gold and silver trinkets and about $16. Contributions fund campaigns in Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, Missouri, Nebraska, Mississippi and Ohio.
More than 100 Boston women offer to serve as nurses for the European front. Dr. Laura A. C. Hughes of the New England Red Cross shelves applications until plans rise, as Governor Walsh and officials discuss logistics. A list from Miss Jane A. Delano names many Boston Red Cross members who may be deployed.
In East Boston near Maverick and Bremen streets a noon quarrel escalated after a larceny case. Alfred Brewer, 29, contractor, and Arnacene Arbino fought on the street. Brewer allegedly drew and fired a revolver injuring none and was arrested for assault with a revolver.
Members of the County Down Association will formally present tonight at Hibernian Hall Roxbury an Irish flag to the First Regiment of the Irish National Volunteers.
A Morning Gazette English edition reports a German editorial urging citizens to defend the Fatherland against perceived false ideas about the war. The piece stresses that Germany fights for right in a conflict imposed upon it.
A German American author argues that Germany fights for existence against hostile Europe and urges American citizens of German descent to explain the war fairly. He praises German and Austrian bravery, rejects Allied superiority, and calls for calm, informed defense of the German cause.
The New York Chamber of Commerce unanimously urges creation of a U S War Risk Insurance Bureau under the Treasury with a three member board. It seeks Congress support to allow citizens to operate ships under American registry and to fix premium rates by country or cargo class. A five member committee will study mercantile marine restoration and underwriters are asked to cooperate on shipping and standardizing war risk costs.
Two large reproductions featuring a German cavalry scene and a French infantry in action will be given away with the next Sunday Post. The pair showcases iconic military tableaux and aims to attract readers with collectible art.
Property valued over 40 million dollars rests in Boston harbor as 19 foreign ships and their cargoes lie idle. The fleet cannot sail for fear of being captured by unfriendly battleships, keeping valuable equipment from sea duty.
Nineteen vessels from European countries crowd Boston harbor as war tensions rise. Twelve are English, six German, one Austrian, totaling about 160 000 tons. The Amerika leads at 22 622 tons. several thousand sailors are held aboard and await sea if fighting ends.
Daniel Donovan known as the grand old man of Dorchester dies at 70 Lainden Street at age 95. A 69 year resident active in Catholic circles, he never visited a doctor until a day before his death. He drove the Mt Bowdoin to State Street stage line sixty years ago and witnessed the shift to electric cars. Survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters.
The executive committee of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, representing 600 organizations and 400000 members nationwide, left for Washington to discuss with Secretary McAdoo how the government can cooperate with business in meeting war-related responsibilities in the broadest possible spirit.
The committee described the United States export trade as demoralized by the European war and adopted resolutions urging Treasury and Federal Reserve action. It calls on American banks to fund foreign trade finance and for the government to insure war risks on U.S. ships in foreign commerce, aiming to reflect the broad member stance.
Mrs. Ella Cornell of 60 Corona Street Dorchester died after falling 40 feet from Squaw Rock at Squantum Beach. Her neck was broken and she suffered leg and rib fractures. The spot had claimed another Dorchester resident a year earlier, when 13-year-old Charles W. Fletcher died there on Oct. 14, 1913 during his scout duties.
Mrs Cornell accompanied by neighbor Mrs Michael J Monahan left 52 Corona street to enjoy a day out. They sat on grass near the cliff edge where Mrs Cornell suddenly vanished and died. Medical Examiner George B Higgins ruled death instantaneous. she lived with daughter Mrs Charles Johnson at Corona street.
A committee traveled to Washington to push for a robust American merchant marine. Members included John F. Fahey of Boston James G. Cutler of Rochester William H. Douglas of New York H. J. Ferguson of Newport News W M McCormick of Baltimore R M Rhett of Charleston T L L Temple of Texarkana A H Mulliken of Chicago and John Joy Edson of Washington.
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