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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
4
In Clifton Arizona on August 14 a mine accident killed nine men and likely injured another as a cable pin failed at the Coronado mine causing two ore cars loaded with 12 tons of ore and 13 miners to plunge down an 88 degree incline for 3300 feet.
The fragmentary text recounts a charcoal written message on birch bark by a figure named Knowles. The artifact hints at an early communication effort carried from the cave man theme on the preceding page.
A guide relays a terse note from Knowles indicating he is physically fine but naked and without food or gear. He mentions thistles and rough underbrush injuries and vows to continue, with further messages expected to detail salt substitutes and food. Local camps and guides monitor his route as scientists await fuller details.
Washington Aug 14 Congress will remain in session until snow flies and if needed extend the extra session to tackle tariff currency legislation. The Democratic caucus of the Senate adopted a resolution urging immediate consideration of currency and banking measures after the pending tariff bill passes.
The Senate rejected a recess after the tariff bill vote as Republicans pressed for long tariff debate. Senator Owen offered a resolution to take up the Glass Owen currency bill now in House caucus. The plan evolved into a composite, noncommittal proposal on currency policy.
James Dworrotes of 51 Glenwood Avenue Hyde Park led a picket for strikers at B. F. Sturtevant Mills owned by Governor Foss. He was fined $5 for assault and battery on a workman on August 7 and held on $200 bond for Superior Court after appeal.
Delegates from the National Council of Women Voters urged the House Rules Committee to form a woman suffrage committee. The group was led by Emma Smith Devoe with Representatives Baker Keating and Falconer in attendance to back the effort.
Miss Jane Addams Dr Viola M Coe Dr Cora Smith King and Mrs Frances M Bjorkman urged creating a House suffrage committee. A Senate precedent was cited as justification and the hearing moved to the House conference room. Budapest convention reports and Colorado Washington Oregon conditions were discussed with a garden party closing the day.
The University of Leyden will bestow honorary degrees on Elihu Root represented by James Brown Scott Lewis Renault Alfred Fried and posthumously on T M C Asser to mark the opening of the Palace of Peace in The Hague on August 28 honoring leaders in international peace efforts.
In Worcester two boys were struck by autos. Richard Pierce five died at Memorial Hospital from internal injuries after being hit on West Boylston Street by Arthur C. Hedlund driving over 80 mph. Tradi Daigness twelve was seriously injured on Waite Street when struck by Dr. D A Hamilton’s car.
Dr. Hamilton halted the machine and rushed the boy to the hospital. In the automobile that struck Pierce were Miss Leda C. Briczen Edith W. Maher David J. Saegren and Hedlund.
Elmer Chadwick alias Warren Clayton alias David Clay, wanted by federal authorities in Atlanta for parole violation, was arrested yesterday by U S Deputy Marshal James Ruhl at the State free employment bureau on Kneeland street.
A physician urges that thin people can gain weight using Sargol tablets taken with meals. The product claims six strength giving elements convert sugars and starches into nourishment, with reported gains of 10 to 25 pounds per month. It promises natural, harmless action and a money back guarantee. cautions that users must be willing to gain at least ten pounds.
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