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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
3
The German steamer Ockenfels arrived in Boston with a cargo of burlap sacks for the port. A wild hurricane a week ago caused the loss of a giant elephant at sea during the voyage. Four Turks accompanied the shipment to oversee the cargo.
A southwest hurricane 200 miles north of the Titanic site terrifies a loaded animal ship. An elephant breaks its chains and panics, is penned after 90 minutes, dies next day from exposure, then is cast overboard. The remaining herd continues toward Chicago via Thomas Cook & Sons for George F. Getz.
Edwin M. Morse a Boston leather merchant summering at Rose Cliff North Weymouth was severely injured when his car buckled after catching on a guard rail. He was hurled over the steering wheel and carried to Dr Bushnell's Quincy Point office before being taken home to Malden where he rested comfortably.
Read Admiral B. W. Howard and Captain A. C. Fech teler urged a House naval affairs committee today to allow naval officials to attain commanding rank before nearing the service age limit. Present rules force retirement before many reach command of battleships or cruisers.
Inquest by Judge Eldridge J. Whitaker found Mrs. Florence King of Walpole died of natural causes after being found unconscious at home on April 29 and dying in a Boston hospital a few days later.
The Toy Shop operetta was presented yesterday at the Frances E. Willard settlement on Chambers street West End, closing the vacation school with three performances. About 30 children of diverse nationalities participated, coached by Mrs. Mayme E. Hensel of Indianapolis who designed costumes.
Sergeant Arthur C. Mills of Company A Somerville died yesterday at Somerville Hospital after three typhoid inoculations by Mai Jones surgeon-in-chief of the Fifa Regiment. Relatives suspect a misadministration occurred and that toxin was ineffective. His wife and mother in law hold the belief that typhoid germs entered his system.
The New York Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the taxicab ordinance, ruling that a property owner has no control over the portion of the public street in front of his premises. It set aside injunctions from 16 taxi cab companies and hotels challenging the ordinance that reduced rates and ended private hack stands.
James Duncan first vice president of the American Federation of Labor spoke to delegates on the third day of the United Association of Plumbers Gas Fitters Steam Fitters and Helpers convention in Ford Hall yesterday offering guidance and union perspectives on trade issues.
The executive board of the A F of L L reports many questions about the trade as the International Association of Steam Fitters and Helpers considers amalgamating with the United Association for industry benefit. The convention ran 9 a m to 5 p m with a noon intermission. Delegates heard from United Garment Workers on union label clothing and United Tobacco Workers on trade matters. A theatre party at Norumbega Park entertained the group and wives. A harbor trip and clambake at Nantasket Beach are planned for today, with sessions to resume tomorrow.
A patrol from Division 5 with Medical Examiner Leary raided 26 Berwick Park and arrested Dr. Frank S. Temple 47 Mrs. Norrie McDonald 38 and Elizabeth Sharpe 29 for taking part in or being accessories to criminal operations. Three young women recovering from operations were found. three were sent to City Hospital and one sent home. The arrestees were held at the Tombs overnight with arraignment set for morning. Temple claimed Albany Medical College degree and two years practice in this state.
Oklahoma Governor Lee Cruce, in a letter to the Chamber of Commerce, refused a Governors conference invitation. He cites the Lieutenant Governor’s plans to overthrow policies and release prisoners, with the Criminal Court of Appeals backing a raid on penal institutions, arguing a brief absence would allow the Lieutenant Governor to act freely.
A mission for women at St Margaret's Beverley Farms opened with a high mass by Rev. Father Quinn. Updates include Rev. William E. Keating’s return from vacation, William Mulcahy’s illness, Gate of Heaven parish bazaar aims to raise 20000 to clear church debt, and Stoughton Immaculate Conception Ladies Guild plan a lawn party with a 5 dollar per member pledge for charity.
A blaze in Manchester August 20 threatened the city, drawing aid from Concord and Nashua. The Manchester fire department contained the fire, helped by calm winds, with damage estimated at 100000 dollars at offices and nearby properties including St Hetwyze Hall and several businesses.
Men find a fine line of Silk Lisle Half Hose near the Tremont Street main entrance at Houghton & Dutton Co. priced at 25c and offered at 15c per pair. Made for wear with reinforced heels and toes in black and colors.
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels will attend a banquet in Indianapolis on September 24 hosted by Indiana members of the Associated Press. The event was postponed last May when Daniels could not come. Vice President Marshall is also expected to attend.
Friends of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts acquire The Falls of the Rhine at Schaffhausen by J M W Turner. The 8 by 4 foot canvas, exhibited in London 1806, contrasts nature’s power with human life and features a rainbow and peasant scenes.
Théodore Wirth superintendent of Minneapolis parks was unanimously nominated today as president of the Society of the American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists. Patrick Welch of Boston named vice president John Young of New York secretary and William F. Casting of Buffalo treasurer were chosen for reelection. Election to be held tomorrow with Boston winning the 1914 convention and San Francisco chosen for 1915.
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