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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1914
Page
5
Among four or five French reservists who called at the French consulate yesterday and presented papers to Consul J. C. J. Ellam, a Roman Catholic priest sought to return to his homeland as an army chaplain or soldier but was found unfit. A physician examined him and ruled him not strong enough for field service in wartime though his moral courage was deemed sound.
The clergyman cites two brothers in French artillery and Consul Flamand, whose son is an artillery officer, explains why many cablegrams must be written in French. Reservists crowd Austrian and German consulates seeking help while crooks target their money. Steamship lines report no war-related cancellations and third class fares have returned to original prices. Reservists seek to join British forces via Atlantic avenue or Canada. Italian vice consul Gaetano di Rosa denies a mass call for reservists and asserts Italians are not leaving New England for Italy.
Nearly 900 Italian reservists and volunteers sailed from the harbor aboard the White Star liner Canopic at 11 yesterday morning. The ship will proceed to New York to take on 450 more volunteers, as sweethearts and wives watched tearfully from the Commonwealth dock.
An open letter from James M. Hallowell, Republican attorney general candidate, asks liberal Republicans and Progressive supporters to back GOP nominees in the state primaries. He cites past voting totals and argues vote-splitting risks a Democratic win. The state committee released George R. Henderson’s letter urging party unity to prevent a split vote.
Pietro Mauro was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal James Ruhl on suspicion of trying to bring another man's wife into the country. He was arraigned before United States Commissioner Hayes and held on $500 bond for a hearing scheduled today.
The crowded decks show many men and several Boston Italian women mingling. Some women have volunteered to join the Italian Red Cross corps if war is declared, indicating broad community support and preparedness.
China selects provincial authorities to shield foreigners amid Boxer unrest and warns press against war talk. New measures target revolutionists renewing activity in several areas. All Japanese subjects left the German protectorate at Kiao Chow yesterday.
James F. Mitchell aged 47 of 2161 Washington Street Roxbury attempted to start a car engine with his self made explosive in a Roxbury garage. The device exploded with a roar causing serious injuries to Mitchell and damage to the surrounding area.
Mitchell, a patient at City Hospital, claimed his improvised powder was not dangerous as he prepared to power a truck engine at Partridge Place. The blast fractured his thigh and injured others. debris pierced the door and ceiling, drawing fire crews and bystanders. Residents described the powder as dynamite powerful, though it had prior success on boats and two cylinder engines.
Senator Kenyon urged an amendment to the Clayton anti trust bill to make railroad directors criminally liable for negligently allowing a corporation’s funds to be misapplied. The plan would apply only when funds are wilfully misused, citing the New Haven fiasco as justification.
Deep regret filled Sacred Heart Church Malden as Rev P J Hally announced a transfer request to Georgetown Mass after twelve years as pastor. Parishioners hope the aging priest will find relief from the taxing duties. Rev Daniel W Linehan of the Church of the Presentation Brighton is expected to succeed him.
EPPING New Hampshire, Aug 20 Frederick Norris a farmer was burned to death in a barn fire today A gun with one cartridge fired lay beside him An investigation was ordered Inquest and police inquiry will determine if foul play occurred or if accidental ignition started the blaze
The trustees of the Associated Trust of Boston had an unsecured creditors petition dismissed by Judge Dodge in the U S District Court without prejudice. The petition sought a receiver for the trust and claimed creditors totaling 1391.44 dollars.
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