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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1913
Page
2
Democratic candidate Whitfield Tuck urges Governor Foss to resign after switching parties. Tuck argues Foss holds office under false pretenses and should transfer power to Lieutenant Governor David I. Walsh.
Whose letter from Whitfield Tuck, longtime Democrat, urges Governor Eugene N. Foss to resign for betraying the party and supporting a political realignment. The item also notes progress in statewide nominations, withdrawals, and questions about filing validity under new election law.
The final hour to withdraw nomination papers ended at 5 pm. Edward P. Barry of South Boston did not withdraw and will face Richard Long of Framingham for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. J L P St Coeur of Cambridge also remained in the race for State treasurer against Frederick W. Mansfeld.
William Marconi announced at the Marconi Company meeting in London that Brazil grants a 50 year concession enabling a wireless telegraph service between Brazil and New York and other U S points. He said this marks the start of a broader network connecting South America the United States and Europe.
Washington reports the government has begun a broad effort to stamp out gambling in all departments. Six navy yard employees were arrested in the crackdown on pools and bookmaking. One bookmaker allegedly had 200 in. agrees.
The 14-foot sloop Wink bound for Liverpool ran ashore at Graves about 6:45 pm. Captain Lawrence J. Moran and Joseph Higgins, East Boston youths, started the hazardous Atlantic trip. Moran was knocked overboard by the jibboom and Higgins jumped in to save him.
The crew aimed for the Thames to watch Frank Greer race Barry for the world title but a squall near Graves forced repairs. Captain Bell towed the Wink to Columbian Rowing Association as weather worsened and charts remained wet. They plan to resume Monday if seas permit.
Captain Moran and companion rode a high sea from Wood Island Park to Graves, fighting a 40 mph offshore wind. A collision near the sea wall tore a hole in the Wink bow, flooding the schooner as Captain Bell towed it to the Columbian boathouse.
Friends of Ella M Brown announce she has been missing from Everett for nine days since Thursday. The 17 year old left for work in a Boston department store and has not returned. Police across Boston and Massachusetts are aiding the search as her worried parents appeal for information.
Resolutions adopted at a special Joint Council meeting honor John F. Kennedy former Boston building trades chief and labor leader. They gratitude his service, express sympathy to his wife and family, and call for copies to be filed, shared with the press, and sent to the bereaved family.
Scituate August 22 Charles J. Collins last survivor of the Lieutenant Cushing torpedo expedition died at his daughter's home after years of cancer. He served on the Fernandina and Otsego and helped destroy the Albemarle at Plymouth Nov 27 1864. He leaves a daughter Mrs Frank Barry and a son John D. Collins.
Washington Aug 22 Republican Leader Mann blocked a Senate resolution authorizing President Wilson to accept a bust of William Pitt as a gift from English women. Mann said the White House is crowded and urged placing the bust in the Smithsonian or another government building. Wilson had asked Congress for authority. many lawyers say it was unnecessary.
The Irish Catholic Benevolent Union of Canada and the United States concluded its 39th convention in Kingston Ontario on August 22. The next meeting will be held in 1915 at Lebanon Pennsylvania. Elected officers include President Daniel Duffy Pottsville vice presidents Mrs A C Nolan Wilkes Barre and Mrs Murphy Pittsburg treasurer W Fanning Providence secretary editor Frank F P McCue Philadelphia and executive committee members R C Adams Philadelphia Mrs McGelgan McKeesport and J W Callahan Worcester.
A car carrying two Gloucester men plunged 20 feet down an embankment on the Swampscott State road near the B. and M. Marblehead bridge. Edward K. Friend suffered cuts and bruises while Epes W. Merchant, who owned the car, was charged with operating under the influence. Edward K. Roache of Peabody stopped to aid them and was struck by a speeding second vehicle that fled. its number is believed known by police. Merchant was uninjured.
Two houses were entered yesterday in Dorchester and Brighton with about 900 dollars in property stolen. Mrs. Fug der of 243 Savin Hill avenue lost 530 dollars in diamonds and silverware. Fred H. Stone of 10 Ashford street Allston had 335 dollars in jewelry stolen after burglars shattered a rear window. no clues were found.
Grace Sheehan a 20 year old of Cambridge was badly burned when an alcohol lamp exploded and set her clothing aflame at Harney Bros shoe factory 16 New Street East Boston. She managed to extinguish flames and collapse as workers arrived and she was rushed to Hast Boston Relief Hospital on the dangerous list and not expected to recover.
Leonard J. Greenwood an attorney with offices at 42 Court Street appeared before Judge Cohen in Municipal Court yesterday charged with larceny of $316.85 from Baruch Silverman a Jewish teacher of 95 Poplar Street in the West End to whose daughter the attorney is said to have formerly been attentive.
Silverman testified Greenwood induced surrender of a life insurance policy and cashing of a 316.85 check. Greenwood, arrested Aug 13, claimed he spent much of the money on the daughter of the complainant Jennie Silverman. Judge Cohen ordered courtroom cleared to shield a witness. case adjourned to Sept 3 for further hearing.
Kenneth Jordan age 15 son of Leslie W. Jordan of Ellsworth drowned while bathing at the foot of Green Lake with a Baptist Sunday school picnic party. He waded beyond his depth and the body was recovered.
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