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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1914
Page
14
United Fruit Company joins Standard Oil and United States Steel in registering ships under the American flag under the new home registry law. The move aims to grow a domestic merchant marine by flying the U S flag on foreign built craft.
The United Fruit Company plans to place its fleet under American registry, with 23 of 25 ships potentially reflagging. Standard Oil and United States Steel also own ships under British and other flags, as analysts expect more U.S. fleets to register domestically to reach a 1,000,000-ton target.
The Antwerp agency of Jason Weiler and Son delays imports due to war but keeps prices steady. The firm, famed for low prices, reports heavy prewar imports maintaining a sure profit. They guarantee a 12 percent annual increase in value for buyers.
The report notes a fleet approaching one hundred steamships with a tonnage totaling about 400000.
Mrs Sophronia Harrington of Winchester donated 150 to name the day yesterday aiding the Boston Floating Hospital for mothers and babies. The gift marks a new push in the second appeal for funds to keep the facility open.
It was a moment of joy for H. M. Hammett of Roxbury yesterday when he completed a recording instrument for his loud talking wireless set, believed to be the only one of its kind in the world in its present advanced state.
The inventor Mr. Hammett reveals a wireless receiver that amplifies station clicks in a large room and records them on wax cylinders. The system can copy signals via telephone lines or phonograph playback, can receive two streams, and covers up to 2500 miles with better reception in winter.
A bulldog roamed the estate of Robert G Shaw II at 777 Dedham Street Newton yesterday biting a St Bernard and beagle before being gored by a bull and shot by Samuel H Cook authorities said the 40 pound animal threatened several dogs on the Shaw property before the confrontation ended.
In the afternoon a large dog attacked a St Bernard on an estate, then pursued a collie at 303 Nahanton street. The dog charged a bull in a barn, was gored, and was later shot by Samuel H. Cook after retreating to his house.
The arrival in Boston yesterday of Jacob P. Adler, the great Jewish actor, was greeted by an enthusiastic reception from prominent members of the Jewish community. A delegation led by Simon Rudnick, president of the Jewish People's Institute, met him at South Station.
Word reaches Worcester that John J. Wortisch a barber of 10 Devonshire Street and his wife are safe in London Local observer C W Willis confirms the couple were not drafted by Germany and notes Dr Wortisch has been a naturalized citizen for two decades
Miss Nora A. Scott of Charlestown and John J. Flynn of Roxbury were married yesterday afternoon at St. Catharine's parochial residence. The notice adds a quip urging Graves' Grain Alcohol in sealed bottles for full value.
Governor Walsh announced plans to announce a full slate of awaiting appointments today, sending it to councillors to avoid a special meeting. The most watched choice is the reappointment of medical examiner George B. Magrath amid prior skepticism. The list also includes fire prevention and health commissioners and the excise commissioner post. Deputy Chief Frederick W. Merriam has retired. John H. Plunkett will succeed him, and John J. Terry will take Plunkett’s Cambridge department post.
Alice Burns eight, playing at Hroughs Neck public boat landing, fell into the water. New York City resident Harl Riegler ran 130 feet into the surf, leaped into the water without removing clothing, and brought the drowning girl to shore. She clung to his neck as they surfaced, and he kept her above water until they reached safety. She collapsed but was revived and is believed to recover.
Five year old Annie L. Aba nowitch was playing on a truck in front of Parker S Bros hardware on Washington street when the vehicle moved. She was thrown under the right wheel as Lincoln Davis started the truck and died en route to Corner House Hospital.
Copenhagen dispatch says Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria is gravely ill and expected to die within hours as of Aug 24 reports. The condition is described as much worse with death described as a matter of hours.
Assistant Attorney General Thomas P. Riley and others returned from a tour of Ireland and England bringing wartime impressions. They described German airship power, British fear, and German enthusiasm for the Kaiser, noting censorship and recruitment struggles in England amid the war.
The article contrasts Irish enthusiasm with London's grave mood as communities fear German dirigibles may strike unseen. It notes Irish volunteers in khaki and I V badges while London shows no cheers, reflecting anxieties about air raids and wartime uncertainty.
The Boston council voted four to two to reject the Edison electric light contract yesterday afternoon. Attridge Coleman Watson and McDonald supported the rejection while Ballantyne and Woods opposed it. The council also approved five to one an order directing the mayor to issue the year's notice under the contract and referred another order to the executive committee to urge a price investigation by the Gas and Electric Light Commissioners. The panel also adopted a $140 400 order for purchasing Back Bay land for a parkway.
Private Earle A. Raubeson of the Coast Artillery Corps at Fort Strong seeks the name of the private yacht helper who pulled him from the water after a Saturday afternoon swim. He credits the unidentified rescuer with saving his life and wishes to thank him.
The Boston & Maine railroad started a new daily passenger service between Boston and Bedford yesterday. A Bedford to Boston train departs 4 48 a m arriving in Boston 6 30 a m. The Boston to Bedford train leaves 5 54 a m arriving 6 27 a m. Trains do not run on September 7.
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