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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
2
Edward F. McSweeney defends Port Directors in the Fort Point channel dispute over Commonwealth land pricing. He states the board's sole duty was licensing and recommending charges to the Governor and council, noting a fair price of $50,000 before Boston tax considerations.
The historical market marks its 89th year since the August 26 1826 opening between Faneuil Hall square and Commercial Street. The granite structure has operated continuously except Sundays and holidays and a few other days when business paused.
The valise of Miss Emily Tuckerman, daughter of the Tuckermans, vanished or was stolen from the North Station on August 11. Police, detectives from Boston & Maine, and a Boston law firm investigate with a $100 reward for its return. The owner traveled from Washington with her maid toward Harbor Me.
A valise contains jewelry and personal belongings plus rare family items. Of special note is a miniature portrait of Oliver Wolcott, former governor of Connecticut, valued for historical significance to Miss Tuckerman and her family.
The Argentine flag was not hoisted over the Rivadavia at Charlestown navy yard yesterday as the ceremony was postponed due to unfinished furnishings. The Argentine commission will assume the vessel once it is ready for occupancy and furnishings are completed.
Medford police car carrying two prisoners in charge of Chief Ewell Patrolman Manning and Special Officer Ernest Roland was struck by an automobile driven by William F McCormack along Salem Street toward Malden. McCormack's vehicle was slightly damaged but no injuries occurred.
The Forsyth Dental Infirmary in Fenway nears completion of a children’s room featuring Delft Haven and U.S. tile panels depicting Pied Piper Roxbury Giant Golden Fleece and Rip Van Winkle. Three years have gone into the Pied Piper tile. A aquariu m fairy stories and a sand pile will enhance the space when the infirmary opens by early October.
United States Judge Mayer appointed receivers for the International Steam Pump Company in New York in an equity suit by bondholders stockholders and a creditor. Philip Coleman Grayson M P Murphy named to the receivership with a $50 000 bond as the firm conserves assets for creditors amid cash shortage.
Republican State ticket candidates spoke at the Dorchester Young Men's Republican club outing at the Palm Garden Nantasket yesterday afternoon predicting a sweeping GOP victory. They noted many Progressives are returning to the fold.
Dorchester club members including Thomas A. McQuade and Frank I. Brier attended as toastmaster. Edward A. Thurston urged 15 of 16 Republican nominees be fit for office while Alfred P. Langtry attacked Joseph Walker for inconsistencies. Other speakers favored GOP gains and criticized Democrats and Progressives.
The Leonatus, a British steamer from Bluefields, reached Boston with 700000 feet of mahogany for a local firm. Reported to have sought Kingston Jamaica for coal after a chase by a German cruiser, Captain Stephen said no German vessel was sighted on the voyage.
A brief medical ad promotes Dyspeplets as a non narcotic remedy for stomach upset causing sleeplessness. It claims quick relief, safety at bedside, and availability at druggists in 10c 25c or 1 position.
The School Board announced entrance exam dates for Latin and high schools. Latin school exams are Sept 8 for boys at Warren Avenue and girls at Huntington Avenue, with standards equal to seventh grade. High school exams are Sept 8 and 9 at 9 a.m. at Huntington Avenue, covering English, history, civics, geography, and arithmetic.
Chelsea firefighters answered a night alarm at a two story jute and hemp factory on Second Street owned by Harris Goldstein. The fire spread to a nearby three flat house causing extensive damage with about 6000 dollars to the building and 150 dollars to contents. The stock in the factory was destroyed and uninsured.
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