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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1914

Page

3

Gallivan To Stay On Job In Maine Campaign

Congressman James A. Gallivan of South Boston returned to Washington after visiting Maine to support Democratic candidates. Illness in his family led to his inability to continue the Pine Tree State stump tour, but he declined a leave of absence to remain with urgent duties.

James A. Gallivan Slouth Boston Washington Maine Lewiston Rockland Gardner Murray Gallivan National Democratic Congressional Committee Pine Tree Roberts Chelsea Underwood House

Bates Announces Candidacy for Quincy Mayor

Gustavus HK Bates former chairman of the Quincy Board of Assessors yesterday announced his candidacy for mayor. Bates said he has been a Republican for many years but has not decided whether to run as Republican independent or on the Citizens ticket.

Gustavus HK. Bates Quincy

Three Days Carnival Opens in South Boston Today

The three days carnival begins with salutes from the battleship Rhode Island and torpedo boat Rogers at 1 PM off Castle Island. City Point hosts, with decorations at the Head-House and displays by yacht clubs City Point landing and IL Street baths.

Boston Rhode Island Rogers Castle Island South Boston City Point Landing IL Street Marine Park Park and Recreation Department City Point

Four-Year-Old Drowns After Fall From Wharf at Everett

In Fitchburg on August 26 George Francis aged four son of Mr and Mrs George C Francis of 179 Linden Street Everett fell from the Y M C A wharf into Whalom Lake. Fritz Joel nearby dived to recover him and a pulmotor was used but he died. The body will be sent to Everett for burial. Francis is principal of Warren School and formerly of Ashburton Street School. George was his only child.

Fitchburg George Francis George C. Francis Linden Street Everett Whalum Lake Fritz Joel Kitchburg Francis Idverett Warren School Ashburton Street George

Skeletons Found Buried at Deer Island Penitentiary Yard

Workmen uncovered two skeletal remains eight feet deep in the Deer Island penitentiary yard, one man and one woman. The Deer Island physician ordered their burial in the cemetery after examination, with no clear dating or story of their origin revealed.

Deer Island

Pythians to Hold Outing Saturday in Boston Area

Brigadier General McKenzie requests all uniform rank Knights of Pythias to appear in uniform for the Greater Boston Pythians field day at New Downer Landing. Grand officers including Harrington and York are expected. about thirty lodges will participate, with Chelsea Weymouth Cambridge Everett and Brookline among those voting to join.

McKenzie Knights of Pythias Greater Boston Pythians New Downer Landing Harrington York Chelsea Weymouth Cambridge Everett Brookline

Unidentified man found dead near Chestnut Hill reservoir

A man who died by his own actions near the Chestnut Hill reservoir on Tuesday remains unidentified. He had money and valuable jewelry, including Wik's charm, in his possession as many members of the Order of Hills visited City Hospital morgue to view the body without recognition.

Chestnut Hill Reservoir Wik Order of Hills

Third Arrest In Shooting In Lodging House Case

A third arrest in the Catherine J. Bernard shooting case was made by officers from the Lagrange Street station. James Lennon of 7 Common Street was booked yesterday. Bernard, also known as Catherine Cook, was shot in the hand and mouth and is not in serious condition at City Hospital. John R. Galvin alias John Rogers, 19, and Teresa de Roche were also arrested on idle and disorderly charges. they were with Bernard when the shooting occurred.

Catherine J. Bernard Catherine Cook Common Street South Find Lagrange Street James Lennon 7 Common Street John R. Galvin John Rogers Teresa de Roche Bernard

Collier in Death Race

Utica New York Aug 26 Robert Collier famed New York publisher was taken from his Adirondack Raquette Lake camp in a private car as doctors race to save him from a stupor believed caused by araemic poisoning. A magazine note says Love in a Mist leads next Sunday Post Magazine with a story set on an island off the Maine coast.

Utica N. Y Robert Collier New York Raquette Lake Next Sunday Post Maine

President Considers Foreign Captains for US Registry Ships

President Wilson weighs shipping regulation changes under the new law to allow foreign built ships to enter the American registry. Assistant Secretary Sweet urges a time limit for foreign masters and mates to become citizens, aiming to boost American registry by about 100 vessels.

Washington Wilson Sweet

Body of Man Found in Elevator Well

John Nolan aged 47 of 195 Harrison Avenue was found dead in the bottom of an elevator well at 3% Bedford Street about 5 45 last evening. The elevator is believed to have crushed him after a fall. Frank Warner, a building engineer, located the body.

John Nolan Harrison Avenue Bedford Street Frank Warner

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