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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1914
Page
14
An Amagansett express of the Long Island Railroad crashed into an automobile near Hempstead New York killing all four occupants. Three bodies were dragged to a distance on the locomotive front for about a half mile.
An eastbound commuter train from New York collided near Farmingdale Central Park Long Island at a noted dangerous crossing. Victims include Brooklyn residents Mr. and Mrs. John R. Suydam and Mr. and Mrs. William C. Wilson. Wilson, a salesman, was carried along the trackside. Suydam ran a Brooklyn livery business. The highway view is limited by hilly terrain and no warning bell for motorists.
Bankruptcy proceedings were started against the H B Jones Company ham mock manufacturers at 36 North Washington street by creditors in the United States District Court yesterday. The petitioning creditors are Parker Wire Goods Company of Worcester D F Munroe Company Boston and Harrington King Co Boston. Their claims aggregate 21.72 pounds.
The Republican candidate for Governor, Samuel W. McCall, will return to campaign work in his Boston office on Monday per campaign manager Barnes. He stayed at his Winchester home after a Thursday auto crash near North Weymouth that killed his friend John A. Gale of Brookline.
A banker wrestled with a thief who snatched $4000 from him, capturing the thief's coat and forcing the man to flee. The banker secured the stolen funds and prevented further escape attempts.
Boston after a dramatic pursuit by Mr Newhall a green bag thief fled through Congress Street into saloons and up to Postoffice Square before the banker finally wrested the bag from the bandit and street crowds helped summon police. A second fire event hits Huntington Avenue apartment building prompting mayor and officials to push stronger safety laws.
The United States cruiser Tennessee arrived in Falmouth England on August 28 as it returned to harbor from its voyage.
A large fire at the museum complex on Museum Road damaged the museum and an adjacent Art School. No casualties are reported as watchmen and fire crews flood the area, while nearby buildings under construction were saved by rapid action. Isaac and Jacob Nisson and Samuel Spector describe the destruction and note workers were union laborers under contract. Fire officials suspect incendiary origin.
Arthur Gillis of Roxbury spotted a blaze in a large apartment under construction at Huntington avenue and Museum road. He leaped a barbed wire fence and raised the alarm at a fire box, likely saving the structure from total destruction.
Arthur E. MacKinnon an amateur racer living at 150 Adams Street Dorchester waved to his sister Mrs George G Ingalls then rode to Essex Connecticut where he was killed in a motorcycle crash at 10 40 yesterday morning.
A surprise morning ride ended in tragedy for 22 year old cyclist MacKinnon who was killed when his motorcycle hit a telegraph pole after hauling at speed. He held the Saugus mile record and a distance over rough country record. He worked as a foreman for the Boston Lighter Company and was a Dorchester native.
An open letter from the American Board of Missions of the Methodist Episcopal church says wartime disruption halts missionary work in Europe and colonies. Boston clergymen received the letter, to be read to Methodist congregations tomorrow after ministers' vacations.
Rome August 28 The first of three funeral masses for Pope Pius X was celebrated in the Sistine Chapel by Cardinals Viencenzo and Vannutelli. Final absolution was given by Cardinals Falconio Agiardi Cassetta and De Lai.
Around the 33 foot high catafalque crowned by the triple crown hundreds of candles flickered as nearly 50 Cardinals sat nearby. Cardinal Farley of New York sat with his secretary Rev Thomas G Carroll. Vatican patriarchs archbishops monsignors and clerical officials stood behind. United States delegates included Monsignors Hayes Edwards Fisher and O Hearn. The Sistine choir was directed by Monsignor Perosi.
Mrs Mary Scully a 32 year old resident of 56 Shawmut avenue locked in her room yesterday stuffed cloths around windows and door and turned on the gas John McAllister landlord detected odor in the hall forced entry found her semi conscious on bed taken to City Hospital where she is listed as dangerous.
Mayor Curley met with Penal Commissioner Fred Gore to discuss Finance Commission claims of split contracts in laundry machinery purchases. Gore blamed the Mayor’s office in testimony but confided there was more testimony not captured by the stenographer. Gore asserted his actions were legal and city saving. Curley promised a definitive statement today to close the matter.
Mrs. Roger Wolcott Jr is relieved as chair of the refugees relief committee at the advice of a physician. Mrs. W. E. McNamara takes the role and the group will operate from the National Civic Federation Boston branch HQ. The mayor seeks a $1000 relief loan for arriving travelers and asks the Overseers of the Poor to meet. Jacob Busch becomes assistant registrar in the election department. The Industrial Development Board consults with Boston banks to aid small business. Frank J. Donahue reports saves $1029.38 with 424 corporations listed, cost $4818.44.
Surveyor of the Port Joe Maynard was surprised when he received his gold badge lost at Hampton Beach last Sunday. A local resident found the badge and delivered it on his weekly Boston visit.
Washington August 28 First Lieutenant Fielding L Poindexter retired was dropped from the Army roll today as a deserter He failed to obey an order to appear at the War Department and answer complaints of creditors His pay had been stopped in a vain effort to make him communicate with the department
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