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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1913
Page
4
A Boston elevated railway arbitration hearing featured Mrs. Ferguson describing hard times as a ticket seller. She details long shifts, strict accountability for funds, and a son to care for, with wages totaling 9.72 after expenses. Fellow witnesses discuss job strain, irregular hours, and the union’s stance on pay and premiums.
The essay argues every public contact worker should apply courtesy despite resistance. It compares sales clerks to carpenters handling cross grain, urging restraint, calmness, and patience to educate the public by example. It notes equal status before the public but authority in official roles, and promotes returning good for evil as a natural efficiency.
At a Ward 19 mass meeting in Roxbury ex representative James H Mc Inerney led residents in a protest against Boston plans for an incinerating and garbage disposal station at Halleck and Ward streets The resolution calls on Mayor to relocate the plant and copies are to be sent to the mayor the Boston Sanitary and Development Company and the press.
Frank Caronel of a West Quincy express firm told Quincy police he was held up at night by two masked men at revolver point. They robbed him of his watch and $2 in a dark private way from Crescent Street through S Marys cemetery to Metropolitan boulevard. Police seek suspects matching the description.
Washington August 29 The administration currency bill adopted by the Democratic caucus was reintroduced today by Chairman Glass of the House banking committee. The panel will report it to the House early next week and leaders anticipate about 19 days of consideration before sending it to the Senate.
The Morgan Memorial near Shawmut avenue and Corning street is the setting as Rev. E J Helms and church staff search for the minister's daughter. Clues are being pursued to locate the missing girl.
After three days of quiet searching Grace Hudson vanished from her Morgan Memorial apartment wearing a light linen suit and cream straw hat. Police received a distress letter blamed on a different girl and initially suspected elopement or self harm. no trace of Grace or the writer of the letter has been found.
Many American refugees arrive in Vera Cruz after President Wilson warns Americans to leave Mexico. Those needing aid appeal to Consul William W. Canada. Some well off families from Mexico City have also arrived, with many more expected in the coming days. Refugees plan to stay as they monitor the evolving situation.
A train carrying Americans and Chinese refugees from Madera Chihuahua arrived in Juarez after a two week journey. No troop movement toward Chihuahua City has occurred yet though the train is ready. Officials fear Carranza forces moving north from Torreon may threaten Chihuahua.
Washington reports indicate no new despatches from Lind in Vera Cruz as Wilson’s administration hopes for a lull in Mexico City exchanges. The president and Secretary Bryan weigh Gamboa’s reply and Lind’s possible third note, with talks centering on resuming negotiations and avoiding a rush to appoint ambassadors.
Reports to the State Department describe a growing American exodus from Mexico with refugees arriving in Tampico Vera Cruz and Durango. Consul Letcher notes a El Paso bound train carrying 54 men 28 women 17 children and others amid uncertain arrival times due to track conditions. Additional refugees from Durango to Vera Cruz head to New Orleans.
Douglas Ariz August 29 The disappearance of John G George an American mining man after his release from a federal prison at El Palma Sonora last Sunday has created anxiety among his friends in the area and among associates aware of his case
General Jesus Carranza acting head of the Constitutionalists at Piedras Negras says President Wilson's Mexican message is fair and satisfactory to his side. He predicts continued fighting until Huerta is driven from power, and cites shared pledges to honor the election outcome once peace arrives.
Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan flew to Pennsylvania for two lectures earning four fifths of a month’s salary. He spoke on Mexico’s situation, awaiting Dr. William Bayard Hale’s report to President Wilson. Bryan refused to discuss troop movements or further developments in Mexico.
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