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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1914
Page
7
The port board's new directors question if they must work union hours. Attorney General Boynton's decision is read as either full-time dedication or allowance of reasonable time, leading to differing interpretations.
The article argues the act requires full-time board service but lacks daily hour rules. It notes lawyers Conry Williams would need to abandon practices, Conry’s Russian consular role, and Mc Sweeney’s other interests. It mentions Awaited AG clarification and Governor Walsh to name excise commissioner amid many candidates. Ex-Congressman McCall and ex-Governor Guild plan Maine campaigning for Governor Haines.
The Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage closed a two day conference with a garden party at Hill Top Newport R I. Speakers included Mrs C H P Belmont Mrs Katherine Hepburn and Miss Alice Paul outlining the fall campaign. Democrats in Congress face a Sept 15 deadline and the council may oppose incumbents if the suffrage amendment fails. A $10000 fund was raised to support the union's plans.
Preston Mississippi residents at a dry picnic rushed to aid when the local brewery caught fire. Volunteers fought the blaze heroically and saved the building with minimal losses. The town bans liquor sales but allows brewery manufacture amid prohibition victories.
In a three hour riot on Federal Hill Providence a mob of thousands primarily Italians clashed with about 100 police. Fifteen people were shot or seriously injured and two hundred police reserves were mobilized. Several officers and bystanders were harmed as rioters used knives bottles and stones.
Salem New Hampshire reports the New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals found the 40 foot plunge act with a woman on horseback not cruel to the horse after a private show. Howard O Nelson state agent viewed the act and said the plunge could be allowed though the performers flirt with danger. Thousands visited the fair as cattle sheds and stables attracted crowds and a calf was born this morning. The highway between Methuen and Rockingham Park will reopen Tuesday after repairs.
Hundreds of Italians clash with police on Atwill avenue as reserves are deployed and gunfire erupts. The crowd, estimated between five thousand and seven thousand, hurls missiles while officers fire from revolvers and patrols. Mounted units finally disperse the mob. traffic resumes and a guard remains tonight.
The Rev. Frank Haliy of Malden is named pastor of St. Mary's Church Georgetown succeeding Rev. Michael P. Mahon who moves to Concord. A golden chalice is presented to St. Aidan's Church Brookline by Mrs. Cuniff's friends in memory of her late husband.
The Rev Nathaniel A Marriott of New Bedford has accepted the call to lead the Messiah Baptist Church in Brockton and will assume duties at once. Due to wartime benefaction losses the Boston Episcopal City Mission playrooms and excursions closed a week earlier than usual.
Boston newsboys organization will host a summer dance Thursday evening at Revere Beach Crescent Garden ballroom. Red Sox players Tris Speaker Harold Janvrin Harry Hooper and Larry Gardner act as judges for the contests. Officers include Saxe president Grife vice president Rubinovitch secretary Duleau treasurer with Philip Bernstein as chairman.
Mr and Mrs George S Osborne of Limestone and Mrs Frank O Osborne of this town were returning from Waterville by car when a bull moose attacked in thick woods near Danforth. The moose charged after the glare of the headlights and was repelled only by turning on full power.
Norman S. King 48 of Walker Street Quincy died yesterday from heart trouble. He supervised boiler inspectors for the Commonwealth and was a prominent Mason. He is survived by a widow and four children.
President Wilson automobiling through the Cornish Hills of New Hampshire with Professor Stockton Axson and Miss Margaret Wilson. The trip passed high above the Connecticut valley offering picturesque New England scenery.
The President toured the Cornish art colony housing Maxfield Parrish and other artists, asked reporters not to follow for quiet, and endured a nail puncture delaying a tire as a chase ensued. Wilson remained home with Colonel House. Sayre left but may return later, and plans included golfing tomorrow and discussing navigation law amendments.
Two blackfish whales were sighted at the mouth of the Port Aransas jetties in Texas on August 30. Bystanders, including hundreds of fishermen, watched as a cow and calf pair swam about for an hour with a large dorsal fin estimated at eight feet.
A Riverside scene at City Point ended with the rescue of Antonio Frank an 18 year old Roxbury youth drifting from the raft Cramped and crying for help his pleas were heard by life guard H A Spratt and Lieutenant Charles Gardner of the U S Volunteer Life Saving Corps who brought him to shore near the public landing
Grand Forks report says jewelry worth thousands of dollars was stolen from Max Rabinovitch's shop by experienced thieves who selected only the finest pieces. Imitation gold and gems were left behind while two safes holding diamonds were not broken into.
Ad promoting Dr Williams Pink Pills as a whole body tonic to restore debility and improve blood quality. Claims increased color in cheeks lips and eyes, better elasticity, and improved energy. Pamphlet available on request from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady New York. All druggists sell the pills.
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