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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
5
Town meeting fills quorum with 151 voters present, one more than required by ordinance. The report notes a strenuous plea from town leaders to turnout. Citizens gathered to satisfy the quorum requirement for the meeting.
Mr Kreisler, announced as soloist for the third Cambridge Symphony concert on Thursday evening December 11, has been compelled to postpone his appearance with the orchestra. The concert will be orchestral, with the principal number Schmitt's Salome, which created much interest at last week's Symphony concerts.
The Boston Post reports the Santa Claus fund has received over 3000 letters from poor children asking for Christmas gifts. The Post Santa notes most pleas reflect true hardship and will use all money to buy new toys and food, rejecting second-hand donations for safety. Several letters are shared, including a seven year old Dorchester girl sending 10 cents, and donors contributing amounts totaling 471.16 dollars.
Two Boston women sue for 10000 each alleging broken engagements. Miss Alice Walsh accuses James H. McMahon of Newton of breaking a promise to marry after a courtship that included frequent visits and intimate evenings. Miss Julia Donovan claims George L. Kelley of Roxbury refused to marry after plans, priest arrangements, and church record details were altered.
The day was filled with meetings as the President conferred with the Senate and Chamber speakers and budget committee leaders Georges Cochery and M Noulens. Talks will continue tomorrow with ex Premier Ribot Caillaux Bienvenu Martin and Emile Almond.
Paris reports that President Poincare has not yet chosen a successor to Mr. Barthou after his cabinet resigned following a government defeat in the Chamber of Deputies. The search continues as political maneuvering unfolds.
An advertisement extols National Biscuit Company products as perfectly produced and protected by packaging in attractive tins with the Inter-seal Trade Mark and familiar glass-front cans, emphasizing quality and recognizable branding.
Milton A. Taylor former Nashua mayor and Nashua Trust Company director died after a long illness. Born in 1841 he was Civil War veteran and a leading Free Mason and past grand commander of the Knights Templars of New Hampshire.
Providence reports a record four million dollars of cotton moved in three weeks by Merchants and Miners steamers. The load is destined for mills across New England, signaling a peak for the port.
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