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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1914
Page
2
The article notes no message yet from the ship to Washington, outlines the first call to report accidents, and cites sightings of a fast gray cruiser near the coast. German and English craft are rumored in southern waters, with observers fearing one was driven ashore by the gale as heavy fog hampers identification.
A fierce winter gale halts shipping with winds up to 60 miles per hour and heavy seas. Only two steamers sailed, the Francisco and Herman Winter, while arrivals include the Prince George and Camden. The battleship Georgia and freighter Dimock reach shelter as Ontario and Tuscan miss port.
Lightship No. 8% broke anchor chains in a northeast gale and drifted toward Vineyard Sound. The revenue cutter Acushnet departed Woods Hole to assist. Radio stations along the coast and all steamers were alerted.
W H Scott postmaster of St Jerome Quebec reports over 200 habitual drinkers cured by Renova the remedy promoted to save husbands and sons from drinkers graves. He affidavits the tasteless treatment can be given secretly with guaranteed results or money back. Free sample offer and proofs available from Renova Co Station N New York.
The lightship, serving as a New York trans Atlantic course mark, drifted 15 miles west of its station after a storm. Commanded by first mate Walter Warnock with captain David Studley absent, the 18 man crew includes three naval wireless operators. One boiler is steamless following a slight accident, hindering progress until morning.
The historic frigate Constellation, towed by naval tugs to Norfolk with two anchors gone, broke from the Ontario in a 50 mph gale off Thimble Shoals. The tow line tangled in the propeller. no injuries reported after a crew member fell from a scow drifting ashore. A lighthouse tender towed Cape Charles Lightship to safety and an unidentified schooner is said ashore on the North Carolina coast.
A northeasterly gale along the Massachusetts coast caused damage in Greater Boston including a false burglar alarm on Summer street. A window shutter at 126 128 Summer street triggered the alarm, and Patrolman Gleason checked for a burglary while technicians repaired the system.
A special Knights of Columbus retreat for Ozanam Council members in North Cambridge will be held at Blessed Gabriel's Monastery, Brighton, from December 11 to 14. Led by Grand Knight Bernard Welch, the retreat will be preached by Father Camillus, C P, with Father George C P directing. Cardinal O'Connell urges clergy and laymen under his jurisdiction to seize retreat opportunities. Retreats should be arranged in advance with Father George at Blessed Gabriel's Monastery.
The six masted schooner Alice M. Lawrence ran aground on Tuckernuck Shoal in Nantucket Sound and was leaking badly tonight. The captain and crew remained aboard the vessel bound light from Portland for Norfolk.
The schooner struck on a shoal Friday night as the northeast storm raged. she took on water despite constant pumping. The revenue cutter Acushnet aided yesterday and prepared to tow, but the captain judged it unsafe to float her. Acushnet returned to Woods Hole today.
A New London tug is alongside the schooner Alice M. Lawrence owned by J. S. Winslow & Co. of Portland. The storm intensified tonight with winds at 60 miles per hour and heavy seas battering the vessel. efforts to salvage will resume when weather allows.
Advertisement advises care for nervous children citing causes overwork poor diet and fatigue. Recommends Dr Williams Pink Pills with nourishing food outdoor exercise and non alcoholic tonics plus bed rest for tantrums. Promotes a free booklet on Nervous Disorders and urges mentioning the paper to receive it.
Proceedings in the Sullivan case begin with expert viscera analysis from Bowdoin College and testimonies from two Boston witnesses. Ruth Devenny and Sergeant Irwin will be among new witnesses as state’s evidence unfolds, followed by Miss Kate O Michaud who will testify after turning state evidence.
A large No-License rally was held last night at Trinity Congregational Church Revere. Republican Arthur B Curtis and Democrat James P Dolan both urged making the first years dry as candidates for Revere’s first mayor.
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