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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
10
A reader directs action to the Post editor urging timely editorial response to a morning editorial. The missive emphasizes the need for prompt public discourse and accountability from the newspaper.
Advertisement explains thin blood causes stomach trouble and weak digestion. It claims Dr Williams Pink Pills directly enrich blood to restore appetite and normal nutrition, improving digestion and energy. Agency details include Schenectady NY manufacturer and diet book offer, with druggists selling the pills.
Cambridge reader F. B. Hawley calls for action against speeding motorists after an Emerson College student was struck and killed off Huntington Avenue. He urges support for the Highway Safety League and electoral pressure on district attorneys to prosecute offenses and curb reckless driving. December 5, 1914.
Augustus Seaver of Ward 12, the sole South End candidate for the Boston City Council, received an endorsement from the Columbus Italian Club of Ward 7 at a meeting held yesterday afternoon.
The Rev. Charles L. Merriam pastor of the Auburn Street Congregational Church Paterson N J was instantly killed and his wife mortally hurt when their automobile was struck by a train on the New Jersey and New York railroad at the Essex street crossing in Hackensack N J Also injured were the Rev David Stuart Hamilton rector of St Pauls Paterson and his wife and the chauffeur all taken to a hospital.
Mrs Helen T W Boynton of Wollaston, wife of Chester A Boynton now of Los Angeles, was granted a divorce by Judge Hugo Dubuque in Dedham Divorce Court. The suit named Rev William D Ayers former Wollaston church pastor as involved in alienation of affections.
Prominent Chinese societies in the United States sent a message to President Wilson urging rejection of a proposed fifty million dollar loan to China. They argued that President Yuen Shi Kai aims to become absolute ruler and emperor, undermining a republic.
A coalition including the Chinese National League and Chinese Free Masons of New York denounces Yuen Shi Kai and his five power loan. They argue the loan is unconstitutional without Parliament approval and would erode democracy in China. They claim proceeds funded a personal following and note U S participation was not granted.
The Paraguayan minister Hector Velasquez presented to President Wilson an autographed letter from Paraguay’s president expressing goodwill from the South American republic to the United States after Velasquez’s return from Paraguay.
The Suffolk county grand jury opened an inquiry into alleged larceny of 86000 and theft of 28000 via false pledges at the Collateral Loan Company over five years. William Cobb, former president, bail 25000, faces larceny charge. D A Pelletier and A D A Lavelle examined witnesses, including Marie LeClair, a Christian Science practitioner, who denied owning the Nevada Douglas Mining stock listed on the books.
Denver reports the miners convention ordered termination of the Colorado coal miners strike on December 8. Few workers were hired as companies claim they have enough staff, and officials had shown willingness to hire nonviolent workers. News of possible federal troop withdrawal by President Wilson drew little attention in the fields.
Alden A. BouIier of Woodland was sentenced to life in State prison by Judge Haley in Houlton Maine for the murder of Miss Emma Jensen of New Sweden. Jensen, BouIier’s fiancée, was shot three times at Caribou on June 22, with BouIier claiming a stranger fired the shots.
A rift grows between Mayor Curley and Governor Walsh over failed appointment to the Boston Board of Health advisory council. Mayor Curley had submitted Dr Francis X Mahoney for the post. the Governor instead chose Dr William J Gallivan, widening the dispute.
Mayor Curley said the Governor promised Dr Mahoney would be appointed to the health board and charged that the governor later named Dr Gallivan instead. He will not reappoint Gallivan to the Health Board or keep him as head of the Child Hygiene Division. Gallivan serves at the mayor’s pleasure. the post pays $4000 annually.
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