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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
7
A Navy collier named Caesar carrying food clothing and medical supplies valued at 259000 will sail from Brooklyn to Beirut Syria. The consignment is to the American consul at Beirut as a safeguard against seizure with a special ceremony on board featuring prominent participants before departure.
East Boston representative Thomas J. Giblin faced a jury at the seventh Superior Court session yesterday and was ordered to pay $1000 to Frank A. Goodwin a Boston street commissioner. Goodwin sued over public accusations that Giblin labeled him a crook and a grafter and alleged a plot with Mayor Curley to destroy Earnest Smith's nomination papers to thwart a mayoral bid.
In a court morning session Mr. Giblin waited while Goodwin's attorney Vaughn prepared the case. Giblin missed the call, defaulted, and a damages jury was seated. Giblin accused Vaughn of deceit claiming the case would not be reached until 2 PM. He threatened to sue Vaughn as they awaited verdict.
German Consul Vogel captured at Manzillo by Mexican bandits was freed and arrived at Colima on the Pacific coast. Admiral Caperton reported Vogel’s arrival and noted it was unclear if the ransom was paid or how he escaped.
Christmas Eve celebrations in Cambridge will feature groups of carol singers led by trumpeters. The event aims to spread holiday spirit through every section of the city as singers travel the streets.
Former actress now famed interior decorator gave a lecture yesterday at the National Allied Bazaar. The event showcased her design insights and drew attendees from the arts and home fashion communities.
The Day of Poland at the National Allied Bazaar at the Mechanics' Building offers a star studded program for European war sufferers. A 200 voice choir, soloists including Mikolajewski the Polish grand opera singer, and dancers led by Joseph Santley headline the event with many attractions secured.
Crowds packed the huge building for Serbian Armenia Day as Raymond Hitchcock took a day off from his trade. MacGregor Jenkins of the Atlantic Monthly led as chief barker while Trish colleens and an Irish harpist entertained. Elsie De Wolfe spoke on ambreia burns treatment. Senators debated immigration and literacy test provisions with likely presidential veto looming over the measure.
Washington December 13 Final action on the immigration bill was postponed by the Senate to permit committee review of Senator La Follette's amendment aimed at excluding those who advocate property destruction. A vote on passage likely tomorrow.
Wesleyan University in Middletown Connecticut will introduce a military training course if the War Department provides an officer to lead it. The faculty voted in favor of the program today, signaling readiness contingent on officer assignment.
Washington Dec 5 The Senate interstate commerce committee will decide tomorrow whether to hold hearings on railroad legislation proposed by President Wilson to supplement the Adamson act. The panel may also seek an extension beyond Jan 8 for the joint congressional committee report and consider a House bill allowing joint American selling agencies in foreign countries.
The House discussed an omnibus public bill with the rules committee to potentially report a rule to bring it up and speed action. Chairman Henry indicated no meeting had been called yet but may convene tomorrow. Strong opposition to the measure is expected.
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