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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1914
Page
14
Thousands of wild ducks swarm Jamaica Pond hindering freezing and skating as mallards black ducks baldpates sheldrakes and spraycocks join in. The annual arrival disrupts local activity with flocks circling a crumb offering person at five to ten feet distance. Some wild birds stay through spring and summer around the pond.
Patrolman Elijah Nickerson prevented injury to 50 or more women and children by tackling a runaway horse attached to an express wagon in Tremont Street near Scollay and Pemberton squares. He was dragged about 50 feet before stopping the animal, but was severely bitten on the back of his left hand as the horse then kicked.
Miss Lizzie N Barry of 7 Victoria street Revere received a letter from her mother Mrs Day of Carrigtoohill County Cork Ireland stating her brother James Barry 8 young midshipman of St Mary's Road died with H M 8 Good Hope in action off the coast of Chili on November } in battle.
Justice Blackmar’s ruling in the Montgomery case holds that savings a wife makes from money given for household expenses do not belong to her. The decision, reported from Brooklyn, provokes sympathy from Boston suffragists who lean toward the husband’s position.
Miss Margaret Foley and Mrs. Mary Thayer argued that a wife must not deprive her family to fund selfish saving. They urged efficient shopping and fair dress for children, noting savings should serve the whole city or family, not personal gain.
The United States Worsted Company reported a $50,000 order from a European country at war for 50 yard pieces of uniform cloth. The plant, with 9000 workers, has been operating half time and will switch to full time to fulfill the contract.
The House pressed ahead on the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill and started work on the post office appropriation bill. Lawmakers aim to complete a legislative record before Christmas holidays begin next Thursday.
A bill totaling 36,006,000 was passed after under three days of consideration. Provisions for a 2,286,000 agricultural census and a plan to cut mileage pay for members were removed. House defeated a Burleson plan to curb postmaster pay and alter railroad mail, rural carrier contracts, and department organization by rejecting a special rule 148 to 131.
The trial heard testimony on July 22 and 23 about Anna's pregnancy and her secret marriage to Newman. Cleary described his attempt to end the romance and the effect of shocking news on his mental state before shooting Newman. A rival alienist testified sanity at the time of the slaying and jurors awaited closing arguments and judge's instructions.
A Daily Reader from Newton Highlands asks the editor why the oratorio The Messiah cannot be performed in the afternoon during the season. He notes aged and young parishioners cannot travel to the city and back at night and asks many in Greater Boston churches would welcome an afternoon performance.
Mrs. Kate Cobb of Norwich, jailed for life since 1879 for the murder of her husband Charles Cobb, is granted a pardon by the State Board of Pardons. She is 66, and ongoing questions about the related poisoning case involving Mrs. Wesley Bishop anchor a sensational Connecticut tale.
The Harvard Faculty of Medicine begins a free lecture series at the Harvard Medical School building on Longwood Avenue. Sessions run Sundays at 4 pm from January 5 to May 9 with noted physicians from Boston and elsewhere. Open to the public with no tickets required.
Major Charles G. Conter, famed as the oldest reporter in St. Louis, died of heart disease at his home aged 89. He was an intimate friend of Mark Twain.
Miss Pauline Frost Rafter and Roger Arthur Powers will wed December 28 at St. Leo's Dorchester. The bride, a John Greenleaf Whittier School teacher, is daughter of Augustus Jr Rafter. her sister Charlotte teaches at the Trade School for Girls. Powers, submaster at Oliver Wendell Holmes School, is son of James Powers of Brockton.
Yesterday the Episcopal diocese of Massachusetts marked a diocesan day of prayer proclaimed by Bishop Lawrence to seek stronger faith and confidence in Christian missions. The Cathedral Church of St Paul was filled to capacity with many worshippers standing during the afternoon service.
N Robinson Fletcher Jr of Cambridge was arrested by U S Deputy Marshal Bancroft for posing as a government inspector. He allegedly obtained plans from Brainerd Leeds at 89 Franklin St for a dwelling and experimental station. He fled, leaving a destitute wife and two children. Bail set at 500 dollars, posted by his father, pending hearing.
Roger T. McTighe a 13 year old visitor from Boston was run over at Main and Park streets by a car owned by J Henry Langlier and driven by Fred Tellier. He suffered a probable broken back and is listed in serious condition at St Joseph Hospital. He was visiting his uncle Thomas Flood a local resident.
In Suffolk Probate Court Judge Grant hears the will contest of Maria E. Haskins estate. Daughter Hannah C. Jackson, of Lincoln County Maine, seeks a share while the will leaves about $20 000 to others. Dr. Jackson testifies to the decedent's memory lapse and temper, noting infrequent intoxication but no unsound mind.
The Boston and Maine railroad orders stronger discipline for brakemen and baggage masters. They must keep coats on, avoid social contact with passengers, be polite, refrain from chewing candy or tobacco, and give a good excuse for missing trains.
Special Officer Robert Bell confronted a man acting oddly in Felix R King s Brookline grocery rear. A confederate struck Bell with a blackjack, Bell fired three shots to summon help, and the three men fled along the Boston Albany tracks.
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