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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1914
Page
14
A fragment notes a 1914 copyright by the Press Publishing Co. and mentions the title Can You Beat It. Details are sparse but indicate a publication record and ownership.
Pictou Nova Scotia December 22 Inquest opened into the deadly blast at Allan's Shaft No 1 of the Acadia Coal Company Deputy Inspector of Mines Thomas Blackwood and mine superintendent James Brown perished in the explosion Alexander Sutherland and foreman Neil McLean survived suffering injuries and shock as officials sought the cause
A party of four on an official inspection of a mine shaft was overcome by fumes. Sutherland later reached an opening to report two men down and one surviving. McLean survived after hours of care while three others perished in the blast that followed a small fire. The explosion wrecked the shaft lifting the elevator cage, killing all horses and closing the mine.
New York socialist minister Bouck White, famed as a prison martyr to the unemployed, has left Boston and returned to New York angering Mayor Curley who had wished him gone. White’s departure ends the disturbance over his proposed “Boston shoe party” echoing revolutionary sentiment.
Mayor Curley denounces Bouck White as dangerous and urges deportation if needed after White advocated seizing idle factories to avert starvation. Louise Adams Grout defends the speaker while criticizing violent rhetoric as undermining relief efforts. Miss Grout notes Rockefeller interests share Curley’s view.
Metropolitan Park officer Rogers chased and captured 16 year old William Donald of 201 Dover Street South End on a breaking and entering charge. His alleged accomplice fled in a Broadway car. Investigators seek ties to a spate of burglaries in Malden Medford and Everett.
Joseph Honey, 40, without a permanent address, was arrested last night as he left a Boston & Albany train at Huntington Avenue station. State Officers Sherlock and Keating found a large quantity of morphine in the grip he carried.
Cardinal O Connell named Right Rev Mer J Splaine D D rector of the Cathedral as chaplain general for Suffolk county Catholic Federation of America. The Suffolk branch meets Jan 10 at 3 pm in the Cathedral School Hall Harrison Ave Malden St where officers are elected and Francis E Slattery speaks on The Church and Liberty.
Judge Joseph T. Wilson aged 78 of Nahant died of heart disease yesterday in Orlando Florida where he had wintered. He helped found north shore residences and drove the first spike in the Lynn Nanant street railway. He supported Lodge, attended the Chicago convention, helped nominate McKinley, and moderated Nanant town meetings for 34 years.
The lake-built steamer Lansing, en route to New London pulled by the whaleback Bay View, went aground near Bass River off Chatham early yesterday morning and remained fast at dark last night.
Automobiles caused 201 deaths and motorcycles 28 within the year ending Nov 380, per the Highway Commission. Motoring injured 4041 people and accounted for 7961 accidents, with 150 pedestrians among the fatalities and 4010 injuries reported, up from last year.
The Readville New Haven car shops will reopen Monday with 1200 men employed. Howard E Mott, president of the road, sent a letter read at Magnolia Hall Hyde Park yesterday. Workers had gathered to protest the shutdown and planned a united union protest.
United States Deputy Marshal Ruhl seized 500 gallons of shrimp at the South Boston fish pier after purity inspectors found boric acid adulteration. The action targets a popular seasonal seafood item amid a food safety inquiry.
Los Angeles police say Glenn Witt and Ethelbert C. Oxman were arrested over the killing of William M. Alexander the wealthy retired lawyer. Witt is said to have confessed to the burglary slaying in his home earlier today.
George B. Loring 71, longtime Boston saddlery hardware dealer with Ordway Loring Ricker, died suddenly of heart disease yesterday at his home in Dedham. He was a member of the firm at 16 Franklin Street.
The Androscoggin will provide hospital service to about 40 vessels fishing on Brown's and Le Have banks off Nova Scotia from Jan 1 to Feb 20. A local board committee set the route to reach the ill aboard the fleet, avoiding trips to distant Nova Scotia ports.
Patrolman Patrick J. Murphy of Division 7 East Boston pleads guilty to neglect of duty before a trial board chaired by Captains Hall Sullivan and Crowley. The board recommends 140 hours punishment duty to Commissioner O Meara for final action.
The City Council meets to discuss redistricting Boston into 26 wards. Efforts aim to balance representation while avoiding conflict between rival political factions described as highbrow and gangster.
Council drafts new ward boundaries amid protests from highbrow groups. Beacons Hill in Ward 16 would join Martin J Lom as ney’s ward, shifting Beacons Hill and Ward 10 from Republican to Democratic control. Session awaited as legal deadline nears Jan 1. past agreement by GOP and Democrats left redistricting to Legislature.
The fund for the relief of war sufferers in Poland acknowledges new gifts totaling 7 676 81 in additions to 5 700 71 previously recorded. Donors include Miss Mary S Ames Mr and Mrs Harold J Coolidge Mrs C H Joyaneea anes and others with amounts from 1 000 to 1 00 and small reminders from numerous supporters. Total receipts listed reach 7 676 81 with checks sent to W P Blake treasurer 27 Kilby St Boston.
Police Commissioner O Meara issues a general order mandating drills for patrolmen starting January 1 to instill discipline and a military bearing. A veteran drill master will train all but those over 50 or with certain disabilities, with age and service date affecting attendance.
Joseph Morano of Centerdale was killed while hunting when the gun fired as its hammers caught on a wire fence. Both barrels discharged and Morano died instantly.
The Stenographers' Mutual Benefit Association hosted a Christmas party at Lamson Hall Berkeley street Boston after a brief business meeting led by president Miss Olive A Cole. Members sang played games and enjoyed refreshments as the club plans to recruit all Boston women stenographers and improve social life.
George FE Hallen former Bridgeport Connecticut superintendent of schools and judge of probate died in Nashua New Hampshire today. He was born in Nashua 44 years ago.
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