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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1914
Page
2
Sir Frederick W. Borden and Sir Henry Pellatt, both prominent Canadians, express belief that the European conflict cannot last long. They cite rapid expenditure of powder and money as evidence. The pair, staying at the Bellevue since Friday, plan to return home today for holidays.
In a wartime talk Sir Frederick and Sir Henry Pellatt assess Allied versus German resources, noting allies have stronger finances and powder stocks. They forecast the war may end by next summer, with Germany unable to sustain pace, and foresee lower prices and widespread unemployment in the postwar readjustment. Canada has about 35 000 troops and more being drilled. Parliament may convene late winter.
The Karonga with only 20 tons of coal left reached port from Calcutta after a grueling voyage marked by smashing waves and gales. Mrs Pattison, wife of the captain, was swept from her room during a huge sea, flooding the cabin. the captain and crew aided in rescue as the ship neared safety.
Mrs. W. W. Rockhill widow of diplomat William Woodville Rockhill arrived in San Francisco from Honolulu with her husband's ashes. She will proceed to Litchfield Connecticut, his former home, for funeral services.
The funeral for General Thomas Sherwin chairman of New England Telephone and Telegraph was held at First Congregational Church Jamaica Plain with Rev Charles F Dole officiating. Interment followed in Dedham. Telegrams of sorrow came from Bell System leaders and many telephone officials attended.
Daughter of General Victoriano Huerta, former Mexican president, married General Quiroz, Huerta’s aide, in Barcelona at Bona Nuova Church with about 125 guests at the breakfast following the ceremony.
The next issue features two eye catching pictorial pages designed for broad appeal. Readers can expect a varied visual mix and strong imagery across the supplement.
A hearing was held yesterday afternoon before the Governor and Council on the proposed site of the metropolitan insane hospital on Trapelo Road in Waltham.
The Legislature last year provided 100000 for a hospital site chosen by the State Board of Insanity. The board backs the Wal tham location eight minutes from the Waverly car line and six minutes from the Elevated, with an option on 293 acres for 96000. Rep Drury says price high while others praise the site.
Dr. Sumner P. Smith, whose sentence was commuted for a Christmas parole, cannot be released today due to a date error. The Board of Parole now recommends a full pardon as the council takes up the matter, after an illegal operation conviction left a five to seven year term.
Susan H Schneider of Philadelphia sues in the Supreme Judicial Court over the estate of the late William E Hayward of Brookline. Trustees Clara M Hayward of Boston and Charles F E Myers of Cambridge hold the trust assets and an accounting is demanded. Receivership and a full accounting are sought after only 35000 of the third share has been delivered. Pleadings ordered to close in two weeks.
London dispatch reports Sir Henry Howard named special minister to the Vatican provoking a protest from the Protestant Alliance. The Northern Church Council of the Church Association at Manchester calls the appointment illegal and urges withdrawal, noting 400 years without diplomatic ties to Rome. The council laments the move as risking national unity and defense efforts.
A Sunday Post feature recalls the valor of a colonel who spoke his brave last words in battle. The piece honors his leadership and sacrifice, placing emphasis on courage and duty across the war front.
In Suffolk Superior Court Judge Brown hears testimony that the late Miss Fallon claimed to see phantoms and hear knocking as she prepared her will. The contest, led by Miss Mary Greelish and other relatives, argues lack of sound mind and undue influence by Alice and Mary Andrews and John Andrews who received the bulk of the estate. The will also references Charles H. Dunn, nephew of Fallon, to whom she showed affection and who had left her most of his property in his own will, bypassing his brothers Dr William A. Dunn and Frederick A. Dunn.
Governor-General Harrison cabled the War Department that no foundation existed for reports of a Filipino uprising in Manila. He responded to Secretary Garrison’s note about disarming two Philippine scout companies on Corregidor Island and a plot to free prisoners and start a rebellion.
United States District Attorney George W. Anderson pressed the case against Lyman Sayward a minor of 253 Belmont Street Wollaston. Sayward was arrested November 24 charged with operating a wireless apparatus without a license.
Old customers know Boyle Bros. offers liberal credit backed by strong resources to avoid embarrassing honest shoppers. The ad lists wide goods from suits, coats, furs, and millinery to hosiery, house dresses, and undergarments, plus toys, watches, boots, sleds, and skates.
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