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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1914
Page
14
A poem recalling naval duty and peril at sea. It laments war risks faced by merchant ships as they sail into darkness and danger. The speaker pleads for mercy and protection from the Lord of light and darkness, asking for aid as ships endure storms, mines, and hostile eyes on the deep.
Biddeford Maine December 24 The Hon Robert McArthur aged 76 longtime head of the Pepperell Manufacturing Company of this city died today at his home from heart failure after 23 years leading the firm He was a prominent local figure in industry and civic affairs.
Mr McArthur died after being found on a piazza roof in unconscious condition with frost bitten hands and feet. He had wandered from his room during the night in search of air and died near morning. He leaves a son George and two daughters Lena and Mrs Daniel E Owen, plus a Boston brother and Biddeford sister. Born in Ashton England May 18 1838 he built a long mill career in New England and was a noted philanthropist with gifts to McArthur Library Webber Hospital First Universalist Church Westbrook Seminary and more. He held offices in the New England Textile Club and the McArthur Library and Reading Room Association and served in Civil War era units.
Dolly Dimple debuts in a children friendly comic for the next Sunday Post. The feature promises light humor and gentle moral themes for young readers.
Governor Walsh suggests possible submission of the Commission on Economy and Efficiency report on foot and mouth disease to the council. He notes serious charges within the document while Commissioner Fred F. Walker questions his knowledge of its contents. The anti disease campaign cost about $200,000, mainly for cattle slaughter.
New York cables report the trial of Porter Charlton for the Como Italy murder has been postponed. Charlton has been in Italian custody for over a year and a half after two years in Hoboken prior to extradition. Depositions were taken across the United States focusing on the life of the murdered woman. Charlton’s attorney said Secretary Bryan has urged Italian authorities to secure an immediate trial.
On the Ghent treaty anniversary and ten years of peace among English speaking peoples Andrew Carnegie chairman of the American peace centenary committee sent two cablegrams. One conveyed goodwill to Ghent via the King of Belgium the other to Earl Grey urging postwar Anglo American harmony and peaceful arbitration at The Hague.
Judge Fox of the Superior Court rejected the city of Boston’s injunction attempt and allowed The Park Theatre to continue functioning as a moving picture house despite municipal objections. The case centers on the theatre company’s operations and regulatory status in Boston.
Mayor Curley announced at a public briefing that the matter concerns public safety and will be taken to the Supreme Judicial Court for a final construction of the July 1914 act. Commissioner O Hearn noted Park Theatre runs moving pictures in a second class building despite a theatre license. Judge Fox cited the act requiring first class construction for theatres and moving picture houses, aiming to standardize both and protect investments.
A swindler known to police as the Christmas forger operates during the holiday shopping season in Chicago. Authorities warn residents to guard valuables and verify payment methods to avoid further losses.
The excerpt places Wolli's My Clothier at a corner near Hanover and Portland streets, accessible from Haymarket Adams Scollay and Friend-Union subway stations, highlighting convenient routes through central Boston areas.
A contractor and builder from Montreal known as A Travers posed as a forger and used letters of credit to target jewelry firms in Boston New York and Philadelphia. He obtained funds from four firms totaling about 4000 and other victims cashed worthless drafts and checks ranging from 100 to 506 dollars within the last week.
The executive committee of the Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange requests an accounting of a 9 000 000 port fund, set aside nearly four years ago for Boston port development. President John J. Martin notes no development plan has been presented, while the old port board dissolved with last year’s act.
Miss Irene Kennedy, former editor of the Republic and writer for the American Horse Breeder, received a $15,505 verdict for injuries from an auto collision on May 8, 1912. She sustained internal injuries and nervous shock. physicians doubted full recovery. The suit named David B. Armstrong of Somerville as defendant.
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