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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1914
Page
7
John Muir the naturalist died in a Los Angeles hospital today from pneumonia at age 76. He had been visiting his daughter Mrs. Helen Muir Funk in Daggett, San Bernardino County, and was moved to the city for treatment after falling ill last week.
Last night Mr. Muir arrived in critical condition and died at 10 this morning. The obituary recalls his life as geologist explorer and writer who shaped Yosemite legend and Western America study. He trained at Wisconsin and lived in Martinez California with honorary degrees from Harvard Yale and Wisconsin.
As a boy Muir showed inventive drive despite his father’s stern religious stance. He recalls two early devices the alarm clock that roused him and a kitchen fire starter, both aimed at gaining more time in bed. These inventions faced disapproval at home though their ingenuity marked his nascent achievements.
Totty the Boston terrier, believed to be held for a reward, was returned to F. B. Curran of 36 Applerton Street South End. Curran had given the dog to his bride of three weeks after the death of his niece, a 10 year old child. A little girl said the dog was found on the Common Monday night by her father and that her parents would pay five dollars for its return due to their ill baby sister.
The Rev. Charles H. Johnson, former pastor of St. Pauls Baptist Church, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court. He lists debts of 2419.98 and no assets, save 873 dollars back salary claimed as owed by the church.
Secretary Daniels sent a draft amendment to the naval appropriation bill proposing a naval reserve drawn from honorably discharged sailors. The plan would create a reserve with graded pay and reenlistment incentives, including outfits and periodic musters, to keep experienced men in service and reduce training costs.
New transfer privileges begin tomorrow at Charles and Leverett streets with checks issued on fare payment. Inbound traffic via Leverett Causeway and Lowell to outbound East Cambridge will be routed to Portland Street, and Lechmere Square line extended to River street car house via Cambridge Prospect Street. The Lechmere to Scollay line is discontinued.
Alfred Marchant of Montreal aged 71, a noted checker and chess champion, arrives at Rangeley Park Winchester to preside over a four generation Christmas gathering. Grandfather Marchant travels alone as grandchildren, led by Louis, describe the trip as a long jump into the king row. The third generation includes many Marchants and Mistress Margaret Marchant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Marchant, with their siblings Louis Isabelle Ruth and Gladys joining.
Worcester December 24. It will be recommended to Governor Walsh to disband Battery B M N G of Worcester and reorganize under the command of John F Herbert, then a first lieutenant, following an investigation led by Brigadier General Rogers, judge advocate general of the state.
Ward 4 Alderman Garrity, a leading figure in the troubled battery affairs, called for a full public investigation dating back to its organization. The dispute began with charges between Capt. Edward W. Wheeler and First Lieutenant Smith as the Adjutant General recommends clearing the warring factions and restarting the unit. Governor's stance remains unclear.
The funeral of Guy Franklin Kelley former Kelley Bros newsdealer and Boston Post agent in Lawrence was held at 42 Cross Street. A large turnout from Gale Lodge K of P and newsdealer colleagues attended with music by Lillian B. Wainwright and Lucie Lord. Interment was in Bellevue Cemetery. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Thomas H. Kelley and brother Charles. His death follows the recent passing of his Civil War veteran father.
Winston PD reports Payne the only tenor soloist at Deer Island, sent in May 1913 for a two year term, will remain in jail over Christmas. He chose to miss parole to preserve holiday entertainment for fellow prisoners, saying he would spend Christmas in prison so others would not be disappointed.
The cab horses and their drivers were honored after a snow day with an ambulance of apples and carrots, meat tidbits, hot coffee, doughnuts, and pilot bread. About two hundred horses were treated and refreshed at markets theatres and bar rooms.
Lowell reports William Cooper, 45, a Boston and Maine Railroad freight brakeman of 32 Chambers Street, killed after being thrown from a car during a shifting operation near the Bleachery station.
Mrs. Hannah Fairbanks Fay of Worcester died today at age 100 born Oct 28 1814 in Harvard Massachusetts and married in 1845. She leaves a Worcester daughter and a sister Abbie W Hubbard of Dubuque aged nine.
Cambridge attorney Willis E. Flint died at his home on For est street after a brief illness. A Harvard 1875 graduate and Boston University Law School alumnus, he lived in Danvers until two years ago and is survived by his son E. Willard Flint.
Democratic Leader Underwood predicted that when the proposed constitutional amendment for woman suffrage comes to a House vote it would be defeated, probably by a two thirds margin, in Washington on December 24.
Mr Underwood comments that the House Democrats oppose federal women suffrage, framing it as a state matter rather than a national question, reflecting caucus action within the party.
The House Rules Committee plans to bring the suffrage resolution to debate soon after the Post Office bill. Republican members pushed the rule forward while Nebraska Anti Sufrage leaders urged defeat via a telegram to the committee.
Edward T. Cameron a Dorchester High School pupil is in dangerous condition after falling 25 feet down an elevator well at 52 Summer Street yesterday afternoon. He lives at 51 Linden Street Dorchester. Surgeons at Haymarket Square Relief Station report a skull fracture.
San Francisco Mayor James Rolph Jr dismissed the entire fire commission after it removed Chief Thomas Murphy without due process. He stated he would appoint a new commission the following day.
Justice Lamar delayed until after Christmas a ruling that will determine the fate of Leo M. Frank who is under death sentence for the murder of factory girl Mary Phagan in Atlanta Georgia.
Louis Marshall of New York applied to the justice for an appeal from Judge Newman's ruling in the Georgia Federal Court. The appeal challenges the denial of Frank's petition for release on a writ of habeas corpus after a trial court found him in custody.
Justice Lamar paused any decision on the application and may hold until Saturday or Monday. The case centers on claims of mob atmosphere and defendant absence during the verdict, with questions of Georgia Supreme Court review and state procedural supremacy.
Augusta Maine December 29 The net income of the street railways of Maine for the past year was 561 519 a drop of 24283 from 1933 The gross income rose by 243910 while total charges increased 263204 and operating expenses were 117308 higher The gross assets and facilities expanded by nearly 1 000 000
Harry Berzow eighteen suffocated by coal gas escaping from a furnace at their home in Coal Gas Hills. His brother Jacob is in a dangerous condition at a local hospital. The incident occurred last night, authorities report.
Luther Livingston, longtime bibliographer and late librarian of Harvard College Library Widener collection, died in Cambridge after years of ill health. Born in Grand Rapids, he edited the American Book of Prices and worked with Dodd, Mead & Co. He published works on American history and literature and is survived by his wife and a brother.
The article hints at Gasolene Gas resuming playful tricks for the upcoming Sunday edition, promising lighthearted humor and entertainment.
A comprehensive sale catalog lists women dresses on the sixth floor from 7.50 to 26.50 with styles in crepe de chine lace serge satin and fur trim. Misses and girls dresses on the fourth floor show dancing frocks and school dresses priced from 4.95 to 19.75.
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