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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1914
Page
2
Patrick McLoughlin 26 of Stoddard Street Woburn started a fire by smoking in bed. He could not extinguish the bed clothing and shouted Fire from his room window before slipping and falling 26 feet to the ground. He was taken to Choate Memorial Hospital with a brain contusion.
Authorities stated the patient will recover following an incident at the hospital around midnight. No further details were provided about the events or individuals involved.
Francis F E Johnson an 85 year old United States Signal Corps operator from Meadow Valley Wisconsin died by freezing on a trail near Donnelly's Alaska on Wednesday night. He rode from Donnelly's to a relief cabin along a military telegraph line to install a stove. His body was found near a large rock where he tramped snow to keep warm.
Lewiston Idaho reports the death of John Lane a major-general of artillery under General Robert E Lee in the Civil War He was a son of General Joseph Lane former United States Senator and first Governor of Oregon He died at his home yesterday.
Thomas Ford an American Express driver was struck and killed by a train at Exeter New Hampshire Boston and Maine station while handling Christmas packages He was formerly an express messenger between Portsmouth and Rochester.
Eight locomotives were disabled four destroyed and the Duluth roundhouse of the Duluth Winnipeg and Pacific railroad was wrecked by fire in Duluth Minnesota today with losses estimated at 150000 dollars
Pope Benedict devoted Christmas to finalizing his plan for exchanging wounded prisoners. He attended services then spent time with relatives and gratefully noted messages from America urging peace and fewer war cruelties.
A Calcutta telegram reports the death of Sidkang Tulka Maharaja of Sikkim in the Eastern Himalayas. He inherited the throne from Sir Thotub Mangyal recently and was the first Sikkim ruler to engage with Western civilization after two years at Oxford. He offered service to the British government at the war’s outset.
Brigadier Joseph and Mrs. Mary J. Sheppard of the Salvation Army mark their 25th wedding anniversary today. They will keep a quiet observance at the People's Palace following Adjutant Jennie Newcomb’s death, hosting a small dinner for officers and friends. The Sheppards have served over 29 years as Salvation Army officers, with 33 years in the Army, and arrived in the United States 22 years ago.
The Imperial Diet was dissolved by the Emperor after rejecting the army increase, upholding the ministry's program for military development. The announcement caused a commotion in the House and cheers from the government side.
Eastern Steamship Corporation may lease Battery wharf vacated today by Merchants and Miners after 20 years at their local terminal. Pier 2 at New Haven docks, South Boston will host the line as Howard from Norfolk and Tuscan from Philadelphia berth first at the new location. Battery wharf can accommodate four steamers and could group Eastern Maine and Provincial lines, though less central than Central and India wharves.
Premier Okuma and foes clash over military policy as the House rejects the army measure by 65 and passes a naval increase by seven. A rescript suspends the House of Peers awaiting March elections amid budget strife and warnings of possible dissolution by the Emperor. Merchants seek compromise to avoid destabilizing the war-time government.
Joseph Baronovsky age 25 alias Joseph Vine was brought to headquarters and held pending warrants for nearly 60 forgery charges including uttering forged checks across Cambridge Chelsea and the city.
A 63 man detachment of United States marines under Captain Frank K. Riddle arrived at the Portsmouth navy yard after six months in Vera Cruz and San Domingo. They will be assigned to the navy yard barracks naval prison and the prison ships Southery and Topeka.
The 6550 bale cargo valued at $455,000 departs Galveston aboard the Parthfinder for Bremen. Captain Boyle carries agents oath certifying the load as pure American cotton. Hatches sealed with French consul and Lloyds witness. Freight hits $3 per 100 pounds, a Galveston record.
The Rev. John J Driscoll of Portsmouth was ordained in Montreal on December 19 and celebrated his first solemn high mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception today. A large congregation attended the ceremony marking his ordination and debut as priest.
Chinchilla overcoats in blue black and gray with shawl collars single and double breasted fancy blanket backs and silk sleeve linings advertised. Harrison's store at 662 672 Washington Street corner Beach invites shoppers.
Seismic instruments at Georgetown University recorded a severe earthquake lasting about ten minutes. Observatories director Rev. F A Tondorf said the tremor began at 10 51 last night and the disturbance center appeared about 1200 miles from Washington with strong east and west motion.
Warren T. Tilford alias John R. Murphy will face Municipal Court on larceny charges tied to $20 000 in fake store operations in Gloucester Beverly and Dorchester. Police say he planned not to pay for goods while merchants and big wholesalers accuse him of a wide swindle.
A fire beginning in an electric motor damaged the Superior Steel Company plant at Carnegie suburb, Pittsburg, causing about $100,000 in losses. Fire crews fought the blaze today as the origin remained under investigation.
Advertisement touts Dys-pep-lets as prompt relief for stomach distress after a heavy Christmas meal. It claims the tablets blend digestives and corrective ingredients, credits C. I. Hood Co. as originators, and notes three sizes 10c 25c and 1.00 sold by all druggists.
Advertisement promising a new asthma cure and urging readers to mail a coupon for a free trial. Claims the method works for all ages climates and severities and targets hopeless cases after other treatments have failed. No money required and immediate use urged.
The quietest travel day in years was noted at the North and South stations. Passersby carried Christmas offerings, and the overall flow in and out of town appeared balanced with no rush at any point.
Druggists refund money if PAZO Ointment fails to cure itching, bleeding, or protruding piles. First application gives relief. Price 50 cents.
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