02 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1914
Page
1
A burglary at the Kelliher & Beckwith offices at 771 Washington Street saw three safes blown open between 2 PM and 10 30 PM. Police say it marks a resurgence after a recent arrest of August Kaufman and only about $25 in jewelry was recovered. Continued on Page 4-Eighth Cof.
Auburndale photographer Henry Ryder aged 45 was arrested at 36 Islington Street on obscene pictures charges tied to a $10,000 suit brought by William Graham. Police found several nude poses and evidence of intent to distribute. Ryder posted bonds of $0 from his mother.
A mass meeting at Beth Israel Synagogue in Malden urged Jewish residents to back a new first class Jewish hospital valued at $200,000. The event, organized by Beth Israel Hospital Association of Boston, aimed to spark local support for the project.
Interest in the whirlwind campaign to raise 200000 for St Elizabeth's Hospital centered at the Boston Theatre. A vast audience applauded an excellent sacred concert by Boston Opera Company soloists led by Henry Russell with Alexander Smallens at the piano.
Weather data for Portland Gloucester and Newport with rise and set times and planetary positions. Observances include Candlemas lore and the birth year of former Governor Curtis Guild. A 1912 Indianapolis grand jury tally of dynamiting indictments is noted alongside groundhog day legend and a Boston basement workers strike with 1000 women walking out.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather Monday with increasing clouds Tuesday and moderate westerly winds diminishing to easterly by Tuesday night. Sentences note similar New England outlook with minor temperature changes and west wind decrease.
A coon cat woke Amos Morgridge in a Dexer Maine blaze that destroyed the grocery and home of Frank N. Morgridge. Five family members were saved but the cat died from smoke suffocation. The loss is put at about $10,000.
Frank H. Gerlach and J Dwight Cabot, Winchester men, escaped drowning when Gerlach's iceboat Pretzel sank in Upper Mystic Lake. Cabot was saved after about 20 minutes in the water, and Gerlach after about 25 minutes. He used an upturned ice belt for support and shed his heavy fur coat to rise.
The article notes a man’s efforts to aid a friend which likely saved Cabot’s life. It mentions a delayed notice of their predicament by several minutes as the pair shouted for help while other ice boats were nearby. Strong wind diverted cries for assistance away from rescuers. Continued on Page 2-Fourth Col.
Harry Porter of Dorchester was arrested on a warrant for attempting to abduct Vera Hellberg, six, in Somerville. Bail set at 500 dollars, furnished by Porter's father. The case involves custody disputes since 1910, with the grandfather seeking to keep the child and Porter claiming no unlawful intent.
Walter Lee 37, a waiter at the Adams House, fired three warning shots from a third story window at 93 Neptune Road before shooting himself in the temple. His 14 year old Edwin rushed home, witnessed his father alive, then found him dead. The six year old Frank witnessed the events and was told not to fear.
Mayor elect James M Curley vows to serve all citizens and fulfill his campaign pledges while aiming to boost Boston's commercial and industrial development. John F Fitzgerald ends six year tenure and retires, with both mayors expected to attend the inauguration at Tremont Temple.
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