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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1914

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Lawson Witness In Suit Against Paine Webber Co

Thomas W. Lawson testified at the Gordon Hall suits against Paine Webber & Co stock brokers. He claimed Learnard accused William A. Paine of bucketing orders and cheating customers. The trial postponed after a Boston Journal story. jurors were cautioned and the case resumed.

Thomas W. Lawson James E. Hall Paine, Webber & Co George KE. Learnard William A. Paine Paine Learnard Hall Copper Range Consolidated Boston Journal William A. Morse Brown Aiken

Wanamaker Funds 12 Hour Atlantic Flying Boat Project

Rodman Wanamaker sponsors a 12 to 15 hour non landing Atlantic crossing in a flying boat as a scientific test and peace argument. The craft will resemble a hydroplane with a front tractor propeller and a torpedo shaped hull. It will have 200 horsepower, an 80 foot wing span, and a 1200 square foot lifting surface. Possible pilots include Lt John H Towers and Lt Porte.

New York Atlantic Rodman Wanamaker Alan R. Hawley Aero Club of America Mr. Wanamaker John H. Towers Porte

Caldwell Quits as Paper Co. Head

W. N. Caldwell, longtime president of the American Writing Paper Company, resigns from the presidency for ill health and is elected to the board of directors at a Holyoke board meeting. The resignation was submitted at the Springfield company meeting.

Springfield W. N. Caldwell American Writing Paper Company Holyoke Caldwell

Campaign Push Raises St Elizabeths Fund to New High

The St Elizabeths Hospital drive, begun as a $200000 goal in ten days, ended in a surge of contributions. By 9 pm yesterday 250000 had been received and receipts in the last 24 hours totaled about 80000, pushing the effort beyond the 200000 mark and likely to reach 300000 as funds continue to flow. The campaign thermometer at 451 Washington street was smashed at 6 pm, with red paint artistically dramatizing the moment.

St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Washington Street The Mercury

Burnett Immigration Bill Passes House in Controversial Vote

The Burnett immigration bill with a literacy test for applicants was approved by the House 241 to 126. It requires reading a 30 to 40 word slip in English or another language, including Hebrew or Yiddish, and has drawn warnings from President Wilson. The debate was marked by sharp exchanges and disorder as Manahan and Burnett clashed and apologies were exchanged.

Washington United States House Senate Taft Cleveland Wilson Representative Burnett Alabama Manahan Minnesota Burnett Representative Hay Representative Manahan Mann

Will Oppose Bill At Malden Mass Immigration Meeting

The Malden Cosmopolitan Immigration League will hold a mass protest at Lincoln Hall Malden on Sunday to oppose Burnett Dillingham immigration restriction bill. Boston leaders including Isaac Heller Mayor Shumaker Senator Cox Alderman Tarbox Abraham Alpert Attorney Bailen Nathan Rotman and A Moldofsky will address the gathering.

Malden Cosmopolitan Immigration League Burnett-Dillingham Lincoln Hall Bryant Street Malden Boston Me Pill Isaac Heller Massachusetts Cosmopolitan Immigration League Shumaker of Charles M. Cox Benjamin T. Tarbox Abraham Alpert The Samuel Lawrence Bailen Nathan Rotman A. Moldofsky

Tim Coakley Dies in City Hospital

Timothy W. Coakley a Boston lawyer politician and author died at City Hospital at 6 30 pm from erysipelas surrounded by his family after lapsing into unconsciousness shortly after 5 pm He had been ill and in poor health for three years and had been hospitalized since Jan 15 His brother Daniel H Coakley a former law partner arrived at the bedside two minutes after death

Timothy W. Coakley City Mr. Coakley Boston Coakley Daniel H. Coakley

Attorney Coakley Dies At Age Fifty In Boston

The attorney Daniel H. Coakley died with his wife at his bedside. He would have turned 50 next May 10 and practiced law in Boston since 1889. A widely known figure he engaged in politics and twice ran for office, losing to John F. Cronin by 60 votes in 1892-93 for the Senate.

Coakley Joseph A. Dennison Mr. Coakley Daniel H. Sughrue Daniel H. Coakley Boston John F. Cronin Senate

Will Take Bride Of 64 And 38 In Dorchester Back Bay

Mary F. Drow aged 38 of Dorchester and Everett F. Sweet aged 64 of Back Bay received a marriage license yesterday from City Registrar Edward W. McGlewen. Sweet runs a business in the market district at 52 Union Street dealing in East India goods. The bride said the ceremony would be soon but no date had been set, noting marriages can linger after license grant.

Edward W. McGlewen Mary F. Drow Lyman Terrace Dorchester Everett F. Sweet Westland Avenue Symphony Apartments Back Bay Union Street Upham's Corner

Wakefield High School Debate on School Location

Wakefield Alumni Association and Wakefield High School debating societies will discuss whether the new high school should be located at the south or north end of the town. The debate will be held in the Town Hall at a near date, with continued coverage on page 9.

Wakefield Alumni Association Wakefield High School

Cole quits get place fire commissioner's resignation to mayor

Fire Commissioner Charles H. Cole submitted his resignation to Mayor Curley. The mayor indicated acceptance is likely and hinted at a successor, with David B. Shaw or John R. Murphy named as possibilities. Murphy declined any city post.

Believe Murphy Charles H. Cole Boston Curley Cole David B. Shaw John R. Murphy

Commissioner Cole Heads Boston Fire Dept After Mayor's Move

Commissioner Cole was appointed head of the Boston fire department about two years ago as Mayor Fitzgerald forcibly removed the former chief. The transition followed a controversial decision by city leadership.

Cole Boston Fire Department Fitzgerald

Moon and celestial notes mark early spring approach

The entry lists moonrise and set times for Portland Gloucester and Newport with a February 10 date noting the 86th day of the year and 43 days to spring. It mentions morning and evening stars Mars Saturn Jupiter and Venus and notes anniversaries Dwight Moody born 1837 Hiram Maxim born 1840 and Roger Williams party arriving in Boston from England.

A. Me Portland Gloucester Newport Mars Saturn Jupiter Dwight Moody Hiram 8 Maxim Roger Williams Boston England Governors Coune I. King

Forecast for Boston area turns colder with fair Thursday

The forecast calls for fair and colder conditions in Boston and vicinity on Thursday. By Friday the weather becomes unsettled in parts with moderate westerly or northwest winds and increasing cloudiness, as Northern New England remains fair and colder.

Boston Washington New England

Temperature record at Thompson's Spa yesterday

Yesterday’s temperatures at Thompson’s Spa show highs around 66 and lows near 45 with average values noted. The digitized text is garbled but indicates daily temperature readings and comparisons to the previous year’s figures.

Thompson's Spa

Train Hits Auto in Providence Killing Two Priests

A New York New Haven and Hartford train struck a four man auto near East Blackstone station killing J Arthur Roberg and Leoni Leoni. Two priests Rev Henry Gadet and Rev George Trottier were badly hurt but aided companions after the crash. The crossing lacked gates and the hill obstructed view as traffic was light.

Providence R. L New York, New Haven & Hartford East Blackstone Father Trottier Leoni Boston Woonsocket J. P. Monahan E. F. McCaffrey McCaffrey St. Ann's Rectory Roberge W. L. Johnson Uxbridge

New Steamship Line Planned for Charlestown Docks

A Boston and Pacific steamship line to be established in the city will dock at the lumber wharf of Lawrence and Wiggin on Medford street in Charlestown. Plans are not finalized, but details are expected to be announced within a few days.

Boston and Pacific Steamship Une Lawrence & Wiggin Medford Street Charlestown

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