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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1915
Page
2
A $6000 pumping motor at Medford central fire station was sabotaged by someone familiar with the engine. Gears were packed to destroy the apparatus if started. Medford police investigation underway with arrests expected.
Mayor Benjamin F. Haines revealed the motive behind a Wednesday shift affecting 15 fire officers and firefighters. Chief Bacon reported tampering at the central station with the motor pump gear blocked by cotton waste, suggesting an insider with access caused the mischief and risking serious damage.
The Japanese cruiser Asama with 500 men aboard is wrecked and breaking up off the western coast of Lower California. Advices to the Navy Department were sparse on crew rescue. The Geier was in port for provisions, while the Yorktown at Ensenada stood nearer but was unlikely to sail to the scene.
Rear Admiral Howard, in command of the Pacific fleet, issued a brief message about the wreck from his flagship. Officials expect the cruiser Raleigh near San Diego to be first American vessel to reach the area. Howard placed the Asama, 750 tons and built in 1898, about 350 miles south of Port San Bartolmo, after it patrolled the eastern Pacific and forced the German Geier into internment at Honolulu.
Salem February 4 George P Sheridan slipper manufacturer of Haverhill has filed a libel for divorce in the office of the clerk of courts here He says he was married August 29 1901 and that he and his wife lived in Haverhill during their married life He asks custody of his daughter Doris Sheridan and names a young man employed by a large Haverhill concern as co respondent
The Hellenic Society of the New England Conservatory of Music held its annual dance at the Copley Plaza last night. A distinguished list of patronesses attended, reflecting the event's prominence within campus social life.
Yale economist Professor Fisher testifies at Tremont Temple arbitration on wages and hours for Bay State railways. He argues living wages, shorter workdays, and rate increases tied to dollar value, citing case studies and labor-market dynamics.
Union claims the road’s finances can be adjusted and reviewed by public experts. Professor Fisher warns living costs could rise for 15 years citing cash levels and banking activity as factors. Chairman Pelletier questions a hypothetical rate fix and wage demands. witness suggests legislative fixes as a solution.
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