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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1915
Page
9
The Curley mansion will cost 27600 for construction and site with Italian marble fireplaces praised by Mr. Rogers. A crystal chandelier in the reception hall mirrors the Governor’s State House chandeliers while mahogany china closets and wainscoting grace the dining room.
General Bancroft argues for preserving and expanding Boston Elevated Railway service. He cites two new subways, the Boylston street extension, and a plan to remove Washington street tracks, insisting existing lines must remain to serve a growing metropolitan population.
Mayor Curley outlines his forthcoming two story colonial house at Moraine street and Jamaicaway near Jamaica Pond. Architect Joseph McGinniss details a brick residence with six bedrooms a large hall library and elliptical dining room. The estate valued at 27600 includes three lots and Henry H. Rogers mansion furnishings.
J Frank Chase of the Watch and Ward Society pressed a bill before the Legislature joint judiciary committee to tighten pool selling laws. He aims to target itinerant sellers who travel town to town with their pool books and make conviction easier.
Dartmouth captured 35 points to win the 4th annual indoor games in Hartford. Yale, Williams and Penn followed, with MIT, Trinity, Bowdoin, Syracuse, Harvard and Fordham also placing. A highlight was Penn’s upset in the mile relay against Harvard.
Optimism marked the Master Builders Association gathering as Henry Dennison and J Randolph Coolidge Jr stressed public proof of lower building costs and urged clear evidence to persuade the public. They praised newspaper coverage and noted January business slumped but February showed steadiness with a few gains in their sector.
A public hearing at Waltham City Hall before Mayor Thomas F. Kearns heard charges against Patrolman John W. Tracy brought by John Cosgrove. Cosgrove alleges Tracy enticed his daughter Lillian to leave home. Lillian and Irene testified. Tracy denies all allegations and says he came to counsel the girl. Mayor Kearns reserved decision. Tracy remains suspended.
A fresh outbreak affecting 105 cows was reported to the State Bureau of Animal Industry. Quarantine was placed on James Johnson’s farm in Southpore and on all cattle, sheep, and swine in Lexington. No cattle may move without a permit amid the first local case on Walnut Street and at Michael Shea’s farm.
Postmaster Murray leads a drive to organize parcel post clubs for farm products. Clerks in the central post office have formed the first parcel post cooperative to buy eggs butter vegetables and poultry fresh from the farm. The postmaster aims to enroll fire and police department employees and workers at large firms to order in bulk and reduce transport costs.
Yesterday afternoon on street crowds shouted Toodles jury disagrees as Miss Ryan in a stylish gown watched from a palm shaded table at the Hotel Bellevue dining room.
Miss Elizabeth Ryan known as Toodles seeks 100000 in a heart balm suit against innkeeper Harry Mansfield after a 24 hour 40 minute jury deliberation failed to decide if a prom ise to marry existed. Foreman Morss and juror Toland shown to oppose verdict with Mansfield claimed wife comments hint at bias. A new trial or switch to judge will be considered. no damages determined.
The subject says she plans to appeal promptly, expressing courage and readiness to endure another trial if needed. She faults a single juror for not agreeing with her story and mentions emotional turmoil and continuing pursuit of a final decision. She invites the Postman to join the party and talks with her attorneys Shugrue and Coakley.
Yale swimmers defeated Princeton 43 to 10 at Carnegie pool in New Haven. Yale swept all first places and took seconds in four of six events led by Headley in the 50 yard dash in 25 4 5 seconds, nearest record 25 1 5 seconds.
Lu Chenghsiang the Chinese foreign minister visited Eki Hioki the Japanese minister to China and asked if he would discuss 12 Japanese demands China has agreed to consider. Chinese circles say the move counters claims of delays by Beijing and shows initiative in negotiations.
Chinese officials report that Tokyo seeks to protect China’s territorial integrity but demands remain unacceptable without material changes. The article notes fears over a clause barring cession of territory and omits the word third. Chinese worry over proposed Japanese advisers in politics finance and military.
More than 1000 Jewish men and women attended a Union Park Temple Chabei Shalom service pleading for divine protection for Jews in Europe, especially Poland. The gathering stirred tears as speakers described the calamity, yielding contributions totaling 1400 dollars.
An acclaimed naval strategist, famed for predicting the current war, discusses Admiral von Tirpitz's planned undersea campaign against England, the potential U S role, and the likely outcomes in an exclusive interview with the Sunday Post.
Jeannette Fisher shares a personal coming of age story detailing the hardships she faced as a young country girl in Boston. Her narrative aims to evoke pity through its truthful account of struggle and resilience.
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