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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1914

Page

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Father Denounces Confession In Murder Case

Judge Ben B Lindsey says the father erred in disowning Nishan Aprahanian after the boy confessed to killing Ishmayel Izmerley Oghle. Nishan later denies confessing to his mother and uncle at East Cambridge jail as police hold a blood stained overcoat and vest to corroborate the confession.

Lindsey Ben B. Lindsey Denver Manoog Aprahanian Watertown Nishan Nishan Aprahanian Sarkis Megerdichian East Cambridge Ishmayel Izmerley-Oghle Young Turk Aprahanian Manoog Garabedian

Didn't Kill the Turk Claim At Jail Hearing

Nishan firmly told his mother at the jail yesterday that he did not kill Ishmayel known as the Turk. He said his father harshly accused him, insisting Manoog had said otherwise, but Nishan repeated his denial.

Nishan Ishmayel Papa Manoog

Bird Urges Growth for Progressives in Beverly Rally

Charles Sumner Bird, chief speaker at a Progressive rally in Beverly, defended the party against disintegration rumors and denied renouncing a gubernatorial bid. He urged Progressives to be patient and strengthen support gradually at the polls.

Beverly Charles’ Sumner Bird

Progressive party disintegration and party realignments

The piece debates claims that the Progressive party is dissolving and that Progressives return to old parties. It recounts past predictions from September about vote declines and criticizes Progressive leaders for abusive campaigning and misrepresenting voter impact, noting the observer’s continued stance.

Progressive Party

Walsh Greeted 6819 at Beacon Hill Birthday Reception

Governor Walsh shook hands with 6819 people at the Washington's Birthday reception in the State House. The event drew many men and boys, with fewer babies and women than last year, though the Walsh smile and cordial greetings were in evidence as hours of handshaking wore on.

State House Washington Governor Walsh Edward P. Barry David I. Walsh Walsh Beacon Hill

Governor Walsh Closes Reception After Long Line

At 1 o'clock the reception ends as over 1000 people wait in line while Governor Walsh shows strain. After a 10 minute rest the line resumes and by 1:30 all have greeted him. Later at 10:38 he enters Hall of Flags with Lieutenant Governor Barry amid gallery cheers.

Walsh Eoward P. Barry Mary Catherine Walsh

Dolls for All Free Week Hits New England Drug Stores

Free Doll Week opens in hundreds of New England drug stores. While supplies last, each doll comes with three matching dresses and hats for every purchaser of Minard's Liniment 25c to $1 bottles. Dolls 21 inches tall. limit applies equally across all bottle sizes. if out of stock, children may mail a bottle wrapper with names to receive a doll.

New England Boston Minard’s Liniment Mfg. Co Framingham, Mass

Girls Brave Rescue From West End Fire at 33 Anderson Street

Two young girls Mary Doherty aged 14 and Anna Mc Gahan aged 15 led 18 children and three distressed mothers to safety as a blaze ripped through a building at 33 Anderson Street West End yesterday at noon. The sisters guided occupants through smoke and flames, safeguarding the group until firefighters brought the fire under control.

Anderson Street West End Mary Doherty Anna McGahan

Fire erupts in tailor shop family story of escape

When the stove in Samuel Kramer’s tailor shop on the ground floor exploded and started a blaze, two children directed a frightened crowd of women and children through three smoke filled upper stories to the roof and to safety across.

Samuel Kramer

Fatal accident in Concord coal yard claims worker

Muhamet Beketash, 24, a one year resident, was killed in a railroad yard accident in Concord when a steam scoop shovel descended and decapitated him as he slipped into a coal pile.

Concord N. H Muhamet Beketash

Night Sky Data and Time Markers Note

The entry lists times for Portland Gloucester and Newport with civil events. It notes a new moon at 6 28 and sunset at 5 28 with 24 days to spring. Evening planets Mars Saturn Venus Mercury and morning star Jupiter are visible. Auto lamps turn on before 5 58 tonight.

Mars Saturn Venus Mercury Jupiter

Eclipse Not Visible in New England Today

Historic notes mark a sun eclipse not visible in New England. Deerfield Massachusetts recalls a 1576 Indian attack. A 1813 clash between Hornet and Peacock is listed. A 1868 bill sought President Johnson’s impeachment. One year ago today Edison talking pictures debuted in New England.

New England Deerfield Mass President Johnson Edison

Forecast for New England colder and unsettled early week

Boston area sees a colder, unsettled Tuesday with fair but cooler Wednesday. Northern New England expected fair Tuesday and Wednesday with moderating cold and onshore north winds along the coast. Southern New England will have fair Tuesday and Wednesday with brisk northeast to north winds offshore.

Boston Washington New England

Unclear OCR notes from Thompson's Spa session

Fragmentary text records measurements and temperatures with missing names and dates. The readable items include an average temperature yesterday of 15.6 24 and a prior value of 33.12 24, plus scattered numbers and letters that do not form a complete report.

Thompson's Spa

Moving 10 Oust Curley

Congress was asked to decide if James M. Curley mayor of Boston and a U S Representative from Massachusetts can hold both offices. Republican Leader Mann introduced a resolution claiming incompatibility and proposing Curley’s seat be declared vacant.

Washington James M. Curley Boston Congress Massachusetts Mann Curley

Lawmakers Move Curley Case To Judiciary Panel

At Underwood’s suggestion Representative Mann backed sending the Curley matter to the judiciary committee without debate. Curley drew his Boston mayoral salary on Feb 4 after taking the oath as mayor, intending to hold both roles this session to fulfill pledges and avoid a costly special election. Similar attempts by Lilley and General Wheeler to keep seats after new offices were noted.

Underwood Representative Mann Judiciary Committee Curley Capitol Boston Lilley Connecticut Joseph Wheeler Alabama Congress

Rider Verdict Expected Today in Newton Court

The trial of Henry O. Rider, Auburndale artist photographer, resumes in Newton Court this morning as arguments proceed and a verdict is anticipated.

Henry O. Rider Auburndale Newton Court

Father John's Medicine Builds New Flesh and Bodily Strength

An 18th century remedy advertised as restoring flesh and bodily vigor by Father John promotes health and vigor through reformulated ingredients. The copy touts strengthening effects and appeals to readers seeking renewed vitality and endurance.

Father John

Raps Wilson For Position Upon Mexico

Special correspondent describes his 100 mile survey of the Mexico City region and criticizes President Wilson's policy as a terrible blunder. He portrays villagers as indifferent to constitutional government and contrasts them with the capital’s mood.

Raps Wilson Mexico Creelman Huerta Boston Post New York Mail Mexico City Valley of Wilson

England Has No Idea of Intervention

London reports the British foreign office will not intervene in Mexico to pacify the country. Francis Dyke Acland, under-secretary for foreign affairs, told the House of Commons Britain cannot and will not pursue intervention after a series of outrages on British subjects, including the removal of William S. Benton at Juarez by Villa.

London Mexico Foreign Office House of Commons Francis Dyke Acland William S. Benton Villa Juarez

Benton execution prompts continued interest from El Paso to Washington

Interest in the execution of William S Benton by General Villa last Tuesday lasts with little abatement. Consul Edwards at Juarez says the State Department asked Villa to turn Benton’s body to the widow but Villa, at Chihuahua, has given no response. Consul Letcher at Chihuahua may renew the plea.

EL Paso Tex William S. Benton General Villa Washington Edwards Juarez State Department Benton

Benton story amid court martial rumors continues on page 16

Benton and his supporters dispute the rebel accusation that he was found guilty in a court martial. They claim Washington may accept the official version for diplomatic reasons, while asserting no consensus exists among Benton’s friends. Continued on Page 16-2d Column.

Benton Washington Villa

Happenings of Day in Mexican Situation

Villa claims Benton tried to kill him and denies knowledge of Gustav Bauch. Washington awaits mail on Benton's execution as Senate debates behind closed doors. El Paso friends say Villa attacked Benton and later killed a Scotsman. Britain faces anxious Parliament while papers urge protection for foreigners. A troop train near Vera Cruz is blown up with all aboard killed.

Villa Benton Gustav Bauch Washington Senate el Paso Scotchman Vera Cruz

Ex Mayor Fitzgerald presides in Palm Beach events

Palm Beach Florida February 23 ex mayor John F Fitzgerald retains Palm Beach mayoral role and serves as starter announcer and referee during George Washington birthday festivities. Notables included Mrs Fitzgerald and other Boston figures among attendees at the grand ball with green silk and white satin attire.

Palm Beach Fla John F. Fitzgerald Boston George Washington Fitzgerald Kincaine Joseph H. O'Neil Henry Damon Joseph Doherty William Briggs

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