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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1914

Page

8

United States Eyes Body Surrender and Mexico policy

Secretary Bryan told Senate investigators the United States seeks two American observers at the Benton body scene with one an army surgeon and questions exact grave locations. Carranza is pressed to clarify the case while Villa's side delays surrender. Debates on arming guards and recognizing belligerency dominate urgent discussions as Congress weighs action versus wait-and-see.

Amn Bryan United States Villa Benton State Department Senate Venustiano Carranza Louisa Cabrera Juarez Carranza Senor Cabrera Mexico City Legation Senate Committee Mexico

GetS-IT Corn Cure Promises Quick, Sure Relief

A new plan for corns claims fast, painless results. The ad touts GetS-IT as an easy method to vanish every corn with a short, simple treatment. It emphasizes quick relief and broad effectiveness for stubborn corns.

British Press Demands Action Over Benton Case in Mexico

London papers debate U S involvement in Benton murder case amid Villa regime. The Daily Graphic warns Washington to protect English nationals or face reprisals, while the Daily Chronicle argues Benton was foully murdered and foreign lives are unsafe in Villa’s jurisdiction. The Morning Post notes danger to Consul Perceval and praises Bryan and the State Department. The papers discuss possible Anglo American European intervention or recognition of Huerta as solutions.

United States Mexico Washington The Daily Chronicle Benton Villa the Chronicle Huerta Wilson Morning Post Bryan State Department Perceval

Dixon greets every president since Harrison at White House

Robert B. Dixon of Easton Maryland, 89, shook hands with President Wilson to complete a record of personally greeting every president since William Henry Harrison. He came to the White House with his son in law, Pennsylvania Congressman A Mitchell Palmer.

Washington Robert B. Dixon Easton Wilson William Henry Harrison Dixon White House A. Mitchell Palmer Pennsylvania

Found Twice on Car Tracks in Somerville Tragedy

Joseph H. Brown aged 79 of 2% Elm place Somerville attempted suicide twice on Highland avenue near Renton road early yesterday morning lying across tracks to avoid motorman. He was found around 2 00 am by motorman Michael Lawton and conductor William H. Weige. After aid on the sidewalk Brown was found again at 3 00 am on outward-bound tracks and taken to the barns at Clarendon Hill then to police custody. He pleaded to be left alone as he wished to die.

Joseph H. Brown Elm Place Somerville Highland Avenue Renton Road Michael Lawton William H. Weige Clarendon Hill

Rescue at Sea After Dolly Gray Fire And Life Beliefs

The wrecked Dolly Gray faced a doomed end as ice and waves threatened survival. Captain William French and the Maru crew saved four men, Captain Brown Robert Burke Charles Langley and Joseph Antonio Peters, before the Dolly Gray burned.

Mary William French Captain Brown Robert Burke Charles Langley Joseph Antonio Peters

To Relieve Rheumatism Take Eimer and Amend’s N Y 2851

Cure claim for Eimer and Amend’s remedy offered as rheumatism relief. Advert assures recommendation by users and availability through reliable druggists. Continuous medical benefit implied by promotional language.

Eimer & Amend N. Y

Lent season opened with Ash Wednesday observances

Lent began with Ash Wednesday services across Catholic and Episcopal churches. Cardinal O Connell presided at the 9 o clock high mass in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross with Rev M J Splaine as celebrant. Episcopal worship followed at Trinity St Paul s Church and Emmanuel with sermons by Dr Mann and others. Charles Rann Kennedy read Bible selections during the evening service.

Cathedral of the Holy Cross Cardinal O'Connell M. J. Splaine Nell A. Cronin John W. Culhane Wiliam B. Finigan M. J. Scanlon James J. Redican Francis P. Powers Howard Brock Trinity Church St. Paul's Cathedral Church of the Advent Emmanuel Trinity Alexander Mann St. Paul's Clerzeymen Dean Rousmaniere Hugheill E. Woosbroke F. J. Walton Ralph M. Harper St. Stephen's E. H. Schlueter St. Luke's Chapel New York City Charles Rann Kennedy St. Paul's Episcopal Society of Harvard Phillips Brooks House Wiliam Lawrence Tola

Eastern Star Women Dine at Castle Square Hotel

The East ern Star chapter held its second annual banquet at Castle Square Hotel last evening in the banquet hall. Eva C Apted headlined as guest of honor with Walter M French, Ada C Holt presiding as toastmistress. Arthur Stetson, Frank J Williams, and Louise Hersam assisted in arrangements as flowers and ferns decorated the hall. Several addresses on Masonry topics were delivered.

Masonic Order Castle Square New England Eva C .Apted Walter M. French Ada C. Holt Arthur Stetson Frank J. Williams Louise C. Hersam Holt Sleeper

Eastern Steamship Lines to raise first class fares

An advance in first class rates will be imposed on all Eastern Steamship Corporation lines east of Boston after May 1. Second class tickets will be abolished. The plan, aimed to offset potential Interstate Commerce Commission interference, was announced by O. H Taylor, passenger traffic manager.

Eastern Steamship Corporation Boston Interstate Commerce Commission O. H Taylor

Adamson Cough Bal gai te touted as versatile cold cure

An old advertisement touts Adamson's Cough Bal gai te as capable of curing almost any cold and claims it can relieve a variety of ailments. The copy emphasizes broad effectiveness and quick relief.

Adamson

Steamer Sachem Still Hard Aground Off Virginia Coast

The British steamer Sachem remains hard aground north of Hog Island after failed tug attempts to refloat. Two wrecking tugs standby to pull at the next high water while the Onondaga returned to Norfolk. Sachem was sailing from Boston to Liverpool with good condition reported.

Philadelphia Penn Sachem Virginia Hog Island Maritime Exchange Onondaga Norfolk Boston Liverpool

Il Trovatore at the Opera by Boston Opera Company

The Boston Opera Company staged Il Trovatore with Zenatello and Maria Gay returning mid season. Zenatello seemed tired and less bel canto suited, while Maria Gay remained a delightful singer and fervent actress. Elizabeth Amsden sang sweetly though softly, Ancona showed fine moments, Urban's scenery impressed, and the audience gave enthusiastic Bravo.

Boston Opera Company Zenatello Maria Gay Manrico Elizabeth Amsden Mario Ancona Urban

Two Dollar Boost to Help 95 Year Old Lover Wed

The Post notes two one dollar donations to a fund for 95 year old Thomas McNab in South Weymouth to rebuild and re equip his burned blacksmith shop so he can marry Alice Clark of Northampton. Anonymous gifts include “From a Blacksmith's Wife” plus initials J G. A Natick blacksmith's wife sent a letter saying it gives Mr McNab a new start in life.

Thomas McNab South Weymouth Alice Clark Northampton J. G Natick

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