01 Jan 1914
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1914
Page
1
Hert A Woods was confirmed as a member of the Governor's Council by a 7 to 1 vote after a protest from war trade groups. The opposition argued he supported the prohibition movement and could not administer liquor licenses. Collins of South Boston voted no. See Page 4.
The Dummer farmhouse dormitory of Dummer Academy, the oldest prep school in America, was destroyed by fire in North Byfield on December 31. Details continue on page 20 first column.
The mayor activates a fireworks display as bells ring and songs of rejoicing fill the air heralding the arrival of the new year. Crowds cheer in the streets while officials praise the celebration marking a hopeful start to 1914.
Crowds pack the Common for a municipal New Year celebration in Boston. Fireworks blaze and church bells ring as 60 000 people witness a grand display. The article notes a festive start to the year with astronomical details and civic happenings.
Fire started in Albert H. Monroe jewelry store on the ground floor of the Malden Y M C A. The blaze quickly filled the building with dense smoke, waking forty young men occupying rooms this morning.
London December 31 James Bryce formerly British ambassador at Washington is given the title Viscount in the New Year honors list. Also named are Sir Francois Charles Stanislas de Langelier Lieutenant Governor of Quebec and Douglas Colin Cameron Lieuten.
In Newport Vermont on December 31, George Grow's two young children, aged 4 and 2, died in a house fire after their mother left them unattended. The tragedy underscores concerns about fire safety and parental supervision.
A union pledge declares dedication to ending child labor and equal pay, urging members to smoke only Union Made Cigars and to encourage others to buy Union Made Cigars for festive occasions, becoming boosters for the Cigar Makers' Blue Label.
Forecasts show fair but colder conditions across New England with Friday turning cloudy and warmer. Northeasterly winds are noted, and readers are reminded of yesterday's mid temperature readings and year ago figures.
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