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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1916
Page
7
New Year's marks a double significance for Darius Cobb and his wife as they celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at their Newton home. A small party of friends will gather this afternoon and evening to honor the couple.
In a Tremont Street studio Mrs Cobb is to receive a newly finished portrait from her husband the famed 81 year old artist Darius Cobb. He shows other works including Mt Rainier replications and a portrait for Wilberforce University as he mulled 75 years of marriage and a life of painting and boxing.
James Warnock janitor at Hadley School Swampscott Harold Blaney and Ralph Lowe named as fire engineers for the town by the board of selectmen They replace Chief George Cahoon George Clay and Percy Norcross ousted recently It is said the new board will reappoint Chief Cahoon
A young girl was forcibly detained in a large touring car with four men. The car sped along the Revere Beach parkway toward Lynn while the girl screamed and kicked as a gag was kept over her mouth. Police from Lynn and nearby cities searched for the vehicle after a citizen alerted metro park police in Revere.
The Lynn patrol chased a large open touring car said to carry a man and woman. Informants claimed the woman called for help as several men grappled with her. The pursuit led toward Revere and Malden but produced no further trace by 2 AM.
In Fall River on December 31 the Textile Council urged a 10 percent wage rise for about 34 000 mill workers. The request targets mills under the Fall River Manufacturers' Association and the Fall River Iron Works Co controlled by the Dorden heirs. A Jan 5 meeting will consider the manufacturers' reply with Jan 10 as the proposed operative date.
The Boston port saw a substantial rise in exports to Europe in 1915 per Chamber of Commerce stats. There were 270 sailings to Europe, with 213 direct from Boston and 57 indirect via other American ports, up from 1914 figures of 222 direct and 84 indirect sailings.
The port reports 737,629 barrels of flour shipped in 1915 versus 666,158 the prior year and grain exports totaling 16,695,447 bushels, up from 16,565,240. Steamers carried grain and horses overseas, with leather, beef, wool, sugar, and other goods also rising, marking 1915 as a prosperous year for Boston trade.
Arthur M. Huddell, business agent of Local Union No. 4, criticizes the boiler inspection department’s leadership and civil service basis. He argues the system and headship hinder efficiency, citing past Pittsfield explosion inquiry and calling for civil service exam-based leadership.
Low Kee of Boston, a laundryman, jailed for two months in East Cambridge for conspiracy to smuggle opium. He was remanded for two additional months by Judge Morton after failing to pay a $500 fine from the trial.
Miss Dorothy Curtis Jordan daughter of Eben D. Jordan of Beacon street and Munroe Douglas Robinson of New York announce their engagement. Miss Jordan a Boston social figure and Chilton Club member aged 26 enjoys outdoor life riding golf and tennis. Robinson Harvard 1909 graduate and nephew of former President Roosevelt.
The Ford peace delegation arrived in Copenhagen as crowds gathered to greet them. Police banned public demonstrations, and organizers planned only formal meetings with Danish delegates while preparing for The Hague trip. The Bergensfjord delayed by gales will reach New York Sunday.
British armored cruiser Natal sank in harbor after an internal explosion yesterday afternoon. Official statement confirms the loss with about 400 survivors reported.
Admiralty offers no locality details citing military rules. It is believed the Natal disaster occurred at a Mediterranean port and the loss is generally attributed to unknown causes.
The report compares the Natal disaster to prior British ship losses at Sheerness and the Dardanelles, noting 704 crew and a 13 660 ton displacement. It details the ship's 490 foot length, 73 foot beam, three 9.2 inch guns forward and aft, four 75 inch guns, 24 three pounders, three torpedo tubes, and its role in bringing home Ambassador Whitelaw Reid's body.
The Chicago Opera Company brings tenor John McCormack back to the operatic stage after two years, singing La Bohème with Geraldine Farrar. Once earning 295 dollars per performance five years ago, he now receives 2000 dollars per engagement.
Ottawa announces a leap in overseas service authorization from 250000 to 500000 as Canada enters the new year. Premier Robert L. Borden cites unflinching resolve to achieve victory and lasting peace. Enlisted to date is 212690 with 118922 sent to Europe. 50000 on the firing line and one casualty in transatlantic transport.
Sweden has forbidden officers and privates of its naval and military establishments to stay in belligerent countries. The order, reported by Lokal Anzeiger, also covers military personnel serving as newspaper correspondents.
Cardinal O Connell presided over the Cathedral of the Holy Cross year end services. The 8 o clock benediction drew a large crowd from Boston and beyond. Rev John W Culhane gave the sermon. music was led by Pio de Luca with sanctuary choir and church choir.
Thousands of Swedes gathered at Stockholm station to bid farewell to the party as it departed, singing My Country ’Tis of Thee in a patriotic farewell scene.
Fifteen persons were killed and about a score injured when dynamite and hand grenades in box cars intended for the Carranza army exploded in Monterey yesterday at noon. Many railroad cars and other property were damaged.
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