12 Jan 1914
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1914
Page
1
A band used a car to raid the Andrew J. Lloyd optical store at Harvard Square yesterday, escaping with several thousand dollars in stock including hundreds of gold-bowed spectacles, near Cambridge police station.
A man was stopped as the gang used force to gain entry to a store by prying a heavy wire screen from a rear window. The incident details include the attempted theft and police responses following the break in.
Today’s anniversaries include artist Sargent born 1846 and leaders John Hancock born 1737 and John Winthrop born 1588. A year ago the steamer Uranium wreck off Halifax carried 50 passengers with no lives lost.
In Presidio Texas on January 11 the United States army took into custody 2800 Mexican Federal soldiers six Mexican generals 200000 rounds of ammunition two cannons four large field pieces and 1500 civilian refugees as the result of the Federal army s border patrol action.
Curley held numerous rallies across the day drawing large crowds as Kenny avoided campaigning. Both leaders attended a midday conference, signaling a tense, tight race ahead of ballots.
On eve of city election a feverish contest sees Curley rallying across the city while Kenny avoids more campaigning. Lomasney delays declaring his Ward 8 position fueling rumors of a Curley tilt before the night’s votes. A Curley rally at Roxbury Crossing and a Kenny torchlight march through South Boston are planned.
Congressman James M. Curley spent the 47th day of his mayoral bid touring Charles town East Boston South Boston Roxbury and the South End. He addressed over 7000 people at more than 20 stops with cheering crowds greeting him along the route.
The item reports a canvass situation and declaration related to a councillor at the American House, detailing local political activity and outcomes. The available text notes a formal process and potential appointment or confirmation activity affecting municipal governance.
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