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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1914
Page
3
Judge Morton at the United States District Court appointed Attorney Philip J. Aronson of Boston as receiver for Nathan Meadlow a jeweller of Lynn who allegedly lost $1009 at a poker game on the eve of fleeing his creditors.
After bankruptcy actions against Mendlow, he is arrested on a writ to prevent leaving the country. He sits in Charles Street jail with bail set at $2000, opposed by creditors counsel who alleges a farewell poker party and a scheme to evade debts. A $1000 mortgage is questioned and two others, including a Lynn policeman, face larceny charges with a decision expected today.
The Boston Poultry Show opens in Mechanics Building with over 10 000 specimens entered, the largest display in U S history. Entries come from Maine to California and England, including poultry, pigeons, cats, rabbits, and other pets valued at thousands of dollars. Manager Atherton and Frank Robie oversee exhibits across vast halls with sections for pigeons and cats and a sizable cat entry by Mrs. Chester Chapin. The livestock value totals about 300 000 dollars.
The Purim ball returns at Symphony Hall on March 5 to bolster Federation funds. Hebrew Benevolent Society marks its 50th anniversary with committees and an active souvenir drive from 31 Bedford Street, seeking about 50 000 dollars to meet current charitable needs.
Worcester January 12 The Hon. David I Walsh Governor of the Commonwealth and class of 1898 Holy Cross College was toasted at a complimentary banquet at the Bancroft Hotel by 500 alumni. He attended with his official staff whose regalia highlighted a gathering of state prominent professionals and business leaders.
Dr. Stanton Coit of the London Ethical Society criticized the British public as fools and praised George Bernard Shaw for his keen insight into fools in a lecture on the eminent playwright. He argued Shaw mocks not Darwin or Shakespeare but public opinion.
Dr Coit praises Bernard Shaw as a social symptom and chanticleer who voices public thoughts without offering solutions, likening him to Shakespeare Roosevelt and contrasting with Bacon and Lincoln. He argues Shaw mirrors the age and foretells tomorrow, while Lincoln represents the dawn.
Edwin C Childs began his term as Newton mayor in a ceremony with about 300 citizens. He pledged non-partisan governance and promised to replace the old machine with rule by the common people while dismissing critics who called his supporters a gang.
A man named George Spell man of 392 Main street Charlestown was found in a doorway at Sullivan square terminal at 8 p m suffering skull injuries and exposure. He gave the address but police say no one there knows him. He is believed to have injured himself in a fall and is likely to die at the hospital.
Concord New Hampshire January 12 Candidates were nominated and a platform adopted at the State convention of the Prohibition party. Jason H Bliss of Hooksett was named United States Senator Rev Alva H Morrill of Franklin for Governor Ralph E Meras of Exeter for Congress first district and Samuel T Noyes of Colebrook for Congress second district.
One hundred two witnesses testified as the grand jury opened the probe into alleged election frauds. Prominent names from Back Bay and East Boston appeared, with others testifying about papers signed by James M. Curley and Thomas J. Kenny. The panel will next hear about the Revere assessors' office tax abatement shortage. The investigation resumes Wednesday with about 100 witnesses expected to testify.
Major Francis P. Marshall of the U S A plans twice-monthly two day rides for Massachusetts militia cavalry. He urged Troop A to back the plan, favoring field work over weekly armory drills and proposing Saturday trips with Sunday or Monday returns. Troopers would camp out and feed themselves.
An advertisement promises a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. Boxed by B. W. Grove with signature on each box and a 25 cent price.
About 10 000 men gathered at the Ford Motor Company plant in Detroit seeking work. After being told none could be hired that day the crowd rioted breaking windows and injuring an officer. A fire hose dispersed them and five arrests were made as the profit sharing plan took effect amid the cold and a rush to enter.
The destroyer Patterson sailed from the Charlestown navy yard yesterday for Newport after repairs. She will later join the fleet in Mexican waters.
Trinity announces its track calendar with meets at Philadelphia on April 25 for the Pennsylvania Relay, at Orono May 2 against Maine, Bowdoin in Hartford May 9, Wesleyan in Hartford May 16, and the New England Intercollegiates from May 21 to 22 in Hartford.
Boston Elevated officials announced the passageway between the southerly platform and the easterly platform at Scollay Square subway station would close until further notice due to work on the East Boston tunnel extension. Passengers transferring to East Cambridge Somerville or Bay State Railway cars must change at Haymarket Square.
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