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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1910
Page
3
British warship Scylla commander Captain Reisiger states no fighting will occur at Greytown Nicaragua. Resident Americans view the declaration as potentially a covert slap at the United States amid tensions along Nicaraguan waters via New Orleans reporting.
The report discusses a non combat order around Greytown during an insurrection and the divergent positions of Captain Reisiger and Captain Shipley. It notes Greytown’s weak defenses, British ownership, U S recognition of Estrada’s blockade, and possible British interest via Consul Bingham. It adds Shipley’s signature dispute and alleged Navy Department instructions.
Stephen O'Meara explains to the Boston Post he would not seek mayor unless required by civic duty. He states he does not want the office but would accept if the city demands it, and he urges the committee of nine to nominate another fit candidate if available. He emphasizes the crisis in city governance and the need for trustworthy leadership.
Dr Porter argues city life creates mixed conditions and urges targeted relief focusing on hopeful groups, especially schoolchildren. He notes limited funds, the value of prevention over charity, and the need to measure children's growth to flag early disease and save lives.
A tenement fire on Seneca street drives newlywed couples to the roof and stairways. Morris Rincowsky, injured, leaps to safety amid flames and crowd chaos, while neighbors aid other residents including Greenbergs, Setters, Goldsteins, Phanettos, and a lodger. Fire departments and police assist as valuables are lost and owners report insured losses and missing items.
Washington January 16. Trouble looms as about a hundred naval officers who failed to take last year’s physical tests face potential cumulative requirements. If they miss again, tests may rise from 50 miles in three days to 100 miles in six. The Navy Department weighs possible action but has not decided.
In Pittsburg on January 16 Miss Charlotte Miller of the Anti Tuberculosis League urged that all school teachers wear shoe top dresses to combat tuberculosis. She proposed that city superintendents request such attire and, if needed, the city boards of aldermen pass ordinances making it mandatory.
Robert Willoughby aged 57 died in his sleep from Brights disease. A motorman for the Third Avenue Elevated Railway he was famous for punctuality. Three clocks of varying sizes were found by his bed all set to strike at 6 o clock, revealing the cause of his habit.
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