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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1914
Page
2
In Houghton Michigan on January 18, the copper miners strike nears six months with no clear agreement between operators and unionists. Labor leaders say mild weather will keep strikers in place through winter and that the Western Federation of Miners will back the local group in a protracted fight if needed.
James A. Roach with James A Short of the American Federation of Labor says the strike remains active with outsiders ready to fill vacated jobs. He warns operators to recognize organized labor and notes workers are waiting to see how weather affects abandonment and returns. A special grand jury resumes tomorrow, with court action expected by Thursday in Eagle River. Funds from the Italian Hall relief drive may be distributed or returned, depending on local committee success. Unrest in the copper field has quieted and current workers face no immediate molestation.
William F. Whittemore of Beacon Street submitted his resignation from the State Board of Insanity to Governor Walsh. He cited lack of time and a term not expiring until September as reasons, asking for immediate acceptance and a successor chosen by the new administration. The governor planned to act in line with Whittemore’s request, with no successor named yet.
Thirteen crew members of the five masted schooner Fuller Palmer arrived in Baltimore aboard the Marina after a rescue by the Marna early Thursday morning about 54 miles southeast of Cape Cod. Captain O. W. Clarke of Boston led the crew including First Mate Janes Rabe of Norway and Second Mate Allert Gould of Nova Scotia.
Since Monday morning the schooner Fuller Palmer battled leaky hulls and ice bound rigging as a fierce Atlantic gale battered her. Pumps kept pace with growing leaks until distress rockets prompted a Marina rescue at dawn Thursday with all hands transferred safely aboard.
A caravan of Mexican soldiers and civilians crosses into the United States at Presidio and arrives near Marfa to find scarce food and water. Federal officers guard the weary refugees as General Mercado and fellow generals depart with tired troops and families seeking shelter and supplies.
Jesus Flores Magon ex-minister of the interior and vice-presidential candidate arrives in Vera Cruz as Huerta’s representative to confer with John Lind President Wilsons envoy. Admiral von Hintze, the German minister, is expected tomorrow to join discussions with Lind.
Lexington Home for the Aged directors announced plans to raise at least 2000 dollars yearly for three years to launch the residence. A seed fund of 10000 dollars is in sight to provide annual income, with pledges plus this fund expected to cover housing for five residents.
President Wilson completed a message on anti trust reform to be read to a joint session of Congress. The administration aims to prompt prompt legislation to curb business evils and to build a government aid system to stimulate enterprise and development.
The President aims for a cooperative approach to trust legislation with public hearings on administration bills, excluding tariff and currency talks. The plan preserves Sherman anti trust intact while clarifying prohibited practices, ends interlocking directorates, creates an interstate trade commission, bans holding companies, and tightens rail financing oversight.
Orline Co of Washington offers ORRINE as a curable drug for drunkenness claiming it destroys desire for intoxicants and can be used at home with no sanitarium costs. Two forms exist No 1 secret powder and No 2 pill, priced at $1 per box. Refund promised if no benefit after trial. Available at Riker Jaynes Drug Stores.
The administration drafts proposals to extend Interstate Commerce Commission oversite to rail stock issues and to allow damaged parties to base lawsuits on government adjudications. Bills would impose penalties on corporate leaders and key decision makers involved in unlawful restraints on trade.
Mrs. Margaret Nash aged 42 was found dead in bed at 162 West Sixth Street South Boston on Sunday afternoon. The medical examiner was notified and will investigate the death believed to be from natural causes.
Brattleboro Vermont January 18 three firemen were injured in a blaze that destroyed the Grange building on Elliot street. damages were estimated above fifty thousand dollars and the fire posed a risk of a larger blaze in the business district prompting an emergency depute of Greenfield Massachusetts firefighters.
After hours of stubborn effort, Brattleboro officials confined the blaze to the Grange building. A special train sent to Greenfield firemen was dismissed. Injured firefighters include Lester Barber hit in the leg, Michael Lynch cut on the head, and William Cushing cut on the hand.
W A Varney of Lynn Mass known as the discoverer of Var-ne-sis the stomach and rheumatic remedy has opened headquarters at 140 Boylston street Boston. A display of crutches and canes and a free physician consult accompany the exhibit while Varney offers $1000 for genuine articles and urges heart to heart talks with rheumatism sufferers without pressure to buy.
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