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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1914
Page
10
Militia under General John Chase dispersed a mob of strikers and sympathizers in Trinidad. Twenty or more people were arrested including eight women, with at least five reported to have minor injuries. The clash occurred as marchers headed toward San Rafael Hospital where Mother Jones is confined under military arrest.
Women attacking militiamen with stones bottles and bricks until cavalry charged the crowd. Major H. M. Randolph was assaulted, a soldier suffered a broken rib, and a rioter was cut by a sabre as arrests followed near the post office. Bernardo Verna, an Italian striker, led the crowd.
Charles K. Hamilton, celebrated for a New York to Philadelphia round trip flight, died suddenly at 28 from internal hemorrhage at his New York home. He had been ill for over two years with a nervous breakdown. His injuries included multiple broken bones from prior crashes. His former home was in New Britain, Connecticut.
Sulgrave Manor in Northamptonshire the ancestral home of George Washington’s family is now owned by the British committee for the centenary of peace celebrations with the United States. Final deeds signed in London show a price of 2000 dollars.
Gerrish avenue Chelsea resident Johnson chased a burglar from his dining room after finding the intruder in his home. Johnson fired as the suspect fled and found the man was a 16 year old boy who was wounded and taken to Frost Hospital. Surgeons said the injuries were serious and may be fatal.
Herman Hormel of South Boston won unanimous re election as president of the Boston Republican City Committee at Wesleyan Hall. The meeting re elected the officers. only a minor challenge to second vice president Charles H Robinson was defeated by David J Montague. Rep committee members attended. Dems plan to organize next week at Faneuil Hall with Mayor elect Curley likely to name the new president.
In Columbia on January 22 Governor Cole Blease faced a constitutional proposal to remove his clemency power. The plan would bar pardons and paroles except on a State Clemency Board recommendation, with unresolved cases sent to the Legislature.
President Wilson decided to not accept the resignation of John W. Garrett as minister to Argentina and he will continue in the diplomatic post. Garrett, a White House official, submitted his resignation upon taking office, but the President chose to retain him.
The Boston College Club of Cambridge announced an $8000 contribution to the Jubilee fund of the 50th anniversary, led by Father Doody with $1500. The event, at River Bank Court, marked the first public appearance of new president Father Sigons, who praised Father Gasson as a founder. Alumni and team guests from the 1913 Maroon and Gold attended along with 1897 and 1913 football figures.
Outside the home of Miss Mary S. Ames at 206 Newbury street snow and ice greeted 200 leaders from Boston and New York who attended a lavish entertainment in honor of Mrs. French Vanderbilt. Inside, flowers of springtime overwhelmed guests and impressed even the most blasé attendees.
A Boston loyal social crowd gathered at the Ames residence for a dinner and dance after a springlike floral display. Pussy willows hung on walls and chandeliers, with guests from Boston New York and Newport including Mr and Mrs Quincy Shaw Mr and Mrs Patton Mr and Mrs Leighton Beekman and many others providing a starred social tableau.
Washington Jan 22 Special assessments on all unions affiliated with the American Federation of Labor were voted to raise a fund for further organization of women workers. Plans to concentrate efforts for effective organization will be set later.
Tarrytown officials unveil a modern fleet for John D. Rockefeller’s estate. The new auto apparatus comprises seven engines valued at 50 000 dollars, making the village’s fire service the wealthiest and best equipped in New York.
The Senate foreign relations committee reported favorably H M Pindell of Peoria as ambassador to Russia after reviewing alleged correspondence with Senator Hamilton Lewis and Representative Stone over patronage. No grounds found to block confirmation. Daniel T Mooney of Ohio for Paraguay minister post sent to sub committee.
Washington observers heatedly debated Secretary Bryan signaling a Senate bid after he told a Democratic dinner that it had been his boyhood ambition to join the United States Senate. He traced his career as aiming for a Senate seat.
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