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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1914
Page
16
A seven month old baby, J. Gladys Leak, died after being left in a bath without supervision at a rough home. A Scotch collie, kept for company, is suspected to have caused the water to fill the tub by brushing the spigot handle, leading to the infant’s drowning. The baby’s guardian and caretaker were both present, with the dog as a possible factor in the accident.
In Gloucester, George Issey, son of Mr and Mrs Ige L Cressey, was fatally injured when a coasting sled ran out of control. He struck an old wagon on Eastern Avenue, fracturing his skull, and died after remaining conscious at Gloucester Hospital. His mother was ill and his father, a motorman, was at work. His 5 year old sister accompanied the ride.
The Hon. John D. Long was yesterday re-elected president of the Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society. Rev. Warren P. Landers reported 11 165 pledges returned from public schools and receipts of 6496.98 with expenditures 6438.88 and endowment funds of 551.04. Officers elected include secretary Warren P. Landers treasurer Charles E. Mann and clerk Willien H. Rand.
Timothy F. O Connor, 41, athletic instructor in Chelsea schools and former assistant superintendent, was arrested for forging and uttering a $1000 check drawn on Broadway National Bank. He allegedly forged a bank cashier certification and obtained $900 from note broker J Y Schooner. He collapsed when remanded, bail unavailable, amid concern for his ailing mother in Worcester.
Cardinal O Connell and Rev Father Coppinger joined Rev Father Peter C Quinn at the new Our Lady of Grace Church in Chelsea. He praised progress on the church and announced a February 6 celebration at the State Armory Chelsea featuring a novel favor dance for 500 couples.
Sixty residents woke to flames in the Broadway block Essex Street early today. The blaze from Nelsons 5 and 10 at basement spread quickly injuring several firefighters including Captain Remick who was hospitalized in serious condition. Loss placed under $15,000 with damage to the 5 and 10 store and Scheffler drugstore.
New York, Jan 28 autopsy ordered for Phineas Wardwell 55 who died at a local hotel after a period of illness. Delirium included mention of a back blow said to cause croupous pneumonia the presumed cause of death. A mysterious call claimed death due to a blow. Wardwell had registered from Boston and may have come from West Medford or Little Compton.
The Massachusetts building plan at the Panama Exposition was refused by a unanimous city council vote. Jurisdiction was found lacking. Attorneys for Alexander Sedgwick and Desmond commented on the decision and potential bid impacts.
Harvard Tufts and Boston University students led the Medford exchange girls annual dance held at the Lawrence Light Guard Armory on High street Medford last evening. The tango was halted by an edict from the dancers prohibiting the dance with Miss Margaret E Dolan serving as floor directress.
Mayor Mitchel writes to Miss Rode Azelred chair of the unemployed women committee that a parade of 3000 women planning to march on City Hall is not permitted. He says he will receive a representative of the women.
Two 16-year-old girls from New Bedford Ethel Sharpless and Rose Courtmauche left home Saturday with 900 dollars belonging to the Courtmauche girl’s mother. They were arrested Tuesday night in the South End and returned to New Bedford by officers from that city.
A Courtmauce girl, upon arrest, cried hysterically and was treated at City Hospital before being moved to the city prison. Both young women admitted their identities but offered no further information. They were found with two young men in a room at 13 Claremont Park, having spent much money on gowns, cars, and entertaining friends met on Columbus avenue.
Leading philanthropists from Boston Springfield Taunton and Pittsfield merged their Hampton clubs into a state association. Officers include President Samuel W McCall and secretary Caroline F Atkinson with an executive committee comprising notable Bostonians and others. The group aims to support Hampton Institute education of negroes and Indians with an event in Jordan Hall on Tuesday February 3 at 4 15 p m chaired by President McCall.
The Rev. Dr. Daniel Dorchester charged that civilization falls short of Christian ideals with luxurious sensuality and brutalized poverty visible in Christendom. He praised capitalism's flaws yet argued it outpaced earlier systems, urging restraint of wealth as vital to moral health and spiritual vitality.
General Francisco Villa, rebel commander, says he has no wish to become Mexico’s president if the revolution succeeds. He pledges loyalty to General Carranza, would obey his commands, and would leave the country if ordered. He notes the need to liberate Mexico and stop individual ambitions.
Kellogg's Tasteless Castor Oil, a new Kellogg oil mills product, claims to be tasteless and odorless so children will not object. Doctors have long recommended castor oil, and the Kellogg process purifies the oil for more effective use. Sold in 25c and 50c bottles at drug stores, with Kellogg's signature on every bottle.
Robert H Moody alias Moses Daniels, 30, of 54 Dilworth Street South End was arrested on a fugitive from justice charge for the murder of his wife Elizabeth in Philadelphia on Feb 11 1911. Inspectors Smith Concannon and Pierce captured him after a two-year police hunt. Moody initially denied the murder but admitted his identity after being identified. Police say Moody and his wife belonged to a Philadelphia based religious cult. Philadelphia officers are en route to take him back.
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