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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1913
Page
7
Governor William Sulzer arrived in Gettysburg Pennsylvania for the fifty second celebration. He commented on the breach of promise suit filed in Philadelphia by Miss Mignon Hopkins a cloak model. He called the case a poor conspiracy and said it appears stale and fishy.
Governor Sulzer calls a lawsuit blackmail by political enemies tied to Boss Murphy and conspirators aiming to discredit him and loot New York. He defies threats, vows to move forward, and denies any marriage or improper relation with Hopkins while asserting his integrity.
The Minimum Wage Commission formed on July 1 plans investigations into wages for women and minors. If a living wage is found lacking in an industry, a wage board of six employers six employees and up to three public reps will assess minimum pay. Public findings may name low paying employers, who can seek court review to block publication.
Mrs. A C Burrage of Boston was shaken and bruised in a head on crash near Marion Mass. between her car and a Falmouth vehicle driven by J Kenney. Her sister in law Mrs Frank Burrage escaped injury. Mrs Burrage was taken to her Marion summer home and her husband returned to Boston after being told injuries were trifling.
Eight year old William Frederick Misk was struck and killed today by a car owned and driven by Rev. Dr. William T. Wilcox, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church Bloomfield. Dr Wilcox surrendered to police.
The Metropolitan Steamship Company promotes its Outside Route as a cool, comfortable summer option to New York. Passengers enjoy luxurious dining, refined service, and swift twin-screw steamships Massachusetts and Bunker Hill. Sailings depart India Wharf at 5 PM, arriving in New York by 8 30 AM. The line touts on time performance this season.
Next Sunday's Post will feature menus for hot weather and summer vegetable dishes prepared by United States government cooking experts. The article outlines healthy seasonal options and practical recipes for warm months.
LENOX July 2 A rider Mrs Howard Roraback of South Egremont faced a six-foot rattlesnake during a morning horseback ride. After a tense encounter she defeated the reptile with a hatpin, ending the danger in a unique struggle.
While riding a trail a saddle girth slipped and she fell near a rattlesnake three feet away. Armed with only a hatpin used like a foil, she parried the serpent’s strikes and pierced its head, killing it. She cut off the rattles, tallying thirteen, as a trophy of her prowess.
The American Woolen Company will close its mills for two weeks in July, with 15,000 workers idle. Lawrence plants will shut July 14 to 28, as industry demand remains weak and capacity runs near 2 to 20 percent.
The Arkansas Democratic Central committee declared Judge George W. Trays nominated for Governor in the June 21 primary. The vote was 19 to 8. Attorney Hall Norwood, counsel for former Congressman Brundidge, predicted the contest would go to the courts.
The Governor's Council appointed Professor Garrett Droppers of Williamstown as civil service commissioner replacing Frank Foxcroft. Justice Michael J. Murray was named chairman of the drunkenness investigation commission. George W. Anderson was confirmed as public service commissioner, and Albert F. Hayden and Timothy J. Ahern were approved for Roxbury District Court seats. John Wainwright’s pardon application remains postponed.
The Governor announced the confirmation of George W. Anderson as a member of the public service commission. No hearing was requested on arrival as organizers prepare to convene. Several other appointments were named or left pending including judges in Roxbury district court and Boston officials.
An 18 year old, Fisch er, struck his head on a rock while diving from a river ledge in Manchester New Hampshire. His three companions swam to help and brought him to shore where medical care was given.
The official censor in Cassel Germany has forbidden the production of the American play The Easiest Way at the local theatre. The article notes the play had a long run in the United States and mentions an accompanying comic section planned for Sundays post.
John H. Wren was found guilty of murdering J. Stewart Hamilton of Rochester New York. Judge Robert G. Pike sentenced Wren to life imprisonment with a 10 day stay to allow a motion for a new trial.
Readers applaud Henry Kitchell Webster's Torn Across in the Sunday Post Magazine. The note highlights next Sunday's installment as especially good and eagerly anticipated by fans.
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