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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1914

Page

7

Robbery Foiled by Patrolman At Broadway and Washington

At about 10 pm three men assaulted Daniel Kern of Newton Upper Falls on Broadway Extension and Washington Street hoping to rob him. Patrolman arrested Carroll Doncan, John Cook, and Patrick Foley after they pinned Kern against a wall and attempted to steal his valuables. They were taken to Lagrange Street station on charges of attempted robbery.

Broadway Extenson Washington Street Arrost Lagrange Street Daniel Kern Newton Upper Falls Carroll Doncan John Cook Oine Patrick Foley Haverhill Sfore Ahern Ile Mself

Grand jury declines to indict Milford fire trap owner

Worcester July 2 The Worcester county grand jury in a special session refused to indict Peter Papazian owner of a burned Armenian tenement in Milford after investigating the June 16 fire that killed nine men. The State Police had charged him with arson to defraud the insurance company.

Worcester Worcester County Milford Iidit Peter Papazian

Cuticura Promises Relief for Itchy Skin Ailments

An elderly Maine reader recounts a burning itching ankle outbreak treated with Cuticura Soap and Ointment, claiming cure after weeks. The ad copy urges worried mothers to use Cuticura to soothe eczema and other skin troubles, promising sleep and relief and offering free samples via mail.

Cuticura Dept. T Boston

Mahoney Coakley Nuptials at Onset

Miss Eileen Coakley daughter of Daniel H. Coakley Boston attorney married James E. Mahoney of Boston at Star of the Sea Church Onset Bay at 1130 o clock today The ceremony drew several hundred guests from Boston and nearby summer colonies many arriving by motor car.

Buzzards Bay Eileen Coakley Daniel H. Coakley Boston James E. Mahoney Star of the Sea Onset Bay

Mahoney Family Wedding at Coakley Summer Home

The ceremony at the church was led by Rev John G Mahoney assisted by Rev William F Sullivan. Ordained Monday at Woodstock VI, the Rev Father Mahoney officiated for bride Miss Coakley. Bridesmaids Miss Mears Miss Marguerite F Mahoney. maid Miss Agnes C Coakley. Flower girls Margaline Donnelly Jessie B Coakley. Train bearers Edward Donnelly Timothy W Coakley. Best man Roland D Mahoney. Ushers Dennis Sheehan James Walsh Leon Selman William Emnegess Arthur Bemis John E O Hearn. Reception and breakfast followed at the Coakley summer home. Bride wore tunic gown of white satin with long satin train, long white veil with orange blossoms, bouquet of orchids and lilies of the valley.

John G. Mahoney S. J William F. Sullivan Father Mahoney Woodstock Agnes C. Coakley Helen M. Mears Marguerite F. Mahoney Margaline Donnelly Jessie B. Coakley

Curtiss Flies Heaviest Load Yet In America Flight

Glenn H. Curtiss piloted the America on several flights carrying heavy loads. One flight carried more than 50 pounds gross weight and an estimated 2100 pounds of useful lead with seven passengers including four press correspondents. D. F. Zahm of the Smithsonian rode aboard. Curtiss plans further hull tests before transatlantic work and believes more fuel margin can be built.

Hammondsport N. Y Glenn H. Curtiss Curtiss D. F. Zahm Smithsonian Institution Newfoundland

Former Boston man and sugar planter dead at 80

The body of Francis R. Cogswell,80, former sugar baron and retired refiner, died Wednesday and was shipped to Leominster Mass for burial. He owned extensive Louisiana sugar interests and was linked with many refineries nationwide. Dr. George Kent of North Chatham Mass will conduct funeral services attended by former Boston associates. He began as a Boston dry goods clerk before the Civil War and then became a sugar planter.

New Orleans Francis R. Cogswell Leominster Mass Cogswell Louisiana George Kent North Chatham Mr. Cogswell Boston

Hard to Get Jobs for the Unskilled in Boston

The State Free Employment Bureau reports the labor market is below normal for the season but better than since September 1913. Superintendent Walter L. Sears notes Great Boston struggles to place the unemployed. The average daily calls by employers were 88 versus 110 in June 1913, while 72 positions were filled daily this past month, up from 8 last year. Skilled mercantile and mechanical help remain readily placed.

State Free Employment Bureau Greater Boston Walter L. Sears

Miss Eileen Coakley Weds At Star of the Sea Church

Miss Eileen Coakley daughter of Attorney Daniel H. Coakley married yesterday in Star of the Sea Church Onset Bay.

Eileen Coakley Daniel H. Coakley Star of the Sea Onset Bay

Signs His Family On A Whaler New Bedford July 2

The old co bark Alice Knowles sailed from New Bedford on a long voyage of two to four years with Captain Hegarty. Facing widespread desertion, the skipper enlisted his family on board ranging from navigator to baby. Crew signed on then backed out. two men sent from Boston failed to appear after advances and threats.

New Bedford Alice Knowles Hegarty Boston Knowles

Whaling Captain Hegarty Leads Family Crew Amid Debates

The article describes Captain Hegarty expanding his crew by enlisting family members including his wife Sarah C. Hegarty as navigator and sons William, Homan, and Reginald B. aboard a whaling vessel. It notes other crew figures, past voyages, and rival ships, with broader discussion on whaling success and local aviation-like public safety campaigns.

Striking Cananea Miners Seek Wilson Notification

A telephone message reports 2500 miners at Cananea Consolidated Copper Company asked President Wilson be notified. Montague and George Kingdon, a mine superintendent, faced demands from strikers who halted departure. Kingdon, urged by President Garcia, granted few demands and fled Cananea with three associates by car as town life deteriorated.

Cananea Consolidated Copper Company Montague Wilson George Kingdon Canaries Kingdon Garcia Cananea

Safety First campaign cuts accidents and deaths

Reports show the Safety First campaign lowering accidents and injuries with seven deaths overall. Last week averaged seven to eight daily accidents, three after Safety First day, and three again the following day, according to police headquarters.

Home Rule Better Than Civil War in Lords Debate

In London on July 2 the House of Lords debated the Irish home rule bill amendment with Unionist peers broadly conceding that some settlement is needed and the amending bill offers the only chance to achieve it.

London House of Lords

Ulster leaders back amending bill to avert civil war

The Marquis of Lansdowne and other Unionist and Ulster figures urged passage of an amending bill to avert calamity. Duke of Abercorn and Marquis of Londonderry described the bill as a needed loophole and compromise to avoid civil war. Salisbury and Halsbury voiced reluctant support in pursuit of settlement.

Marquis of Lansdowne Duke of Abercorn Marquis of Londonderry Ulster Unionist Council

Boston Man Dies After Fall While Chasing Car

William T. Kiley of 724 Mast Second Street South Boston died in bed after a fall the night before. He slipped while running to catch an electric car and struck the back of his head. He was taken to Relief Hospital then returned home. he was comatose and died in the night.

William T. Kiley Mast Second Street South Boston

Arlington Dwelling Destroyed by Fire

The home of Louis Rosenthal on Chester Avenue in Arlington burned late last night while the family attended a wedding. Firefighters could not reach the house quickly due to its location a half mile from the nearest water plug and set away from the road in a meadow. Loss estimated in the several thousand dollar range.

Louis Rosenthal Chester Avenue Arlington Rosenthal Winchester

Man Held as Possible Associate of Michigan Gunman

A man giving the name Harry Cramer and believed by police to be a pal of Lawrence Robinson, the Michigan gunman who killed Police Inspector Joseph J Norton at the Boylston cafe, was arrested last night in a cafe on Columbus Avenue near Dartmouth Street.

Harry Cramer Lawrence Robinson Michigan Joseph J. Norton Boylston Columbus Avenue Dartmouth Street

Chelsea Pawn Broker Assault Leads to Arrests

Three men assaulted Samuel Cohen a Chelsea pawn broker in his shop at 158 Broadway. Adam Sawyer, a Columbus Avenue hotel clerk, was arrested in connection with the incident. Cramer fled but was captured by Special Officer Ryan and identified as connected to Robinson and Norton case. Sawyer linked to Sawyer/Sayer family and Chelsea roof pursuit.

Samuel Cohen Cohen Broadway Chelsea Adam Sawyer Columbus Avenue Cramer A. W. Ryan Boston Police Ryan Jackson Mich Robinson Norton Michigan Dedham Street Gailie Harry Sayer Sawyer Cherry Street

Maine State Grange Sets Lewiston Meeting Dates

The executive committee of the Maine State Grange met in Lewiston and voted to hold the next annual session there on December 15 16 and 17. The Androscoggin Pomona field day is set for August 8 at the Auburn Fish Hatchery.

Lewiston Maine State Grange de Witt House State Grange Auburn Fish Hatchery

Auto crash injures Mrs Porter in Roxbury street collision

Reverend Edgar J. Helms, pastor of Morgan Memorial Church, and Dr. W. T. Porter’s car collided on Commonwealth Avenue near Wallingford street. Mrs. Porter suffered a nervous shock and minor bruises and was moved to Deaconess Hospital, while both drivers escaped injury. Miss Hildegarde Porter drove the Porter car. Rev Helms faced a wet road curve and a passing wagon before impact. Mrs. Porter expected to leave the hospital the next morning.

Edgar J. Helms Morgan Memorial Church W. T. Porter Dover Commonwealth Avenue Mr. Helms Porter

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