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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1914
Page
2
It was learned that after Mayor Mitchel visited Colonel Roosevelt, several Democratic leaders of prominence will likely come to Oyster Bay to confer with the former President. Their identities were not disclosed. The conferences mark renewed political activity for Roosevelt and stir much speculation.
Senator Thomas O Keefe said Franklin D Roosevelt assistant secretary of the treasury was mentioned as a potential NY governor candidate on an independent ticket. Roosevelt laughed at Penrose letter promises and expressed willingness to publish letters himself if needed. he also mourned Joseph Chamberlain's death and valued his public leadership.
In Atlanta a carpenter 30 year old S F Bennett killed his wife Flossie Bennett an 11 year old child and his mother in law Mattie Tolbert then took his own life. Notes found on him blame interference by the mother in law and others for the tragedy. A gun was found tied to a stump near his body.
In New Bedford three female bartenders report for duty at the Hotel Waverly during a large strike by union bartenders. The trio Bessie Langlein Alice Smith and Gertrude Verdis presented to Eugene Dien owner of the Waverly claiming readiness as workers.
Over $2500 was raised by Boston school teachers led by Mrs James M Curley for Salem fire refugees. The event featured tags distributed on Tremont Street and the Common with a concert by Meistersingers and Keith's troupe. The total collected was $2556.32 with Mrs Curley alone collecting $361.76.
Federal authorities and New Haven State Police joined railroad police in a chase of a series of wrecking attempts targeting trains along main lines and yards. Investigators said a coordinated plot sought to derail express and freight trains with switches jammed and switches wedged, causing multiple dangerous incidents over five weeks.
Alec Carr a milk dealer of 24 Street Atlantic faced multiple fines totaling 305 over recent days. He was ordered to pay 20 for selling milk not up to standard and 100 for misrepresenting a later batch as pure milk. Earlier a 95 fine and a 90 fine were imposed in Roxbury for milk law violations.
Governor Dunne commuted the life sentence of actress Lillian B. Conway for the murder of Miss Sophia Singer. Convicted in Chicago with her husband Charles N Conway, she will be released with the term expiring July 10.
Fragmentary report references jealousy and a man linked to Robin ton County Court. A young woman is described as involved with Lawrence gunman, with a tie to a Washington House in Ohio and a warning from Inkerton Wi in Bos- Ktayle amid a tense confrontation yesterday.
Dr. Howard Streeter, chairman of the Marblehead Board of Health, denied yesterday that Salem refugees in Marblehead are housed in improper or unsanitary quarters. He said Colonel Frank Graves allegedly made such claims have no foundation, while noting many militia officials are too officious and trying to take the wind out of the people.
Colonel Graves visiting Marblehead with Lt Col Frank Williams says refugees face terrible conditions. Six cottages at Besson Beach house 48 occupants in rooms, all French. Dr Streeter notes no sickness and good care, though crowding is temporary. Graves faults canned food storage but Streeter says sanitary and safe. Refugees plan to move once tents are ready.
James D Bradley lies critically injured at his home near Washington Pennsylvania after a brutal encounter with a vicious thoroughbred stallion. Mrs Clyde E Eakin saved him by charging the animal with her automobile and driving it away, aiding Bradley to reach medical care after an intense two hour struggle by eight men.
A special collection for Salem fire victims will be taken up at all masses in all Catholic churches of the diocese tomorrow. Bishop Anderson sent the letter to 200 pastors. the appeal will be read at Masses. Cardinal O Connell sent $200 in sympathy to Salem victims.
A detailed schedule of Independence Day events across Boston and suburbs. Parades from Forest Hills to Winthrop, flag raisings, speeches by Mayor Curley and Governor Walsh, band concerts, regattas, plays, doll parades, children’s activities, bell ringers, fireworks, illuminations, and musical performances at multiple venues including Boston Common, Faneuil Hall, Tremont Temple, and Cohasset Yacht Club. Free ferries all day.
A reader recounts Captain David Gifford of the Gazelle of New Bedford orchestrating the rescue of John Boyle O'Reilly from Australia. Second Mate Joseph Hathaway aided the canoe escape, with Gifford directing the mutineers back to port and placing O'Reilly on a Philadelphia-bound vessel.
His Honor Mayor Curley asks the Women’s City Club of Boston to help with Boston Tag Day at Salem on Sunday July Sth. About 200 volunteers to report at City Hall Salem at 10 am and 300 more at 2 pm. Trains depart Boston North Station at 9:00 am and 1:35 pm. Members to bring lunches and notify the undersigned of availability.
A terse postal style statement credits Captain David Gif ford of New Bedford for the bark Catalpa voyage to Australia and the convicts aboard. The author William Joseph Smith requests publication of this truth, noting John Boyle O'Reilly and the Amboyna burial on Amboyna Island in the Solar Sea.
James R. Butt a six year old of 14 Grove Street Chelsea fell into the sluiceway off Eastern Avenue yesterday afternoon and drowned. Missed by his playmates the boy disappeared and police recovered the body after a brief grappling. He was taken to Frost Hospital where revival efforts failed.
Dr John J Mitchell aged 38 of 33 Princeton Street East Boston died yesterday at Boston City Hospital from a complication of diseases. He had been on the dangerous list for nearly a month. He was born in Charlestown and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1902.
Hundreds of children in ballet skirts tartans and hoods performed at the Boston Arena for Salem fire victims. Notable acts included Amelia Burnham's Dance of the Winds and Pauline Mason's Pierrot dance. The show, aided by Joseph J. Lannin of the Red Sox, hoped to move to Fenway Park but was postponed due to muddy field conditions.
Tensions rose at Forest River Park refugee camp in Salem as Rev. Father Comeau and aides clashed with Red Cross workers over clothing and shoes. French parishioners from St. Joseph's reportedly preferred priestly relief staff, while Red Cross officials denied any major dispute.
Skowhegan Maine July 3 James Fellows treasurer of Somerset County and longtime cashier of the Second National Bank died tonight at age 76 He is survived by his wife and a daughter
William P. Malburn assistant secretary of the treasury in charge of customs visited Collector Billings at the Boston custom house yesterday on routine service business.
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