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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1914
Page
13
Park workers convert the Back Bay Fens into a flower garden for the National Society of American Florists convention from August 17 to 22. Exhibits of rare flowers from florists nationwide will showcase beauty and variety in this major display.
North Stratford New Hampshire July 9 a 28 pound 10 ounce hedgehog with seven and a half inch quills was killed on the Colebrook road after Sen John C Hutchins and party urged it to move during a campaign stop at the Atkinson Hotel garage where a crowd gathered Hedghog weighed mammoth proportions and became local lore.
Philadelphia July 9 Michael J. Ryan president of the United Irish League of America issued a statement on the Irish national volunteer movement and its push for home rule.
F and Roberts assigned by Secretary Redfield as Boston commercial agent for foreign trade. Former Mayor John I. Fitzgerald says committee aims to raise 10 000 dollars annually for three years to fund a foreign trade bureau in New England. Agent to operate from Tremont Street customs house.
Manchester New Hampshire July 9 Labor Commissioner John Davis announced that painters and decorators won an eight hour day and a two dollar daily wage after arbitration. The decision concludes a long dispute and sets the new standard for the trades in the city.
The Conduit & Cable Manufacturing Co of Chelsea was petitioned into bankruptcy by creditors last March and owes $49,464.78. Assets are estimated at $77,364.08, including Chelsea real estate valued at $46,991.22, machinery and tools $26,682.94, stock in trade $3,727.47 and cash on hand $12.45.
Mr Ryan reports a counter movement to Ulster Volunteers with the Irish National Volunteers aiding the government in enforcing the law. The movement gains Redmond’s support and unity, ensuring control by Irish leaders and discouraging misled appeals from outside sympathizers.
Solomon M. Young of 80 West Denham Street was arrested by Patrolman Thomas G. Feeney on 63 Court Street for attempting to pass a counterfeit half dollar on a barber. He is held awaiting a hearing on July 16 before United States Commissioner Hayes and committed to East Cambridge jail in default of $500 bail.
Victor Levesseur of Lawrence Massachusetts died at Sacred Heart Hospital in Manchester after being injured two days earlier while attempting to jump a freight at Derry.
A wage dispute at the Charlestown navy yard led to a strike by about 20 chain makers. They demand a five-cent daily increase, claim Secretary Daniels signaled approval, and walked out after failing to reach a settlement with yard officials.
A guaranteed freckle remedy promises a free trial if no improvement and a small cost if the complexion clears. Buy ethine double strength by ounce from Riker Jeynes or Houghton Duton Co, with money back if freckles remain. Rarely more than one ounce needed.
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