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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1916
Page
3
The American steamer Yuna, stranded off Drum Point Reef Caicos Island after leaving New York July 2, was floated July 12. A large portion of cargo had been jettisoned. A survey found the ship seaworthy and she proceeded to San Domingo.
Charles S. Yoffa of Lynn, a sugar merchant, learned last night that even eight cylinder cars are powerless against tides and wet sand in Revere as his automobile became immobilized by the beach.
Mr Yoffa of 26 Vine Street Lynn drove to Revere with his family and parked by Oak Island. as tide rose the car became waterlogged and stuck. a rescue effort with ten to one hundred helpers, horses, motor trucks and finally a Lynn garage block and tackle freed the vehicle.
Carlos Bollini, 19, of 10 Clarendron street East Watertown, drowned while swimming with companions in the Watertown side of the Charles River near the Brighton bridge last evening. He dived and did not resurface.
Hartford July 12 The 15 month old son of Andrew Jevnow died tonight after a three days illness from infantile paralysis No other cases reported in the city.
Furnishings valued at 250000 dollars are to go under the hammer following the decision to close the American House, a Boston hostelry long famous for over a century. The Post reported yesterday that the hotel will close and that a writ of ejectment was secured against proprietor Alien S Jones by J Sumner Draper, stirring hotel and real estate circles.
Proceedings in municipal court reveal Mr. Jones still holds an unexpired lease banning hotel use for seven years after vacating the property. Rumors say the historic American House, now owned by J Sumner Draper and Mark Dowling since last year, may be demolished to make way for a large new theatre.
The updated contract raises hourly pay to 29.75 or 30.25 cents and tops at 35 to 35.5 cents. Under the prior agreement the wage range was 26.75 to 32 cents, with the top rate only after the fifth year.
A new rate backdated to May 1 will run for three years, raising pay by 3 to 3 1/2 cents per hour for operating staff and most workers. The old agreement expired in May. The union calls this a great victory and avoids arbitration or a strike. Report to members tomorrow. increases affect motormen conductors guards clerks and many shop and field workers. Young fare and ticket staff reportedly receive free transportation and a paid week’s vacation.
Mrs Jennie E Wheeler of Leonia New Jersey reports a severe scalp eczema cure after using Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap. She says itching soreness and hair loss improved, temples regrew, and urges others to try the product with samples available from Resinol in Baltimore.
Waukegan Ill July 12 Two more summing up speeches remain in the trial of William H Orpet University of Wisconsin student charged with the murder by poison of Marion Lambert Lake Forest high school girl The case likely goes to the jury Saturday evening Ralph F Potter of the defense spoke this afternoon and will finish tomorrow morning James H Walker son also for the defense David R Joslyn for the State will close the arguments of the lawyers.
Malden physician Dr. Charles D. McCarthy Jr was decorated with the Legion of Honor for his patient care in French trench hospitals near Paris. His father Dr. Charles D. McCarthy Sr said the younger doctor contracted meningitis during surgery but has fully recovered and will return to Malden in about a month.
Portland Maine July 12 Every street car in the city and suburbs was idle tonight due to a strike by nearly 400 linemen motormen and conductors of the Cumberland County Power and Light Company. Only the Lewiston Interurban Line and the Yarmouth division were operating.
Company officials report no effort to resume traffic as workers walk out without warning. Homebound crowds rely on hundreds of automobiles charging profitable fares. Trolleymen, two hours before the strike, demand reinstatement of 10 discharged employees and recognition of local International unions.
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Amalgamated Street Car Workers vote to stay out until demands are met. A parade precedes a second meeting while power-house staff keep working. First standstill since 1891. Telegram from President Mahon says three organizers arrive tomorrow. company plans to resume cars in the morning.
The Fifty-Fifty Club of Boston announces an upcoming outing. Members and guests will gather for a social event aimed at fostering camaraderie and community engagement. Details and date to be announced by club organizers.
The Fusilier Veteran Corps board approves a July 24 outing for members and ladies at Louis' Motor Inn Bass Point Nahant. Cars depart Otis Wharf at 12 30 PM aboard a boat to Nahant and return that evening. Captain Albert F E Taylor serves as president and John P. Murray chairs the guiding committee.
Edward J. Robinson and Fred Barnes, both of Boston, were captured in Lindenwood cemetery Stoneham after a two hour chase from Woburn. They are charged with breaking into William Mc Donoughs barber shop on Montvale avenue East Woburn and stealing cases of razors shears and other items. They will be arraigned in Woburn Police Court this morning.
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