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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1913
Page
4
A wreath laying for the 50th anniversary of the Fort Wagner battle will begin at 9 a.m. on July 18 at the John A. Andrew statue in Jamaica Plain. The wreath, donated by Mr and Mrs William Wilkerson, accompanies the Governor’s remembrance and invites all faithful attendees.
The first session of the Fort Wagner semi centennial marks a reunion of the Fifty fourth and Fifty fifth Massachusetts Infantry and other colored soldiers. A forenoon gathering at Faneuil Hall will include welcome addresses by local officers and a campfire style program. The afternoon program features monument exercises on Beacon Street with noted speakers including Rev. Henry Norman and Col. F. S. Hesseltine, followed by an evening session at Faneuil Hall with chief orators from Cornell and Boston figures, and free admission for all toward a national unity tribute.
In Chicago a parrot fight over custody ended with the bird awarded to Mrs. Clara Gunn. Judge Wade presided as two women argued ownership after Mrs. Gunn claimed the parrot was stolen from her four weeks earlier. Mrs. Krippels testified she had the parrot for two and a half years.
First Corps Cadets prepare for field problems with no weapons drills today. Reds and Blues will play checkers in simulated battle positions from 7 AM to 1 PM, with all arms bearing troops taking part and future days to bring tougher tasks.
A small OCR fragment shows multiple price figures including 2.95 3.95 6.95 95c 1.35 2.55 with no clear context or item names. The readable numbers suggest a catalog or menu pricing, but specific products or dates are not provided.
On the Lamport & Holt Vandyck departing from New York to South America the ship replaced the bugler with a 15 piece orchestra playing ragtime and The Merry Widow. Passengers and pier friends danced the turkey trot as tears vanished and 18 missionaries stood apart.
Albert S. Bigelow the former copper magnate of Boston and Cohasset travels along the Sound in an effort to save his wife’s life. At home rivals push him toward bankruptcy while he declares he does not care what others think about his finances.
The bankruptcy filing by Columbia Knickerbocker Trust recalls the copper centre rivalry of Lawson Burrage and Bigelow who lavishly spent on horses yachts and mansions to outdo each other. Now Bigelow's wealth is said to be collapsed though friends think much remains while his wife health battles continue. Cohasset estate and 30 Gloucester street back bay residences sit idle with Cohasset property up for sale. Club memberships included the Somerset Country Riding Union Eastern Yacht.
The Athletics are hailed as the league’s top drawing card surpassing stars Ty Cobb and Ty Cobb’s team in appeal, signaling their strong fan support and public interest this season.
Winship offers trun ks and bags at reduced prices with surprise savings for shoppers. Merchandise includes suitcases, traveling sets, and carryons priced lower than standard cuts, inviting bargain-hungry buyers to visit the store.
Detective Thomas McGarry entered 5 Bowditch court Roxbury and arrested Theresa Lupieri after a secretive beer purchase. District Court will hear Lupieri case along with a raid yielding 17 gallons lager beer and related evidence. Reserve Officer Gordon Parker arrested Dana R Small at 6b4 Columbia Road for a half pint of whiskey with trial set today.
James F. Maguire a 44 year old Fortress Monroe Virginia resident was captured in Chelsea and turned over to city police. An indictment charges grand larceny for reportedly stealing $189 in savings belonging to his wife Dora after he left home. The Fortress Monroe police chief was notified of the arrest and pending arrival of an officer to take him.
Mrs. Susan W. FitzGerald plans a votes for women tour across New England starting Wednesday. Rumors about who supplied a seven passenger car and expenses swirl, with a possible Governor Foss name, which she declines to deny. She will disclose details on Wednesday as she aims to win support, traveling two to a suitcase in a campaign bold gesture. The vehicle will be green, replacing the old national color.
An automobile driven by Dr. Larz P. Solness of 187 Blue Hill Avenue Roxbury narrowly avoided disaster after a trolley from Ashmont and Milton struck it on Dudley Street at the Dennis Street corner. The car halted on tracks after braking, and both vehicles stopped with damage to the auto.
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