20 Jul 1914
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1914
Page
1
Ada Taylor, murdered woman missing since Sunday night from 359 Shirley Avenue, was positively identified this morning by her brother Leonard Taylor who notified the family. Police continue investigation into the disappearance and death.
Samuel W. McCall announces as a Republican gubernatorial candidate at his Winchester home. He outlines a concise platform and attacks Democratic administrations in Washington and Beacon Hill targeting Massachusetts Republicans.
The Post identifies Ada Taylor of Winthrop as the murdered woman found near the resort. Leonard Taylor, her brother, confirmed the body at the morgue. Police believe murder is likely and pursue several leads. Miss Taylor, formerly of Amherst Nova Scotia, had worked as a nurse girl in Boston and moved to 359 Shirley Avenue with the Ceders three weeks prior. The last sighting was July 12 when she failed to return from an outing, with the front door left unlocked.
The King convenes leaders of all parties tomorrow to search for a solution to the Irish problem as the amending Home Rule bill faces another Commons reading. Premier Asquith prepares to outline government plans regarding the Lords amendment and a possible adjournment to permit outside negotiations.
Premier Asquith and Lloyd George urged a Buckingham Palace conference with Lord Lansdowne Bonar Law Redmond Dillon Carson Craig to resolve the Irish dispute. The King will receive delegates but not preside. Tyrone remains the pivotal issue as Nationalists oppose Ulster exclusion from home rule. Dublin unions urge resistance to Ulster secession even if provisional government forms.
George Meehan of Brookline Swimming Club wins the 22 mile Battery to Sandy Hook swim in a record 7 hours 18 minutes. Sam Richards and Walter Dunn of L street finish in 8 hours 19 minutes, with 8 hours 19 minutes 20 seconds for Dunn. Charles B. Durborow of Philadelphia clocks 8 hours 46 minutes. 30 starters, water choppy at 72 degrees with northwest wind.
The schedule lists battery to Sandy Hook times from 4 45 a m at Governor's Island to 12 03 p m at Sandy Hook. The sequence covers Erie Basin Edison Electric Plant Fort Wadsworth Hoffman Swinburne Island West Bank Light Romer Shoal Light with major checkpoints and precise times.
New York July 19 Boston swimmers dominated the Tribune Marathon from the Battery to Sandy Hook with George Meehan of Brookline S C Sam Richards and Walter Dunn of L street all reaching the goal. The much heralded New York stars failed to prevail.
Lawrence Robinson of Grand Rapids Michigan faces murder charges in the Boylston case. District Attorney Pelletier and Assistant DA Webber lead the government case. Attorney John H Blanchard appears for Robinson with son Hugh Blanchard. Jury selection from a 340‑member venue begins, with a trial expected to last a week.
Indianapolis defeated St. Louis 3 to 0 while Chicago triumphed over Kansas City 8 to 7 in yesterday's Federal baseball results.
Lloyd C. Leonard of Taunton and his grandmother Mrs Catherine E Leonard 77 and Miss May Hawkins 40 both of Westerly R I were killed when Leonard's car was struck by a New York New Haven and Hartford freight train at Horton Crossing between Attleboro Junction and Meadow Brook. Leonard's wife remains hospitalized in serious condition with life uncertain.
Leonard and his wife, his grandmother, and Miss Hawkins were returning from a visit when Leonard failed to see an approaching freight train at Horton’s Crossing. He swerved and struck the engine, the car being dragged 35 or 40 feet. The train crew from Boston assisted the unconscious victims, except the grandmother who remained conscious.
The speaker accuses the national government of clinging to obsolete principles in law making. He denounces the Underwood tariff bill for harming domestic production. He labels promises of lower living costs mythical and criticizes Wilson era foreign policy and the watchful waiting approach.
Mrs Florence Carman on a month long vacation flees in a gray roadster pursued by a sheriff. Dr Carman and young Elizabeth ride with her as the car heads west along Merrick road amid the ongoing bail situation in Freeport New York.
Moon changes from New Moon July 22 to First Quarter July 29 and Full Moon August 5. Today is the 201st day of the year, with 14 hours 54 minutes daylight and 25 minutes of evening decrease. Evening stars Venus, Mars. morning stars Saturn, Jupiter. Light shows tonight at 7 47 and 8 17. Anniversaries include the 1864 First Battle of Atlanta and the 1 year ago retaking of Adrianople by the Turks.
Fair skies expected in Boston and vicinity. Monday and Tuesday will be fair with somewhat warmer temperatures on Tuesday. Moderate westerly winds. Washington reports forecasts for New England predicting fair conditions on both Monday and Tuesday.
Burdett Business College announces September enrollment at 18 Boylston Street. The new campus invites applicants for daytime and evening classes in business studies and secretarial programs.
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