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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1914

Page

8

Winthrop Victims Identified by Post

The narrative describes Ada Taylor's disappearance and identification of a drowned woman found at Winthrop. Relatives, including Leonard Taylor of Winthrop, confirmed the body as Ada, noting her nursing work in Back Bay and her youthfulness despite being 42. The case involves missing luggage and a maid's sudden departure, with relatives doubting self harm.

Tidnish N. S Ada City Morgue Winthrop City Hospital Leonard Taylor Prescott Street

Rheumatism Journal Promises Relief and Hope

A new newspaper devoted to rheumatic sufferers highlights personal recovery stories, suggested remedies, and a cure titled Varenesis. It promotes water, baths, massage, exercise, and diet while detailing sworn testimonials from readers seeking relief and urging immediate free copy requests from W. A. Varney in Lynn, Massachusetts.

Riker- Jaynes W. A. Varney Lynn Mass. A Adut

Mystery surrounds death of Miss Taylor off Tidnish shore

The body of Miss Taylor, last seen Sunday night after leaving the Cedar house with a suitcase, was found in the surf Thursday morning. Officials consider foul play possible as the medical examiner notes death within 24 to 48 hours and the body was afloat when found.

Miss Taylor Fitchburg Mr. Taylor Tidnish N. S Taylor Amherst Ceder House

Drowned Woman May Have Died Before Water Entry

The article examines theories in a beach death case noting that ordinary drowning bodies usually sink, suggesting the victim may have died before entering the water or been thrown from a boat near shore. Investigations recount sounds on the beach and witness accounts as authorities weigh violence versus accidental death.

Strange Beach Discovery Omits Body of Woman and Companion

Police officers and two summer residents investigated voices and noises from the beach but failed to locate the woman or her companion's body. The report questions how the search did not uncover the fatalities.

Four Kilpatricks Injured in Waverley Crash

Four members of the Kilpatrick family were injured when their runabout collided with a touring car at the Waverley Oaks Road and Trapelo Road junction in Waverley shortly after 10 last night. Charles Kilpatrick and his three children Ethel Edna and Idrwin were hurt. the other driver was J Pauw of Roxbury.

Waverley Ooaks Road Trapelo Road Waverley Charles W. Kilpatrick Sycamore Street Ethel Edna Ldwin

Blackmail Charged in Worcester Case

Adam Dambroski of 89 Milton Street Worcester was arrested on a blackmail charge. Vladislaw Zimetra of Sunderland says Dambroski threatened to accuse him of arson after a house fire, demanding 100 dollars. State Inspector Dalyana Morris Nelligan and Inspector John St Ledger handled the case.

Springfield Adam Dambroski Milton Street Worcester Joseph Vv Dalyana Morris Nelligan John St. Ledger Vladislaw Zimetra Sunderland Dambreski St Ledger Zmetra

Cards in stocking box lead to wedding match

In Pennsylvania on July 19 Miss Ruth Salon placed her name and address inside a box of stockings at a hosiery plant. The card reached her future husband Frederick King of Miami Florida and the couple soon wed.

Reading Penn Miss Ruth Salon Frederick King of Miami Fia

Labor meeting backs city lighting proposal in Boston

The Boston Central Labor Union favored a municipal street lighting system at its meeting yesterday and urged state authorities to investigate Edison Company’s 10 year city lighting contract. Labor leaders argued Edison holds a monopoly and controls the lighting market making competition impossible.

Boston Central Labor Union Edison Company Boston

Four Swept From Boat By Rescue Attempt

A leaky skiff towed by a fast motorboat sank near the black spar buoy about a mile from Governor's Island. One boy drowned and three others Swam to safety after the vessel inverted in the harbor yesterday afternoon.

Governor’s Island

Drowned East Boston youths attempt improvised boat cruise

Peter Grasso 17, Nich olas Grasso 15, Michael Albanse 15, and Tony Manetto 18 from East Boston set out on improvised oars from boards found near Jeffries Point. They rode the tide to Governor's Island then back, tiring around 6 pm a mile from the island as Lennie Bowlby West Watertown helped.

Peter Grasso Frankfort Street East Boston Nicholas Grasso Michael Albanse Tony Manetto Sumner Street Boston Jeffries Point Governor's Island Lennie Bowlby Marshall Street Watertown

Rescue at Georges Island Ends With Boys Saved

A distress signal from two boys at Georges Island prompted Bowlby to tow their skiff. The old craft began taking on water as they were pulled near the harbor and capsized when the motor boat surged forward, sending the boys into the sea before they were rescued.

Bowlby Georges Island

New Haven Plan Secret Ahead of Attorney General Meeting

Washington July 19 The New Haven railroad faces a high level conference with Attorney General McReynolds tomorrow as officials seek a plan to avoid an anti trust suit. President Hustis has not disclosed proposals while T W Gregory and I C C expert Swacker will join the talks seeking a peaceful dissolution plan aligned with months old agreement.

Washington McReynolds New Haven Railroad Department of Justice New Haven Hustis The T. W. Gregory F. M. Swacker Interstate Commerce Commission

Man's Body Identified in Stoneham Woods

A body found by berry pickers in the woods of Stoneham last week has been identified as John J. Sullivan of Lynn a shoemaker who had been missing about a month.

Stoneham John J. Sullivan Lynn

Edison Company Labor Leaders Guard City Contract

Edison Company and labor leaders state that City Council members will not sign the contract demanded by Edison, asserting the council will oppose the terms. The dispute centers on the agreement's provisions and the council’s willingness to commit to the deal.

Railroads face pay and hours demands in Boston meetings

Three railroads will hear freight handlers demands for shorter hours and higher pay this week. Boston & Maine and Boston & Albany crews have set Wednesday as the deadline for road officials to respond, with conferences planned that day. The New Haven road will hold a later week meeting with its freight handlers.

Boston Boston & Maine Boston & Albany New Haven Road

Labor Unions Plan 5000 March on City Hall over Edison contract

Labor organizations in the city plan a march of about 5000 people to City Hall for the next sub committee hearing on the Edison Company lighting contract. Engineers' and Electrical Workers' Union leaders are organizing the demonstration to influence the contract decision after a street carmen strike precedent.

City Hall Edison Company Engineers E Electrical Carmen State House Luce

Labor groups push municipal lighting and dock bids in Boston

Resolutions urge the mayor and city council to repudiate a 10 year Edison contract and press Governor Walsh to task the gas and electric light commission with a thorough probe. The Boston Central Labor Union backs municipal ownership and asks citizens to consider it. They seek a State appointed labor representative on the Port of Boston board and protest Holbrook Cabot Rollins drydock award. Labor unions push wage scales and rules to railroads and freight handlers.

Walsh Gas and Electric Light Commission Edison Company Boston Central Labor Union Boston Organized Labor Holbrook, Cabot & Rollins Central Labor Organization Boston & Maine New Haven Boston & Albany Lumber Teamsters Tallymen’s Union

Labor Notes From Fitchburg Convention And Parade Plans

The St of Stationary Firemen’s Unions holds its annual convention in Fitchburg with Boston delegates pushing a licensing bill for firemen. A wage scale request is noted for firms between Boston and nearby cities. Building material workers’ union plans to join the annual parade with up to 500 members expected in line.

St of Stationary Firemen Fitchburg Boston Amber Teamsters Phinloxeie Nettae Ie Mie Uliding Materiaeamsters’ Union

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