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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1914
Page
5
James T. McDermott of Illinois resigns from the House ending the House inquiry sparked by lobby charges raised by M. M. Mulhall, former National Association of Manufacturers agent.
Resolutions range from reprimand to expulsion for McDermott as disclosed in the inquiry. McDermott says he will seek re election appealing the case to his district. Webb says no action will be taken on the report. McDonald may push for expulsion and a reprimand at the bar of the House. Majority expected to block further action.
Joseph Jefferson a two year old boy of 8 South Street Cambridge lies unconscious at Carney Hospital with a fractured spine after diving from a raft into water two feet deep at L Street baths. Life Guards Dennis Swanson and Thomas Harrington carried him ashore. Rev. John C. Buckley administered last rites and doctors Mc Coy and Harrison advised swift hospital transfer.
The Secretary of State will not recognize James F. Carey as Socialist candidate for Governor if he lists East Surrey, Missouri as his residence. State law requires a candidate to be a resident of the state for ballot inclusion.
Prominent state Socialists insist Carey can run even if not living in Massachusetts. They cite John W. Brown as a past candidate from outside the state. Fred B. Chase says residence does not bar a run, while Secretary of State Donahue notes action hinges on objections and Ballot Commission referral.
The Boston Floating Hospital anchored in Dorchester Bay during yesterday afternoon’s storm registering 224 patients aboard the vessel. Prior yearly records were surpassed as the emergency garrison ferried care to those in need.
Funeral services for Luman M. Hall longtime Waltham city clerk were held at the First Universalist Church with municipal business suspended and many stores closed in tribute.
Captain Edward E. Johnson, commander of the Old Dominion steamer Monroe when sunk by the Nantucket in January, faces trial before United States Steamboat Inspectors Wright and White. He is charged with negligence and inattention to duty. Captain Osmyn Berry of the Nantucket offers damaging testimony from his prior license case.
A sudden thunderstorm and gale sent 2500 children and mothers scrambling for shelter at Franklin Field during the City Missionary Society first fresh air picnic. Tents used for food were quickly filled as families crowded into the six large tents seeking safety.
Thunder and lightning drove children under eight from tents at the city park during the Open Air Fund picnic. Mothers regrouped their youngsters as women sang hymns. golfers paused and the course closed for four days as picnics continue through Friday. The event, run by the City Missionary Society to give outings to the city’s poor, marks the annual recreation day.
A major blaze in Somerville gutted the Jackson & Newton Company garage on Maple Street and damaged the Bowdren residence at 39 Maple. Four large auto trucks and other wagons were destroyed, with embers sparking fires on Linwood Street. Firefighters contained the flames with damage around $30,000.
Leominster reports Ralph Lane age two dead and Isabel Woodward with Emma Clouthier critically ill after ptomaine poisoning traced to a supper party Saturday night.
George B. Haynes of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul reports extraordinary yields across the railway’s territory with good moisture in Montana Washington and most of the western states. He notes only small pockets in South Dakota and near the Red River valley with insufficient rain and says the line is preparing for a heavy grain season by overhauling cars and placing large locomotives in service.
Washington dispatch reports Private John McDermott of the Marine Corps drowned while bathing at Vera Cruz Harbor. His home is New Haven and his next of kin is his sister Miss Nellie McDermott of New Haven.
Atonic dyspepsia is described as lack of tone in the stomach with weak nerves and glands. The text links thin blood to indigestion and claims Dr Williams Pink Pills improve appetite energy and general health, offering a free diet book on request from the Dr Williams Medicine Co.
Somersworth N H July 21 The Portland division of the Boston and Maine railroad plans to close two stations Great Works on the Conway branch and Agamenticus on the Eastern route both aging depots from the Eastern era. Prepaid freight only will be accepted at both sites and the Jewett agent will oversee any freight delivery in addition to his regular duties.
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