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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1914

Page

1

Hopeful for King's Meeting in London July 23

London reports a surprising turn in the home rule conference with hope rising for a solution to the Ulster question. The Royal Irish Guards caused a stir by cheering John Redmond and John Dillon en route to the House of Commons, signaling possible liberal support against Ulster Unionists.

London George Royal Irish Guards Wellington Barracks John E. Redmond John Dillon Buckingham Palace House of Commons Lord Roberts Carson

Wilson withdraws Jones from Federal Reserve Board

President Wilson ends a bitter fight by withdrawing the nomination of Thomas D. Jones of Chicago to the Federal Reserve Board. Jones cited a need to avoid embarrassment as the Senate neared a lengthy debate sparked by concerns over his role as a director of International Harvester. The unexpected withdrawal occurred as Senator Reed attacked the company, shocking observers and ending the stalemate.

Washington Wilson Thomas D. Jones Chicago Federal Reserve Board Jones Senate Reed Missouri International Harvester Company

President Wilson Meets Opposition Over Nominee Jones

The President sent copies of Mr Jones letter and his reply. Opposition centered on Jones link to Harvester under indictment as a trust. The Senate banking committee reported against confirmation. Jones called the report a distortion while Wilson reluctantly accepted his suggestion and warned against personal distractions hindering a key legislative program.

Senate Wilson Jones

Gain Strength and Weight From Father John's Medicine

Advert for Father John’s Medicine promoting pure food as a means to gain strength and weight. Claims include healthful nourishment and improved vigor through the product. Endorsing tone targets families seeking reliable tonics for daily wellness.

John

Civil suit clears path for indictments in New Haven case

The Department of Justice filed a civil suit to dissolve the New York New Haven and Hartford system in New York. Attorney General McReynolds will likely be in New York to confer with T W Gregory about grand jury proceedings for alleged Sherman anti trust violations.

New York New York, New Haven & Hartford Department of Justice New Haven McReynolds T. W. Gregory

Indictments expected in New Haven monopoly case in federal court

No federal grand jury is in session in New York tonight and it remains unclear whether indictments will await the next August jury or require a special panel. Gregory and Swacker, key investigators, plan to present evidence to a grand jury as part of a civil suit accusing the New Haven Railroad of unlawful monopoly and seeking divestiture of holdings across Boston to New England transportation assets. The same report notes a gift to the Franklin Park Zoo: two live African lions donated by Nelson Slater, a Harvard dropout and heir to the Slater mills, to enrich the city exhibit and benefit local children.

New York Department Gregory United States District Court United States District Marshall F. M. Swacker Interstate Commerce Commission New Haven Department of Justice Boston & Maine Railroad Old New England Railroad New England Boston City Nelson Slater Slater Mills Grafton and Webster Harvard Franklin Park

Lions and monkeys shipped from Paris to Boston zoo

John T. Benson, former zoo director, received a Paris cable saying two lions and a box of monkeys were shipped on the Minnewaska and due in New York Saturday. Peter McNalley sails for New York to fetch the animals and bring them to Boston early next week. Lions are expected to be full grown. puma and jaguar displaced for the new royal guests. Continued on Page 6-Fourth Col.

John T. Benson Zoo Young Slater Paris Minnewaska New York Peter McNalley Boston Benson Slater

Quarters Pressure Pushes Unionist Leaders Toward Compromise

Rumors say pressure from several quarters today urged Unionist leaders to soften their earlier stance. A further conference is planned for tomorrow, raising the likelihood of a possible compromise. The outcome remains uncertain as talks continue.

Jig

Stoneham Man Kills Himself in Stoneham Home

Edward A. Wiley night manager of a dairy lunch at 166 Canal Street, a longtime Stoneham resident, died yesterday afternoon by shooting himself through the heart at his home 46 Pleasant Street. He was in good health and no motive is known.

Edward A. Wiley Canal Street Stoneham Pleasant Street

Ardent local man ends life at home as family learns of engagement

In a Wakefield home a man identified as Mr. Wiley shot himself in the heart. His wife, hearing the shot in the hallway, found him in the sitting room with the revolver beside him. He leaves a widow and two daughters, Edna Cronin and Alice Louise Wiley. Alice Louise’s engagement to John Woodbury Day of Arlington was announced this afternoon, a fact unrelated to the death.

Wiley Edna Cronin Wakefield Alice Louise Wiley John Woodbury Day Arlington

Hardie Attacks King Suggests Poor Ability

James Kier Hardie, Socialist and ILP MP, denounces the King in a labor paper. He claims the King calls conferences for reactionary Ulster interests and says the King lacks ordinary ability, being born among workers and likely to end as a street corner loafer.

London James Kier Hardie

Defiance Withdrawn From America's Cup Trials

New York July 23 The America's Cup candidate Defiance owned by the Tri City syndicate headed by George M Pynchon has been withdrawn from further trials with the yachts Resolute and Vanitie to secure a defender. The Defiance now at City Island and likely to be dismantled as owners believe the trials show no chance to beat Resolute or Vanitie for the right to defend the cup against Sir Thomas Liptons Shamrock IV.

New York Defiance Tri-City George M. Pynchon Resolute Vanitie City Island Newport Thomas Lipton

Mayor seeks city buy Foss land near Forsythe Infirmary

Mayor Curley will ask the City Council to authorize purchase of land owned by ex Governor Foss between the Forsythe Dental Infirmary and the Fenway. Officials say Foss asks high prices and might build on it, potentially cutting light to the infirmary which serves a public benefit valued around 3 million dollars.

Curley Foss Forsythe Dental Infirmary Donovan Fenway

Janitor Downing of Everett Dead at 71

George Downing a Grand Army veteran and longtime Everett school janitor died yesterday at his home of heart disease. He had recently been placed on the retired list by the Everett school committee and was 71 years old.

George Downing Everett Everett School Committee

Forgave Him When He Begged on Knees at Home Waives Toward Alleged Deceit

A local figure publicly forgave a husband who pleaded on his knees after an alleged affair. He referred to another woman as defiling his home and called her a name linked to a well known phrase. The episode centers on claims of deceit and personal reconciliation within a troubled domestic dispute.

Asked Her Pardon On His Knees

An unknown speaker recalls discovering her husband’s mistress after he humbly begged pardon at her knees. She forgave him once but remained convinced his deceit continued, believing the false tears concealed his true heart.

Mme, Gueydan

Madame Gueydan Testifies At Caillaux Trial Drama

Paris dispatch reports Madame Berthe Gueydan, widow of Joseph Caillaux, entering court to face her ex husband and the Caillaux murder case involving Henriette Caillaux. She says she knew nothing of the Figaro publication and denied telling Gaston Calmette. The trial reaches a peak as private letters are presented.

Paris Madame Berthe Gueydan Joseph Caillaux France Mme Henriette Caillaux Madame Gué¢ydan Thy Gaston Calmette Mme. Gueydan

Unclear celestial data notebook notes with planetary timings

Fragmentary astronomy ledger records rise and set times for Sun Moon and planets. Mentions New Moon and various moon phases, plus evenings with Venus Mars Saturn Jupiter, and a referenced auto time at 7 48 with other vehicles at Bis.

Venus Mars Saturn Jupiter Bis

Dingley Tariff Bill Passed and Utah Holiday Declared

A historic tariff measure known as the Dingley bill receives passage while Utah proclaims a holiday. The Detroit Cfeat marks a founding milestone in Lake City with one Mormon community established in 1847. A year ago national Guard troops were deployed to Calumet to protect local mines.

Dingley Utah Detroit Bert Lake City Tional Guard Calumet

Boston Area Forecast Turns Warmer Friday

Fair and warmer for Boston and vicinity Friday with moderate westerly winds. Saturday looks mostly fair. In northern New England the forecast calls for partly cloudy skies this Friday and Saturday. Southern New England and eastern New York expect partly cloudy conditions and a rise in temperature, with possible showers followed by fair conditions and moderate west winds.

Boston Vicinity Washington New England New York

Temperature Report From Thompson Spa Yesterday

Yesterday at Thompson's Spa the observations show a range of temperatures with segments around 66 and 63 degrees in the afternoon and evening. An average figure from the previous year is cited, with noted readings near 65 and 66 degrees for the day.

Thompson's Spa Bias

Sports Scores Across Cities Amid Rain Delays

National and federal league results show Boston 2 Pittsburg 0 and New York 13 Cincinnati 4, with Chicago 15 Philadelphia 8 and St Louis 4. Federal matches include Chicago 5 Brooklyn 1 and Baltimore 5, all rain postponements noted. New England Lewiston 3 Lyon 2, Taunton 3 Pawtucket 32. New Bedford 5 Wo dall River Brockton action incomplete due to rain.

Detroit New York Washington Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland Boston-St. Louis Iain National Boston Pittsburg Cincinnati St. Louisa Brooklyn Federal Indianapolis Baltimore St. Lou Buffalo Kansas City New England Lewiston Lyon Taunton Pawtucket New Bedford Woodall River-Brockton

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