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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1914

Page

14

Ware explains Progressive debt rumors and his resignation

Charles Eliot Ware Jr writes to the editor disputing a Boston paper claim that Massachusetts Progressive party debts are insolvent. He notes a statement from treasurer Lawrence Brooks that creditors will be paid and says he has resigned as state treasurer, remains a Progressive though out of party duties.

Post Boston Progressive Party Massachusetts Prabe Party of Republican Party Vé Party Democratic Aimilar Lawrence C. Brooks Charles Eliot Ware, JR

William W Raymond Celebrates 91st Birthday in East Weymouth

East Weymouth resident and former selectman William W Raymond marked his 91st birthday today. The lifelong local figure, noted for service to the town, celebrated in the community where he has spent his years.

East Weymouth William W. Raymond Selectman

Miners Elect Moyer Head in Regional Vote

The Western Federation of Miners canvassed referendum results and reported Charles H. Moyer elected president. A motion to appoint a three person committee to go to Butte for a new local election was deferred to next Tuesday as the Butte controversy becomes a special order.

Denver Col Western Federation of Miners Charles H. Moyer Butte

Seven more file for nomination papers in state primaries

Seven more candidates filed for state primary offices with the Board of Election Commissioners. Senator James H. Brennan of Charlestown seeks the Democratic nomination for Congress and Peter J. Donohue of ward 20 seeks one Democratic seat for the House. Other filers include John J. O Neil ward 16, Oswald Kelly ward 1, John W Kenny ward 13, William H Sullivan ward 19, and Samuel H Mildram Progressive ward 24.

Board of Election Commissioners James H. Brennan Charlestown Congress Peter J. Donohue Ward House of Representatives John J. O’neil House Oswald Kelly John W. Kenny William H. Sullivan Samuel H. Mildram

Roosevelt's Assailant Shows Mental Deterioration

Milwaukee July 2 Judge Backus reports John Schrank the would be killer of Colonel Roosevelt in 1912 is daily growing worse mentally. Physicians at Waupun state prison say he likely will not be tried for assault with intent to kill.

Milwaukee Wis John Schrank Roosevelt A. C. Backus Municipal Court Criminal Insane Department Waupun Schrank

City Missionary Society picnic at Abbotswood marks a sunny success

More than 1300 mothers and children enjoyed the fourth day outing at Franklin Park Abbotswood. The event ran from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. under blue skies with tents full of sandwiches and ice cream. Families from East Boston and Dorchester attended.

D. W. Waldron Mary R. Waldron Missionary Society Franklin Park City Missionary Society Abbotswood Boston South End Roxbury Dorchester

Winchester Crossing Report Ordered by Superior Court

Judge Pierce of the Superior Court ordered the Winchester grade crossing commission to file a report on the first Monday of next November after a long delay since 1906. Attorney General Boynton urged the commission’s report and Town Counsel Charles F. Dutch supported the motion in equity court.

Pierce Superior Court Winchester Boynton Equity Charles F. Dutch

Experts Seek Fertile Soils on Deer Island

Professors F. B. Haskell and J. A. Ford of Massachusetts Agricultural College arrive in Boston for a trip to Deer Island to test the soil. The visit supports a movement to have inmates of the institution grow vegetables and plants in their spare time.

Deer Island F. B. Haskell J. A. Ford Massachusetts Agricultural College Boston

Slashed girl will recover in Brockton hotel incident

Brockton July 24. John S. Butler 48 of Lynn charged with attempted murder of his sweet heart Miss May Fielding 28 of Taunton by slashing her with a razor in a Hotel Victoria room. Fielding will recover. Butler's condition serious after he allegedly attempted suicide. Razors found by police.

Brockton Miss May Fielding Alger Avenue Taunton

Relief Fund Grows Slowly Amid Stalled Contributions

The Salem relief fund receipts fell to 2409.38 yesterday from 4599.90 the day before, lowering the total from 582926.36 to 585335.74. Most gifts were small, with only two over 60, while larger donations came from the Salem Relief Fund Committee of Framingham Massachusetts and the Red Cross branches in Boston and New Hampshire.

Salem Salem Relief Fund Committee Framingham Mass Keith’s Theatre Boston New Hampshire Red Cross Gardiner M. Lane State Street Salem Relief Committee South Berwick Village Bair & Weimer Lancaster Kossuth Hall Ass Combis da Wis Sesienes Church of the Precious Blood Sinatetas SS. Peter and Paul Church Aatease North Star O. F Worcester Maas Henry I. Mason Beverly Bawth Saugus Emma Densloner Ralph Garofano Charles G. Kriel Baltimore Holyoke St. Brendan's Church Riverside Peer St. John’s Church Hartford Conn Salem Relief Fund Wakefield Keith's Theatre

Trial testimony in Wakefield murder case in New Haven

Defense in the Wakefield murder trial presented seven witnesses in New Haven Connecticut. Testimony suggested Mrs Wakefield feared James Plew who was hanged for the actual murder, with witnesses noting Plew’s abuse of her children and her fear of him.

New Haven, Conn Bessie J. Wakefield William O. Wakefield Frank Webster Middlebury Hattie Drake Plew Mrs. Wakefield Tyler Davieson Mr. Davidson Sir. Mather Pessie Alling Downey Martha Juda

Business Men to See Wilson in Philadelphia

A delegation representing national associations and more than 1000 wholesale houses will be received by President Wilson at noon next Wednesday to discuss business conditions. Attending groups include the National Wholesale Dry Goods Association the National Supply and Machinery Dealers Association the National Wholesale Hardware Association the National Wholesale Jeweler's Association the Glass Distributors Association and the Sheet Metal Club. A conference of these organizations will be held here on Tuesday.

Philadelphia Wilson National Wholesale Dry Goods Association National Supply & Machinery Dealers’ Association National Wholesale Hardware Association National Wholesale Jeweler’s Association Glass Distributors’ Association Sheet Metal Club

Baldwin pays 72 dollars to avoid jail term

Dwight Baldwin a Boston and Allston real estate dealer chose to pay 72 dollars rather than serve 14 days in jail for contempt after refusing to pay a debt incurred by his wife. He served four hours before settling the amount and being released.

Dwight Baledwin Boston Allston Baldwin George Ann Wan

Ban on Corsets Collars and Heels Sparks Fashion Debate

Boston men back American styles promoted at the Sagamore Sociological Conference. Doctors Moore and Caswell fault corsets high heels and tight waists as health risks. Advocates Plummer and Gutterson push simpler dress to improve movement comfort and modesty.

Boston Sagamore Howard Moore Newbury Street Newton Hospital Constance Gutterson

New Dress Idea Promises Comfort Without Corsets

The Rev Morton W Plummer Melrose and Dr A Caswell Pilis of the University of Texas at Sagamore discuss a dress movement. Miss Gutterson designs aim to combine beauty comfort and economy with no corsets high collars or heavy hats. Dr Moore notes clothes affect posture and health and that hats should balance weight to aid posture.

Paris Dr. Caswell Morton W. Plummer Melrose A. Caswell Pilis University of Texas Sagamore George W. Coleman Ford Hall Miss Gutterson

Man Rescues Drowning Jumper After Cove Street Bridge Fall

Matthew Lavery 42 without fixed abode leaped from Cove Street Bridge into Old Fort Point channel and was saved by drawtenders Edward Hagan Dennis O Connor and Fred Laflin after a fierce struggle during which Laflin nearly drowned.

Cove Street Matthew Lavery City Hospital South Boston Cove Street Bridge Old Fort Point Channel Edward Hagan Dennis O’connor Fred Laflin Lavery Laflin

Rhode Island Naval Battalion Embarks for Narragansett Bay Voyage

Members of the Rhode Island Naval Battalion boarded the training ship Aileen in Providence and Bristol for a Narragansett Bay run to Newport. They joined Naval Reserves from Connecticut aboard the battleship Rhode Island and then sailed to Portland to take aboard the Maine Naval Militia.

Providence Rhode Island Naval Battalion Aileen Bristol Narragansett Bay Newport Connecticut Rhode Island Portland Maine Naval Militia

Neal Institute offers painless drug and drink habit treatment

An unsolicited physician letter touts the Neal Treatment as painless and fully effective for morphine cocaine and alcohol addiction. The testimonial from a physician claims eight years of heavy use ended with no cravings and praises privacy free consultation and confidential talks at Neal Institute Boston and Springfield addresses.

Neal Neal Institute Newbury ST Boston Back Bay Worthington St Springhold

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