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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1914
Page
4
Actor Robert Hilliar dubs prohibition the nation’s greatest curse and predicts half the U S population would flee to France if the national prohibition amendment passes. He spoke from his $50 000 summer home on the Siasconset moors.
A lively interview with Robert Hilliard on a veranda depicts his restless energy, sharp wit, and view of happiness. He jokes with his wife Olive Oliver and manager Maurice Greet, defends traditional gender roles, and enjoys pinochle, cigars, and highballs as dogs playfully menace the scene.
A fragmented listing shows various wines and spirits including Angelica Muscatel Tokay Tokay Malaga Madeira and Catawba Elderber Blackber Orange Apricot Peach with unclear brands and arrangements. The text resembles an old catalog or advertisement with scattered names and varieties.
On Sleepy Eye estate in Nantucket the Hilliards host a summer scene with luxury interiors and a family gathering. Robert Hilliard in surfing attire leads a group to the beach where Thespians from the Siasconset colony join in the day’s seaside activities.
Hugh McKinnon who runs the Hotel Hamilton at Lynn with Joseph H. Clark filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court. Liabilities total $25 572 and assets are $8 770. Clark is not a party to the proceeding.
After papers reported a man drowned in the Merrimack River and Lowell police holding his clothes, Thomas Murray arrived at the station this morning to claim the garments, revealing a surprising turn.
The Cleveland Press notes Napoleon Lajoies baseball star is fading with age. The article says younger players must be developed as Larry acknowledges and supports that transition.
Governor Walsh accompanied by Adjutant General Cole yesterday visited the Coast Artillery battalions encamped at Forts Andrews Warren and Strong in Boston harbor. He reviewed the troops on each island and gave a short commendation address. A 17 gun salute greeted him on arrival at each island.
The Governor arrived by government steamer General Anderson at 1 30. Regular army Company 151 and Co A C from the coast artillery welcomed him. After dinner he reviewed second battalion under Major Fullerton then toured Fort Warren and Fort Strong with Major Danforth and Major Shedd. A two hour sham battle with 1000 rounds fired failed to capture the fort.
Calvin L Hayes a Kittery Maine native and prominent official died at age 72. He served 25 years as school superintendent, sat as trustee of Traipe Academy Rice Public Library and the Kittery water district, and worked at the navy yard for almost 50 years. He was a Civil War veteran and held posts in G A R Loyal Legion Odd Fellows Masons and the Maine Historical Society. Survived by daughter Alberta Hayes and grandson Calvin L Cobb.
Worcester July 24 John Kissell 41 of Quincy was operated on at St. Vincent's Hospital tonight to save his life after a nasty wound from an automatic haying fork.
Douglas Jensen twelve of 1448 Rowe street Malden is on the dangerous list at Malden Hospital after falling from a tree while climbing with a playmate. He struck a rock and sustained a skull fracture and minor injuries.
At the Amherst poultry convention Professor H R Lewis of Rhode Island College outlined housing needs for hens including four square feet per bird, dry well ventilated air, and a shed roof design 14 to 20 feet deep. D J Lambert of Rhode Island State College discussed selecting top hens by vigor, eye brightness, and conformation.
Friends of Mrs. Catherine Breshkovsky report she remains in Irkutsk central prison after an earlier escape attempt and despite rumors of transfer to a Arctic hamlet. The 70 year old exile says in a letter she is not ill treated but is strictly secluded and can receive American correspondence.
Warwick Rhode Island July 24 Joseph H. Ham superintendent of the Jencks Paper Box Company Providence was fatally injured when his car left the road and struck a pole as another vehicle tried to pass. He was thrown from the automobile in the crash.
Farmers from New Hampshire will gather at Hampton Beach on August 5 for a major meeting. Speakers include Governor Samuel Felker, Dr. Kenyon Butterfield of the Massachusetts Agricultural College, and Leonard Healy, secretary of Connecticut’s State Board of Agriculture.
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