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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1914
Page
6
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology site across the Charles River shows first visible rising structures. Although months behind schedule, the cement work forming the base for the lightstone facing is nearly complete on the two wings facing the waterfront.
R Lotz of Stone and Webster says the central administration building will be added as part of a re plan to cut costs after a court ruling blocked sale of the old Technology property. Work on the New England project involves 500 laborers plus 100 draftsmen and engineers.
A Grand Army funeral service is arranged today for Daniel W. Thompson 78 past commander of S. C. Lawrence Post 66 G A R. He died in Andover New Hampshire on Monday while visiting. The service will be at his home 47 Gan Avenue Medford.
Boston & Maine officials cited financial strain as the reason they cannot equip every car with ice water though most local trains have one or two water cars marked by a red top step. The 1911 Massachusetts law requires water in cars over 3 miles but not on shorter trips, and the road says it will extend service if conditions improve in coming years.
Manager Johnson of Buick Motor Company reports strong reception for the 1915 Buick line. Crowded sales rooms over two days, with six models embodying refined 1914 design, rounded radiators, sloped hoods, and streamlined lines. Price reductions peak on the C-55 model while mechanical features remain largely unchanged.
C M Payne uses his wit in the S'Matter Pop pictures set to appear in the Post next Sunday. The New England audience finds the weekly strip a source of laughter and local amusement.
Care for the Eyes Dr Thompson's Eye Water advertised as unmatched since 1795. Promotes eye health for families, urging regular use with a 25 cent price and free booklet from John L. Thompson, Sons & Co., Troy New York.
George Nash, the stage actor famed for daring roles, relaxes at a seaside summer home in Sciasconset. He discusses art theft, kleptomania, and the difference between stage performance and painting. Nash notes crooks deserve rehabilitation and laments thefts driven by financial gain.
Sandino D Salvatore of 388 Commercial Street North End was duped out of 42 dollars by a smooth stranger who promised him a job at the South Boston freight yards. The man took the money as security at 150 Milk Street but vanished after presenting only a blank envelope.
Funeral services for Thomas H. Dalton late clerk of the East Boston District Court and his five month old daughter Priscilla will be held at the Dalton home on 159 Trenton Street East Boston at 2 this afternoon. The Rev. Charles Sprague will conduct the services. Mrs Dalton has recovered from the shootings and 8 year old Joseph is recovering at Deaconess Hospital Brookline where surgeons will try to remove the bullet.
Government forces and rebels clash around Trou and Caracol with federal troops recapturing Trou. Fighting continues at several other points as rebels withdraw from Caracol and defend additional positions.
Washington July 28 Information from Democratic leaders in Congress today that adjournment might be expected about August 25 led President Wilson to begin laying plans for his vacation. The President has been bearing up well under the hot weather but he is anxious to get Mrs. Wilson away from Washington.
The President will leave for Cornish New Hampshire for summer rest once Congress adjourns and will attend the Star Spangled Banner celebration in Baltimore in September. He has not accepted August and September invitations and may tour Pennsylvania Iowa and other states in late September or early October to aid Democratic candidates.
Springfield July 28. Joseph R. Cranfield of Boston was sentenced to six months in jail in police court for possessing heroin. He appealed and is held on a no bail condition.
A Pleasantville New Jersey man reports severe winter cough settled in his lungs. He credits Eckman’s Alterative with loosening mucus, easing the cough, restoring health, and gaining weight after prolonged use. The ad promotes its efficacy for bronchial catarrh throat and lung affections and urges readers to write for a recovery booklet.
At Forest River Park tent village in Salem refugees form football and baseball teams and draw hundreds to matches. They help clear debris and dig sewers under Superintendent Kelly while aid donations rise to about 600600 and 95 dollars as Massachusetts New England relief fund expands with church and civic gifts.
Mrs. Maud Crocker Stockwell, 38, of 228 Main Street Melrose was found dead at her home yesterday afternoon by her two children. Despondency from long illness and imagined family troubles are believed to have driven the suicide.
Margaret 11 and Grandison was the children left home alone when they found their mother dead in a room filled with gas from a turned on cock. Lauriston Stockwell returned from a three day camp to learn of his wife s death. He is a cashier for Boston & Maine and heir in the Crocker will case.
Washington July 28 Congress today passed the last two big general appropriation bills of the session including civil and general deficiency measures. Only two supply bills remain the Indian and river and harbor bills and a conference report on the former was adopted by the Senate. The river and harbor bill is stalled by a filibuster.
Maggie Scott aged 16 was struck by a motorcycle on Columbia Street while walking to work after lunch. She died that night at her home. The rider, Henry Clancy a local athlete, had recently purchased the machine.
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