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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1913
Page
7
Senator Weeks of Massachusetts assails Secretary McAdoo over his claim banks forced price falls on 2 percent bonds. He calls for public disclosure of the information underpinning the charge and seeks clarification from the administration.
Senator Weeks warns that without immediate evidence disclosure the admin is pushing propaganda to discredit opponents. He denounces the secretary's assertion as an abominable attempt to influence congressional action and a concerted drive by high officials to sway business opinion.
Mrs Eugene N Foss and her daughter Helen are among saloon passengers returning from Liverpool and Queenstown aboard the Cunard liner Franconia. The ship with 165 saloon, 469 second cabin and 79 steerage passengers is due at East Boston before 8 this morning.
The will of Judge Samuel W. Emery will be probated in Suffolk county courts after Chief Justice Rugg ruled the probate action properly belongs in this county. Three of Judge Emery’s children from his first wife had sought probate in New Hampshire courts.
Timothy J. O'Toole died at City Hospital from injuries suffered when he fell from a hayloft in a stable at 19 Rexford Street Mattapan Monday evening.
At the White House President Wilson and Secretary Bryan said no mediation proposal has been submitted to Mexican factions. They spent the day studying extensive reports on conditions in Mexico and noted they did not view the situation as acute.
The July heat spell pushed temperatures to 99 degrees at the federal building in downtown Chicago with higher readings elsewhere. Brisk winds eased the heat and there were few prostrations, with officials forecasting continued warm weather for the day.
The first of a weekly display off Revere Beach drew a large crowd estimated between 50 000 and 75 000 spectators. The event opened the season with a vivid show lighting the water and thrilling attendees.
Organization of the National Port-Terminal Bank of Boston with a capital of 200000 was approved today by acting comptroller Thomas P. Kane in Washington.
A remarkable Orient themed story by John Le Breton appears in next Sunday's Post Magazine.
Katherine Lucy Lucey aged 15 days won the prize as youngest baby at the lawn fete held behind St Marys Church rectory in Melrose. Raymond Dolloff, 18 months, won prettiest baby. Clergy including Rev F J Glynn Rev Daniel J Carney and Rev James Brewin supported the fundraiser aiding a new commercial department for St Marys parochial school.
Malden police and Judge Bruce of the Malden District Court try to curb a youth stone throwing habit. James Hill, 15, employed by a daily paper, was struck in the head by a stone hurled through a window.
The Sun days Post features Hank the Hermit and the Injun Braves in a light humorous comic segment. Readers enjoy playful antics and punchlines from the strip.
Augusta Maine July 29 after a day long hearing the governor and council pardoned Samuel D Haynes serving a life sentence for the murder of Rockland policeman James L Robbins in 1879 Seven earlier pardon attempts were made Haynes had hit Robbins during a scuffle and fled Robbins died days later and Haynes was recaptured petitions argued lack of intent to kill and a manslaughter verdict Colonel H S Rogers of Detroit a Haynes brother in law had pushed for the pardon Herbert L Shepperd of Rockport opposed but withdrew his opposition J P Bass a Bangor publisher backed the claim against release
The Finance Commission accuses members of graft and irregular spending in the city dairy program. Names include Arthur L. Gavin James E. OConnell William D. Collins and John M. O'Hara with dates of appointment in 1911 1912 and suspensions for insubordination or travel excesses. Dr P H Mullowney defends the commission and vows review.
Severe flooding from a cloudburst cut off trains on the Maine Central branch and damaged roads and bridges in St Johnsbury. Washouts on the Boston & Maine line and a landslide on the Maine Central created 30 to 60 foot gaps in tracks. homes, trees, and farms within seven miles suffered extensive damage.
The United States weighs staged options on Mexico as Ambassador Wilson prepares to testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Officials discuss abstaining from interference, lifting arms embargo, mediating, or forming a tripartite peace panel. Huerta asserts protection for Americans and cites a near resolution of the Dixon shooting case in El Paso.
The note promotes the new serial Hardpan & Co by Roy Norton, announcing its debut in the upcoming Sun Day Post Magazine and urging readers not to miss the fine story.
Washington July 29 Martin M Mulhall a claimed lobbyist for the National Association of Manufacturers testified before the Senate lobby investigating committee alleging that Representative McDermott of Illinois confessed signing Mulhall s name to a 250 check elevating the hearing to a climax in a dramatic exchange
Mulhall made a statement when asked about a trip to Chi. The remarks came as officials questioned his itinerary and purpose, signaling the start of an inquiry into whereabouts and motives surrounding the journey.
The testimony covers payments and checks linked to McDermott’s 1912 primaries with Harold F. McCormick allegedly promising 250 dollars. Mulhall identifies ten years of correspondence as lobbyist for the National Association of Manufacturers. Upcoming cross examination involves attorneys for the association and the Federation of Labor, with hundreds of questions pending.
Private detectives probe a theft on an island tied to Rear Admiral Caperton who ordered navy men to locate boats and report, to clear workers after clothes watches a brooch with pearls and sapphires cuff links and other valuables vanished.
Private John A. Harrington of the Ninth Regiment, shot at Sand wich Sunday by Constable Michael Murphy, was reported at City Hospital resting comfortably last night. His name remains on the dangerous list as his mother is called to his bedside.
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