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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1914

Page

1

Walsh Urges R R Divorce Plan for Boston and Maine

Governor W a nd Maine advocates a complete separation of the Boston and Maine road from the New Haven system. The plan sets up five liquidators named by the U S Supreme Court to sell B and M stock within two and a half years and run the line independently. It proposes Commonwealth purchase options, limits on sales to New Haven affiliates, and a state election referendum.

Fed New Haven Commonwealth Boston Railroad United States Supreme Court Boston & Maine New Haven Boston & Albany Boston United States Court Boston Railroad Holding Company Berkshire

Governor Seeks Boston & Maine Split from New Haven Railroads

Governor Walsh urged the Legislature to pass enabling legislation to separate the Boston and Maine Railroad from the New Haven system. He warned of a potential financial catastrophe and called for a reorganization to restore credit and ensure faithful management. Continued on Page 4.

Walsh Boston & Maine New Haven New England

Mansfield Agar Agar Wafers Laxative Ad

Mansfield Agar Agar Wafers are a no habit forming food laxative. They claim quick relief with no stomach upset and no acidity. Sold at 25c a box and by mail from Mansfield Laboratories in Mansfield Massachusetts.

Mansfield Mansfield Laboratories, Inc Mass

Temperature Readings From Thompson's Spa Chronicle

Yesterday temperatures are recorded as 69 at 11 am, 75 at 3 pm, and 68 at 9 pm. The data shows hourly values with a reference to yesterday and the prior year for comparison.

Thompson's Spa

Elephants to Be Turned Over to Boston by Governor Walsh

Next Saturday morning at Fenway Park the elephants are to be turned over to the city of Boston by Governor Walsh. The scene includes Tony rocking the elephant baby to sleep Mollie standing on her head Waddy dancing a band playing and many other acts by acrobats and little ladies.

Tony Mollie Waddy Fenway Park Boston Walsh

Moon phases and daily celestial notes for June days

June day page notes list moon phase changes from first quarter on June 1 to new moon on June 23 and highlight summer countdown. It records sunrise and sunset, daylight length, evening planets Venus Mars Saturn and morning Jupiter, with auto lamp times and a historical anniversaries section including Pope Pius birth and Maine prohibition law.

Venus Mars Saturn Jupiter Pope Pius Maine Galveston A. F. of L. Barbers

Forecast for Boston and vicinity

Boston and vicinity see generally fair skies on Tuesday and Wednesday with little temperature change. Moderate westerly winds. Washington report notes fair conditions Tuesday and Wednesday with warmer interior and moderate northwest to north winds.

Boston Washington England

Warden Bridges Seeks Retirement Pension

The State Prison Commission received a petition for retirement on a pension from General Benjamin F. Bridges, warden at the State prison. Bridges was appointed by Governor William E. Russell in 1893.

State Prison Commission Benjamin F. Bridges State Prison Bridges William E. Russell Greenfield Mass State Militia Gen. Bridges Barry Cambridge Nathan D. Allan

Harvard Rowers Open Practice at Red Top

Harvard crews arrived at Red Top Conn this afternoon to a ten mile paddle. The first varsity crew rowed to the railroad bridge in one stretch and back in several stretches. The freshman crew accompanied them to the three mile mark.

Harvard Red Top Conn

Brighton Girl Struck by Auto Near Chestnut Hill

Thirteen year old Geneva Callahan of 855 Washington street Brighton was knocked down and badly injured by an automobile bearing the number 14466 while crossing Washington street near Chestnut Hill avenue last evening.

Geneva Callahan Washington Street Brighton Chestnut Hill Avenue

Baseball scores and results from multiple leagues

In the American league scores Boston beat Washington 1 0 and Philadelphia defeated New York 9 8 in 12 innings. New York won 4 2 in the first game of a doubleheader. Detroit edged Chicago 2 1 in 13 innings. St Louis toppled Cleveland 10 5. National league Brooklyn 6 Boston 2. New York 11 Philadelphia 7. Chicago 7 Pittsburgh 3. Cincinnati 6 St Louis 4. New England results show Lowell 8 Portland 5 and Fitchburg 3 Lawrence 1. Federal league action: Brooklyn 4 Baltimore 1. Buffalo 2 Pittsburgh 1. Chicago 10 Kansas City 2. Indianapolis 5 St Louis 4.

Boston Washington Philadelphia New York Detroit Chicago St. Louis Cleveland Brooklyn Pittsburg Cincinnati Baltimore Buffalo Kansas City Indianapolis

Hub Belle weds in New York church ceremony

Landon Humphreys married Miss F Jane Fairfield at Church of the Heavenly Rest in New York with only immediate family present. Rev Dr Francis Landon Humphreys of Morristown N J officiated, the church long connected to the Humphreys family.

New York Landon Humphreys Church of the Heavenly Rest F. Jane Fairfield Boston Beverly Farms Francis Landon Humphreys Morristown N. J Humphreys James C. Barr

Miss Fairfield Marries Mr Humphreys at Ritz Carlton

The 18 year old Miss Fairfield and Mr. Humphreys wed today after a rapid engagement of five months. They met at the pier with her mother Mrs. James C. Bart and planned the ceremony with Dr. Humphreys arranging the church and license Bureau visit. The bride, an expert swimmer and yachtswoman, carried a pet poodle amid a flurry of society surprise.

Miss Fair Lorraine France Mr. Humphreys James C. Bart Humphreys Fairfield

Lynn factory worker throws knife at persistent admirer

Lizzie Lucas, 20, of Lynn, hurled a work knife at Arthur Malos, 16, after rejecting his advances at Louis W. Wright & Co. The blade struck his right side but officials said the wound was not serious. Lucas said she meant only to scare him and was not arrested.

Louis W. Wright & Co Washington Street Lynn Lizzie Lucas Arthur Malos Beaudry Terrace Malos

High Military Honor for Empress Dead Victims

Great Britain and Dominion form tribute to crash victims with no evidence of self harm found among 188 bodies. A money belt totaling 14000 dollars is reported. An inquiry begins next week as wife states Captain Anderson was on deck at the time of the crash.

Great Britain Dominion Anderson

Shooting of Boy Probed in Police Case

A continuing hearing before Commissioner Henry J. Cunningham reviews alleged unwarranted shooting of 11 year old Ernest Blenvyin by Officer Daniel O'Brien of Station 2 Cambridge. The May 25 incident occurred during a chase with Officer Horgan. the boy was hit in the arm as shots were fired after commands to stop. Both officers contend they acted legally and Blenvyin is described as part of a suspected thieves gang targeting slot machines.

Daniel O’brien Cambridge Ernest Blenvyin Henry J. Cunningham O'Brien Horgan O’brien Blenvin

Mexican leaders clash over mediation at Niagara Falls

A semi official Carranza statement from Durango criticizes ARE mediators at Niagara Falls. Villa reiterates loyalty to Carranza as military leader. Villa travels from Torreon to Chihuahua City en route to Juarez. Carranza plans to move via Torreon to Saltillo to establish a provisional government.

EL Paso Tex Carranza Durango Niagara Falls Villa Chihuahua City Torreon Juarez Saltillo

Durango Telegram Notes Carranza Government Sanction

A telegram from Durango states Carranza's provisional government has official sanction though not a formal declaration. The message, in English, arrived via National Telegraph wires and is being released to the press of the United States.

Durango Carranza United States

Empress of Ireland Tragedy Prompts Grand Quebec Funeral

Canada to honor the Empress of Ireland victims with a 2:30 P.M. funeral in Quebec City. Government leaders and royal representatives plan a massive civic and military tribute, with services at Christ Church Cathedral and Notre Dame des Victoires.

Boston Post Quebec Canada Laurentian Mountains Citadel Essex Christ Church Cathedral St. Matthew’s Church Church of England Bassilica Notre Dame Des Victoires

The Wholesome Drink Horsford’s Acid Phosphate Ad

An old advertisement promotes Horsford’s Acid Phosphate as a refreshing remedy for fatigue thirst and sleeplessness claiming it cools and refreshes the user.

Horsford

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