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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1915
Page
14
The Danish coal carrier Cyrus from Burnt Island bound for Copenhagen was torpedoed yesterday afternoon near Stavanger Norway. All crew members are unharmed and were landed today by a Norwegian steamer. The Cyrus, built in 1910 and owned in Copenhagen, measured 249 feet with a net tonnage of 1082.
Miss May E. Belmont of 50 Peterboro Street reports her Boston bulldog terrier Mickey Toots missing since Tuesday. She and police have searched high and low, fearing theft as the well bred dog was very beloved and handsome.
William Johnson, who says he has no home, was arraigned in Quincy District Court on attempting to break and enter and commit larceny at the home of Harry L. Rice a millionaire shoe manufacturer of Adams street. He waived examination and was held in 3000 for the Superior Court.
Titus Taber of Winthrop reported losing 5000 pennies after a quiet penny matching game on Central Wharf yesterday. Police assisted but the coins have not been recovered.
A fire at the King Rubber Company plant in Hyde Park started by spilled chemicals from a tank ruined nearly $1000 worth of finished rubber goods ready for sale and threatened the safety of 18 workers yesterday afternoon.
William McDonald, an employee, warned coworkers when a fire started and led them to safety. Twelve gasolene tanks, each 60 gallons, were in a nearby room but the fire was controlled before reaching it. The plant manufactures rubber gloves nipples hot water bags and other rubber specialties.
Policemen scoured the woods around Ipswich Junction today seeking Allen MacDonald a well known resident who has been missing from his home John MacDonald brother noted in the report and speculation arose about the cause of his disappearance and potential self harm.
The report notes a man aged 83, described as 6 ft 1 in with sandy complexion, khaki trousers, black shoes, black coat and cap, believed to have died by his own hand some time ago. He leaves a wife and two children locally.
Advertisement pitch praises Father John's Medicine as a pure wholesome tonic and body builder for the weak and run down. It claims it nourishes the body without alcohol and promotes new flesh and strength.
Thomas Harold Greenberg won first prize at the Boston Latin School declamation contest with The Man With the Hoe by Markham. Aaron S. Aronson took second, Harry L. Seely third, and Frederick C. Packard fourth. The five other prize speakers were Michael Carchin sixth Joseph Schneider fifth, with medals for the top three and books for the rest. Henry Pennypacker presided over the event with judges including Arthur Walworth John Casey William Gallagher James Dana and others.
Miss A. Louise Hogle assistant superintendent of Somerville Hospital and Dr Pierce F McGann of Highland avenue Somerville will join Dr B H Nichols Red Cross party sailing June 22 for Europe. Miss Hogle is sister of hospital superintendent Miss Elizabeth C Hogle.
The High School Cadet Battalion held its 80th annual field day at State Fort Park in Gloucester with more than 5000 spectators. Commander Stanley Burnham led the battalion of four companies during the afternoon event.
Cape Cod Canal promoters win a six month extension from the Harbor and Land Commission and the Public Service Commission to finish construction. The two state bodies hold back about 1.5 million dollars of the roughly 12 million contract price as a guarantee that the project will be finished. The canal work is nearly complete with only finishing touches remaining.
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