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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1914
Page
8
Information reaching Washington today that the American schooner Sun Ane from Galveston had landed ammunition at Tampico for the Mexican constitutionalists without interference by the United States or the Huerta government.
Officials declined to verify the report yet sources said Sunshine off Tampico carried arms for the constitutionalists. Washington knew of the munitions delivery to Huerta's enemies and the Antilla's role heightened US concern over possible inaction at the Mexican port.
The United States maintains Tampico as an open port amid talk of a Huerta blockade. Navy officials report no new orders since May 18, with only a transfer to monitor Huerta gunboats at Puerto Mexico and Alvarado. Diplomats warn blocking Tampico could complicate mediation while neutrality must be observed. Carranza, en route to Saltillo, has not yet replied to mediator notes. his first chief’s response is due Monday.
A refugee report from Vera Cruz says President Huerta and General Villa are in daily contact. Villa allegedly sent a telegrapher inside federal lines to harangue Huerta while urging patience, and Huerta orders all such messages delivered to him immediately.
Governor Walsh issues the annual Flag Day proclamation designating the 14th as the national flag anniversary. The note urges display on public buildings and private homes, with school day exercises and church sermons discussing liberty, sacrifices, and blessings symbolized by the flag.
Andrew G. Johnson, 64, of 147 Belmont street, Worcester attempted self harm by slashing his throat with a razor. He told police he wanted to give his son and daughter reason for concern after they scolded him for not finding work.
Street men announce souvenir postcards of the Elephants for Penway Park available Saturday at No 19 High Street Room 7.
New York June 5 Captain W Turner steered the 47 000 ton Cunarder Aquitania to a record maiden crossing in five days 17 hours 43 minutes at 23.10 knots to this port. He docked the liner swiftly, with the gang plank secured 20 minutes after the bridge abeam the pier, the fastest docking of any steamship over 30 000 tons.
The new Cunarder, hailed as the finest British ship yard product, enters port modestly and is quickly secured to the pier with 29 hawsers. Her master steers the vessel clear of the Vaterland, placing her safely in harbor within thirty minutes.
A spectacular blaze on the North Shore bridge flooded the fogs of the river shores as a 500 foot sheet of flame roared upward. Fireboats and hydrants failed to reach the scene promptly due to distance and tide delays. Somerville and Medford crews fought from the ends, with the drawbridge partially saved and likely repairable, while the Park Commission faced funding limits for emergencies.
The former mayor and chairman of the foreign trade committee of the Boston Chamber of Commerce will leave public life to become a real Boston merchant. He will adorn sign boards and operate a clothing business in the historic area.
The ex mayor Fitzgerald may buy Oak Hall Clothing Co store on Washington Street. Negotiations center on funds provided by Fitzgerald with a new name John F. Fitzgerald Clothing Co. and a Boston tailor to manage the shop. Announcement expected early next week amid limited details and a long history of the Oak Hall firm.
Businessman urged a Colorado vacation promising rest and vigor. The ad touts inexpensive stays from 8.09 per week with good rooms and fare. It offers help selecting low priced hotels, maps, pictures, and information on tickets and Burlington train service.
Shipping notices enumerate numerous vessels in port and sailing from Jamaica to Baltimore and New York. Names include Meltonian Lowe Sosua Gloucester McDorman Hillary H M Whitney and Edith M Thompson among others. The list reads like a maritime roster of ships and captains arriving or departing.
A service in memory of Eugene A Stevens a longtime deacon of Union Congregational Church will be held tomorrow afternoon at the church chapel on Colum bus Avenue and West Newton Street. He died at Newton Hospital Thursday morning and was a prominent member of Berkeley Temple and Union Church after their merger. He formerly lived in Blue Hill Maine and in Newton and other Boston suburbs. He worked for Cutter Tower Company for many years.
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