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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1914
Page
5
Skipper Tony Anisti, famed for the old T wharf, left his trousers behind in the heat while baiting traps in a power dory. He tried lying face down to avoid sunburn, but a sun‑lit match in his hip pocket ignited his clothing and forced him to return in a barrel.
At North Station Boston Mr and Mrs Warren and a perspiring porter drew attention as a crate carried by the porter held three pink piglets. The scene offered a peek at the farm life of the Pride's Crossing estate and the Warren family's plans, with Bayard Warren Jr central to the visit and future farm expectations.
The Warren family plans a $200000 farm mansion while occupying the Bartlett mansion on their estate in Pride's Crossing. Mrs Bayard Warren, daughter of Herbert M Sears, shares the Bartlett estate with her sister Phyllis. Bayard Warren, a namesake of Ambassador Thomas F Bayard, is noted as wealthy in his own right.
The city baked under near ninety degree heat with a new record for duration of 90 plus degrees. Three deaths linked to heat followed, including Thomas Mullen of 29 Lynde Street and James Murphy, a 78 year old from Togus furlough. A five year old, George Burns, died after ice cream and heat, with ptomaine poisoning suspected. Police relieved in lighter summer uniforms as relief from the heat began.
Mexican and American delegates debate a protocol on transferring authority from Huerta. The plan envisions a provisional president and cabinet, while constitutionalists may later join peace talks. Mediation optimism grows as arms embargo aids potential diplomacy and internal conflict nears a quicker end.
Andrews, arrested after passing 17 bad checks, claimed Deer Island prison abuses and drug use among inmates. He testified about robbery of prisoners and misused funds, while Barnes aided as a talented check passer. Judge Chase dismissed forgery charges, but Andrews received 14 months in the House of Correction.
A list reports multiple individuals overcome by heat while at work or walking in Boston Somerville Worcester Everett and Lynn. Victims taken to City or Lynn Hospital and Relief Hospitals with varied addresses noted.
Two Lynn firemen were hurt, one seriously, when a wheel detached from a speeding engine bound for a Flint street blaze. The demolished apparatus sparked chaos as two frenzied horses dashed through the crowd, injuring several bystanders including a boy who needed hospital care. George E. May sustained multiple injuries and remained in hospital.
Mayor Curley asked the Chamber of Commerce to study removing tracks on Washington street and to report on cutting a 10-foot strip from the Common to widen Boyiston street. He spoke with Chamber president J Randolph Coolidge on both proposals.
General Carranza sent word from Niagara Falls that his representatives would not be officially received at the mediation conference unless an armistice is agreed. The White House and cabinet, while noting the stance, pressed on in hopes of peace.
Washington June 12 The House passed the Senate amendment repealing the Panama Canal act exemption for American coastwise shipping from tolls by 216 to 71 The measure reserves U S rights under the Hay Pauncefote treaty The President is expected to sign Monday and officials plan to attach signatures before sending the bill to the White House
Montreal June 32 The Norwegian collier Storstad, which rammed the Empress of Ireland on May 29, may be released from custody by the Admiralty Court next week upon bond for 2 million dollars. The case awaits the Mersey inquiry before trial. Storstad to Quebec for repairs. Catholic dead in the hull still to be buried at Rimouski. Captain Kendall’s wife arrived at Quebec from Glasgow aboard the Calgarian.
London reports the death of Myles Burton Kennedy a renowned yachtsman and Royal Yacht Squadron member aged about 85 born in 1861. He was a prominent figure in sailing circles.
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