19 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
1
London June 18 Prime Minister Asquith capitulated to suffragettes and agreed to meet a deputation of East End working women in Downing Street Saturday morning. Sylvia Pankhurst’s hunger strike threat at the House of Commons entrance helped force the decision.
Alumni from past years and dignitaries gathered in Sever quadrangle after morning exercises at Sanders Theatre. The day featured a mammoth reunion across Holworthy Weld Matthews University Hollis halls with spreads in class headquarters, signaling the week’s festive close.
The Boston Bootblacks union calls a pause after learning the strike lacks AFL approval. AFL officers flagged two disputed clauses in the proposed agreement. An arbitration panel advised a week long halt while complying with AFL rules, with existing firm agreements remaining in force until a new pact is approved.
James Kier Hardie and George Lansbury helped bring pressure on the premier as Sylvia Pankhurst, after eight hunger strikes and a week in jail, was freed from Holloway. She traveled to Westminster by car and declared the prime minister had surrendered.
National league results show St. Louis 6 Boston 5 and Philadelphia 12 Chicago 4. American league action includes Boston 8 Chicago 0 and St. Louis 6 Philadelphia 5. Federal scores list Chicago 3 Pittsburg 2 and Indianapolis 5 Buffalo 3. New England and Colonial leagues report multiple regional games with varied outcomes.
Mayor Curley and Boston City Council approved a plan to spend $1.6 million this year on private ways and suburban arterials. About $1.1 million is earmarked for private road construction, a record annual outlay for the city.
The council has 400000 already appropriated for private ways with 300000 available from last year. A 400000 loan order for private ways is to be voted next meeting, while Councillor Ballantyne proposes a 500000 loan to widen suburban arteries. The Mayor may approve if abutters accept land assessments, warning against price hikes. Streets include Chelsea, Charlestown, Faneuil, Brighton, Amory, Roxbury, Centre, Hyde Park avenue, West Roxbury, and the rest of Norfolk Street Dorchester.
City Hall reports renewed tensions between the Park and Art Commissions over statue placement on the common. Disagreements thought settled at a recent conference with the Mayor may flare again, signaling possible future hostilities between the two boards.
In El Paso officials report a complete break between Villa and Carranza, with Villa marching south toward Mexico City despite Natera's central zone appointment. Delegates deny US position abets election violence. a full conference may shift to Saturday. Federals defeat a 250-strong Zapatista band near Mexico City.
An old notice lists June 1 to Sept 1 rates for lodging: 50 single suites with private baths for one person at $1.50 nightly, reduced to $1.00. 100 double suites for two at $2.00 reduced to $1.50. 850 double suites with alcove chambers for up to four at $2.50 and $3.00 reduced to $2.00. Baggage transfers free. First class cuisine and service. Club breakfasts 25 to 45 cents. Send postal for booklet.
Report notes for the first time the relations between Venustiano Carranza and Pancho Villa. It states Villa’s forceful seizure of Carranza offices at Juarez was described as a step in a broader plan.
The brief mentions A M time 8 15 in Portland and a prior 24 minutes and showtime 28 minutes earlier, signaling a timing note in the record.
Gloucester at 26 meters reports tonight's sky updates as Venus shines west until 9 30 p m Mercury lingers northwest at sunset Mars sets by 11 30 Jupiter rises south around midnight. Moon phases show last quarter on June 15 new moon June 23 first quarter June 30 full moon July 7. Daylight grows by 6 hours 12 minutes with 15 18 hours of daylight. Auto lamps to light at 7 54 p m and other vehicles at 8 24 p m.
Forecast for southern New England calls for increasing cloudiness Friday with showers overnight or Saturday, cooler Saturday, and wind shifting from south to northwest. Northern New England expects showers Friday into Saturday with cooler interior conditions and moderate to fresh southwest winds.
Report notes events at Thompson's Spa with times listed for a sale and a mis event. Average temperatures recorded: yesterday 87 degrees and one year ago 64 degrees.
In Horticultural Hall, Progressive party fund collectors failed to reach the $50,000 target, taking in about $23,000 by opening, with $1,500 more pledged during the gathering. Chairman Matthew Hale said the campaign would continue and that $50,000 would be raised, even if it takes all summer.
About 500 people attended a meeting where Charles Sumner Bird outlined a plan to buy the controlling interest in the Boston & Maine from the Boston Holding Company and have the state directly control and operate the railroad. He stressed he was not an advocate of government ownership in general.
The item recalls Maine leaving Massachusetts in 1819 and the 50th anniversary battle between Kearsarge and Alabama. It notes a 190 today event about an attempt to escape insane convicts at Bridgewater State Farm being thwarted.
Weekly cafe menu lists planked sirloin steak with French fries and salad at 1.00, whole planked spring chicken with asparagus and jelly at 1.00, fancy cornfed tenderloin with vegetables at 0.50, and mackerel with potatoes and salad. Also half broiled spring chicken on toast with potatoes and jelly. Other popular priced combos available to choose.
New London June 18 Harvard is picked to beat Yale in the main four mile varsity race on the Thames river. Coach Wray's crew is stronger than Yale, while Yale freshman eight has improved under Coach Giannini. Harvard leads in second varsity and freshman races with near parity to Yale in the latter.
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