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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1913

Page

1

Poison Girl 10 Marries After Suicide Attempt

The engagement of Miss Susan Mc Laughlin a 19 year old Malden girl who attempted death by bichloride of mercury a week ago to Ernest Bennett a Dorchester man is announced. She will leave Malden Hospital tonight for 35 Bryant street and the marriage is planned for exactly one week later probably in Malden.

Susan McLaughlin Malden Ernest Bennett Dorchester Moody Street Malden Hospital Bryant Street Miss McLaughlin Mr. Bennett

Grain Mill Explosion Kills and Injures Dozens in Buffalo

In Buffalo a massive blast at the Husted Milling Company grain mill and storage warehouse killed about ten workers and injured sixty, with four missing. The blast destroyed the north wall, shattered windows within a quarter mile, and sent bodies airborne as fire followed, causing estimated damages around $500,000. An engineer on a passing train was injured, likely fatally.

Buffalo N. Y Husted Milling Company ST. L

President May Names Heney to Act for Government

President May appoints Frank J. Heney to act for government while vindicating McReynolds in a formal statement and accepting McNab's resignation. A crowded steamer sinks a schooner Priscilla after collision with the Nahant line steamer Machigonne off Commonwealth pier. crew escape in dories to T. wharf. only the schooner’s top masts remain visible.

Frank J. Heney McReynolds McNab Priscilla Nahant Line Commonwealth Pier T. Wharf Machigonne

Cabinet Discusses the Alleged Scandal in Long Session

President Wilson accepts resignation of San Francisco U S District Attorney John L McNab calling it an unjust intimation of injustice by Attorney General McReynolds. He exonerates McReynolds and notes the Caminetti Diggs case will be continued on page S 2d column.

Washington Wilson United States John L. McNab San Francisco Cal McReynolds

Astronomical Notes and Anniversaries for Today

Port land and Gloucester times noted with rising and setting of celestial bodies including Venus Mars Jupiter and Saturn. Moon rises late and day length 15 hours 16 minutes with slight decrease. Anniversaries include Dorr rebellion 1842 and Custer massacre 1876 plus a 19638 typo event and China loan term rejection.

Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn Dorr R. L Vicksburg Miss General Custer Battle of Big Horn China

Malden Girl Recovers as Bennett Couple Plans Wedding

After a dangerous mercury poisoning, Miss McLaughlin declares the patient will live. Dr Duncan reports recovery and the Bennett youth plans a wedding despite earlier cousin marriage concerns. Parents align to remove familial barrier as romance rekindles.

Medals for Dartmouth 1888 Class Banquet honors graduates

Hanover June 24 One feature of the class of 1888 anniversary banquet was the gift of gold bronze commemorative medallions by Fred A. Walker of Washington DC to each member. The medallion face shows Dartmouth buildings as they were 25 years ago with the inscription 1888-1913 Twenty-fifth Anniversary Class of 1888 Dartmouth College. Each medallion bears the recipient's name.

Hanover N. N Fred A. Walker Washington, D. C Dartmouth College

Explosion at city mill injures sixty in blast and fire

Hospitals report over six injured with exact toll to be known tomorrow as ambulances rush to the scene. Fire rages beside Elk and Peabody streets after dust accumulations in the feed house exploded. Many workers burned or trapped, several fatally, including Michael King 41 Henry Vetter 46 a 12 year old boy struck by a car and John Conroy Nickel Plate engineer.

New York Chicago & St. Louis Elk and Peabody Michael King Henry Vetter John Conroy Nickel Plate Railroad

Mellen to be deposed as head of New Haven system

Rumor in banking and Street circles claims Charles S. Mellen will be deposed as president of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad. Morgan & Co and allied interests reportedly turned voting proxies to a New Haven stockholders committee opposing Mellen. A major reorganization of the railroad is expected as supporters pull away.

Charles S. Mellen New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad State Street Morgan & Co Pennsylvania Railroad New Haven Stockholders’ Committee Mellen Morgans New Haven Mr. Mellen

Stockholders Committee Members Listed

The stockholders committee consists of George von L. Meyer as chairman, with details continued on Page 3-5th Column.

George von Ll. Meyer

Electric Fans Keep Up Your Business Pace

A small notice urges firms to contact Oxford 3300 to learn how electric fans can sustain business pace. It emphasizes efficiency gains and potential cost savings for mid sized operations seeking reliable cooling.

Man Under Bed Held as Thief in South Boston

John Leahy, 18, captured after fighting with Mary Roy, is believed to be the burglar who raided a dozen South Boston homes. Held on $1000 bail for the grand jury, police doubt his Dorchester address and plan nearly a dozen counts of breaking and entering. Homes on Athens street and nearby were targeted, with a scare at Mrs Twomey’s across from the Roy house.

John Leahy Adolphus Roy Athens Street South Boston Mary Roy Mt. Vernon Street Dorchester Grand Leahy Twomey Roy Celia Tokas West Sixth Street Nee Roy House Mary Randolph

Collision at sea sinks schooner after crowded voyage

The Priscilla left a wharf on a swordfishing trip when the Machigonne rammed her stern, slicing four feet off. The Priscilla sank quickly as crew escaped in dories. The Machigonne, a new Nahant line steamer from Portland, faced a fogless harbor with unclear cause. Revenue cutter Fresham and Winnisimmet, plus tugboats, aided the sinking vessel.

Priscilla Bass Point Fresham Winnisimmet

Cambridge Takes Up Ice Probe

Mayor Barry of Cambridge and the City Council opened an inquiry into the recent ice price rise. The council authorized the mayor to investigate the causes behind the higher ice costs yesterday.

Cambridge Barry City Council of

Mayor Demands Ice Costs Details From City Firms

Mayor Barry said he sent lengthy communications to city ice companies to uncover real costs from pond to consumer. He asked managements for a four year cost breakdown and labor data, promising full disclosure to the city government after collecting all responses.

Barry

Boston Area Forecast Fair Wednesday and Thursday

Fair forecast for Boston and vicinity with light southwest winds. Washington reports New England will be fair Wednesday except for possible showers in Maine. Thursday will be cloudy with probable showers and light variable winds.

Boston Washington New England Maine

Reported by Thompson's Spa Weather Notes

The fragment notes average temperature yesterday at 74 with a range 22 to 24. It compares to a year ago, when the day was warm and pleasant, referencing specific figures and dates in a brief, non-graphic weather summary.

Thompson's Spa S&f BO Gop. m

Baseball Scores From National League and Cities

National league results show Detroit defeating Cleveland 6 to 5 in the second game after a 6 to 3 opening, with heavy rain affecting other matches. Philadelphia edged Boston 5 to 3 while New York 4 and Brooklyn 0 produced uneven outcomes, and Chicago and St. Louis split. New England games feature New Bedford crushing Fall River 9 to 0 before a 5 to 13 second game, plus Lowell 7 Brockton 4 and Portland 5 Worcester 2. Detailed stories of baseball and other sports on Pages 10 and 11.

Boston-Philadelphia Washington New York St. Louis Chicago Cleveland Detroit Philadelphia S Boston Brooklyn Pittsburg Cincinnati New England New Bedford Fall River Lowell Brockton Portland Worcester Lawrence Lynn

Little Change in Red Sox Position

Report shows minimal shifts in standings after yesterday's games. Washington gains half a game while Chicago trails Boston by half a game. Red Sox remain 12 games behind Philadelphia, 6 behind Cleveland, 1 behind Washington, and 1 to 2 games ahead of Chicago.

RED Sox Washington Chicago Boston Philadelphia Cleveland

Sixteen Horses Die in Fire at Lumber Company Stable

A fire at the C. J. Lambee Lumber Company stable on Albany Street early today killed sixteen horses and rescued five. The blaze caused about $15,000 in property loss and partial damage to outbuildings.

C. J. Lambee Lumber Company Albany Street

Fire destroys stable injures horses and rescues many

A three story wooden stable burned rapidly affecting the Lambee and Boston Coal Company properties. Ninety one horses were housed across the two stables with all saved. The fire started in the Lambee rear, alarms were sounded by watchmen John Kelly and John Ross, and Patrolman Dale aided in rescuing a man’s wife and five children. A colored hustler feared missing.

Lambee Company Boston Coal Company Union Fuel Company Lambee John Kelly Dale East Dedham Street John Ross Jaribee Boston Coal Companies

Auto Crashes Into Fire Alarm Post in Dorchester

An auto owned by Flood Square Auto Co and driven by William P. O'Brien of 621 East Eighth Street Dorchester struck a lamp and fire alarm post at Washington and Park streets last night at 7:45. The lamp and fire crews received word and made temporary repairs. O'Brien said steering gear failed after the car was on the post, and he escaped uninjured.

Flood Square Auto Company William P. O’brien East Eighth Street South Toston Washington and Park Streets Dorchester O'Brien

Campi Beats Ledoux In 20 Rounds In Los Angeles

Eddie Campi of San Francisco won a decision over Charles Ledoux of Paris after 20 rounds at Vernon Arena in Los Angeles. Ledoux offered stubborn defense through nine rounds but was outboxed and suffered a heavy beating, though Campi failed to secure a knockout.

Los Angeles Cal Eddie Campi San Francisco Charles Ledoux Pars Vernon Arena

Boy Killed Father in Self Defense in Missouri

In Harrisonville Missouri a coroner jury exonerated four year old Jesse O Bannon who shot and killed his father J W O Bannon a farmer last night near Harrisonville The verdict found the act was in self defense and the boy was cleared of blame.

Harrisonville Jesse O’ Bannon J. W. O'Bannon Here

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Poison Girl Mrs. Bennett Nahant California Gloucester Newport Bennett Duncan Dartmouth Favo Exchange Trust CO Branci Boylston Street VM. G. A Cigar Stockholders’ Committee J. P. Morgan & Co Pennsylvania Oxford The Edison Electric Illuminating Company of Vitra National Business Mars Link Beach Street South Station Campi
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