28 Jun 1913
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1913
Page
1
A public statement from striking workers rebuffs Governor backed mediation efforts. The group denies politicizing the walkout while reiterating demands and insisting on direct talks with city officials. Negotiations remain stalled as tensions rise.
Mayor Fitzgerald reported Governor Foss blocked talks with striking Foss workers, leaving 1500 idle and risking a wider action that could involve over 100000 metal tradesmen statewide. National and district organizers from blacksmiths machinists pattern makers and polishers pressed for a breakthrough.
Andrew Gordon 16, son of Mrs Ellen Gordon, 716 Lawrence St, is believed drowned after clothing found on the Merrimac River bank. Police dragged the river all evening without recovering the body. The mother identified the clothing and said he went out in the afternoon and did not return.
The real love affair of Ernest G Bennett of Dorchester who still says he will wed another instead of Susan McLaughlin his Malden cousin who is said to have taken poison on his account continued on page 2 6th column.
George von L Meyer former Navy Secretary and subcommittee chair of the New York New Haven Hartford stockholders protective group met in New York with railroad directors to discuss allowing a thorough examination of the railroad s interior workings and finances noting a harmonious conference lasting about an hour.
Yesterday the city saw 11 prostrations from the heat while thousands endured extreme discomfort. Weather headquarters forecast heat into the 80s with later relief expected as winds shift. The official forecast predicted fair, not so warm conditions with moderate winds and a cooler Sunday ahead.
The Red Sox benefited from yesterday's doubleheader to move up on rivals. They closed gaps to several teams, trailing Philadelphia by 13 games, and trailing Cleveland by 4 and Chicago by 12 while pacing Washington by 1 game.
Results from AMERICAN and NATIONAL leagues show Boston sweeping New York with 10 to 3 and 6 to 4, Washington defeating Philadelphia 2 to 0, and Philadelphia overcoming Washington 11 to 5. Other games include St. Louis 8 Detroit 3 and Chicago 3 Cleveland 2 with New York 3 Boston and Brooklyn 6 Cincinnati 5 Chicago 1 Pittsburg 4 St. Louis 3. New England scores list Lowell 1 Fall River 0 Portland 4 Lynn 3 Lawrence 6 New Bedford 3 Worcester 4 Brockton 2.
London probate hearing exposes a fierce contest over a 5 million dollar estate. Lady Sackville, dubbed the modern Becky Sharp, is accused of duress and manipulation to gain control of the will. Malcolm Scott argues undue influence and seeks a codicil, offering 5000 dollars for its proof while a global search continues.
Testimony from Sir John’s sisters Alicia and Mary and his brother Walter corrobored earlier statements about Lady Sackville’s influence over Sir John and his apparent weakness. The proceedings continue on another page.
The Mayor told union members that the Governor had positively refused to approve the proposed concession. The statement signals a firm stance by state leadership on labor negotiations and expectations for upcoming talks.
The item lists daily sky events including sunrise and sunset times for Portland Newport and Gloucester, with planetary rise times for Venus Mars Jupiter and Saturn. It marks the 179th day of the year and the eighth day of summer, notes the moon in last quarter, and lists notable anniversaries such as Fort Moultrie 1776 and Monmouth 1778, plus births of John Boyle O’Reilly and Otis Skinner.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair skies and moderate west to northwest winds with cooler temperatures Saturday. Sunday should be fair and cooler. Northern New England is expected to be fair Saturday and Sunday with light west winds, not quite as warm Sunday. Southern New England and eastern New York anticipate generally fair conditions Saturday and Sunday with light west winds.
The First Congregational Church in Chelsea voted last night to extend a call to Rev. John Hastings Quint, pastor of the First Parish Church in Brunswick, Maine, following the pulpit committee recommendation.
Two hundred tons of fuel oil on the Standard Oil tanker Mohawk exploded while at anchor off Tompkinsville New York bay. Five people were killed and six injured. a dozen others unaccounted for, believed to have escaped by lifeboat or swimming ashore. Bodies were found in the hold as fireboats fought the blaze.
The Mohawk disaster leaves Edward Donahue 35 Brooklyn steamfitter and John Donovan 26 machinist helper dead among three unidentified sailors and a foreign fourth engineer. Wounded include Gustave Elmgren 40 Philip Lepic 32 Herman Weissmann 31. several airmen burned. Carelessness blamed. about 50 crew plus 20 machinists were on board preparing repairs for Tuxpan voyage when a lighter sparked explosive gases after a washer was dropped into the hold.
Notice states Bill and Ella request immediate return home. describes urgent welfare concern and location Worcester.
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