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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1915
Page
5
Miss Margaret Walsh of Mrs. Mabel Lovett rushed back into a smoke filled four story brick building at 491 Beacon Street corner of Massachusetts Avenue to rescue Mrs Lovett's dog and cat during yesterday afternoon's two alarm fire.
Miss Walsh trapped inside a smoke filled apartment climbs to a front window and is saved by Ladder 16 after refusing to abandon her six pound dog. A cat is found behind the kitchen range and the dog is recovered by Ladder 15. The fire began in the cellar, forcing rapid evacuations from residents on higher floors.
George Ayer Parson of New York class of 1917, a former comorre at Harvard, has been appointed assistant manager of the Harvard baseball team. The appointment follows his standout performance to win the role from a large pool of candidates.
A ballad recounts Whisker, a London bus horse praised for stamina from Highgate Archway to the Strand. Though Scottish and Canadian rumors swirl, he serves bravely at the Modder River, hauled by gun and driver, dying unmourned after a life of service. August 29, 1900.
George Jessup to drive a Chevrolet in the 6500 mile Indianapolis race next May. Ford plans profit sharing with employees reaches about 90 percent participation after one year. 11 700 workers involved. Also reports on Oakland manager Leslie Sanders visiting Pontiac and 30 Studebakers sold for a transcontinental tour. 220 Indian Motorcycles bought by New York Telephone Company. Governor night at the Auto Show on March 10 with the governor and staff in military dress.
Harvard oarsmen push early open-water training on the Charles as coach Wray plans to add boats to the five currently on the river. Eights crowded in Newell boathouse. freshman crews number eighteen. The launches John Harvard and Veritas to be used as coaches direct varsity workouts. Twenty five crews are in training with all expected on the river by week’s end.
Lynn dons the Build Now banner as the Lynn Business Men's Association promotes a New England week of mass meetings exhibitions and addresses. Mayor Curley and other dignitaries will speak at Odd Fellows Hall. plans target a March 16 campaign and a March 3 rally to spur construction and unemployment relief.
Lynn becomes the first New England city to stage a mammoth trade rally aimed at boosting regional business and promoting New England made goods. The event supports the Post's Build Now campaign to improve business conditions and restore confidence after a harsh winter with unprecedented unemployment.
Mayor Newhall of Lynn leads an honorary committee appointed to oversee civic activities. The list includes local leaders and prominent residents expected to guide community projects and public events in the coming months.
Boston moves toward a major Build Now project with a half million dollar contract for the Dorchester tunnel section H. The deal will fund about 15 months of work for roughly 1000 men and cover the stretch from Old Colony avenue to Woodrow street on Dorchester street.
Egleston square real estate and insurance man E. R. Ogier praises the Build Now idea. He says painting two three-family houses after reading the Post story saved him between 75 and 100 dollars, and he credits the campaign with creating real work for men.
Wrestling fans await a best two out of three showdown at the Grand Opera House as Cyclone Burns meets Dixie Bob Allen. Allen, previously handicapped by a broken nose, has recovered and seeks to reclaim his prior laurels in what promises to be a high intensity match drawing large crowds.
William Donovan manager of the New York club with five players Captain Tillinghast Huston one of the new owners Duke Warrell veteran coach and Trainer Duggan depart for the team training camp in Savannah.
Field of candidates and the competition have lasted several months. Under the usual custom, Parson will be the varsity manager during his senior year.
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