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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1914
Page
7
A schooner Arethusa returns to port with flag at half mast to mourn Louis Amiro, a descendant of seafarers, who was swept overboard and lost on his first day pursuing a life at sea.
An 18 year old Amiro sailor hopeful is apprenticed aboard the Arethusa from Gloucester. A sudden boom snap pitches him into the sea at Thatcher’s Island during a blizzard. Hervie White and Martin Sparrow attempt rescue before the line ends for the Amiros traditon.
The Levantine American Chamber of Commerce held its first annual banquet in Constantinople with over 200 guests. Attendees included ministers of public works interior commerce and marine and diplomatic representatives to the Balkan States.
Otto Paulson known as Stephen Zanuck aged 26 died at the Relief Hospital early Sunday while staying at 21 Wall Street. He fell ill last Friday and was moved to the hospital shortly before death. no known relatives in the country.
Supreme Judicial Court hands down several decisions refining the Workmen's Compensation Act. Definitions of casual labor and dependency are clarified and rulings address whether insurance can be divided or selectively applied by employers.
The court held Emma G. Gaynor not entitled to benefits since Joseph C. Gaynor’s role at a college banquet was casual and not a continuing job. Separate decisions covered farm laborers, a daughter dependent on her father, and insurer rights under the Act.
A poem argues to seek comfort from a father who once was a boy. It recalls shared sorrows and joys, suggesting the father understands the pain of a child's heart and can help mend broken hope and joy. The speaker envisions trust in a father who has faced similar hurts.
The City of Boston faces a charter hearing today before the committee on metropolitan affairs at the State House. The Finance Commission led by John A Sullivan opposes changes while a large citizen petition protests any alterations. Proposals include larger City Council, two year mayor term, End to Civil Service confirmation power, elected Public Works Commissioner, lower nominating signatures and December election shift. The Good Government Association endorses Mayor Curley’s selections and governance moves as progress toward a higher civic standard.
City corporation counsel Mr Sullivan represents Boston at hearings to present Mayor Curley views on charter changes. Proposals focus on petition signature thresholds and election date, plus stronger City Council representation. The Boston Charter Association and the Good Government Association are involved.
Paul Cohn a Harvard Law School student was arrested by Cambridge police on larceny charges after allegedly taking items from Newel Boat Club lockers. He remained in Brighton custody over the weekend, bail posted by his father with his mother present. Items reported missing include a watch a pocket book with a Harvard Athletic Association ticket $2 in cash and goods valued at $8.
Milford Pennsylvanians report Gifford Pinchot former U S forester announced his candidacy for the Washington party nomination to succeed Boies Penrose as United States Senator.
A yesterday afternoon concert featured soprano Elizabeth van Endert with a 60‑player Boston Symphony Orchestra led by Otto Urack. The program included operatic arias from Der Freischutz and Tannhauser, songs by Mozart Carey Brahms and Wagner, plus van Endert’s Brahms pieces Vergebliche Nacht and Wiegenlied. The orchestra opened with Der Freischutz overture and offered Nocturne Scherzo from A Midsummer Night's Dream and Berlioz selections.
A trolley cable snapped in the East Boston tunnel shortly after 10 last night delaying East Boston and Chelsea cars for about 40 minutes.
Advertises free admission cards for lectures on correct corseting at Lorimer Hall Tremont Temple today tomorrow and Wednesday at 2 30 P M. Also promotes Raphael Tuck contest for kiddies with prizes and five nationally known artists as judges with full details at the Toy Shop third floor.
The text notes deducting from compensation to the widow the extra pay given to a deceased employee. It also states in the Bentley case a joiner child may receive compensation despite living apart from her father after parental separation, upholding the child’s right to benefits.
The Boston & Maine New Haven and Maine Central railroads sever all jointly run departments. The tariff bureau with 100 workers will separate first. Advertising bureau work remains at South station until North station quarters are ready. Maine Central left the industrial bureau Sept 1. B&M to follow. Robert H. Newcomb is expected to head the combined publicity and advertising department.
The Filene system offers free delivery across New England for all store purchases except those in the Automatic Bargain Basement where a small delivery charge is added.
The first Lenten addresses were delivered at Mt. Vernon Church by Rev. Willis H. Butler of Old South Church on What We Believe About the Bible. Upcoming talks feature Rev. John Edgar Park and other clergy from Somerville West Newton and Cambridge Lent programs across several churches.
A sale offers dresses and skirts priced from $1.50 to $3 and $1 to $2.50, featuring long lawn gowns trimmed with fine laces embroidery and ruffles. Items include long dresses win embroidery yokes and lace trims, with third floor location noted.
Suffragettes attended the parish church in Hove today and during the collection prayed for suffragette prisoners and an end to persecution, asking God to open the eyes of the church and clergy to mercy.
The article lists color families from blues including bright gay blues and navy to browns in tobacco and rust. It notes Tango shades in high demand ranging from rust and mahogany to reddish yellows, followed by purples like fox glove and wis taria.
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