11 Mar 1914
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1914
Page
1
The Cambridge municipal election concluded yesterday with the No-license side winning by 851 votes, a larger margin than last year. City Treasurer Timothy W. Good led the electoral result for the pro- or anti-license position.
Medical Examiner Watters indicated an arrest on a manslaughter charge may be made today in the death of 16 year old Alice Lyman of South Boston. The girl died in a freight elevator at the Jefferson building scene after a water bucket was allegedly dumped to deter youths.
Charles H. Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners testified before a congressional committee about his deportation from the Hancock mining district last December. He said three men visited his hotel room and, with 15 to 18 others, discussed allowing citizens to donate to relief for the Italian Hall disaster survivors.
Moyer recounts being assaulted and threatened with violence after a Calumet union incident. A crowd seized him at a hotel door, beat him, and a revolver fired wounding his shoulder. Abductors forced him toward a bridge then rail platform, with further threats of execution.
Two disguised ministers from Seaton University School of Theology testified to Overseers of the Poor that attendants at Hawkins Street Home abused lodgers. They reported cursing, shoving, threats to knock down victims, and animals phrases used, though no one was struck.
The Rev Merrill Lester and the Rev C V Bigler, theology students at Boston University, visited Hawkins Street lodging house to study unemployment shelter needs. They posed as overnight guests, were admitted, and reported to Professor Ward and Chairman Fowler.
The loan exhibition of miniatures and silhouettes at the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiques will be continued through April 1.
Moon enters earth shadow at 9 58 p m with middle of eclipse at 11 29 p m and exit around 1 a m Weather favorable conditions offer an unusually good view Nine tenths of the moon will be obscured at greatest observation for U S observers
The eclipse lasts about three hours from Earth shadow intrusion to moon’s exit. Harvard astronomers expect unusually good observations if skies stay clear. In Boston the moon enters at 9 58 pm, reaches mid eclipse at 11 29 pm, and leaves the shadow around 1 am. Visibility also extends to Washington and regions across Western Europe, the Americas, and Africa.
Jessie May Goodwin four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Goodwin of North Main street Reading died yesterday from burns suffered February 20 when she fell into a tub of boiling water at home.
The United States will press President Huerta to punish those responsible for the murder of American horse trader Clemente Vergara. Secretary Bryan sent the telegraphic report on Vergara’s wounds to Charge O Shaughnessy in Mexico City to refute claims he escaped federals and joined rebels. Charge O Shaughnessy will seek reparation and punishment once Texas Governor Colquitt’s investigation concludes.
Consul Garrett in Laredo Texas and Brigadier General Bliss in El Paso reported on the Vergara expedition led by Vergara's widow who financed it. They described the body condition and bullet wounds and denied torture by fire before hanging and shooting. Officials said no state agents violated Mexican sovereignty and any offense was by individuals. Secretary Bryan said he would not pursue prosecution if he knew who took the body.
Brief transit item notes times for Portland and Gloucester with a prior reference to Newport and a 24 minute, 38 minute segment, indicating continuation on page four column. The fragment lists times and locations in an archival rail or shipping timetable style.
The notice lists sun and moon times, day length and seasonal milestones. It notes Venus Mars Saturn visible after sunset and Jupiter rising before sunrise with a 6 16 sunset lamp timing.
Eclipse of the moon visible in New England begins 8 41 p m with middle phase at 11 13 p m and ends 1 45 p m on March 12. Fo rbs Ill, former German Emperor and Robert Treat Paine signer born 1731. One year ago today J Edward Barry elected Cambridge mayor for third term.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Wednesday generally fair with Thursday unsettled likely bringing rain or snow. Moderate variable winds shift to easterly as precipitation chances rise. Forecast for northern New England predicts partly cloudy Wednesday and unsettled Thursday with likely spew. Southern New England expected cloudy both days with possible snow or rain and winds turning east.
The bulletin lists various time stamps and temperatures from Thompson's Spa with figures such as 13 14 and 23 3p m, along with averages noted for yesterday and last year. Data appears fragmented but centers on daily temperature readings.
The woman suffrage amendment passed the Senate yesterday afternoon by a vote of 34 to 2 with one pair absent. The roll call shows 35 senators recorded in favor and three against. Senator O Rourke of Worcester led the opposition and wore smoked glasses reportedly to shield his eyes from the crowded women's gallery.
Senators O Rourke and Wells of Haverhill and Doyle of New Bedford publicly supported the resolution. O Rourke formed an alliance with Draper of Lowell who voted in favor. Norwood of Hamilton was absent and President Coolidge does not vote on measures except to break a tie. This marks the first passage of a woman suffrage resolve.
London March 10 Emmeline Pankhurst again a hunger striking prisoner in Holloway jail She believes she will gain release in a few days under the cat and mouse law After halting the Scotch express bringing her from Glasgow to London police moved her to Holloway A large suffragette crowd gathered but police prevented any rescue attempt.
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Rev Hannibal B Goodwins patent claims against Eastman Kodak Rochester determining he is the inventor of the basic photograph film patent and entitled to all benefits. Kodak profits on the patent are estimated in the millions.
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