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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1914
Page
3
Aunt Mary Goddard marked her 104th birthday in Brunswick Maine with a Quaker service for 16 Friends Church members at her niece Mrs Jennie Cox home followed by a picnic. Goddard formerly preached at Durham and received many cards and gifts.
Testimony describes attendants abusing lodgers at the Wayfarers Lodge. Witnesses urge salaried overseers, larger funds, and a new municipal lodging house to end inhuman treatment, improve facilities, and allow more sleep and dignity for workers.
The Senate approved woman suffrage by a 35 to 3 margin after a lengthy session marked by wit and respect. Senators O Rourke Brennan Hobbs Wells and McCarthy spoke for the measure as debate concluded with a vote at 4 45 p m and procedural skirmishes over straw vote bills.
March 10 London reports that May Richardson slashed the $225,000 Velasquez Venus, prompting closure of the National Gallery and Wallace collection until further notice. Experts estimate repair at $500, noting loss in selling value. Richardson, who carried a miniature hatchet, had four months imprisonment reduced due to appendicitis.
Secretary Garrison received from Brigadier-General Bliss a report on the Vergara case by Captain H. P. Howard. Vergara’s body was found with four bullet holes after being recovered by relatives and hired Mexicans. Texas Rangers did not cross the border. Consul Garrett said relatives recovered the body on the American side of the Rio Grande opposite Hidalgo. Bryan noted no new representations to Huerta. The Hague arbitration was not deemed fitting for redress.
I I Cromwell a wealthy mining man from Vancouver B C disappeared in Sonora Mexico last December according to a letter from his wife Mrs Cromwell who asks a search be made for him He was last seen in Tucson December 26 and told his wife he would return January 1 officials have been working on the case for weeks without success
Governor Colquitt told the Texas Cattle Raisers' Association he has adopted a policy to open negotiations directly with Mexican authorities to right wrongs against Texans. A proposed resolution praising Colquitt and his defense of Texans was ruled out of order as political.
Premier Doumergue told the Chamber of Deputies that the Mexican civil war harms French interests in the country. He noted French warships operating in Mexican waters with others and said France has abstained from intruding domestically, trusting Washington but ready to seek satisfaction when the moment comes.
A Mexican-led expedition recovered Clemente Vergara’s body from an unmarked Hidalgo grave. Mrs. Vergara paid 400 dollars for the body’s recovery, with J S Hill organizing the party for the widow. State and federal investigators gather evidence for Secretary Bryan and Governor Colquitt.
In London March 10 the death of William S. Benton, a British ranchman, in Juarez was raised in the House of Commons. Sir Edward Grey stated redress must come in another way.
Governor Walsh and the Civil Service Commission reached an agreement on the new civil service rules affecting executive officials. The conference included Chairman John N. Cole and Elmer Curtiss, with changes needing Executive Council and Governor approval. Also noted are debates over open wild fowl seasons and Suffolk Law School degree conferral, plus a Public Opinion Bill amendment proposal.
The Governor stated the central topic was whether the new rules approved by the Executive would be implemented. He emphasized the decision hinges on policy impact and administrative readiness.
The pardon committee on the Governor's Council will hear the petition of Naniene M. Estes, a mulatto woman serving a 15 year term for manslaughter after she shot George Roberts who had deserted her. The action hinges on a majority of voters in the election.
About 400 railroad officials met at the American House for the annual meeting. Officers elected include President H. E. Astley roadmaster New York New Haven Hartford. Vice-president P. M. Hammett. Treasurer C. W. Sherburne. Finance and executive committees list many prominent railroad and institute figures. Secretary William E. Cade Jr. named.
All mothers will want the next Sunday Post featuring a color page picture of the latest fashions for little girls. The garments are described as sensible and practical for everyday wear.
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