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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1914
Page
5
August Belmont testified in the Supreme Court as a witness for his son Raymond Belmont in a separation suit filed by Ethel Lorraine who had passed as an actress but never appeared on stage. The testimony follows Raymond Belmont's marriage and the subsequent cutoff of his allowance.
August Belmont described supervision of his son's estate from birth. He said the youth has few dogs and ponies left and after debts are paid only about 14000 remains, with net income near 600 annually. The elder noted the son’s 21st birthday in 1909 and a 1912 marriage cut off a 3000 yearly allowance. The trial resumes Friday.
New York March 24 The International committee of the United States National Lawn Tennis Association issued a statement delaying the location of Davis Cup matches. It will postpone a decision until it is definite which of the matches will be played in this country.
The U S S North Carolina defeated the Franklin YMCA 42 to 38 at Pranklin last night. Lombaerde led with eight goals and four for the North Carolina. Pond scored four goals and seven fouls for the YMCA.
The St Paul American Association club finished its spring training in Memphis today and will begin the return trip tomorrow. Several exhibition games are planned on the way home.
Mme Caillaux tells the court she sought to stop the Figaro letters from publication and feared her husband might kill Gaston Calmette. She describes purchases of a revolver and her nervous state before the fatal act at the Figaro office.
The Sunday Post promises finishing touches for evening hairstyles with full descriptions and a color illustration. The feature highlights styling ideas and tips for creating polished looks for formal occasions.
Thomas M. Joyce finished fifth as Gallivan carried the Twelfth District in a light turnout. About three-fifths of registered Democrats voted, boosting Gallivan's win amid sparse polling.
Gallivan carried five of seven wards and placed second in two, defeating rivals in their home wards except Fitzgerald. He led in Wards 13 to 16, with Curley allied but not active. Joyce ran as anti Curley, beating him in his ward but only 665 total district votes. Gallivan’s strong South Boston showing surprised many. Ward 13 saw Fitzgerald and Hickey fall short, Ward 14 and 15 favored Gallivan, Ward 20 saw him beat OConnell by 270 while Fitzgerald carried it by 550 votes.
James A Gallivan led with a 2283 plurality over rivals Fitzgerald O Connell Hickey Joyce Connell Burke in the Twelfth District Democratic vote. Total votes cast 12765 from 19628 registered Democrats.
The piece notes a Republican nominee with no incumbent contest and rough voter totals: about 150 Bull Moosers and 750 Republicans. It predicts a Gallivan versus Connolly showdown, recalling Connolly’s surprising past mayoral vote, while Brier is a first time candidate. It then lists Democratic congressional ward results from yesterday.
South Boston native James A. Gallivan a Harvard graduate and former state official is the Democratic nominee for Congress in the 12th district. He served in the Massachusetts House and Senate and has 14 years as a Street Commissioner. He previously lost a bid for Congress to ex Mayor Fitzgerald.
James A. Gallivan praised Democrats in the 12th district and urged unity within the party after his nomination for the House seat created by Mayor Curley’s election. He pledged to campaign vigorously and promised to work for the district city and Commonwealth, predicting victory on April 7.
The New York New Haven Hartford line will discontinue the nightly theatre train from Boston at 12 05 toward South Weymouth North Abington Abington and Whitman for Abington starting Monday March 80 due to scarce riders.
C C Batchelder of Boston Lumber Company urged a wise Federal Reserve Board to shape the new currency act, warning an unwise board could be the era’s most dangerous financial move. He foresees easier credit for business but risks inflation and distorted exports. George B. Gallup praised chambers of commerce and state planning, urging reforestation and harbor upgrades to bolster New England growth.
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