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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1913

Page

13

Schooner General Scott Lost After Gallant Rescue

The two-masted schooner General Scott driven onto Crowell's Ledge in West Quoddy Bay during a heavy easterly gale. Three crewmen were rescued by volunteers via a life line. Built in 1848 at Woolwich, she carried 88 tons gross, 78 feet long, 21 feet beam, seven feet deep and will be a total loss.

Lubec Crowell’s Ledge West Quoddy Bay Calais Boston Quoddy Head General Scott New England Woolwich

Firemen Pay Debate Opens Before Arbitration Board

Statistics from 54 eastern railroads argue 34 000 firemen are not underpaid or overworked as the Erdman act case moves toward a wage and crew expansion decision. Three witnesses testified today Crawford Flynn and Walker as cross examination continued. hearing resumes tomorrow.

New York Arbitration Board D. F. Crawford Pennsylvania Lines Pittsburg I. M. Flynn J. G. Walker Baltimore & Ohio Railroad

Tufts 1913 Seniors Hold Banquet at Hotel Thorndike

The Tufts 1913 class held its banquet last night at the Hotel Thorndike. Frank B. Fairbanks of Passaic New Jersey served as class president and delivered the welcome address. Clinton I. Scott of Newport acted as toastmaster. Speakers included Dean McCollester of the Crane Theological School W Moe of Everett F N Weaver of Dorchester and R N Roberts of Melrose.

Tufts Thorndike Frank B. Fairbanks Passaic N. J Clinton I. Scott Newport Dean McCollester Crane Theological School W. M.oe Everett F. N. Weaver Dorchester R. N. Roberts Melrose

Postponed Opening of Boston College at University Heights

The informal opening of the new Boston College at University Heights has been postponed to tomorrow due to the absence of Rev. Thomas T. Gasson S J president who was called to New York last evening on important business.

Boston College University Heights Thomas T. Gasson S. J New York

Dr Burkhart Offers A Vegetable Cure For Many Ailments

An advertisement touts Dr. W S Burkharts Vegetable Compound as a universal spring remedy for kidney liver constipation stomach rheumatism indigestion and blood disorders. It claims 25 years of self use a 30 day course for 25 cents with money back guarantee and free trial treatment upon request.

Cincinnati Dr. Burkhart

Mayor and School Board Clash Over Education Budget

Mayor Fitzgerald and the school committee clash again over increasing school expenditures. Chairman George E. Brock says $5,300,000 for this year will not be enough. The business agent estimates call for $200,000 more, but Brock believes $100,000 suffices for industrial education and system improvements.

Fitzgerald George E. Brock Brock City of Boston Fire Police Department of Public Works

Boston Mayor bids for schooling reform with cost cuts

Mayor Fitzgerald opposes shifting funds to industrial education by cutting high school spending. He calls for restoring the ninth grade in elementary schools to reduce high school costs and expand industrial programs while arguing for a broader, flexible curriculum and careful budget revisions to keep Boston’s public schools advancing.

Fitzgerald David Snedden Boston School Board

Nineteen Nurses Receive Diplomas at Boston Event

The 1918 class of nurses at the training school linked to Boston University School of Medicine and Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital were awarded diplomas in a ceremony at Evans Memorial Building. Mrs Thomas Bailey Aldrich distributed the red enamel and gold pins to the 19 graduates and President Edward H Mason bestowed the diplomas.

Boston University School of Medicine Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital Evans Memorial East Concord Street Thomas Bailey Aldrich Edward H. Mason

Two Hurt in Gas Blowup in Manchester Home

Patrick Welch and his wife Ellen of 316 Central Street were injured when a gas leak exploded in their cellar. Welch was hurled against a wall and badly hurt, while Ellen was knocked to the floor and rendered unconscious.

Manchester N. H Patrick Welch Ellen Central Street Welch

United Shoe Case Halted By Government Action

The government withdrew its motion for a special master to hear testimony in its bid to dissolve United Shoe Machinery Company. Pending a conference between the parties, further proceedings are indefinitely postponed. William S. Gregg requested withdrawal with no company objection. a three judge panel directed it.

United Shoe Machinery Company William S. Gregg United States Attorney-General Putnam, Dodge and Brown

Lady Gregory Talks On Irish Theatre and Future of National Stage

Lady Gregory opens a four Friday series at the Plymouth Theatre with a discussion on the early Irish theatre and its struggles. She suggests the idea of an American national theatre built on similar principles and previews later talks on Ireland’s dramatic school and her own start as a playwright.

Lady Gregory Plymouth New Dramatic School Ireland

Ledyard Resigns as New Haven Director

Lewis Cass Ledyard resigned today as a director of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company.

Ledyard NEW Haven New York Lewis Cass Ledyard New York, Newe Haven & Hartford Railroad Company

Mayor Gaynor Withdraws Libel Suit in NY Discontinuance

Alderman Henry H. Curran's libel suit against Mayor Gaynor for 100000 was discontinued this afternoon as Gaynor publicly withdrew an alleged graft claim about Curran selling licenses to news stand owners. Curran and Gaynor shook hands in the Mayor's office. Curran said there was no money settlement.

New York Henry H. Curran Gaynor Curran

Colors Preview of Paris Fashions Next Sunday

Illustrations of the latest Paris styles in color will appear in the Post next Sunday. The new fashions are shown in vivid plates intended to guide readers through upcoming wardrobe trends.

Paris Next Sunday

Williams Treatment Promises Cure for Kidney and Uric Acid Issues

The notice promotes The Williams Treatment to relieve kidney and bladder trouble, rheumatism, and uric acid problems with claims of long-lasting relief. It offers a free 50c bottle for first-time adopters who mail the ad and include 10c for distribution, sending to T D. A. Williamsgata in Hampton Conn.

T D. A. Williamsgata Dept Cogseri Hampton, Conn

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Gen. Scot W. S. Burkhart Dr. W. Burkhart Cherry Hill Square Biocereth Ohio Quare, Station Trade and Industrial Nat Bos Massachusetts Dyer Hibbard the Press Publishing Co Banter School OF Oratory Central Scott United Shoe Bury Hatchet Havner America U. S Bond Hayner Distilling Company Darton the Hayner Distilling CO High St Boston, Mass Charles Bloomingdale, Jr Sunday Post H. D. Umbstaetter Umbstaetter
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