Victory Claimed by Both Sides in City Fight
Rebels and federals advance as claimants on city control escalate. Villa spokesman Fate predicts city take by Saturday while federal forces announce traps laid for insurgents amid ongoing clashes.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1914
Page
1
Rebels establish HQ near Gomez Palacio as battles loom
An official report from Chihuahua dated March 26 says rebels set up headquarters within a mile of Gomez Palacio and seek closer proximity to Torreon. Heavy firing marks the day, but positions around Torreon remain largely unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chihuahua
Mexico
Gomez Palacio
Torreon
Rebels surround Torreon in Mexican conflict report
Washington dispatch reports from El Paso state Gomez Palacio and Lerdo were in rebel hands and Torreon surrounded as Villa telegraphed early progress. Conflicting reports said Torreon could fall by Saturday with rebels advancing across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Constitutionalist
Rafael Marquiz
el Paso
Texas
Gomez Palacio
Torreon
General Villa
Manuel Chao
Juarez
House Strong for Suffrage in Early House Vote
The woman suffrage amendment passed its first House test amid strong support with a 168 to 39 vote. Only 16 members did not participate, including Martin Lomas ney who was pressed to back the measure. A Back Bay woman met him and called him a “perfect gentleman” but no pledge was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Lomasney
Back Bay
Lomasrey
Senate Vote Sets Two Thirds Passage Amid Resolve
The measure passed the Senate with 35 votes in favor and three against. A two thirds majority was required for passage yesterday, marking a decisive step in the legislative process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Suffrage Advocates Celebrate. Move to Legislature
Activists held a celebration at the headquarters in Copley Square after a suffrage resolve gained momentum. The measure now heads to the Legislature before being referred to the people for final approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copley Square
Pension Granted to Veteran Somerville Officer
Sergeant George H. Carleton, 41 years with the Somerville police, was placed on the pension roll by the Board of Aldermen. Mayor Cliff recommended retirement for Sergeant Edward McGarr, referred to the public safety committee. McGarr, in service 40 years, was urged to retire but declined. City laborers receive a Saturday half holiday from May to October with pay preserved. Reserve officers John J. McCahey and Alexander Morrison were promoted to permanent patrolmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Carleton
Somerville Police Department
Board of Aldermen
Cliff
Edward McGarr
Committee On Public Safety
John J. McCahey
Alexander Morrison
Cool headed girls save 200 at factory fire
Three quick thinking workers guided a panic-stricken mate to safety as flames trapped the second and third floors of Littlefield and Moulton box factory in Lynn. Fire authorities suspect an incendiary, already linked to two prior box factory fires, and Officer Murray is leading the search. The blaze threatens Lynn’s shoe trade by reducing box supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littlefield & Moulton
Lynn
William F. Murray
State Police
Leonora Flynn
Sarah Gormley
Mary Kennedy
Settlement of Mary Baker Eddy Estate In New Hampshire
Josiah B. Fernald, administrator, settled the Mary Baker Eddy estate in Concord Probate Court by turning over 2 590 632 to the trustees of the trust. He paid 9 892 for inheritance and succession taxes, totaling 118 582 to the state. Under the settlement Concord will receive one sixth and Brookline, Massachusetts, the trustees’ residence, the remainder of the taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
Josiah BE. Fernald
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Christian Science Church
Fernald
Brookline
Mass
Clark opposes rule as Panama repeal debate opens
The House debated a special rule to limit amendment on the Panama Canal act repeal. Speaker Clark voiced strong opposition to the rule, saying the measure should not be rushed. An extraordinary turnout filled the galleries and corridors as the fight began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
House
Champ Clark
Hat Tie P Simpson Schooner Sinks with 6 Lost
A March 26 wireless report to the Navy Department says the American schooner Hat Tie P Simpson of Boston foundered at sea with the captain and five crewmen lost. The steamship Caracas relayed the message and aboard are four survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hattie P. Simpson
Boston
Navy Department
Caracas
Sinking of Hattie P. Simpson Reported Off Cape Henry
Despatch indicates the American schooner Hattie P. Simpson, bound from Boston to Galveston, was abandoned and sunk on the morning of March 21. Crew listed includes F Tresham second mate, John Turner seaman, John Maria engineer, Charles Brown seaman, with captain and rest of crew lost. Kansas relayed the report to Rear Admiral Badger in Hampton Roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
San Juan
Porto Rico
Kansas
Virginia Capes
Fletcher
Badger
Michigan
Hampton Roads
Department
Cape Henry
F. Tresham
John Turner
John Maria
Charles Brown
Hattie P. Simpson
Boston
Philadelphia
Galveston
Children Gain Strength From Fr. John's Medicine
An old advertisement proclaims Fr John s Medicine as a pure wholesome tonic that strengthens children. It urges caregivers to start using the remedy to improve vitality and health for youngsters.
Rumor of French Resignation Shocks British Ministers
London reports say King George remains at the center of a turbulent political crisis as public anger grows. Despite Prime Minister Asquith defending the King, belief spreads that his words were a shield for the crown and that Sir John French may resign amid Ulster fighting guarantees floated by Secretary of War Seely after a royal visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George
Asquith
House of Commons
Ulster
Seely
Night Sky Notes and Historic Anniversaries for Today
Night sky details include Moon in Gloucester and Newport, Evening stars Young Mars Saturn and Jupiter as morning star. Cites yearly time markers and lighting guidance before 6 34. Recalls anniversaries Florida discovery 151% and 1915 Fort George attack. Reflects on Ohio flood deaths one year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Saturn
Milky Way
Jupiter
Florida
Ponce de Leon
Fort George
Canada
Ohio
Boston area weekend forecast shows unsettled rain risk
The forecast notes unsettled conditions for Friday with possible rain by night, followed by a Saturday of fair weather. It also mentions colder temperatures Friday night and Saturday, with winds shifting from moderate southwest to west in the Boston region. The report extends to northern New England with rain and colder Friday and fair Saturday, and southern New England with rain and colder Friday afternoon or night, then fair Saturday with variable winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington
New England
Hub Firm Buys Stock of Simpson Crawford
Gilchrist Company of this city with the Gimbel brothers of New York have purchased the entire stock of merchandise of Simpson Crawford & Co one of the New York Siegel concerns for 532000. The purchase is subject to court confirmation at next Monday's session per Felix Vorenberg the company's New York representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilchrist Company
Gimbel Brothers
New York
Simpson, Crawford & Co
Siegel
Felix Vorenberg
Keith dies during Palm Beach 20th anniversary visit
B F Keith theatre circuit owner collapsed and died at the Breakers Hotel Palm Beach as his 20th anniversary celebration in Boston was being marked. He stayed with wife and son Paul Keith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Beach, Fla
Boston
B. F. Keith
Breakers
Paul Keith
Death of vaudeville pioneer ends sudden room scene
Death attributed to valvular heart trouble occurred in a room where the veteran impresario discussed vaudeville’s growth since 1883. His son and manager left him briefly. Dr J Foster Bush and Dr Owen Kenan attended. Paul Keith heads to Boston after the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
J. Foster Bush
Boston
Owen Kenan
Frank Daniels
E. F. Albee
St. Bees
Walter P. Cook
Bufalo
Paul Keith
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