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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1914
Page
20
Officials denied in a letter to Mayor Curley the claims by Charlotte Smith that women were being unfairly refused food at the Avery street soup kitchen. Smith said during an inspection she asked why unemployed women did not appear and was told unclear remarks.
Alfred J. Williams of the soup and bread distribution committee says a misunderstanding affected Mrs. Smith. Last night 534 men were fed, a rise from the prior night, and nearly 20 regulars found work. Two women appeared, one an elderly patron and the other a young Polish woman who sought food due to hunger. Torchy heads to Florida in a Sewell Ford tale.
An extraordinary disturbance at Poplar Borough Council in London interrupted proceedings after a vote against letting council halls for suffrage events. Women occupied the councillors’ area while Miss Zeke Emerson spoke, and the council later barred the public for three months. George Lansbury protested, threw items to the floor, and the meeting adjourned.
Bombs containing foul smelling chemicals exploded by the score while a bag with similar contents was hurled from the gallery. Flour bags and stones flew at Councillors as infuriated women armed with bludgeons clashed, shattering glass and chairs, in a chaotic scene as police intervened.
Boston's Democratic City Committee met at the Quincy House with Governor Walsh and Speaker Joseph A. Maynard present. Plans for campaigning for Street Commissioner James A. Gallivan and Democratic growth for the year were discussed behind closed doors. Senator James P. Timilty presided as the session closed to the press.
The article recounts a factory fire at 10 Box Place where 135 girls and 70 men worked. Miss Leonora Flynn, Miss Sarah Gormley, and Miss May Kennedy led evacuation through a narrow fire escape while two other workers saved books and records, aided by firemen. A gasoline pump engine from Swampscott fought flames as losses exceed 50 000 dollars, part of a string of box factory fires totaling over 200 000 dollars in two months.
Commerce Boston English High Dorchester and Mechanic Arts relay squads seek special permission to enter the University of Pennsylvania relay championships in the interscholastic division. Students question the school committee while faculty may accompany the teams to Philadelphia, and a decision is expected Monday night.
The ad promotes Fresh Creamery Butter at 28 cents a pound and Strictly Fresh Eggs at 25 cents per dozen, 280 cases of Sweet Navel Oranges at 12 1/2 cents per dozen, coffee at a reduced price, and urges shoppers to stock up. Located at Hanover Street near Union, Cobb's emphasizes bargains and grocery essentials.
A Cleveland line lists Oolong Japan English Breakfasts Mixed and Pekoe sold by Cobb's Boston Tea Company Scollay Square at 28 cents per pound. The store claims higher grade than other importing stores at 26 cents per pound and receives choice teas from top gardens worldwide.
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