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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1914
Page
2
Patrick Gilbride leading merchant of Lowell and one of New England's best known Irish citizens died at his home this morning at age 59. A close friend of John Redmond and T. P. O'Connor, he supported the home rule movement with time and wealth.
Starting 34 years ago he expanded the Gilbride Company into a central city landmark. Born in County Sedenagh Ireland he arrived in 1874 and co founded O'Donnell & Gilbride later becoming Gilbride Company with John J Burns. Survived by Rose A Delaney wife and two daughters Florence and Helen.
A San Joaquin River suspension bridge failed last night sending an automobile into the swift water. Four men and one woman drowned with bodies unrecovered. Among the occupants were L. N. Peart and J. E. Burgess, both UC graduates and officials of the San Joaquin Light and Power Corp.
Helen Gould McCoy, 14 months, of Cambridge, fondles a large doll sent by Mrs Helen Gould Shepard, wife of Findley Johnson Shepard of New York. The baby’s birth coincided with Miss Helen Gould’s marriage to Mr Shepard.
Concord March 29 voters go to the polls to decide a bitter school committee contest. Mrs Victoria P Wood longtime board member stands at the center of the feud marking the town's liveliest election since the Minute Men era.
Mrs. Wood faces charges of adopting Catholic faith influence and interfering in school discipline. Thomas Hollis, former board chairman, released a statement detailing proposed changes to school committee organization and his resignation after proposals were not adopted. He endorses Emerson Buttrick and Robb as beneficial to the school system. Leaders backing Mrs. Wood include George Albree, Roger Sherman Hoar, George G. Russell, and Edward B. Caiger.
In a heated school board race Mrs. Woods faces opposition linked to Russell Robb Stedman Trick and state street millionaires. Ellen Emerson and Russell Caiger back Mrs. Wood as 800 newly registered women voters rally to her cause and mass meetings intensify the contest.
Deputy Sheriff Edwin Curtis of Elizabeth County was shot twice near the heart and likely fatally wounded in Newport News today by John Henry Carter whom he had arrested in Hampton for selling liquor. A posse pursued Carter, who escaped and is believed to have boarded a boat for Norfolk.
Leaders from around the world will assemble in Washington on April 22 for a five day session of the third international congress on the welfare of the child. The event is held under the National Congress of Mothers and Parent Teacher Associations.
Ex president William H Taft will deliver the final lecture in his course on Legal Ethics at Boston University Law School Ashburton Place at 3 30 Tuesday afternoon April 7 instead of 3 o clock Wednesday afternoon April 8. The change was requested by Taft as he begins a spring vacation April 8.
A Boston Charter Association denounces Representative Martin Lomasney for log-rolling with Progressive legislators to push a larger City Council. It cites his admitted tactics, warns of a return to district representation, and urges citizens to oppose the bill and demand a referendum. The association accuses Lomasney of backing a clique and appeals to voters to defend the charter.
A large audience enjoyed Clara Butt English contralto and her husband Kennerly Rumford baritone with William Murdoch pianist. The program mixed modern works with classics including Brahms Debussy and Hungarian pieces. Rumford sang well Murdoch offered interesting piano pieces and there were many encores.
The Rev Dr Francis W Bakeman, pastor of the first Baptist Church at Shurtleff and Bellingham streets, Chel sea, surprised his congregation by reading his resignation to take effect June 350. He said thirty years of service entitled him to rest and he wishes to spend future years less actively.
Miss Elinor Stickney, 19, daughter of E P Stickney, a Newburyport businessman, was thrown from her horse during a ride with friends in Salisbury. She suffered a concussion and head injury, reportedly after her foot slipped in the stirrup as the horse changed pace. She was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital in serious condition.
Pimples and eczema marked faces improve quickly with Poslam remedy. Overnight treatment clears complexions blemishes stop itching soothe irritation and aim to eradicate trouble. Poslam is harmless and available from druggists or free samples via Emergency Laboratories New York.
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