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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1914
Page
14
Milton town officers rejected Chief Edward A. McCue in a meeting last night. Appointed fire engineers include Horatio A. Gilbert, Joseph Manning, and Harry Holmes. Rumors said McCue would challenge the new chief due to unsatisfactory civil service exams.
Washington April 30 Rear Admiral Mayo at Tampico reported to the Navy Department tonight that the Ward line steamer Antilla was fired upon while approaching the Mexican port. The incident adds to rising tensions in the region as naval authorities monitor safety and maritime movements along the coast.
The Antilla’s helmsman was wounded as rebel fire hit, and the ship anchored while wireless signals went out. Admiral Mayo moved a medical officer aboard Des Moines as British, foreign warship officers met the constitutionalist commander to demand tighter control. The conference followed by a report of gunboat Vera.
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A Cuban flag was fired upon and displayed in the river yesterday by constitutionalists, then later steamed into port under cover of fire from the Mexican gun boat Vera Cruz, targeting the rebels.
Mary Antin, author of The Promised Land, spoke at Jordan Hall to Back Bay society women urging an end to class and race divisions. She recalled her immigrant journey from Boston to the North and West Ends and argued that with equal schooling both she and her cook could exchange places.
West Roxbury police pursue 17 year old Minnie Hoffman from New York who vanished ten days ago. Her brother Bernard Hoffman arrived and provided clues suggesting she may be in Roslindale.
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