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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1914
Page
9
A three day horse show opening drew a large crowd of Boston and New York society figures last evening. The stylish gathering of women in gowns shared prominence with the event itself as the first night showcased elegance and equestrian display.
The skin renews with washing as dead cells shed revealing the healthy new layer. Use Savon Cadum the French complexion soap made by Louis Nathan of Paris. Advertises Cadum Pomade antiseptic healing and 50 cent cakes sold at dept and drug stores.
The equine event filled nearly every class with judges carefully awarding ribbons. In ladies saddle class Rita ridden by Mrs. C Griggs Plant beat Jack Spratt ridden by Miss Ruth Howell. Jumpers drew big crowds with Danny Shea on Sappho rivaling Peter Roche on Paderewski in close contests. Peter Roche and Danny Shea split wins as Sunbeam and Paderewski battled, while M F Murphy collected three blue ribbons and a red. The show runs through Saturday with matinee and evening performances.
In St Petersburg on April 20 Capablanca defeated Alechine in round six of the international chess tourney. Blackburn beat Gunsberg, Tarrasch and Marshall drew, while Bernstein and Rubinstein along with Janowski and Nimzowitsch adjourned. Leaders’ scores: Alechin 4, Lasker Capablanca and Tarrasch 3 1 2 each, Bernstein and Marshall 3.
Judge Brown in the Superior Court ordered a verdict of 116068.20 in favor of James M. Hall the Boston attorney whose suit against Paine Webber Co has been on trial for several weeks. Hall claimed the brokerage firm made fictitious sales of his Copper Range Consolidated Copper Company stock.
The case centers on Paine Webber & Co. acting as Hall's brokers and profiting from his stock while selling it, with the court noting fiduciary duties limit personal gain. If affirmed, brokers may face higher accountability and potential damages, including $116,068.20 if markets could not justify the contract. Damages theory hinges on the highest prices reachable between the transaction dates and Hall's knowledge of the trades.
Governor Walsh and staff will attend the annual May Festival to benefit St Marys Infant Asylum tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Horticultural Hall. Highlights include Highland seated dancing by Miss Mary Fleming and Miss Anna Weinstein, songs by Mrs. Albert Williamson with Marie ODay, a grand finale by children from the Home for Destitute Catholic Children on Harrison Avenue, Father Sheehan Band from St Marys of the Assumption Brookline, and in the evening Feruita Orchestra for general dancing.
General Benjamin F Bridges warden of the State prison at Charlestown marked his 78th birthday yesterday. He praised his health as never better and expressed willingness to take a chance at going to Mexico. He has served 21 years in his current role, appointed by Governor Russell.
Northampton reports a revolver found in a pawnshop may link to the murder of Frank W. Coe near Albany a year ago. Police say the gun was placed in the shop under Malcolm Gifford a Williston Seminary student who was recently arrested in connection with the case.
Walter Herbert Snow Jr of Kent Street Brookline, an 11 year old, started for Florida alone but was intercepted by wire at Norfolk Virginia and persuaded he was needed at home. He will return to his anxious relatives Sunday.
Frances B. Sayre, son-in-law of President Wilson, will leave Sayre's trip for Williams. He plans to meet Western Williams alumni from Pittsburgh to Seattle to raise a 2 million dollar endowment fund with stops in Kansas City Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake City Los Angeles Seattle Minneapolis.
The Senate refused to reconsider its approval of the conference report on the agricultural extension bill. The measure now proceeds to the President for signature or veto.
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