02 May 1913
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1913
Page
1
The May Day Socialism celebration drew more than 10 000 men and women with a downtown parade and two large meetings at Tremont Temple and Ford Hall. The march featured about 5000 garment workers who recently won a 12 week strike for higher pay and safer conditions.
A large crowd packed Tremont Temple and Ford Hall for a celebration, with overflow seating near the State House reported as the event proceeded successfully.
President Wilson, en route to New Jersey for a two day mission, cautions Governor Johnson about the Webb bill. He says it could trigger court appeals over treaty rights and lengthy litigation. Johnson offers gratitude for any suggestion to avert the issue.
The Hub faces an East Indian factional stir as Prince Ranji Smile of Baluchistan arrives amid public attention on Editor Rustomjee of Bombay. Rustomjee vows to denounce the prince’s royal claims during a Pilgrim Club lecture at 10:30 next Monday, labeling him an impostor.
Prince Smile declared ignorance of Editor Rustomjee but urged immediate legal help and arrest for slander. Rustomjee and his wife have made Boston their base for almost two years while he lectured on India to New England audiences. The text notes his newspaper plant burned in Bombay three months ago.
President Wilson spoke in Newark and Elizabeth to rally New Jersey supporters. He aimed to drum up backing for reforms promised during his governorship, reforms not fulfilled since his move to Washington.
The President greeted large cheering crowds in Jersey and Essex County expressing pleasure at returning to a region that seeks self governance. A voice from the audience interrupted with welcome and need, amplifying the crowd’s enthusiasm as the speech continued.
Charles S. Mellen will appear before Commissioner Charles A. Prouty in the federal building at 10 this morning to present his defense to the Interstate Commerce Commission. He will not be sworn nor cross-examined. The note follows Prouty’s refusal to accept as explanation a lengthy cross-examination of Mr Brown about stock profits and payments to the New Haven.
The steamer Meta pan, two days overdue, docked this afternoon with members of the Boston Chamber of Commerce South American Tour led by Boston Mayor J. F. Fitzgerald. After canal inspection, most travelers proceed to Valparaiso.
Colin McLean of 452 Pleasant Street Melrose and Miss Jessie Morrison of Chelsea were married Wednesday night by Rev. Dr. William Simms.
The Maine sheriffdom cleanup draws attention to avoiding low quality liquor for home and medicinal use. The Geo. W. Torrey Co. of Boston reports growing mail order sales of Torrey's Mt. Vernon whiskey and other fine liquors due to their strong mail order facilities. Write for price list from 21 South Market St., Boston.
In Revere a man, David Piscopo, shot and killed 18 year old Tina de Francesco then killed himself. Tina’s father James de Francesco says Piscopo warned nine months earlier he would kill them both if she wed another. Neighbors recall a stranger entering a vacant Revere house as Piscopo prepared his plan.
The house where Piscopo shot the girl headed to a Boston department store was bought from Edward Butler. He paid a $190 deposit on the property and told others of the purchase.
Notice describes a standard or tourist service, daily operation with no change except Sunday, berth price set at $9, and lists Washington Sunset Route with address 12 Milk and 3832 Washington streets.
The records show that Mr Mellen earned a profit of $102 from one financial transaction.
The fragment mentions a Portland event with elapsed times Bh 44m and 12m for a race or measure, noting an earlier result. Specific participants or full context are unreadable.
Short notice program listing shows Rt 4 38 sets and eight vertical reels. Time mentions 2:00 Gloucester and Newport.
On the 122d day of the year and 48d of spring the day length is 6m longer. Venus rises at 3 48 a m, Mars 2 58 a m, Jupiter 11 48 p m, Saturn sets at 8 88 p m. Light auto lamps tonight at 7 14. Anniversaries include the Cathedral on Washington street dedication in 1875 and Stonewall Jackson killed in 1863. Clyde Fitch born in 1865. One year ago today the British commission began Titanic disaster inquiries.
Fair conditions forecast for Boston and vicinity with little temperature change. Northern New England expected to be fair and warmer Friday and Saturday with moderate, variable winds. Southern New England will see fair weather Friday and Saturday with coastal warmth and variable winds.
The standings show multiple city matchups with results from Boston Washington Philadelphia New York Chicago Detroit Cleveland St Louis and others. Notable game notes include 0 innings due to darkness and a list of New England and national results with several high scoring finales.
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