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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1914
Page
12
Three hundred bolters and reamers at the Fore River Shipbuilding Corporation walked out after talks failed to meet their demands. They seek a minimum wage of two dollars a day for piece work with time and a half for overtime. They allege prior assurances were not fulfilled.
A cocker spaniel without a collar caused fear at Pearl and Walnut streets Somerville before Patrolman John Cadman shot the animal. The dog, seen after 7 pm, barked and frothing at the mouth, snapping at bystanders. its owner could not be located.
Washington May 12. Bills passed by the House would raise the United States legations in Argentina and Chile to the rank of embassies. The Argentine measure has cleared the Senate and awaits the President's signature. The Chilean bill goes to the Senate.
The Howdah Fund reports total contributions previously acknowledged. mill town Milton will open Cunningham Park playground Saturday with new equipment in readiness for children. Margaret Longstaff of 432 French St Bridgeport Conn previously contributed to the fund.
Frank B. Webster Hyde Park taxidermist sued New Haven Railroad for 10000 dollars claiming loss of 10 tortoises after an epic voyage from Ecuador to San Francisco then Hyde Park. Trial delayed by remote depositions. decision reserved.
A derby hat worn by Timothy Buckley at 56 Ninth Street East Cambridge likely saved his life when a live trolley wire fell at Stamford and Cambridge streets last night at about 8 20. The wire struck the hat and fizzed but Buckley moved away quickly as police set up a roped area until repairs were completed.
More than a thousand BU students attended the Pops at Symphony Hall as a farewell to Professor F Spencer Baldwin who resigned as dean of the College of Business Administration and professor of economics to become president of the New York State Insurance Commission. The event featured banners streamers confetti and special music by Professor Marshall and the Glee Club. Sororities gathered around tables and joined in the enthusiastic cheers.
Vienna May 12 an official bulletin states the Emperor's condition is stationary with some improvement in the bronchial tubes.
The ceremony had only family members and relatives as witnesses. The bride Dowr her father gave her away with no bridesmaids. Best man was A. Nicho-Reggio, brother of the groom, who helped seat guests alongside Richard S. Lovering, the bride’s brother. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home on Commonwealth Avenue. The couple plans to reside on Fairfield Street.
A Mexican wild plant is advertised as a quick treatment for diabetes with a promised week relief in severe cases. The Ames Chemical Co offers a 50 cent package plus a free diet booklet for 50 cents and a 100 cent full sized package. guarantees money back.
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals granted District Attorney Wilkerson a rehearing on several counts in Jack Johnson’s Mann Act indictments. The May 18 argument follows a 1913 conviction. the court previously upheld some counts but reversed others and ordered resentencing. Peggy on the Pulse teaser noted for the Sunday Post Magazine.
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