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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1914
Page
3
Lowell May 12. Mayor Dennis J. Murphy narrowly escaped being caught under a falling wall during a general alarm blaze that destroyed the old Mechanics' mill on Dutton street. Firemen fought flames from bottom to top as apparatus from all stations battled to prevent spread to Cushing street.
A three story brick building housing A. L. Brooks & Co lumber and box makers Pratt Forest planing mill Handley's laundry A. J. Johnson pattern makers and W. & Aldrich wooden screws burned after a basement fire. Firemen confined the blaze though a rear wall fell near Mayor Murphy and a firefighter. Spectators watched as the structure widespread danger was avoided.
Alderman John C Curtin proposes naming the new Mt. Auburn Cambridge school the Daniel A Haggerty school and changing Cambridge field on Cambridge street to Haggerty field. Alderman Thomas He Delehanty backs the rename. Action awaits next aldermen meeting.
District Attorney Whitman and John B. Stanchfield arranged a five day truce for banker-merchant Siegel as he travels to England. He will be free from arrest for five days after reaching Southampton on the Olympic ship, must not leave for the continent, and will return to New York on May 26. Scotland Yard and bondsmen will supervise him during the stay, and the district attorney may seek additional bail and daily reporting upon his return.
The Secretary of War introduces a striking piece in the next Sunday Post Magazine inviting readers to explore a thoughtful report on peace efforts. The article highlights wartime service, diplomacy, and human stories behind official actions.
Boston Mayor announces summer plan to move Deer Island prisoners to productive work on two farms including Long Island transfer daily. He aims to start industries on Deer Island making city goods such as broom and brick while ending the old contractor run overalls program. He emphasizes noncompeting work with free labor.
Hundreds of Concord residents militia members and students will gather at the railroad depot to honor Marine Private Rufus Percy as his funeral train passes en route to Highgate Vermont. Percy's mother Mrs Minnie E Percy and his brother traveled to Highgate for funeral services at the local church with Grand Army veterans participating.
A dispute between two officer brothers in the Sixth Regiment MVM tops a court martial against Lieutenant Joseph H. McDowell of Fitchburg for alleged camp party breach of discipline and improper rifle-team roll inclusion. Governor Walsh and officers contend delays and internal politics surround the case alongside related charges against Captain Jeremiah J. McDowell.
A weather forecast predicts more rain and cold for today in Boston and nearby areas. After a mild day yesterday with high winds and 46 degrees, the northeast gale persists with continued showers. The weather bureau says Thursday should be fair but cool, with possible changes later.
Charles F. Branch, 16, son of a widow and employee at Randall and Whitcomb in St Johnsbury, confessed to the raid. He entered through an unfastened window, stole about 1600 dollars in jewelry and cash, and led officers to the loot. he awaits a hearing tomorrow.
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