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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1914
Page
8
Burleson, the Postmaster General, previews his contribution to the upcoming Sunday Post Magazine. He describes the Postal Savings Bank system and asserts its value to the public, outlining benefits and practical use for citizens.
Mother Antoinette of Nazareth Academy Concordia Kansas commends Father John’s Medicine saying sisters using the tonic have been benefited. The ad touts the remedy as safe alcohol free nourishing food forming new flesh and strength for both children and adults.
The session featured President Coolidge on the Senate floor debating the Hampden County road link in the Springfield East Longmeadow annexation bill. Other items included the Tinkham bill defeat on interlocking trusts, health board reform efforts, and taxes. Roosevelt’s homeward return dominated public attention, with details of his illness, appetite for questions, and plans for one address before sailing.
Mrs. Andrew Marshall, granddaughter of General Benjamin F Butler, told the Senate Ways and Means Committee that truth should be told and slander refuted. The session focused on a memorial bill for Butler as Higginson and Lomasney defended Butler, while Livermore Forbes and Hallowell led opposition.
Mary Ruane carried $1500 in her petticoat when she was deported yesterday aboard the White Star liner Arabic. Immigration officials deemed her the richest alien sent home under the “liable to become a public charge” rule. Authorities cited lack of friends or relatives to support her as a reason the money would soon be spent and she would become destitute. Mary Morton recounts the Queen of England inspiring Paris intrigue. See the Mary Morton fashion article in the next Sunday Post. Beautifully illustrated.
Colonel Roosevelt arrives at Oyster Bay on May 19 to a 21 gun salute replaced by Joe Wright s hammer blows. He jokes he still has the big stick as crowds greet him and discuss plans to address the National Geographic Society in Washington.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and party arrive by tugboat W F Dalzell after dusk, greeted by Mrs Roosevelt and family. Coachman Michael Maher places lanterns on a float, while reporters flash photos and Roosevelt exchanges warm greetings with the press.
Dispatch from Isidro Fabela claims Villa defeated 6000 federals at Paredon, capturing 800 prisoners and heavy munitions casualties. Confusion grows over timing, 5000 versus 6000 troops, and distance from Saltillo as details remain unconfirmed and debated.
The mediation conference to settle U S and Huerta government tensions in Mexico begins tomorrow in Niagara Falls Ontario. The opening session is set for 3 p m with Eduardo Suarez the Chilean mediator and American delegates Justice Joseph R Lamar and Frederick W Lehmann arriving. The Mexican delegates are en route from New York, while ambassadors Da Gama of Brazil and Noan of Argentina work on arrangements.
Today the conference continued with detailed work on tentative rules of procedure and organization plans. Tomorrow focuses on formalities and the start of an international gathering. Canadian soil welcomed mediators and delegates by Martin Burrell and Senator Lougheed.
Langdon Oliver aged 94 in Georgetown Maine received the Boston Post ebony cane with a rolled gold head, succeeding John Hunt who died at 92 last month. The cane’s history traces back to Eben Moore who was 91 when awarded in September 1909 and died in January 1911.
The Rev. Dr. Alexander Mann, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, was yesterday elected president of the Greater Boston Federation of Churches at its annual meeting held at Old South Church.
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