21 May 1914
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1914
Page
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In Mexico City May 20 Provisional President Huerta declared the Mexican peace delegates have no instructions to offer his resignation at Niagara Falls. Later at Niagara Falls Ont mediators noted Huerta may yet resign though officials say the move was premature.
Confidence grew in peaceful settlement as the first formal session opened between three South American mediators and representatives of the Huerta government and the United States. Diplomatic avenues were seen as the path to pacification in Mexico.
Charles J. Gibbons aged 29 of 12 Ellsworth Street leaped from a third story window at 6 Greenmount Terrace Dorchester during a merrymaking visit. He landed on the sidewalk and was removed unconscious to City Hospital with a broken right wrist and multiple head and body injuries.
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Exeter New Hampshire May 20 fire gutted the Phi Sigma Ipsilon fraternity house at Phillips Exeter Academy. Mrs Lucy Getchell proprietor escaped death after being rescued from a third story room by M B Orr captain of the academy track team.
A fire caused by an overturned gas stove in Mrs. Getchell's room at the Phi Sigma Ipsilon house forced twelve residents to flee in their underwear. Students, aided by local firemen, removed Mrs. Getchell and fought the flames, with Orr rescuing her from the room as the Squamscott Hotel nearby was temporarily threatened. By 11:30 the blaze was controlled, but the building was a complete loss and damage estimates were unavailable.
The Norwegian steamship Atlantis, sailing from Galveston May 17 toward Tampico with 98 passengers, ran aground 100 miles north of Tampico. Tugs have been ordered to assist and all passengers were removed by the battleship Connecticut.
Officials intensified the search for the missing Laura B. Harlow after a body found in the Neponset River was brought to Boston City Hospital morgue. A brother father and uncle viewed the body but identification remained uncertain. a sister would examine the body next.
Medical Examiner Leary withholds details of initial examination done under artificial light. Miss Harlow vanished March 31 after being seen boarding a streetcar with her suitor John Swift. A decomposed body found in the Neponset River near Freeport street bridge is believed to be hers, matching her clothing. Police plan another examination to confirm identity and cause.
The Hamburg American liner Vaterland on its maiden voyage to New York shows off immense size and speed with a reported 232.5 knots over 580 nautical miles. She features nine decks, double hull, 1224 crew, 359 stewards, luxury spaces including Ritz Carlton restaurant and Roman bath, and advanced wireless and safety systems as she nears New York.
New York May 20 Charles Becker will not take the witness stand in his own defense at the murder trial of Herman Rosenthal. Chief counsel Martin T Manton cited concerns over graft evidence and hinted at possible appeals if a guilty verdict occurs.
Jacob A Riis writer and social worker is in critical condition in Barre. His physician Dr Bates reports a gradual decline with no expected recovery though he may linger a month. Mr Bils arrived from Battle Creek Mich two weeks ago for chronic heart trouble.
Princess Mary eldest daughter of King George V was arrested today as a militant suffragette and detained for 15 minutes before her claim to sovereign status was accepted amid scoffing. Queen Mary furious and King George reportedly laughed at the episode.
A young princess was charged after a soldier mistook her photo attempt for a suffragette act to burn Aldershot hangars. She was arrested amid heightened security and restricted access to aircraft enclosures. She laughed when told of the charge.
Dr Rudolph Mertin reports yesterday's fire in his office at 564 Washington Street was confined to the back rooms with the front office undamaged. He expects to reopen as usual this morning.
A suffragette reasserts her claim to royal identity, only to be ridiculed by a soldier who refuses belief. An officer recognizes her and guides her to royal quarters, while the bewildered man is ordered to stay silent and likely curses the suffragettes thereafter.
Ty Cobb is diagnosed with a broken rib after an X ray and examination of the spot hit by Foster’s throw. He will miss at least two weeks of the Tigers Eastern trip but will remain with the team in Philadelphia as Heilman and High prepare to fill his lineup against both left and right handed pitchers.
Former President Mellen of the New Haven led an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing. He exposed how high finance tangled the system to confuse the panel as J Pierpont Morgan dictated complex deals. Ex-governor Folk, the commission’s asset, and Charles McChord struggled to grasp the legal maze.
Mr. Mellen stated the Morgan death left the system in a tangle and warned the new transportation monopoly would not be carried to a successful end. He likened the Haven to a ship without a rudder.
The item lists moon phases May 16 May 24 first quarter June 1 and the 141st day of the year with 31 days left until summer. It notes evening planets Venus Mars Saturn Jupiter and a lamp-lit scene with vehicles at 8 05. Anniversaries include Stanley Waterloo born in Johnstown New York and a murder case tied to Torres Richeson. governor to arbitrate a labor dispute atvant shops.
Forecast for Boston and nearby areas calls for fair conditions Thursday and Friday with seasonable temperatures and variable winds. In Washington on May 20 the forecast indicates a free day with light to moderate variable winds.
Final tallies show Detroit blanking Boston 3 to 0 while New York tied percent with St. Louis 1 in a major list of results. Chicago routed Philadelphia 5 to 3 and Washington crushed Cleveland 6 to 0. Pittsburgh topped Boston 4 to 1. New York defeated Cincinnati 5 to 0. Brooklyn beat Indianapolis 6 to 2. Buffalo 2 St Louis 1. Pittsburg 6 Chicago 5. Kansas City 6 Baltimore 5. New England notes Portland 5 Lyon 4 and Lawrence 12 Worcester 1 with Haverhill 9 Lowell 5. Lewiston 10 Fitchburg 5. Taunton 30 Fall River Pawtucket Rhode Island Worcester area scores listed.
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