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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1914
Page
10
The piece contrasts a real photograph with an idealized painting as part of the Post's Story-Telling Masterpieces feature for the upcoming Sunday edition. It highlights the tension between documentary realism and artistic vision in visual storytelling.
The Studebaker SIX maintains its path along the raised crown of a country highway, keeping steady with the road design. The vehicle’s tire grip and suspension adapt to the dual-lane elevation, ensuring stable travel over the crowned surface.
A legal clash has started between Suffolk County district attorney and Bangor and Aroostook Railway over strike-breaker James E. York. York is wanted in Boston on indictments charging non support of three minor children.
Boston interests led by President Todd oppose returning their employee to Massachusetts claiming unions push the bid. Gov and court actions in Augusta, Maine aim to secure extradition as grand jury indictments continue. The worker’s children, James, May, and Adelaide, remain in state care amid alternating guardianship.
Charles Jordan 28 of East Cambridge plunged from the sea wall near Farrell's boat landing seeking death by own action. Spotted by Officer Sullivan while swimming in the Charles River basin on a hot day, he was warned ashore and later dried out at a nearby house. He said next attempt would wait for a cold day.
Workmen finished exterior masonry on the 2,000,400 Widener Memorial Library as Harvard readies the building for dedication during June commencement. Interior steel work remains and surrounding debris must be cleared before a September occupancy.
Boston College lists commencement activities from Wednesday June 10 to Tuesday June 16. Events include senior class day and soirée, alumni banquet, a boat outing, a baseball burlesque, a Baccalaureate sermon by Rev Dr Greigh, field day with Holy Cross, BC night at the Pops, and Tuesday afternoon degree conferrals with Governor Walsh expected to speak, followed by a final banquet at the Lenox.
John L Kadra alias Bruno arrested by Newton police for breaking and entering in Newton and Wellesley. He pleaded not guilty and was held in 1000 bail till June 6. Identified by victims. fingerprinted, Kadra has a long record and two terms at Concord Reformatory.
The Next Sunday Post promises two full pages of striking images and photo features. Readers are urged not to miss the visual showcase and accompanying captions that highlight current events and human interest moments.
Boston University Law School will confer 83 degrees at Tremont Temple today including 78 bachelor of law degrees for senior class members. Four women win B L degree, four earn Master of Laws, five past students gain bachelor’s honors. Names include Inez Kjellstrom Agnes Roop Margaret Shea Josie Sipprelle and Rabbi M M Buchler.
The memorial bill for General Benjamin F. Butler ended in a 20 to 10 Senate vote against passage after a failed postponement. The measure, once defeated in the Senate, had passed the House earlier, marking the last chapter of this year’s fight.
The Senate ordered a third reading of a constitutional amendment allowing cities to sell ice and fuel by a 10 to 9 vote. Gov Walsh vetoes of the Boston licensing board salary bill were sustained 37 to none. A veto on reinstating Reuben Phillips to the district police is read in the House. third veto this year noted. Co-operative banks shares rule passed 21 to 10 to engrossment. Saturday half holiday bill for state laborers passed to engrossment 24 to 15 with an amendment limiting to half the year. Senate president absent. Civil service commission salaries bill rejected in the Senate without debate.
Burglars entered Mrs Agnes H Winn's Brookline apartment at 224 Rawson Road yesterday, stealing more than 200 dollars worth of jewelry and cash. They visited the Prescott residence on the third floor before Winn's discovery at 6 p.m. The door was forced. a watch and diamond ring vanished. The Prescotts are abroad. police cannot confirm any items lost there.
New Haven Conn May 26 Coach Guy Nickalls of the Yale crew has been relieved of his position. Eugene Gianninni the freshman coach is now in charge of the varsity. Captain Bayne Denegree went to New York to confer with graduates about the situation.
The Panama Canal book is produced by four major printers using economies of scale. Materials are custom made in nine states with maps from Buffalo and bindings stitched with specially ordered thread. Carload water shipments cut costs as sales surge across New England and Panama City vendors advertise in both English and Spanish.
The Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Company directors met at the State Board of Arbitration's suggestion but released no statements by last night. Commissioners departed for Miller's Falls without briefing on talks. Picketing continues without violence.
A cheerful comic feature titled Hank and His Animal Friends promises lighthearted fun in the next Sunday Post. A scream of a moment adds humor and whimsy for readers.
Owen B Jones a Harvard student from Lake Forest Indiana was arrested for manslaughter after his car struck and killed 9 year old Leo Blanchette son of Leonel Blanchette in Attleboro May 26. Jones was accompanied by Graham Aldis a Harvard student whose family is related to William A Wood Lawrence wool magnate.
Harvard student Jones, from Boston to Providence, struck a boy in Attleboro and rushed him to Sayles Memorial Hospital Pawtucket. He faced manslaughter charges but was bonded $2500 by Endicott Saltonstall and released. Aldis assisted, authorities noted prompt aid.
A family split by an immigration order as Mama Hirsheen and her daughter were barred from entering the United States for harboring an odious contagious disease. The mother and eldest daughter must return to Russia while the other five children remain with relatives in Boston, with plans to join Papa Hirsheon in Kansas City.
Edward E Breen East Cambridge milk contractor who ran over Miss Mary Allen a Lexington family domestic in Central square two weeks ago was released from manslaughter charges yesterday in Third District Court before Judge Almy Witnesses said the accident was unavoidable
A court in Portland hears a suit by Samuel Plummer against Mrs. Catherine O Brien over a $500 loan and gifts totaling hundreds of dollars to Mrs. Staples. Mrs. Staples testified that Plummer gave her money and that she asked him to stop. She described their relationship as platonic. O Brien testified Plummer tried to fund a piano for Staples via a check in her name. The trial before Judge Duff is expected to finish today.
Thomas Casey aged 45 was fatally struck by an outbound fast freight a few rods west of Porter Station in Cambridge. He lived at 18 Belmont Street, wrote Cambridge, and worked in the Boston and Maine signal department. Police seek details on whether he was walking or fell. Body at Litchfield's morgue.
A Boston area audience heard Miss McColgan of Woburn recount twelve years of rheumatism and four years unable to walk. After trying Varnesis, she credits months of treatment with regaining mobility and giving up crutches. She praises Varney’s product, notes free consultation, and lists labs and offices in Lynn Boston New York.
Madame Marantette of the 101 Ranch Wild West Show escaped a violent death after her hunter failed at seven feet. The horse fell, both rider and animal rose unharmed, and the crowd roared as she walked off with Vern Tantlinger.
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