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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1914
Page
4
Reginald A. Barr killed himself after writing a note claiming his killing of Florence Bentley was accidental during a attempted kiss at Downers Grove. His fourth suicide attempt followed a failed earlier try with poison and a plunge into a Naperville quarry, ending under a moving train.
In North Bay Ontario a dog led to a shoreline discovery of a drowning accident that claimed Mrs. Arthur Mansbridge and her two children. A search continues for Mr. Mansbridge after a Victoria Day canoe picnic.
A massive blaze in Cleveland's lumber yard district along the Cuyahoga River killed one man and caused about 1.5 million dollars in damage. The Central viaduct and Nickle Plate bridge were damaged, disrupting streetcar and train routes as crews fought the stubborn flames. The fire remained active but under control by daybreak.
Simeon Royal Keith, ages 50, a renowned railway mail clerk, died in Norwalk after injuries from a New York wreck and a subsequent paralysis stroke last Sunday.
An anonymous donor announced a $10,000 gift for Cornell University's new residential dormitory in Ithaca New York. The donor’s name was not disclosed and the funding marks the first in the long planned dormitory project.
Washington May 26 opposition within the Democratic ranks to labor demands for amendments to the omnibus anti trust bill nearly collapsed as the House finished general debate. White House and Capitol conferences led to an understanding that when the House resumes final consideration Thursday under the five minute rule judiciary committee Democrats will back the amendments.
Labor groups and AFL leaders present in the House gallery ended their push for a specific declaration. The amendments stated labor, fraternal, agricultural and consumer associations shall not be illegal restraints of trade and injunctions against peaceful strikes and boycotts should not be unlawful. The scene captured officials and labor leaders watching the debate without achieving the declared goal.
Labor unions face no anti trust concerns while opposition to the amendments fades as committee members say the changes add little. The anti trust bill will be disposed of by Friday or early next week. The railroad stocks and bonds control bill stays as the last measure, likely occupying the rest of next week before final passage and Senate transmission.
W A Gaston of Boston, named as a potential Federal Reserve Board member, visited the White House today with Representative Peters. He said no offer had been made but would not admit an offer if one existed and he urged a New England appointment without discussing specific candidates.
Jules Doux, winner of last year's 500 mile race, shattered the one lap record at the Indianapolis speedway by circling 212 miles in 1 31 71, about 98 13 miles per hour, during the elimination trial for Saturday's 500 mile race, beating Teddy Tetzlaff and Joe Dawson.
Residents of Kenberma Beach in Hull describe a seaside event at Kenberma Beach Field Day hosted by Sargent School Girls in Sports. The fragmented text notes a beach outing and local observation but lacks full details on participants outcomes or organizing bodies.
A Cambridge Sargent School outing to Kenberma beach drew hundreds as the group staged swimming races and field events. Margaret Mueller led in swimming and field events while Marion Nicholson won the 100 yard dash after a double heat, with Marion Flanders drawing cheers for walking on her hands.
London May 26 report says passage of the home rule bill has not produced violence in Ireland yet. Unionist predictions of widespread riots between Orangemen and Nationalists prove unfounded as Belfast remains quiet. Authorities monitor situations and ready troops, but so far conflicts are verbal and tensions rise about a possible civil war if government is defeated.
The 89th annual meeting of the American Unitarian Association in Tremont Temple voiced liberalism and progressiveness, urging removal of historic sermons and considering renaming the church. A committee will study the advisability and report next year, prompted by Cambridge minister Rev. S. M. Crothers and speaker Mr. Wilson who argued Unitarian is too narrow.
Daniel J. McDonough, 80, Dorchester, entered William W. Ring's undertaker shop in South Boston and claimed he had ingested enough strychnine to kill ten men. He sat at the desk, discussed embalming, and was found unconscious by police. He was taken to City Hospital for recovery.
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