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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
8
The Sunday Post teases two full pages of dramatic photographs and photo-driven coverage, urging readers not to miss the upcoming issue. Strong imagery and visual storytelling highlighted as the centerpiece of the edition.
American entry Dunbar II owned by Herman B. Duryea won the Derby at Epsom by three lengths over Hapsburg and Peter the Hermit. The field totaled 80, the largest since 1863, with surprising odds recorded just before the start in clubs. King George and Queen Mary attended, alongside many U.S. embassy staff.
Funeral services for John W. Carberry longtime Boston Globe reporter were held at his mother's Hyde Park home with Rev. William H. Dewart officiating. Burial followed at Fairview cemetery. President Wilson sent a floral tribute as Governor Walsh and Secretary of State Frank J. Donahue attended. A large turnout of newspaper men and public figures joined in the ceremony.
State bureau of statistics data from 1082 unions in Massachusetts for March 1914 shows 12.9 percent unemployed among about 173000 organized workers, roughly 75 percent of local union members. With one exception, this is the highest percentage since December 31, 1908.
Preliminary to a conference between Police Commissioner Woods and District Attorney Whitman an investigation began through the district attorney office regarding testimony of police witnesses at the second Becker trial. The DA seeks to learn if there was a conspiracy to help Becker and who planned it.
Joseph M. Shephard a former police member and Becker witnesses testified today to place an alibi for the defendant on the Harlem conference night of June 27 1912. Other witnesses are expected before the grand jury. Becker faces sentence Friday as Mrs Becker visits the Tombs.
William N. Haas famed Goodyear welt machinery inventor hanged himself in a barn behind his Hartford home. He suffered ulcerated teeth and years of pain. Born in Germany, he spent youth near Worcester, Massachusetts, and in 1880 helped perfect the Goodyear welt system with William Pease. Despite wealth from royalties, he died nearly penniless due to spendthrift habits.
Racing fans can attend matinee and evening programs at the Revere track this Saturday. George Wiley, America’s middle distance champion, headlines both sessions facing Leon Bicher in a motor paced match and Jimmy Moran in the evening debut. Elmer Collins and Eddie Root race a one hour event, with the Didier Wiley contest set as 10 mile heats best two of three.
Mrs. Hattie G. Patterson of Jamaica Plain sues David H. Lythgoe for 270 dollars in Municipal Civil Court claiming she loaned him funds to buy a wig an astrological chart to pay fares for the company a valet to buy toothpaste and tip waitresses The case reveals a failed vaudeville sketch and Patterson s commitment to become a leading lady with lessons and loans exchanged during a 1918 Newport to Boston tour The testimony contrasts Patterson s claims with Lythgoe s notes of acting lessons and payments with letters showing between them and a dispute over loans and stage work
Promotes Colorado as a healthful summer retreat for families. Describes climate and affordability, urging families to consider Colorado for a summer outing and housing place that feels like home.
The message touts a stress free out and back gravel trip suitable for children. It invites families to discuss plans and emphasizes a Colorado booklet offering maps hotels board rates and points of interest. Alex Stocks promotes New England Pass travel with B Q R R details and low excursion rates.
Brockton May 27 Matthew Drummey said it was so hot he did not want to eat today but started down stairs to the supper table, stumbled and fell breaking his neck. He died instantly. Doctors said he had been overcome by the heat. He was 55 years old.
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