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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1916
Page
2
In St. Paul on November 13, election totals show Wilson at 178,753 to Hughes 178,991 after soldiers ballots. Soldiers overall favor Wilson by two seven twenty seven to Hughes by seven two five.
Four Chelsea girls who "hooked it" from Chelsea to Boston in a friend's wagon raided five department stores for ribbons candy and cologne and were brought to Juvenile Court. Police say the group planned the haul in the courthouse corridor and eight more Chelsea girls may face prosecution.
Patrick J. Smythe aged 53, postmaster at Berlin New Hampshire, died suddenly in Portland Maine. Officials say the immediate cause was excitement connected with the election. He served as postmaster for three years and was city clerk for 12 years. Survived by a widow and four children.
An eight hour recount in Malden changed totals for the ninth district race. Alvan T. Fuller of Malden on an independent ticket led with 3952 votes to Ernest W. Roberts of Chelsea with 2977. Further recounts were scheduled for Chelsea and Everett Winthrop this afternoon and evening.
William F. Murray told the United Shoe Machinery Company Club in Union Hall that Boston’s mail service needs a new South station and modern facilities. He urged support from Chamber of Commerce members and business houses to stop misrouted letters and create direct sea port links to foreign countries. John G. Jones of the Alexander Hamilton Institute spoke on business ideals and responsibilities.
Harold B. Watson died in a Meadville hospital from injuries suffered in a football game last Friday. He had been forbidden to play, but did not reveal his internal injury until pain forced medical help.
Captains Curtis and Patterson report their ship the Columbian sunk by U-49 after being ordered to abandon ship. They describe 109 aboard, limited rations, and isolation in a small cabin before rescue by Swedish steamer Varing. Also notes the Arabia sinking with all but two engineers saved.
Paul R. Danner, the sole American on the British steamer Arabia sunk by a submarine in the Mediterranean, sent a signed Malta statement to the Associated Press saying he was a second class passenger bound for Marseilles and that the attack occurred at 11:20 on the morning of November 6.
The railroad strike talks ended without agreement as Elisha Lee reports failure to reach consensus on Adamson law application. William G. Lee said union action would follow any railroad evasion, with the mileage system at issue and suits challenging the law's constitutionality. Negotiations may resume with leaders remaining in Washington for weeks of discussions.
Missouri Pacific and Chicago Burlington and Quincy sue District Attorneys Oliver and Wilson and road officials in St. Louis federal court to restrain enforcement of the Adamson eight hour law. Judge Dyer set a hearing for February 27. Action also filed in Kansas City by Chicago Great Western alleging the law violates existing contracts.
Associates in St Alphonsus Hall Rox bury held a gathering with many present. Speakers included Rev James Lynch of the Mission Church.
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