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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1913
Page
7
Washington November 17. Secretary Lane of the Interior issued orders to clear a path for Santa Claus reindeer. Department employees are told not to forward mail to Washington or elsewhere for the 10 days before Christmas except in emergencies.
Eternal vigilance is exercised by National Biscuit Company in its ingredient selection and product packaging. The company protects its products with Inter-seal Trade Mark tins or glass-front cans, ensuring the perfect biscuit across all varieties.
Democratic ward chairmen announced a Thursday dinner where a resolution is expected to call upon Mayor Fitzgerald to seek re election. Chairman Joseph Maynard hosted the event as thanks for support and as a farewell affair before he assumes the role of surveyor of the port.
Campaign intrigue surrounds Boston mayoral race with Congressman Curley's possible withdrawal in flux. Mayor Fitzgerald remains noncommittal while Thomas Kenny backers gain ground amid Curley Fitzgerald clash. Democratic and Republican leaders weigh candidates, with OLeary favored for secretary of state and Judge Riley seeking U.S. district attorney post. Adelbert Messer eyed as Republican state committee chair.
Miss Helen Todd of California, chair man of the League of Western Women Voters, spoke to about 150 Cambridge women at Brattle Hall. She cited California’s successful bills passed in the Legislature last year and urged Massachusetts voters to organize now to safeguard the ballot against politicians once granted.
Captain John J. Hanley of the Roxbury Crossing police station underwent a serious operation at Deaconess Hospital in Roxbury yesterday afternoon. The captain went through the procedure successfully and was resting comfortably at a late hour.
Fiery AFL delegates in Seattle attacked Michigan copper mine owners as workers remain on strike. Resolutions called for a congressional inquiry and contributions for strikers. President Gompers noted a possible resolution urging investigation into how Calumet and Hecla secured its copper land title.
Joseph D. Cannon of the Western Federation of Miners cites conditions fueling the revolt and claims documentary evidence links a 1852 grant to canal gains. John Walker and John Lennon describe brutal coppercountry conditions and militia presence as soldiers abused civilians. Gompers pledges support. unions urged toward eight-hour day and limits on Sunday work. Invitations for the 1914 convention were read.
A guard of secret service men is posted at the White House to watch valuable wedding presents worth over 100000 dollars. The gifts include jewelry, four solid silver dinner sets and hundreds of silver and gold pieces, with many items stored in a top floor closet under constant guard. The East Room will host an aisle and seating arrangement for the bridal party with top officials and diplomats in attendance.
Nominations for all union offices were filed at 724 Washington Street for the Boston Street Carmen's Union primary on Monday November 24. Contests are anticipated for president vice president financial secretary treasurer and 12 executive board seats though current officers may be re elected amid wage arbitration talks.
Derby Connecticut November 17 Samuel H Lessey cashier of the Birmingham National Bank died by suicide in a vault at Oakcliff cemetery on the city outskirts yesterday. His body was found this morning in a coffin box with a bullet wound to the temple and a revolver in his hand. Bank accounts reported correct.
Hearing on the petition to appoint a conservator for Mrs. Samantha P. Curtis, longtime resident of the Quincy House, was postponed by Probate Court Judge George until Tuesday, November 25.
Miss Annie L Curtis and other relatives testified yesterday in a case involving Mrs Samantha P Curtis who said she deeded all property to Frank L Curtis under spiritualist guidance to care for her. Lidia M Norman testified Curtis restricted diet and asked for a turkey dinner, while others testified similarly.
The schooner Francis V Sawyer anchored off East Boston flats after a trip from Charleston. In a squall about 40 miles east of Charleston on Nov 8 John Johnson was knocked overboard by the foresail boom and drowned. Antonio Aalta was washed overboard but saved. Captain John Duffy reported the incident.
Johnson went overboard while tending tackle on the fore boom as a gale struck the schooner. Captain Duffy maneuvered to rescue him but he disappeared amid a smashed fore house and flooded hatches. Aalta was swept overboard but saved entangled in the main sheets. The Francis V. Sawyer delivered a lumber load for a local dealer named Johnson of Berlin, New Hampshire.
New York reports the Metropolitan Opera House opened the season with Ponchielli’s La Gioconda starring Enrico Caruso Emmy Destinn Matzenauer Duchene Segurola and Amato drawing a packed house. The audience ranged from glamorous patrons in luxury boxes to devoted music students in the galleries.
In Natick, 50 upper class pupils walk out after a girl from School Street Grammar arrives while under diphtheria quarantine. The school committee moves to fumigate the building and test pupils for the disease before possible resumption of classes. Health officer Dr Goff reports diphtheria traces from the child’s throat and enforces quarantine with police.
A rare executive order allows a stowaway to land in Boston. Abraham Saibel, a Russian, hid in the St. Patrick's hold last summer after stowing from Algiers. He attempted to deceive immigration inspectors by leaving his shoes on deck and tossing a life preserver overboard.
Catherine widow of Albert L Drake returned to 171 Linwood Street Somerville yesterday to find her home stripped of furniture valued at over 500 dollars. Missing items include piano sewing machine dresser beds mattresses pictures several rugs and lace curtains.
Funeral held for man fatally hurt while cranking his car leading to lockjaw death at Somerville Hospital. Widow, with infant, stayed at Linwood Street home then moved to Dorchester with her parents. While absent, home was plundered of valuables. she suspects thieves and seeks aid to recover items. Deputy Sheriff Fraser aids in replevin and burglary charges.
Robert E. Edes, 56, treasurer of Greenough Flexible Mechanical Joint Company, collapsed at M1 Milk street offices. He was rushed to Relief Hospital in Haymarket square and died at 9:30 PM.
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