18 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1914
Page
1
Edson T. Miner former Boston policeman with 12 years service and new Seventh Day Adventist converts explains to the Post why he was dismissed for refusing Saturday duty. He says his sacrifice includes loss of prospects and a redefined life, but he values a clear conscience over career.
James Derby aged 41 of Orient Heights was arrested at 1 30 this morning in Adams Square after a chase from the Clarendon Hotel where he allegedly held up the night clerk with a loaded revolver. Taxi driver George Libbey led police to the scene as Derby sought escape in a street car, with officers pursuing and awaiting the holdup man.
An argument with clerk Edward Millea over pay led to a hotel holdup in which Derby demanded 82 at gunpoint, claiming payment. Millea disputed the charge but Derby received the money. Libbey tried to intervene and was shot at, then Derby fled the office and boarded a car as Libbey pursued in his taxi.
Stella Barbara aged 24 from 50 Overh Avenue Cambridge was stabbed last night by an unidentified man on her way home. She received two cuts one on the chin and another on the right arm and was taken to Cambridge Hospital where doctors say her condition is not serious.
PurDerr Business College announces admission for day and evening students every Monday at 18 Boylston Street corner of Wash, Boston.
A reprinted presidential quote portrays final settlement of wrongs and unity. It extols common purpose and cooperation while forecasting progress and a new spirit guiding the nation toward a shared destination.
President Wilson describes the new fed eral reserve bank system as a future with promise of the best things in a letter to Secretary McAdoo. He congratulates the Treasury head on this opening and outlines an optimistic business prospect for the nation.
The President extols a shared national purpose and renewed cooperation as key to implementing the tariff, currency, trade commission, and anti trust laws. He credits the federal reserve opening and credit freedom as central to prosperity and foresees solutions for railroads and cotton marketing in a candor driven era.
The Post Santa Claus arrived in town last night and will open his office today to greet friends and help thousands of children have a happy Christmas. This is his eighth year on the job in Greater Boston, aiming to ensure no sad-eyed child on Christmas Day.
The Boston Post appeals for donations to support its Post Santa fund aiding thousands of city children. All gifts fund stockings for youngsters. clerical and distribution costs are covered separately, with receipts sent to contributors. The fund opens with about 271.10 dollars and invites letters to Santa Claus Editor, Boston Post.
Hildred Parker, 15, of Everett vanished Saturday night near her home. By midnight she remained unfound, sparking anger and fear as residents suspect a kidnapping and unlawful detention.
William O'Brien MP from Cork argues in a written reply that Ireland must choose between supporting home rule or backing England in the war. He says Irish protests against conscription mislead the public and provide cover for English politicians abandoning home rule efforts.
The ousted officer cites a mother's dying plea to return to religion as the basic cause. He explains that as a youth he joined a faith in New Hampshire, but as an adult in the city he drifted away, and his mother’s death a year ago last September intensified his resolve after receiving a letter not to be opened until after the funeral.
On this date the Moon is new tonight with set times at 4 21 and 4 46 for the Moon and Moon illusions. The ninth day of the year sees a new moon on November 17 with full moon on December 2 and winter arriving in 33 days. Venus and Jupiter appear in the evening sky while Saturn rises in the east before night ends. Auto and vehicle lights switch on at 4 51 and 5 21, and notable anniversaries include the New England earthquake of 1755 and Major Henry Lee Higginson turning 80.
Fair Wednesday and Thursday with little temperature change and moderate westerly winds. Northern New England will be fair Wednesday and Thursday and warmer Thursday. Southern New England expects fair weather Thursday and Friday.
Boston merchant Edward A. Filene, after a 20 day Belgian tour, says Belgians wait passively for a chance to rise and that they are overpowered but not conquered. He cites a respected scholar who warns history may grant Germans victory in Belgium but not honor.
The public ceases all amusements as Sundays and holidays see closures. Citizens abandon weekend gatherings, seeking quieter time and reducing recreational options in the community.
Continued on page four fourth column Liebig asserts beer is liquid bread in a short column style note. It mentions drinking and eating and a brief advertisement snippet.
Menu fragment from Castle Square Hotel lists Bluepoints on Half Shell Guinea Chicken with Chestnut and Celery Dressing Partridge Sauce and Waldorf Salad for two. Other items include Native Spring Chicken Mackerel B I G mashed potatoes and Beef Tenderloin Steak with baked casserole and wine service until 11:55.
The Fall River line steamer Plymouth struck the sunken meadows in Long Island Sound opposite Fort Schuyler on its return to Fall River with 300 aboard. The impact tore a bilge hole and risked flooding the engine room before assistance arrived.
Captain Rowland steered the Ply mouth to safety as pumps fought the surge. The vessel reached its pier nearly three hours after the accident with most passengers unaware of the cause. Passengers were redirected to Newport via the New York, New Haven & Hartford line.
France plans to equip its reserve army within a fortnight as allies eye a new offensive. Fronts show movement from Hellas Yser to Armentieres Arras Vailly Argonne and Meuse heights. German cannonading renews from Nieuwport Dixmude Ypres to Rheims region. Lloyd George cites a 1.75 billion dollar war loan and tax hikes. Tennessee launch fired on by forts near Smyrna. Asquith declares North Sea a military area.
Despatch reports the armored cruiser Tennessee at Vourla Asia Minor sending a launch to Smyrna for harbor access. The launch was fired upon and forced back. The Tennessee then notified the Wall that it would enter the harbor per U.S. orders and carry out the instructions.
An American cruiser was fired upon by Turkish forces in the Mediterranean near London on November 17. The armored cruiser Tennessee, commanded by Benton, sustained the engagement as reported in the maritime column continuing on page 7.
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