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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1916
Page
2
London reports the hospital ship Britannic torpedoed by a German submarine with at least 50 deaths and 1150 survivors in the Aegean Sea. Official confirmation awaits the complete disaster reports.
It is reported many American nurses were aboard though fatalities unconfirmed. The great vessel carried nearly 1000 sick and wounded with scores of doctors and nurses. Most survived due to the ship’s double bottoms and watertight compartments.
Martin J. Connelley 22 of 40 Middle Street South Boston says he was attacked by John Miller 24 of 699 Hast Fourth Street in front of his home Tuesday night. Miller was arrested by Station 6 patrolmen for beating and robbing Connelley of 21 dollars. Police expect to arrest Miller’s companion today.
A Lynnfield Centre customer commends Wirthmore Feeds noting four years of excellent results with Scratch Chick and Growing Feeds. They prefer Wirthmore Chick Feed for its cleanliness and lack of millet seed and highlight the uniform year to year quality of the product.
Vienna grieves over the death of Emperor Franz Joseph, praised for his kind heart and concern for the people. Observers fear his passing may trigger momentous events affecting Austria and the dynasty.
The Emperor died after a period of illness in Vienna. He suffered bronchial inflammation that progressed to pneumonia and a fatal crisis after 6 PM. Archduke Charles Francis Joseph was present in the death chamber at Schoenbrunn Castle. The body will be interred at Cappuchin Mausoleum next week, with state ceremonies in Hofburg Chapel.
In Manchester New Hampshire Fred Denning 40 shoots Ruby Pearl Danforth after she refuses his advances. Danforth is wounded in the face but escapes during a struggle. Denning is found dead by the police. Danforth is expected to recover.
Two robbers halted a Southern Express Company transfer wagon in Western and Atlantic railroad yards in Chattanooga and escaped with 34900 dollars in currency, according to city detectives.
Sunday collections taken yesterday bring the total to 20286.51 dollars. The ninth day results compare across cities with Boston at 1348.25 Philadelphia 1094.41 Detroit 780.01 Kansas City 601.67 Baltimore 862.1 Syracuse 780.54.
Attendance figures show a split between afternoon and evening sessions with clear turnout patterns. The report notes attendance for the afternoon meeting and the evening meeting, highlighting participation levels in both sessions.
Evangelist Billy Sunday declared Boston a target to go dry, predicting 10,000 votes to begin the ban and shouting for another 10,000 to seal it. The crowd roared as he teased plans to counter the liquor interests and mobilize voters.
A royal themed dance world event drew about 7000 admirers to the arena. The beauty contest sparked widespread applause and close up moment captures.
Miss Beatrice Roberts aged 16 of Winthrop was crowned a beauty winner at the movie ball attended by about 7000 at the Arena. Honoraries went to Miss Alice Note Miss Lillian White and Miss Nona Nee. Stars from the silent screen greeted the crowd amid spotlights and triumphal processions to the boxes.
A dramatic exhortation declares Boston the largest city globally without a saloon amid claims of infamy crime squalor and poverty. The speaker’s tirade continues on Page 18 First Col.
The death of Eben D. Jordan prompted a board meeting where Samuel Carr was chosen to head the New England Conservatory of Music board of trustees. Carr has served 15 years on the board and the executive committee. Several trustees were re elected for four year terms, including Dana Higginson Langshaw Willis Winship and others. Percy Burrell became a new four year trustee along with Oliver Ames Ernest Dane Allan Forbes Henry Grew Robert Jordan Louis Liggett Samuel Mixter Galen Stone. A Owen Clark was elected treasurer.
Hughes Republican presidential candidate Charles B. Hughes sent a Telegram to President Wilson congratulating him on re election and wishing a successful administration after the California official count was completed.
Charles Dwyer also known as Williams died in North Adams yesterday at age 38. Boston and Cambridge authorities seek his relatives. He was 5 feet 12 inches tall and of dark complexion.
All seats filled as audience and stars created a scene of high energy. The beauty contest proved a late feature with banners and enthusiastic applause. The evening unfolded with rapid arrivals and cinematic-style action, captivation clear throughout.
Light at Ic per night claims 400 candle power with no wick or chimney. Absolutely safe and marketed as the world’s most powerful home light for homes without gas or electricity. Free 15 day trial available by sending name and address to Kansas City company.
An automobile owned and operated by James Millar of Millar and Wolser shoe makers crashed into a wagon carrying meat and vegetables on Eastern Avenue near Cottage Street in Chelsea injuring five people.
Leonard Crowder a 10 year old from Lynn completed a 1000 stone punishment ordered by Judge Lummus at the juvenile court. He threw at gravel pits under Probation Officer Thomas A. Farmer observation after injuring John Buchanan and a girl on South Shore avenue.
Anesto Nargisos and Felix Sustosmi of Revere occupied a wagon, while Mil lar with Minnie Coles of Dorchester and Adam Dean and Sidney Young of Avon rode in an automobile. Opposing directions led to a collision that toppled the wagon body and shattered the car. Millar escaped injury. three wagon companions were cut by glass but later released. Delaney of Newton transported the injured to Frost Hospital. none required hospitalization.
Shore Line schedule for New Haven shows Friday departures at 1 02 and 5 02 p m with parlor cars coaches and diner. A sleeping car special runs Friday at midnight and coach specials begin Saturday at 7 30 a m to accommodate return riders.
Santa Rosa Cal November 22 Jack London the author died at his Glen Ellen ranch at 745 tonight from acute uremic poisoning. He fell ill last night and was found unconscious this morning by a servant who woke him. His sister Mrs Eliza Shepard alerted physicians from Santa Rosa. A close friend De J Wilson Shiels of San Francisco was summoned and said the case was serious.
From the time London was found this morning he did not regain consciousness. He rallied briefly at midday but relapsed and sank, dying after rapid decline. Survived by his sister Mrs Shepard a daughter a UC Berkeley student his mother in Oakland Cal and his wife Charmion London. London would have been 41 on January 12.
A hold up on Grove street near the Lebanon mills left Mary Laverty 16 wounded in the foot after a man fired two shots at four working girls as they walked home tonight. Police found no trace of the assailant and the victims could not identify him.
Brief note marks the birth anniversary of Franklin Pierce born in 1804 as part of today’s historical anniversaries observed in the region. The entry highlights Pierce as the United States 14th president with emphasis on his birth year.
Boston area sees thickening clouds Thursday with possible evening rain and higher temperatures. Northern New England expected fair and warmer Thursday with rain or snow Friday. Southern New England and Eastern New York face increasing clouds, warmer Thursday, and rain on Friday.
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