25 Nov 1913
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1913
Page
1
The School Board refused to permit East Boston High School cadets to take part in a street parade in East Boston honoring Frederick W. Mansfield treasurer elect. A banquet for Mansfield would follow the parade as citizens show their support in the district.
East Boston High School cadets led by Headmaster John F. Eliot sought permission for an evening parade through Dr Thomas Harrington but the school board refused citing official approval concerns. Overcrowding in West district schools prompts calls to abandon Baldwin on Chardon court and Sharp on Anderson street with parts of Baldwin and Elizabeth Peabody houses deemed unsuitable for regular classes.
Boston marks its fifth grand opera season with Wolf-Ferrari’s The Jewels of the Madonna at the Opera House. Rain did not dampen the glittering premiere as hundreds of vehicles lined the streets and the audience praised the joyous first night.
Nov 24. It was voted to call out all union workers at the General Electric plant at 7 30 tomorrow morning. Trades' union officials say about 12 000 men are affected by the order in Schenectady N Y.
In Brockton a five year old boy is the central pawn as Mr. and Mrs. Alice Angus clash over custody. The boy has been taken to Halifax by Mr. Angus and then brought back by Mrs. Angus to Brockton. Mrs Angus then fled toward Boston with the child intending to place him beyond his father and seek a court injunction to restrain custody.
Concord report says John Chapman, 43, of Franklin, escaped from the State Hospital for the Insane this afternoon while walking with inmates under guard. He broke from the ranks and fled the facility.
A large federal attack across the front flanks struck Villa's skirmish line near Bauche Terra Blanca and along the border opposite Belen and Ystera Texas. More than 10 000 rebel and federal troops engaged in the three battles.
Burdett Business College announces new day and evening student admissions every Monday at 18 Boylston Street. The ad promotes ongoing enrollment and convenient scheduling for local applicants.
The Hon. Francia W. Kittredge known as the Father of Boston's subways died at his home 582 Beacon Street yesterday afternoon aged 70. The immediate cause was paralysis of the stomach following injuries from an automobile accident Jan. 8. He served in the Massachusetts House 1889 1891 and the Senate in 1894 and 1898 and helped push the first subway bills through the Legislature.
On the steamer Canopic's arrival from the Mediterranean Mrs. and Mr. Howard N. Clugston of Los Angeles were embarrassingly mistaken for the elusive Affinity Earle and his new partner who were expected soon to land in New York or Boston.
Reporters chased Mr. and Mrs. Clugston in Los Angeles after a prolonged interview about the couple and the mystery of their supposed son. Clugston had studied in Florence and was said to have come from France, with Earle as a possible disguise. The son remains missing, and the couple was released pending clarity.
Tonight the eve of the wedding of Francis Bowes Sayre and Miss Jessie Wilson, daughter of the President, ends with no disclosed honeymoon plans. Rumor suggests the Mayflower yacht may host the newlyweds for part of the early married life.
The East Room of the White House hosted a ceremonial rehearsal at sunset for tomorrow's wedding. The Marine Band played in navy fatigue, near the East Room doors, as the setting mirrored the actual ceremony beginning at 4 30 o clock with the bridal party, guests, and formal attire alike.
Earlier data lists figures for Portland Gloucester and Newport Sh repeats. Rines rose at 6 47 Rose 3 50 am. Moon and sun notes mark new moon on 27th and daylight changes as Christmas nears. Star events Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn rise and set times given alongside anniversaries and historical notes.
Fair conditions in Heston and vicinity with a fair Tuesday and Wednesday. Winds: moderate to brisk west to northwest, turning variable by Wednesday. In southern New England expect Tuesday brisk northwest winds and fair Wednesday. northern New England to see morning snow followed by fair conditions and moderate northwest to north winds becoming variable.
The first consignment of Christmas trees arrived on the steamer Prince Arthur and was distributed among 98 small bundles. Cut from Nova Scotia forests, more shipments are expected from the Provinces before December 2.
Limited daily service announced for the Washington Sunset route with no extra fare. The schedule notes 142 hours in service and mentions car services and a Milk & Wi ots item, suggesting a brief transportation update with minimal details.
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