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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1914
Page
16
Fire swept the Bradley Fertilizer Works copper shop in North Weymouth, catching from a grass fire. Firemen saved the main buildings after a long effort. damage totaled $10,000.
Anastasios Laizos, living above a cafe in central St. Louis, was pronounced a leper by the city bacteriologist. He came to America from Greece in 1912 and immigration authorities will try to send him back to Greece.
In the estate of Charles B. Travis the Suffolk probate office records a 2000 bequest to Amherst College. Income funds a prize for the senior with the greatest improvement in college work, honoring a prize Travis received as an Amherst senior. The will also leaves keepsakes to family including a Phi Beta Kappa key and Bible. Personal bequests total 20000.
The Next Sunday Post showcases dresses tailored for the overgrown girl, with multiple valuable suggestions for styling and fit.
Boston area riders protest the Beacon Street section of the subway line operated by the Boston Elevated Railway Company. They complain of crowding and delays at Park Street and Boylston Street stations during rush hours and urge immediate action to add cars and improve guards and signaling. A possible transit commission hearing may follow.
A public service honored the Rev. Dr. James A. Francis longtime pastor of Clarendon Street Baptist Church. The thronged ceremony included speakers from Pilgrim Congregational Dorchester YMCA Gordon Bible Institute and Greater Boston Baptists. Francis concluded with the closing address.
Frederick A. Jeffery of 10 Spaulding street Roslindale died suddenly while riding to his work on a Roslindale car near his home. Heart trouble caused death and aid arrived too late.
Bert F. McLaughlin postmaster at Killingly Conn killed himself in a Providence hotel room. He registered, then was found dead fully clothed lying face downward on the bed. Three Providence men who were friends went to see him by appointment about financial matters.
Hundreds attended the funeral services for the Rev John J Coan pastor of the Church of Saint John the Baptist Quincy Cardinal O Connell presided at a high mass of requiem at 10 o clock and pronounced final absolution Also present were Mgr Ambrose Roche Watertown Mgr Peter Rowan Dorchester and many priests from across the diocese City officials and trade members attended A separate high mass for the parish children was held at 8 o clock conducted by Mer John J Coan chancellor of the Brooklyn diocese a cousin of the deceased priest.
A fragment notes Ginger Pop has some experiences in next Sunday's Post described as a scream with a stern line He will never learn implying a confrontational preview of upcoming content.
Reports from American sources say General Lucio Blanco may abandon Mexico City as Villa forces near the capital. Zapata forces clash with Blanco’s troops on the outskirts while Obregon moves from Tepic Colima and Sinaloa toward the west. Villa’s advance guard is expected to reach the city within days.
The piece highlights prominent figures and their candid remarks, promising engaging portraits of leaders and cultural figures. It previews wide awake insights and entertaining anecdotes gathered for the upcoming Sunday feature.
The Attorney General files a quo warranto in Middlesex County Court challenging the reinstatement of Newton police officer David Neagle. Neagle had been discharged May 29 after convictions for milk theft and other misconduct. Mayor Edward Child had earlier ruled the removal illegal and reinstated him on March 11, but the AG argues Civil Service action was required.
Berlin dispatch via Sayville reports the official press bureau denying British admiralty claims that a German submarine was sunk off the Scottish coast. The bureau says British reports of submarine destruction are unfounded and that no submarines are missing.
A Minnesota man confessed to stealing mail money more than 50 years ago and turned two $100 bills over to a relief fund. The funds were sent to destitute widows and orphans of Europe via the post office department.
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