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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1914
Page
20
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Governor Walsh makes first campaign appearance in Springfield with an injured arm in a sling yet in strong form. He is cheered by Western Democrats at a Kimball Hotel banquet and outlines a brief review of progressive measures from his administration. He plans to visit Northampton Monson Westfield Amherst and the Franklin Hampshire Hampden counties fair in Northampton with his party. Two pardons are granted by the council for manslaughter sentences.
The Superintendents' Association of the Boston postal district held a testimonial banquet at the Hotel Bellevue honoring former chief Edward C. Mansfield. They presented him a bouquet and best wishes. Worcester campaign notes follow as Joseph Walker, Progressive candidate for Governor, opened his campaign in Mechanics Hall on the prohibition issue as part of the social welfare program.
A reception honored Mr. Mansfield and his successor Postmaster William F. Murray with mutual praise and cheers from about 100 attendees including six lady superintendents. Mansfield noted Boston receipts grew from 5,277,000 in 1908 to 8,395,900 in 1913, with 1,875 clerks and 1,441 carriers. Murray praised Mansfield and spoke of carrier camaraderie, mentioning an aged Meeting House Hill carrier and Farrell, who might swap routes to ease the hard district.
Washington Oct 7 Secretary Bryan went public with a letter endorsing Ambassador Gerard for the New York Senate seat. The missive, to Judge John M Bowers a former law partner of Gerard, frames the endorsement as support for administration policies.
Charles Sumner Bird and supporters rally for nationwide prohibition as a core Progressive plank in Massachusetts. Walker denounces liquor traffic, calling for its suppression for social and economic good. Bird warns a Democratic vote would approve consular service looting, urging Republicans to join the Progressives.
A speaker denounces reforms aimed at replacing trained consular staff with political appointees and urges voting for the Republican ticket led by McCall. The message brands the party as aligned with Cannon, Penrose, Sulloway, Lorimer and their political ilk, praising leaders and policy opponents of reform within the party.
Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals agents destroyed twelve old horses deemed unfit for service in a single day across Greater Boston. Five from Hennessy barn in Alger street South Boston. four more found in the same stable. Three from Kotzen auction stable Chelsea. three more in Walpole with owner consent after veterinary condemnation. one at Malsden owned by A. Goldberg.
Joseph York, 57, of 114 Forest Street Watertown, fell ill in a Brighton store operated by J. H. Devlin at 208 205 North Geacon Street. He was found unconscious in a spare room by a clerk and died en route to City Hospital.
Miss Pauline Frances McLeod daughter of Mr and Mrs George McLeod of Beaufort road Jamaica Plain married Harry Bingham Brown the aviator. Ceremony at the First Baptist Church Jamaica Plain with Miss Ruth McLeod maid of honor and Chester McLeod best man. The couple will reside in Jamaica Plain.
New York Oct 7 Canada is willing and able to furnish 500000 picked men to fight Germany if the British government needs them, said Colonel Sam Hughes Canadian minister of militia who sailed for England today on the steamer Cedric.
Colonel Hughes, following the first Canadian contingent of about 33,000 from Valcartier to England, plans a conference with the British War Office. He predicts total force could reach about 50,000 men, trained and ready, and notes future Canadian deployments depend on British wishes.
The speaker notes available manpower far exceeds needs, with 500000 ready but unnecessary. He recalls past recruitment surges for the last expeditionary force of 22000, saying 33000 were accepted, and mentions sending 1000 men to Bermuda and 8000 on guard duty.
Ottawa dispatch reports Colonel Hughes likely to join the front with Canadian soldiers after arriving in England. J D Hazen will act as militia minister during his absence.
Jacob Mandeson, 28, a colored porter at 93 Tremont Street, was arrested by Inspector Patterson in the West End for allegedly pawning goods stolen from his employer Charles Spitz. He was brought to headquarters and charged with larceny of a plush coat a fur muff and a fur coat valued at 84 dollars.
A broad reshuffle of Malden fire department personnel was implemented yesterday. Henry V. Reed, 17 years at central station, moved to Mountain Avenue chemical station. Lt. Andrew J. Davis, 19 years with Chemical 3, transferred to central station, with many other changes noted.
Beginning at 10 o'clock this morning the $18 seats for the 24 season concerts will be sold at auction in Symphony Hall. The seats are the same as those sold for last Monday's public rehearsals with the floor seats returning to KK except the last nine rows. The first balcony on both sides and the front four rows of the center are up for sale. Intermission is planned for lunch when Row W is sold and may occur after Row U if progress is slow. The right first balcony reaches about 8:00, left about 45 minutes later, center around 4:30. The same rules as Monday apply.
Full line of auto pens safety and self filling. Repairing and exchanging a specialty established 1904. Room 808 101 Tremont St. Bring this slip it will save you money.
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