09 Oct 1914
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1914
Page
1
Plans unveil the largest concrete building in the world on the old gas house site at Prince nd Hall streets. It will house 16 top New England manufacturers and merchants with nine stories under one roof. Demolition starts soon and completion is projected in a year at about 1.8 million dollars.
President Wilson replies to the Kaiser, as reported by the Nord Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung. He says he seeks truth and neutrality, hopes for a swift war end, and urges settlement with all European nations united to determine responsibility and a final equitable settlement.
Denial of previous charges outlined and explanation of current financial distress. The appeal requests assistance and guidance as New Haven faces ongoing economic hardship. Continued on Page 6 Fourth Col.
Philadelphia dispatch reports brewing tension as Grand Sachem George T Stallings and Connie Mack exchanged hard words over a telephone ahead of the World Series clash. The near confrontation foreshadows a heated opening by the rival champions in tomorrow’s showdown.
A menu listing at Castlesquare Hotel includes Bluepoints on half shell and fried chicken dishes. It highlights spring chicken, seafood items like mackerel, and tenderloin steak with Delmonico potatoes. The note mentions wine service ends at 11 55 P M.
An old report notes a forecaster who warned of rain for the big series opening day despite a clear night and light NW breeze. The forecast remained cautious with the later prediction of rain.
A politeness tone marks the exchange as Mack denies Stallings request for the Braves to use Shibe Park for a few hours of afternoon practice today, following the championship decision.
The plea by Stallings was made to Connie Mack yesterday afternoon. It argued that Boston players wanted time to adjust to the field under afternoon sun slanting onto it.
A promotional note invites travelers to enjoy a 30 mile foliage ride on the Boston and Worcester trolley line. Cars depart from Park Square each day, offering a scenic view of autumn colors.
Belgian ruler King Albert commands troops in a final rally to defend Antwerp as German forces shell the city. Zeppelins bomb and bombardment intensifies with heavy artillery destroying forts and terrorizing residents.
The report cites fighting between Russian and German forces along the Vistula and in France with the Allies. Germans threaten Antwerp with bombardment while Zeppelins strike the city. Russian troops claim advances in Galicia and Przemysl fortifications, and fighting continues along the Aisne, Meuse, Somme, and Oise fronts.
Howard Elliott, chairman of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad, will move to recover a $1.5 million note held by the estate of former Governor John Fill of Augusta Maine. The note, issued by the New England Navigation Company and endorsed by the Billard firm, shows $100,000 paid on it and relates to alleged Billard deals during the Mellen era.
A note secures one hundred fifty 8500 shares of the Eastern Securities Company, a corporation formed to hold stock of the Eastern Steamship Corporation, a marine interest linked to the New Haven.
Miss Margaret Finneran a maid for Henry B Temby of 29 Park Street Brookline died from suffocation after she used formaldehyde as a disinfectant in the Brookline home. She reportedly inhaled fumes while attempting to air the house before the Tembys moved in. Her body was found on the kitchen floor by Mrs Temby and taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where she died.
Nicholas Stefanis, a young Greek immigrant from Argentina, refused to deposit 3500 he had and left it with him. Yesterday on a Water town factory commute his pocket was picked in the Boylston street subway and his $500 was stolen.
Mayor Curley attacked a proposition for a larger City Council at the Domestic Science and Pure Food Fair in Mechanics Building. He warned that enlarging the council would raise expenditures and curtail benefits for the people.
Boston gross funded debt climbs by 4.404 million while net debt grows 5.339 million in eight months under the Curley administration. Rapid transit debt, tied to new subways, adds 2.5 million, about half the increase.
Federal league results show Brooklyn 5 Baltimore 3. Chicago 8 Kansas City 3. Buffalo 3 Pittsburg 2. Indianapolis 4 St. Louis 2.
London dispatches report King Albert of Belgium has departed and Antwerp’s last Belgian stronghold appears doomed. Despatches suggest the defense cannot endure beyond tomorrow, with the city possibly falling tonight despite brief resistance.
Moon phases October 4 12 19 25 and November 2 listed with rise and set times. Evening stars Venus Jupiter. morning star Saturn. Auto lamps at Gr144 6 14 p m. Today’s anniversaries note Yale College charter 1701 and births of Winfield Scott Schley 1839 and General Leonard Wood 1860.
The record notes Edwin W Bok a magazine editor born in 1868. It mentions a ship journey to the United States and marks an anniversary of the Steamer Yolturno burning mid ocean with 136 deaths.
Showers are expected in Boston and vicinity Friday afternoon or night and likely Saturday with gentle to moderate south winds. Northern New England and Southern New England forecast partly cloudy to unsettled conditions with possible showers Friday and Saturday.
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