14 Oct 1913
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1913
Page
1
Admiral of the rescue fleet recounts the burning of the Volturno passengers, describing the scene as survivors trembled in terror. He credits the oil ship for saving the lives of all aboard.
From Liverpool the Carmania captain recounts directing rescue efforts after Volturno fire on October 10. He details sending four lifeboats, the gale, near capsizes, and the crew’s effort to save 150 to 500 passengers as boats faced rough seas and dangerous conditions.
Bright autumn sun highlighted a record Columbus Day parade in Boston with about 200000 people lining the streets. The cosmopolitan event celebrated by a civic committee and Mayor Fitzgerald drew widespread applause for its scale and organization.
Yesterday's parade nearly ended in disaster for Boston's Mayor after his foot snagged a stirrup while attempting to dismount near Tremont Street Court of Review. He hung briefly, then dropped and rose uninjured, though witnesses feared injury. He blamed short narrow stirrups for the mishap.
The Sunset Limited will run daily via the Washington Sunset route with no extra fare. A new train starts November 14 to 20, offering hours shorter travel and enhanced tourist car service. Addresses 12 Milk and 352 Washington Streets noted.
The column lists rise and set times for planets Venus Mars Saturn and sky events with locations Portland and Gloucester, notes on daylight duration and old anniversaries. It recalls actor James ONeill born 1847 and historic events including Bristoe Station 1863 and a 1656 Quaker immigration lash law, plus Roosevelt wounded a year ago.
John Fills, business manager of the Japan Advertiser, arrested in Tokio on an ambassadorial requisition for perjury. He was wanted in Boston for abduction of his daughter and contempt of court, but abducting is not extraditable in Japan.
Fair today with increasing cloudiness and warmth on Wednesday. Winds shift from brisk westerlies to southerly by midweek. In New England forecast Tuesday to Wednesday calls for fair conditions, warming temperatures, and northwest winds.
A concise synopsis of the federal income tax act prepared by a Massachusetts-licensed attorney accompanies computation examples. Useful for quick reference and ready distribution from the office, with copies available upon request.
In Plymouth October 13 Mrs Jennie May Eaton is to begin her life fight in Plymouth County Court charged by the State with poisoning and murdering her husband Rear Admiral Joseph Giles Eaton. The prosecution aims to lay bare the mysterious tragedy and possible murder as jurors are selected for the session starting at 10 o clock.
Trains bring talesmen, lawyers, and witnesses for the pending trial as Mrs. Faton remains calm in Ply mouth jail. Confidence prevails among her legal team amid the looming court proceedings. William A.
The New York high court of impeachment failed to reach a verdict on Governor William Sulzer after a secret session lasting about ninety minutes. The court adjourned until tomorrow to hear further arguments on testimony from Allan A. Ryan, Ambassador Henry Morgenthau and Duncan W. Peck regarding alleged efforts to suppress evidence.
John Fills formerly of Boston is sought on an indictment for kidnapping his daughter Olga N Bills from her mother Harriet S Bills after a custody dispute. The case cites removal of the child from the state and notes Fills long, sensational career and alleged political views.
An advertisement proclaims Father John's Medicine as all pure nourishment, aiming to appeal to readers seeking healthy, trustworthy tonic use.
Rumor of Governor Foss wiring his secretary John Sherman to run for governor prompted politics talk in Boston. Filing must occur by 5 o’clock tonight at the Secretary of the Commonwealth to make Foss an independent candidate. James M. W. Hall led the filing effort and said a decision depends on a wire from Indianapolis to Secretary Sherman.
Local observers note Governor Hall hesitates over filing while asserting strength with voters. Secretary Sherman has no word on papers and hints at unknown outcomes. Some close friends advised delaying candidacy to preserve election chances amid mounting undercurrent.
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