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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1913
Page
20
C C Clark of Denver and another man were killed when their car was struck by a Chicago Rock Island Pacific passenger train near here today as they traveled from Denver to Kansas City.
Walter Morash a five month old child was struck and pinned beneath a large automobile on Common Street Water Town last night for nearly 25 minutes before being rescued unharmed. Heavy garments and robes wrapped around him likely prevented serious injury or death.
A Newton Newton car crash left a mother, father and a baby carriage crushed under a moving auto. Bystanders and Dr. Andrews joined A. S. White and his family in lifting the car and freeing the distressed child and father. The child, unharmed, continued to coo and suck its thumb as onlookers watched.
Walter A. Jordan eighteen and Leslie A. Purington nineteen colored arrested Saturday in Wakefield to answer burglary and carrying concealed weapons charges. Jordan on parole from Concord Reformatory and Purington from Roxbury will face counts of breaking and entering and larceny in the grocery store of Fred Eaton and the home of Howard Acorn. Police say each man had a loaded .32 revolver and money. Purington yielded nearly $1000 in money orders and pawn tickets and Boston & Maine mileage books stolen. Jordan’s home is Charlestown. Purington’s relatives live on Northfield street, Roxbury.
Silas H. Bath a 52 year old Lynn whitewasher died at Lynn City Hospital from 14 stab wounds believed to be inflicted during a Sunday quarrel at 22 Marianna street. His son Charles H Bath is under arrest and to be arraigned in the morning court session.
J R Parrott president of the Florida East Coast railroad died at his Oxford Maine summer camp of angina pectoris. He was active in constructing the line across the ocean viaduct to Key West and had long worked with H M Flagler in rail and hotel ventures.
Efforts to convene Congress for an extraordinary session failed again. Only 26 representatives, all supporters of President Mencal, attended. The Liberal faction refused, with Alfredo Zayas declaring his party would not back the proposed new loan.
William Luckey won the New York Times sponsored air race from Oakwood Heights to Manhattan and back in a 100 horsepower biplane. He completed the 60 mile course in 52 minutes 54 seconds earning the first prize of $1000.
Prize winners were Charles F. Niles and C Marvin Wood with times 54m 5s and 58m 19s. J Guy Gilpatric and Tony Jannus also competed. The event honored Wilbur Wright's first flight at Kitty Hawk. Albert J. Jewell, missing after starting from Hempstead Plains, is suspected blown to sea or lost on Long Island.
The Boston Elevated arbitration board resumes at Ford Hall at 10 30 am to hear disputed matters between employees and officials. If attorney Feeney finishes today the carmen side’s evidence may be completed with company testimony to follow within ten days.
Harvard University president Abbott Lawrence Lowell releases a new book titled Public Opinion and Popular Government issued today. Professor W B Munro of Harvard offers a broad critique of Lowell’s approach and the book’s subjects.
Miss Alice Bowker of Beacon Street Boston will wed Gordon Hutchins this afternoon at the bride’s Nashawtuc Hill country home. The Rev C L Hutchins of Concord father of the groom will perform the ceremony.
Germany's decision to dispatch a warship to Mexican waters drew wide attention in Washington. No formal comment from the U.S. and President Wilson learned of the action only through press dispatches. Officials noted it aligns with European powers patrolling coasts during Mexico's internal strife.
Washington notes signficance in Huerta recognition as European powers led by Britain show concern. Reports say Britain may repudiate recognition at the first opportunity if Huerta fails to hold a constitutional election on October 26, underscoring a provisional stance noted by officials.
Six boys from Somerville celebrated a holiday with an apple stealing expedition in Lexington. Three were released after a police admonition, while three face Concord court on larceny charges. Accused are Morris Walden, Christopher Toner, and Nathan Cacie.
Mrs. John Ludwig and Mrs. Matt Berger, wives of Delaga miners, were kidnapped today by women from the strikers tent colony at Ludlow and are held prisoners. The Victor American Fuel Company reports the incident. Ludlow deputies were dispatched to investigate.
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