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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1913
Page
18
Judge Loring issued a decree ordering union officers to notify striking workers at the South Boston fish pier and wharf that the strike has been enjoined, signaling a likely resumption of work on the project.
The Aberthaw Construction Company filed for an injunction to stop a walkout by union workers over a nine hour day for eight hours pay. Defendants include several union leaders from the Wharf and Bridge Carpenters Union 893 and the Boston Building Trades Council. The case debated whether the strike was illegal since workers did not directly work for Aberthaw and whether unions voted to strike, with continuance granted as Mansfield sought precedents.
Dr. William Bullock Clark professor of geology at Johns Hopkins University Baltimore was confined at Corey Hill Hospital for several weeks and left the hospital yesterday fully recovered and for Baltimore last evening
W Stanwood Field reports evening school enrollment at 10 277 for this year, up from 986 last year. The rise equals about 12090 percent. Elementary schools show increases over 18 percent, and high schools over 10 percent.
Hank and his animals amuse readers in the comic section of next Sunday’s Post, delivering lighthearted humor and colorful characters for weekend entertainment.
In Suffolk Superior Equity Court Judge Crosby heard Edward L. Rantoul's motion to extend his custody for the two minor girls beyond the existing 40 days and to add three weekends between Sept 30 and June 1. The matter was taken under advisement.
The Dowager Duchess Marie of Saxe-Coburg Gotha in Coburg Germany denied reports that Princess Elizabeth of Roumania is betrothed to Crown Prince George of Greece. She stated the prince and princess have never met.
Fenwick Umpleby principal of the Bradford Durfee Textile School in Fall River died suddenly at his Pottersville home after a paralysis shock. He served three years in Fall River and previously was assistant director at Lowell Textile School. Born in England in 1852.
Friends of Robert J. Dugan of Reading fear he was attacked after leaving home September 27 to pay bills. He disappeared with only a few dollars. His wife and four children are distressed as relatives comb hospitals, jails, and police stations across Greater Boston in a fruitless search.
Limestone Me October 14 Charles Floane son of Tillkiah Floane died by self inflicted gunshot. He used a .38 caliber revolver. Domestic troubles are cited as the motive for the tragedy.
Louis O. McGowan of Winthrop has returned from Tien Tsin China to file a divorce libel in Suffolk County Court against his wife Hilda Westall. He alleges his reputation was injured in Boston by her statements about why she left China, including cruel and abusive treatment. The couple wed about three years ago and went to China after his five years as a exporter representative.
Noahzark Muggsy Willie Gasolene Gus Dolly Dim ple and the Tiny Tads are billed for the Post comic section in next Sunday's issue. The lineup features familiar humor and colorful characters for readers.
Mayor Fitzgerald vetoed the $498,000 street loan passed by the City Council. It is his third veto of a street loan, not over the project aims but because the order would raise the loan inside the debt limit rather than outside it.
Citizens and improvement group members are invited to a 2 p m Monday hearing in the aldermanic chamber to learn the Mayor's stance on the Avery street loan. The Finance Commission advised delaying acceptance of the improvement act until the Mayor approves the loan within the debt limit.
More than 1000 Harvard students can read French menus in top hotel dining rooms and German dishes on travels. Before joining the junior class, a page of French or German must be translated on sight for probation. About 1000 students this year passed the tests and can read either language.
Benjamin Altman, Metro politan Museum of Art to receive his prized porcelain collection plus 150000 for its care. Mount Sinai Hospital gets 100000. other public gifts total 80000. Longtime Altman employees receive between 1000 and 2500 each. 11 elder staff get 5000. Secretaries get 10000 each. nieces and nephews receive 100000 each. Real estate goes to B Altman & Co.
Harvard Law School students begin appearances in the Cambridge District Court to represent clients. An old statute allows an attorney to practice without bar admission if no payment is charged, enabling these students to gain real courtroom experience.
Malden public evening schools opened with an attendance near 1000 pupils, up 200 from last year. Sessions were held at High Centre and Daniels school buildings, the three facilities crowded to capacity.
In Ashaway Rhode Island Oct 14 State Senator Charles Welling Clarke age 41 died of typhoid fever he was part of the Rhode Island delegation at the Perry celebration at Put-in-Bay Ohio. This marks the second death from the disease in the delegation amid multiple cases including a scar in the Newport Artillery Company. Clarke was serving his first term and leaves a widow and daughter.
Newport Illinois Oct 14 The potential enrollment of Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels at the Naval War College next summer draws strong interest from Newport officers. Daniels praised the college during a prior visit and indicated he hoped to take a course there. Washington word suggests he may become a student if department affairs permit.
The wedding of Miss Alice Bowk of Beacon street to Gordon Hutchir of Concord will take place Saturday at 2 p m at the bride’s country home Nashawtuc Hill. The Rev C Hutchins, father of the groom, will perform the ceremony. A special car will bring Boston guests to Concord station for transport to the Bowker residence.
Upcoming Sunday comic section features Noahzark Muggs Willie Gasolene Gus Dolly Din ple and the Tiny Tad s in a playful toons lineup across the issue.
William J. Skeffington of 9 Centre Street Roxbury was arrested by Police Inspectors Cowboy and Pierce on a larceny charge. He allegedly stole 350 dollars from the A Shuman Company while delivering Co D packages over two months. Skeffington had served seven years with the firm as a wagon chauffeur and failed to remit money from express companies.
Miss Myrtle Mergella Maguire daughter of Mrs Anna G Maguire and Edmond B Ty Lee of Boston were married tonight by Rev Martin W Cassidy pastor of the Methodist Church in Webster.
Miss Nora M. Comer of Mulford Street Brookline will marry Stephen J. Burke Brookline building department inspector at St Marys Church of the Assumption. The ceremony will be followed by a nuptial mass.
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