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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1914
Page
4
The United Fruit steamer Metapan sank deeper after yesterday’s collision with the Iowan in the lower harbor. The bow to bridge lie submerged at high tide, with midship and stern damp and dry above water, and wreckers call the situation serious under a heavy easterly swell at Sandy Hook. no flotation attempt was made today.
John Hutchinson of Charlton Massachusetts, 17, was sentenced to a year and a day in Plymouth jail for robbing the Charlton post office last April. Judge Morton, aiming to avoid jail, urged reform and supervision, but Hutchinson refused to reveal his family or cooperate. The judge warned that only when Hutchinson shows willingness to become a good boy will he be released, otherwise he will remain imprisoned to face the government.
A youthful figure seeks company with the area’s most feared criminals, drawing concern from authorities about his influence and possible danger to public safety. Local officials warn of predatory associations and the risk to the boy’s future.
Wet grounds postpone Harvard tennis plays as rain holds up the singles title determination to next week and the doubles tournament, already started, will also continue into next week.
Henry W Grady of Somerville gained a public hearing on his numerous telephone grievances as a lone standout among 360 000 subscribers The Public Service Commission and Boston area officials examined his claims including rude language from an inspector and repeated failed connections The Belmont listening in incident prompted talks on subscriber rights and limits on operator surveillance while company officials defended service levels citing fewer complaints now than before
A record breaking potato from Rochdale Massachusetts grown by Frank Rogers weighs nearly three pounds and resembles a frog. Two other freaks weighed about 2 1 2 and two pounds in the same hill.
The entrance wound from a modern bullet is not a gruesome sight. It is small and resembles a parasite bite in appearance. External bleeding is often minimal, though this should not be mistaken for safety.
H W Gibson, state boys' secretary, urged parental delinquency as the cause of juvenile delinquency at a community service conference in City Club. Speakers included G W Tupper on immigrants, with banquet remarks and prize announcements for New England college essays on social service work.
A speaker blasted the average father for neglecting sons aged 13 to 18, urging men to value their boys over business. He called for common sense as essential and listed four other senses as necessary for proper fatherly guidance.
An advertisement claims one bottle of Adamson Cough Balsam can cure almost any cold. The brief notice emphasizes quick relief and general effectiveness for common ailments.
President Hustis of the Boston and Maine railroad said the company will seek a federal court order to restrain the Public Service Commission’s ruling for a two cent per mile mileage. He questioned the constitutionality of the New Hampshire statute and noted commissioners did not recede from a 1.25 cent proposed rate, saying the 1.25 cent increase was considered reasonable. Hustis spoke with Public Service Commission members and Governor Felker during his city visit.
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