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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1914
Page
2
Boston business leaders from the shoe leather and wool trades embark from New York aboard the steamer Vestris bound for Brazil and Argentina. They seek to attract new trade to Boston and hope to establish a steam line linking Brazilian ports with the city.
Hundreds of sportsmen and public figures oppose pheasant slaughter during hunting season while gypsy moth experts argue pheasants help save the state by destroying the pest. The account includes witness Edward Jukes from Arlington describing tame pheasants and his decision not to hunt.
Joseph H. Mosher of Wilbraham argues pheasants are the best natural control for gypsy moths, citing success in Winchester where flocks reduced moths and urging limited hunting. Colleagues from the State forester’s office support insect-eating benefits, suggesting open-season timing changes to curb slaughter.
Professor Hugo Munsterberg yesterday in Cambridge denied a Cologne Gazette letter attacking American policy in the European war. He called the letter an absolute fabrication and said he never wrote it to the Cologne Gazette or any other paper or person in German or America.
The search for Pliny D. Houghton continues as police renew efforts to locate his body after he is believed to have jumped from the Northern Avenue Bridge on Thursday night. An overcoat and hat found on the pier are believed to belong to him, prompting further dragging of the bay.
Through special royal authority a direct Boston route to the Prince of Wales Fund is opened for relief to soldiers families. The British Imperial Relief Fund of New England announced the change at its executive meeting. Contributions may go via Charles H. MacIntyre at 18 Tremont Street or Brown Brothers & Co. at 60 State Street.
A Union Belge hosted gathering at Franklin Union Hall Berkeley Street tomorrow at 4 pm to aid Belgian widows orphans and non-combatant war victims. Speakers include Hon Joseph H O Neil Boston treasurer Charles S Rackeman fund secretary a returning Belgian reservist and E S Mansfield Belgian consul in Boston.
Marlboro October 23 Charles Sumner Bird argued that the Democratic pledge to lower living costs was campaign rhetoric not sincere conviction. He cautioned voters that the promise did not reflect actual price reductions.
A political argument attacks the Democratic administration for failing to lower living costs and boosting business. It blames high prices, stagnant wages, and scarce work on policy, asserts the war is not the cause, and argues for regulation of large production units to keep the nation competitive while warning against breaking big business into small units. The piece defends big units and calls for balanced regulation in line with Progressive ideas.
The Ward 8 contest over carpet-bagging escalated as Michael J. Flynn, manager of the anti-Lomasney forces, was ordered to appear before the Election Board to prove he is not a carpet-bagger. The move follows Flynn's own information to the board and coincides with efforts to challenge 175 voters deemed improperly registered at the primary, stirring political circles.
A blaze at a tenement on 321 Washington Street Malden last night gutted the upper apartment. Jed Gass heard the children crying and carried Russell and Donald Banks to safety on the street. Their mother Mrs Banks also saved her son Waldo, age 7, from the fire.
A lady reports a lost diamond ring between Charles Town and Haymarket telephone exchange on Friday night. Call Charlestown 791-R to locate or return the item.
Dr Frederic O'Brien told Brockton and Belmont hospital staffs that physicians should not adopt Twilight Sleep without impartial study. After returning from Germany he argued only one side of the treatment is publicized, noting dead births and maternal deaths from morphine poisoning as underreported risks.
Mary Athey of 4 Valeri place Lynn with help from Michael Hannissy saved five children of Thomas Follette of 1 Valeri place from suffocation in a burning house. Smoke issued from the cellar. Athey broke a window to signal and Hannissy kicked in a door and passed the children to safety then guided their mother through the smoke to the front door.
In New York a plan was drawn up by school and police officials to have uniformed officers visit schools to teach children they can help save city funds by preventing bonfires that damage asphalt, especially around elections. The effort aims to redirect funds to playgrounds and reduce street dangers, with broader talks planned if initial trials succeed.
Harvard historian Professor Kuno Francke told the Harvard Club that freedom and militarism are not Germany’s national ideals. He asserted national self-improvement and efficiency are the guiding aims, criticizing General von Bernhardt and other officials who push imperial dominance. He downplayed Bernhard’s influence.
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels told an audience in Manchester that Europe must heed the peace proposals of the United States as the time is near. He said Wilson's tender of good offices remains open and described the spirit of the Wilson administration as essentially peaceful.
Yesterday marked the busiest day yet for Boston municipal open-air market at Castle street and Shaw mut avenue with 25 farmers stalls, many housewives and buyers clogging aisles. Mayor Curley proposes a paid home delivery plan for vegetables. Fresh-killed poultry will soon be sold, limited to farmers who raise poultry.
Joseph Walker led a Weymouth rally at Bates Opera House with Russell A. Wood candidate for Secretary of State and Mrs. Anna C. M. Tillinghast as speakers. The trio also addressed events in Braintree and Quincy.
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