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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1913
Page
16
Rockland Me Oct 27 The official standardization trials of the super-dreadnought Texas concluded today after an engine accident halted earlier testing. The mile run achieved 22.28 knots, beating the contract speed by over 1.14 knots and pleasing both builders and government officials.
The ship completed nine runs starting at 9 45 a m with a three hour test of engine repairs and a final four hour endurance run planned to average at least 21 knots. Measurements included average runs at 21 128, propeller 125 48 rpm and 28 100 HP with 27 500 tons displacement. Tests included anchor tests and preparation for a Provincetown stop before official acceptance trials.
Secretary Bryan endorsed Secretary Daniels plan for a naval holiday if other powers suspend construction for a stated period. The idea echoes Bryan’s earlier universal peace pact proposal, but lost momentum amid opposition.
Arthur B. Baker, assistant superintendent of the National Zoological Park in Washington, inspected the Franklin Park Zoo yesterday as Boston park commissioners consider making him curator. If he accepts, Baker would lead the Boston zoo.
Commissioners expect acceptance of their offer but Mr Baker remains undecided and study continues. He visited the grounds praised the start, the animals and birds, their housing and care, and noted Boston’s ideal location with room for extension. He even suggested adding elephants and potential loans from Boston.
Washington reports Baker, a 23 year National Zoo veteran, may resign later to lead the zoo. Deputy Parks Commissioner James B. Shea notes commissioners will offer a liberal terms to extend the zoo with new animals. John T. Benson, the curator, has resigned due to illness. Cardinal O'Connell visited the zoo yesterday.
The Boston Chamber of Commerce nominating committee named director candidates for three year terms and one year terms. For three years the slate includes Henry S. Dennison, William C. Ewing, John H. Fahey, Edward K. Hall, Charles J. Hubbard, Frank J. Ludwig, Charles M. Cox Company, Charles S. Weed, and Sydney R. Wrightington. For one year Elmer J. Bliss, J. Randolph Coolidge Jr., James L. Richards, Russell Robb.
In Providence on October 27 William H. Tyler, an African American, admitted a manslaughter charge in the killing of Mrs. Agnes Bluett, avoiding a lengthy murder trial. Judge Doran sentenced him to seven years in prison after the plea. The attorney general noted the case would rely on expert testimony and be costly and lengthy.
Providence reports the Westerly rail blamed for the Gilt Edge express wreck near Westerly broke in two places after being dropped from six feet. A two inch by one inch streak through the metal suggests impure steel caused the flaw in rolling the rail.
Superintendent Gallery and Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission begin joint inquiry into the wreck. Trainmen witnesses testify as officials test a rail piece, breaking twice on cement to show impurity in steel.
Constantine Kustis woke to find his room locked with no key while burglars ransacked his Washington street fruit store. They ate fruit, took $5.65 in cash and cigars, after three men were seen nearby watching him go to bed from the schoolhouse steps.
Island Falls Me Oct 27 Fireman Faye Arbor of Bridgewater was killed when a Bangor and Aroostook freight train plunged through a damaged Fish Stream bridge. The engine survived and engineer Pp F Jenkins was uninjured as a section crew reported danger signals were shown.
Novelist Octave Thanet, aka Miss Alice French, visiting Boston at the Chilton Club, condemns suffrage while praising women’s progress. She discusses Pankhurst, immigration, eugenics, and politics, previews her novel Maggie a Lady, and notes her Mayflower lineage and Western travels.
William Thatcher of Boston, arriving in Seattle after six years in China, reports Dr Sun Yat Sen may visit Hawaii and the United States. Thatcher says wealthy Hawaiian Chinese, mostly southerners, are ready to provide further financial aid.
Monsignor Arthur J Teeling argues that poor wages do not cause girls to go wrong though it can contribute to prostitution. He insists a devout girl will keep purity under adverse conditions and would rather die than sell virtue. He condemns the notion that money is the measure of life and urges reform based on Christian teaching.
The piece argues against socialist economic determinism and advocates a home-centered role for women. It claims hysteria surrounds white slavery and minimum wage talk, contending the modern industrial era damages women and that returning to the home offers progress.
Milwaukee October 27 The death toll from last night's blaze that destroyed the Goodyear Rubber Company store and nearby buildings on East Water Street remains seven. Estimated monetary loss is about half a million dollars.
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