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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1915
Page
20
The final inquiry report headed by Rear Admiral Busch details the life and death struggle of 21 men who perished aboard the navy submarine F-4 last March near Honolulu. The graphic account describes the battle for survival 300 feet beneath the sea and the vessel's loss.
A board report pinned the F-4 wreck to a corroded battery lining causing a leak and to poor diving responses that failed to surface the boat. Fifteen died in the engine room, six at their posts in the forward compartment. Crew absolved of blame. some survived briefly after the incident. Also notes forthcoming artillery photos in the Sun Day Post Magazine.
East Boston dominated the baby show at the Indoor County Fair. Walter and Harry Kay of 1130 Bennington Street won first prize in the twin baby class, while Leona Brown of 263 Webster Street claimed the contest for tiny babies despite her small size. Other winners included Irene and Evelyn Grace of Cambridge taking third prize and Anna and Ljanne Jacobson of Roxbury securing second prize in the tiny baby class.
Postmaster William F. Murray told the Postmasters' Association of New England at the American House last evening that a major shakeup in Boston's postal district is likely within a year. He urged consolidating and rearranging the existing 76 stations to boost economy and efficiency.
The Boston Terrier Club stage a record exhibit at Horticultural Hall with 160 dogs, featuring Croft regis to Jo and Wallen’s Sensation among top entries. A 100-person banquet at Copley Plaza followed informal lunch at the BAA, as judges and officers oversaw a wide array of classes and awards.
Mrs. Nellie Sweeney aged 60 wife of Peter Sweeney of 198 Norfolk Street Cambridge collapsed from apoplexy in Kendall Square subway station. She died shortly after at Relief Hospital in Cambridge.
George S. Stevens a 45 year oldBrookline resident was arrested by Inspectors Burr and Farrell on two counts of larceny totaling 1175 from Estabrook and Co a State Street bankers He allegedly passed two checks 390 and 785 for stock payment which the bank refused when presented for payment
Nelson B. Clark the Bull Moose candidate urged voters in North Adams to reject the sectarian defeat blamed on Samuel W. McCall and to support the Progressive party candidate, criticizing Republican in visible government and calling for change in speeches tonight.
The Progressive contender spoke in Adams and nearby, drawing local leaders who pledged support. He criticized the Republican invisible government and urged sealing the sectarian issue, predicting a large Progressive vote like last year. He pressed the 18th amendment debate over public school funding and the state constitution.
The text notes sharp division sparked by Lincoln’s Day and claims neither the Democratic nor Republican parties will risk a decisive step to settle the central question, suggesting a stalled political climate and timid leadership.
Mrs. George H. Lagreze of Jamaica Plain was injured when her car was struck by a two horse caravan at the Magazine and Franklin streets junction Cambridge. Lagreze suffered a broken upper jaw a fractured elbow and facial injuries and was taken to Cambridge Relief Hospital. Three other women in the car were shaken up in the crash.
A Somerville wedding linked the bride Miss Violette I Cann and groom Paul H Roberts with a National Lancers presence. Troop A members wore full dress uniforms as ushers and guests attended Emanuel Church Somerville, with Rev Frederic W Ftte officiating.
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