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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1919
Page
9
A Post reader's letter defending William F. Tanner of Chicago after his death while protecting his wife prompts further community letters. The consensus holds Tanner owed duties to his three children left orphaned and penniless, with readers urging caregivers to prioritize children’s welfare.
A Roslindale reader defends Mr. Tanner and his wife after their deaths, praising his devotion and heroism. The letter urges readers to show sympathy rather than public criticism and to honor the couple as loving parents who faced a terrible fate.
Letter to the editor arguing that a husband should come first in marriage and in life. The writer says a good woman stands by her husband, even over children, and cites a man named Tanner choosing his wife in danger. The piece reflects domestic role norms and family priorities.
A Morning Post letter defends Mr. Tanner in Chicago for refusing to abandon his wife as she was trapped, arguing the act was more heroic than any criticism. The writer questions the Boston Post Reader’s judgment and urges respect for the sacrifice to protect the wife and children.
A letter defends Mr Tanner amid a deadly train disaster. The writer recalls a husband in a fatal moment choosing to comfort his wife over children, arguing the act shows courage born of horror and grief.
A Boston Post reader defends Tanner, the crossing tender who rushed to save his wife as an oncoming train struck. The letter argues he had only the one goal and did not have time to consider dependents or future sorrow, noting he became a cripple in the attempt. Swampscott, Sept. 5.
The writer argues against harsh public criticism of Mr. Tanner after a loved one faces a sudden death. He urges readers to consider the instinct to help and to balance family needs, noting that both father and mother should share sacrifices and example for their children. Charles W. Tyler signs from Hough's Neck.
Miss Myra B Howland of 100 Chestnut Street Waltham argues in support of Mr Tanner who died with his wife leaving three children. She says a life given to care for his children is a greater monument than his sacrifice and cites biblical sentiment and a Boston Post correspondent.
A Brookline reader argues William F. Tanner acted from love in a moment of crisis. The writer contends critics misjudge his duty and that the act will have only good effects on his children who will revere his memory.
Nicholas Manos 28 of 1618 Washington St South End was arrested by East Dedham Inspectors Cronin and Chalmers for the theft of two pounds of beefsteak valued at $2.40 from a Washington Street market. He said high prices forced the act to feed his wife and four children.
Clarence W. Rowley will begin a whirlwind election tour by airplane starting at 10 a.m. from Saugus aviation field. The 100 horse power Curtis JN-4 will speed him to Pittsfield for a Berkshire County Republican outing, covering about 125 miles in under two hours.
Anna Clement Knowles daughter of Gov Percival W Clement sues Captain John A Knowles of Boston for divorce in Rutland County Court alleging willful desertion. Attorney W B C Stickney of Rutland represents the libellant.
The Knowles family narrative centers on Captain Knowles an infantryman from a wealthy Maine linked family with ties to St. Croix Paper Company. The libel alleges separation since June 1 1916 from Trinity Church Boston area to Calais Dover and Dedham and requests custody of two children and alimony. Governor Clement noted as a millionaire railroad man and banker.
John H. Mullen of Weston Street Roxbury was found guilty of stealing a sweater valued at seven dollars from Mrs Victoria Hanlon on WT Cabot Street Roxbury. He was fined 15 dollars by Judge Hayden after Hanlon testified she fired two shots at the thief one night last week.
After an elevated train left Forest Hills for Boston, a thin spiral of smoke appeared near a car. Passengers evacuated as a fire alarm was raised, the train returned to the station, and the Fire Department saved both train and track from major damage. The blaze likely started from a short circuit.
General John H. Sherburne chairman of the Governor's committee on necessities of life arranged with the railroad administration through Senator Lodge for additional barges to the New England coal trade. The Shipping Board assured all available tonnage would be assigned to the New England coal traffic.
The Prince of Wales and staff begin a three day fishing expedition from Orient Bay by launch to Virgin Falls then canoes on Nipigon lake and river. He rests after eye irritation from steel dust exposure at Sault Marie. physician hopes eyes improve soon.
The Sedalia January syndicate representing holders of first mortgage and refunding bonds bought the Waterville railway at auction for 80 000 dollars. The sale awaits approval by the Supreme Court before becoming effective and a reorganization of the line is planned.
Weather delays push the Revere Carnival closing to next Wednesday. Aviation stunts by Lieutenant Hogue Daredevil Sergeant Jack Murphy and their corps of assistants drew thousands yesterday. Performances continue this afternoon and tonight and every afternoon and night through next Wednesday.
Worcester, Sept. 5. George W. McGowan, 40, an attendant at Worcester State Hospital for the Insane, is jailed on assault and battery charges after a ward patient struck him in the mouth when McGowan attempted to rouse him. McGowan will have a District Court hearing.
Paris reports Georges Gaston Quien condemned to death by court martial for treasonable dealings with Germans and for betraying Edith Cavell. The sentence follows the conviction amid wartime charges.
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