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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1914
Page
2
A Waltham neighborhood reacted in fear as a collie owned by A. C. Payson attacked local children in Spruce street area. After repeated cornering attempts failed, the dog was shot by authorities to stop the threat.
A bloodied collie charged through Walnut and Moody streets in Waltham causing chaos among holiday crowds. Thomas Tully fired a revolver but the dog evaded him until it fled to Mrs. Tarleton’s yard where it was finally killed.
Mrs. George B. Pope found silverware packed in a suitcase on the dining room floor after a thief forced entry with an axe through the cellar door. The haul valued at $200 spanned several rooms, and police believe the intruder fled in haste.
A Clinton Gun Club party of four on the way to a Gosstown trap show skidded on a steep hill when brakes failed. Perley R. Prescott suffered a sprained shoulder and arm with cuts. Joseph Gates had a sprained back and bruises. Anton B. Schleckman dislocated shoulder. Maurice Boland wrenched knee. All were taken to Clinton Hospital or home.
Luther S. Anderson former treasurer and purchasing agent for the Union Pacific railroad died at his home in Quincy last night at age 56. He served as treasurer of the Quincy Quarries Company and was a Harvard graduate, class of 1878.
Albert R. Colwell of Rockford and Miss Alice D Hall formerly of Lynn were married in Kittery Maine on September 7 at a ceremony marking the birthdays of both bride and groom. Colwell is connected with the government radio station at the navy yard.
St James parish held its annual athletic field day at the National league grounds on Walpole street featuring a baseball game a track meet and evening dancing. About 10000 visitors overall with 6000 watching the afternoon events. Winners included Luke Manning Dorchester in the 400 yard dash John Halfstine Brookline Gym in 440 yards and H F Mahoney B A A in the 880 yard run. J Lill Jr presided as referee with judges Arthur Duffy I H Briggs and J Lane.
Chief Gunner John J. Murray survived a premature salute blast at Charlestown navy yard while firing a memorial salute for Francis S Key. He suffered a broken forearm and a gash to the same arm, was treated aboard the Nebraska then at Chelsea Naval Hospital.
A wounded man endured considerable pain before doctors dressed his wounds and stabilized him. The incident prompted brief hospital attention and a quiet scene as bystanders watched.
The Boston Zionists' Club of the Jewish People's Institute took over 100 West End children to Waverly Oaks on special cars for a joyous outing. Harry Forman of Harvard led the event and the youngsters carried American flags. They enjoyed horn serenades, games, sports, and cheerful songs during the trip.
A composite summary notes comments from the Baltimore American Norfolk Ledger Dispatch Albany Journal and Deseret News. It highlights themes of stay at home committees on vacation free speech charges misdirected complaints and reflections on fate and adversity.
A Boston driven movement seeks to curb war prices on necessities. Proposals urge Washington to shut down speculative stock exchanges, impose duties on wheat trades, and require 30 day delivery after sale to stabilize markets.
Originators admit no current law allows their aims and urge new Congress legislation. Boston business leaders including Bernard Rothwell push for cash transactions to curb wild cat speculation in wheat and flour markets. Rothwell says postwar trading on margin drives prices. he has informed President Wilson and the Justice Department, noting no law has been violated but urging action.
Louis Watson Massachusetts state deputy of the Knights of Columbus received a cablegram from Cardinal O Connell conveying Pope Benedict XV s blessings to the Massachusetts order. The message dated Rome September 7 1914 sent greetings from the Holy Father and blessings to the K of C.
Two hundred families were driven from their homes as Turkey Creek overflowed its banks flooding Rosedale Kas and threatening city hall. Three feet of water covered Rogedale City Hall and several properties were damaged in Kansas City.
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