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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1914
Page
1
Immigrant Inspector arrests Lady Anne Mary Baird Laidlaw Carlton and Sir James Carlton of Kirkland Court Cambridge Mass after Mayor Curley entertainments. Marriage not proven, both labeled undesirable aliens while questions are resolved.
Tokyo dispatch reports a Japanese naval aircraft bombing Kiao Chow and returning safely. China defends troop landings as justified by Russo Japanese War precedents. Japan vows to act in line with the alliance treaty amid talks of peace with France England and Russia. Tokyo Chamber and Chicago Tea Merchants oppose tariff hikes and seek expanded export trade. Upper house finance committee backs war funding bills.
British war office reports a broad Allied advance along the Ourcq and Petit Morin rivers with ten miles of enemy retreat. French sources say Germans crossed the Petit Morin during withdrawal and failed to seize the Ourcq line. Russians note Austrians retreat from Bug to Vistula with Przemysl and Jaroslau as last obstacles. Red Cross ship delayed, will sail Thursday. Continued on Page-
Mrs Mabel H Slater widow of Horatio Nelson Slater head of Slater mills Webster and North Grafton arrived in Boston from France and London and donated slightly over 10000 toward organizing and equipping the Prince of Wales Regiment The gift was made before she left London August 29 Washington reports a tentative half percent income tax increase and lower minimum exemption from 3000 to 2000 with a 4000 to 3000 cap to raise 100000000 annual revenue about 35600000 expected from the changes
Mrs Slater, moved by money scarcity in London, donated in memory of her late husband’s grandfather Samuel Slater, English innovator of cotton machinery. She and her daughters Esther and Ray sailed to New York aboard the Mauretania with little money. She hopes the gift did not violate American neutrality and notes she missed Wilson’s guidance.
Attorney General Boynton will campaign for Governor Walsh who broke his arm in a fall at Park Riding School. Dr. C L Scudder says the governor is comfortable and stable but must remain quiet for a long period. No definite assurance he can join the Massachusetts campaign.
A committee weighs 11-2 and 1-2 percent income tax brackets for singles over 2000 and married over 3000 with pro rata increases tied to surtaxes on higher incomes. A 50 cent beer tax, 20 cent per gallon wine tax, and 2 cent per gallon rectified spirits tax are planned, while tobacco and other items are spared. The panel discusses railroad freight tax and expects changes before a Thursday meeting.
Baron OBrien, lord chief justice of Ireland since 1899, died in Dublin at age 56. Born June 29, 1842, he became baronet in 1891 and first Baron OBrien in 1900, serving as solicitor general in 1887-88 and attorney general in 1888-89.
The Braves outpaced the Giants 8 to 3 at Fenway Park as New York’s title run collapsed. Reuben Marquard and Fromme were hit hard by Atlanta’s lineup, ending the Giants season with a clear home defeat.
The pitcher R Marquard endured a rough four innings allowing nine hits and five walks as the locals attacked offensively, finishing with his exit from the game and hinting at further trouble.
The note lists times for SUN and MOON rises and sets, with a full moon on Sept 4 and last quarter Sept 12, plus first quarter Sept 26. It records Venus and Jupiter visible in early evening, auto lamp times, and historic anniversaries such as California’s free state compromise 1850 and the 1892 discovery of Jupiter’s fifth moon.
Forecast calls for fair weather in Boston and nearby areas Wednesday and Thursday with continued cool temperatures. Northwest winds will be moderate as conditions remain dry across New England.
In a letter to Governor John K. Tener, PA, president of the National League, Boston Mayor Curley urges officials to discipline Snodgrass, the New York Yankees centre fielder, for conduct at Fenway Park. He also wants the umpire who did not eject him censured.
The mayor of Boston cites a Labor Day game at Fenway Park where New York player Mr. Snodgrass allegedly taunted the crowd by thumbing his nose. Police rode through the stands to preserve order, but the umpire refused to remove the player. Curley urges management to discipline the offender and censures the umpire for inaction.
The two day old infant of Mr and Mrs Frank Silver of 57 Clovelly Street Lynn died yesterday. Doctors believe a rat caused a gash on the infant’s forehead while asleep. An autopsy is set for 10:30 this morning to confirm the cause of death. The baby was born Sunday morning.
Tremont Chandler and Berkeley Streets offer Little Neck Clamson Shells Whole Chicken and French Fried Potatoes with Asparagus Tip Salad for two. One-half Native Chicken served with French Fries Potatoes Golden Corn and Sliced Pineapple for one. Fresh Mackerel dish with mashed or fried potatoes cucumber tomato lettuce salad and water melon. Tenderloin Stea Casserole with potatoes and corn for one. Guests may order from the Wine List tonight.
Local restaurant ad promotes meals including kidney lamb chop breaded tomato sausage banana fritters hot rolls for 25 cents and roast turkey dinner with vegetables for 35 cents. Regular course dinner offered at 25 cents.
Carlton admits she worked as a stenographer for Sir James from Glasgow before eloping last spring and believed she was married to him though she cannot recall a ceremony. Sir James maintains he is married to her despite her denial.
Fish chicken and steak offerings at the Surfside Auto Inn appear tied to a club license that remains active through October. The wording suggests a dining and social venue connected to pier operations and maritime themes.
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