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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1913
Page
9
A narrator describes the relief of finishing jury duty and returning home to a loving wife and children. He reflects on family life, past quarrels, and the joy of reunion, proclaiming that true heaven lies at home with Melinda, the boy, and the girl as he heads back today.
Members of the First Regiment the Fighting Ninth and Fusilier Veterans Association with Coast Artillery escort stormed Bass Point Nahant and captured the Hotel Benton from Captain Frank Keezer after a brief parley. No blood was shed. a bountiful repast followed. Fusiliers beat the Fighting Ninth 6 to 2. the First Regiment then fell 1 to 0 to the Fusiliers.
Montreal dispatched report states F C N Robertson auditor of the Pullman Company died in Montreal this morning. The Chicago press release confirms his death and notes his long service with the firm.
The White Star liner Cymric backing from Hoosac docks crushed the Electric Freight Company shed on gas house wharves across the Charlestown channel. A wide hole and deep dent damaged the wall and support, but no one was hurt. The ship sailed on after a brief inspection as repairs were planned.
Preparations near completion for the national convention of colored citizens to discuss rights. The event will take place in Boston at the 12th Baptist Church from September 15 to 17. A preliminary rally with music is set for Wednesday night September 10 at 8 o'clock at the same church.
James A. Emery, chief counsel for the National Association of Manufacturers, defended the group before the House lobby committee. He attacked the Mulhall case narrative and said the association exercised rights like any citizens in seeking to influence legislation. He discussed the American Federation of Labor’s activity for candidates and cited Gompers material naming 16 congressmen as card-holders, while former Rep. Watson would not testify.
The notice hints at recipes household tips and latest fashions to be featured in the upcoming Sunday Post. It promises practical guidance and style features for domestic readers.
Samuel Medbow, foreman for Perth Construction Company, stood on a steel girder 100 feet up when a derrick hoisting a 23 ton boiler split. He warned workers below and did not move, relying on experience from New York skyscraper work. No lives were lost as emergency teams arrived within minutes.
Rochester dispatch reports the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paper Hangers of America in general assembly adopted resolutions protesting unfair work by the United States at Fort Slocum and endorsing government ownership of mines and railroads.
The House passed urgent deficiency legislation that would abolish the Commerce Court and eliminate its five judges through Bartletts amendment. The bill repeals the act creating five extra circuit judges for the court and includes a $100000 federal aid appropriation for destitute Americans leaving Mexico at Secretary Bryan's request.
Francis X Tatreau, a Worcester county Democratic leader, died at his Webster home on September 9 from cancer at age 60. He served on the school committee in 1888 and as General Court representative in 1892 and 1893. He later acted as Democratic State auditor for two years and was elected tax collector five years ago until his death.
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals directors publish a statement disavowing any intention to permit vivisection at the Angell Memorial Animals Hospital in Roxbury. The open letter emphasizes the group’s commitment to humane treatment and ethical standards.
Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals states no vivisection will occur at its hospital near Harvard Medical School. Harvard officials offer specialist aid in critical cases while the society insists on a strict pledge, with directors warning against any misinterpretation of ties to the medical profession.
The 86 foot cabin motor boat Eleanor M. owned by Fred Sterling of Dracut Street was set ablaze in Dorchester Bay off Pope's Hill float. The fire, origin unknown, trapped crew who abandoned ship as gas exploded. boat later sank with a $2500 loss. Police officer Bart O'Brien and the Petrel crew assisted before flames reached the gasoline tank.
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