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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1913
Page
8
The oil burning Richmond, built by Fore River Shipbuilding, sails on its maiden voyage to San Francisco under Captain George E. Bridgett. The vessel is described as the largest of its kind in the world.
The vessel is the latest and best idea in the oil carrying trade. Owned by Standard Oil Company, she measures 486 feet overall with a 54 foot beam and can carry 2,500,000 gallons of oil plus 750 tons as fuel. Machinery is placed aft and her expected arrival in San Francisco is about December 18.
Five newspaper employees escaped with their lives after a motor boat returning from Hull caught fire off Peddock's Island. Two men swam to Peddock's Island and were taken to Hull, while three others were rescued from the water by a following motor boat after a lantern tipped and ignited the gasoline soaked woodwork.
Officers of the Boston Milk Wagon Drivers Union announced that John Holden of South Boston and W E Driscoll Company signed the new wage and working rules accord. The union also voted to renew the agreement for one year with a automatic second year unless one side gives notice.
Boston women are invited to join the Hoosier Club paying $1 and receive a Hoosier cabinet installed immediately. The program promises time saved, less clutter, and modern kitchen labor saving, with limited club memberships and daily 8 o clock store opening as spots fill quickly.
The list touts metal flour bins that clean without removal and hold 15 pounds more than rivals. It promises dust proof sugar bins, swing lids for crystal jars, sliding doors for cluttered tables, self closing bread boxes, and flavoring bottle shelves. It highlights pure aluminum accents and weathered durability with lifetime lasting interior construction and extensive cupboards and racks.
Anna Pavlova the Russian danseuse will present a novel programme with her large company and symphony orchestra at the Boston Opera House late next month. She says dancing is the hardest career in the world and will not take vacation.
The renowned dancer stresses daily two hour practice while on tour, detailing the demanding routines used to maintain condition. She previews a program from twelve works, ten new, including Les Preludes Amarilla and La Oriental, with designs by Anisfeld Bakst and plans to appear in Boston.
The article argues Pavlova cannot be seen as a mere danseuse sur les pointes. It highlights her hard won technique, especially her echappes on tip toe, as the marvel for those who recognize ballet skill.
Four girls who were to become brides today were killed by lightning near Nagy Varad as they sheltered in a grotto during a storm while gathering flowers for church decorations. Their bodies were recovered from the wreckage late tonight.
French aviator Pegoud repeated a head down flight at Versailles. After reaching a high altitude he dipped the left wing and the aeroplane tilted on its side. He held the dive briefly and then recovered upright with a graceful loop.
The state updates child labor rules requiring school attendance for ages seven to 14 and 16 to attend unless holding an employment certificate. Certificates replace old documents, issued by the school superintendent after verifying records and employer promises. Restrictions cover work hours and jobs for minors 14 to 21, with varying limits by age and job type, plus enforcement by inspectors and fines for noncompliance.
Dorchester policeman's wife writes to the editor opposing a higher school age arguing that compulsory schooling limits liberty for American families with many children. She notes stretched finances and reliance on older children to support households as meat prices rise.
The regular monthly meeting of Boston district post office clerks overflowed Longfellow Hall. John J. Sheehan of the central office won the contest for financial secretary amid spirited competition. Robert Thorson urged adopting the cooperative system across divisions and stations.
London bus workers vote at a mass meeting to strike Tuesday unless the Board of Trade meets and recognizes the union without additional conferences. The action follows discussions held tonight in London.
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