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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1911

Page

2

Amy Hemenway Cabot Dies at South Winter Home

Mrs. Amy Hemenway Cabot wife of Louis Cabot of Brookline died after a four day illness at her winter home in Aiken South Carolina The Boston born 1847 daughter of the late Augustus and Mrs Hemenway sister of lawyer Augustus Hemenway she was survived by her husband two daughters Mrs Bartol and Mrs Briggs and burial plans were set for the Brookline homestead

Brookline Aiken S. C Amy Hemenway Cabot Louis Cabot South Mreg. Cabot Massachusetts Brookline Homestead Bartol John Bartol Briggs Lloyd Vernon Briggs

Boston United Moeth Chitim Association Passover aid opened

The Boston United Moeth Chitim Association began distributing matzos and cash to needy Jewish families. A distribution at the Beneth Israel Sheltering Home on 15 Cooper Street aims to supply thousands of pounds of unleavened bread and substantial cash to enable the poor to observe Passover.

Boston United Moeth Chitim Association Beneth Israel Cooper Street

UNCLE JOSH THOMPSON NEARS recovery after illness

Swan z bey New Hampshire April 4 Denman Thompson the venerable actor once near death from pneumonia two years ago is again recovering from uremic poisoning after a fortnight illness His condition brightened this afternoon his daughter Mrs E A McFarland of Boston joined by the family was able to visit home briefly and may return Wednesday unless needed at his side Thompson is more cheerful and unaware of the illness’s severity per physicians

Swanzbey N. H Denman Thompson E. A. McFarland Boston

American Rubber Co Treasurer Dead at 69 in Boston

George P. Eustis treasurer of the American Rubber Company died yesterday at the Hotel Wadsworth Newbury Street Boston He was 69 a Bangor Maine native who came to Boston at age 20 and belonged to Boston Commandery K T St Andrew chapter and the Massachusetts Lodge of Masons.

George P. Eustis American Rubber Company Wadsworth Newbury Street Bangor Boston Boston Commandery K. T St. Andrew Massachusetts Lodge of Masons

Coin Flip Keeps Man From Losing Home on Beacon Hill

In the Massachusetts Legislature era, a lobbyist facing mortgage pressure relied on a coin flip to secure money to pay his home, illustrating the tough times on Beacon Hill and fueling belief that the lobby era may end.

Man Beacon Hill Massachusetts

The Beaten Lobbyist’s Desperate Bet for a Drink

A veteran Beacon Hill lobbyist facing mortgage foreclosure describes how he raised 50 dollars by borrowing a half dollar and flipping a coin with a former legislator. He won the coin toss and kept the money, recalling how the old days of wealth feel distant while he saved his home.

Beacon Hill

Real Estate Show in Boston Draws 12000 Visitors

The real estate and ideal homes exposition in Horticultural Hall drew an estimated 12 000 attendees across day and evening sessions. Manager H J Howe and the Boston Real Estate Exchange advisory committee praised the strong turnout and interest in homes and furnishings.

Horticultural Hall H. J. Howe Boston Real Estate Exchange

Brookline Board Accepts Horse Trough Gift

At a weekly Brookline Board of Selectmen meeting the board voted to accept a watering trough for horses donated by Mrs. Baker in memory of her father. The trough will be placed at the corner of Washington Street and Pond Avenue within the park system.

Brookline

Deaths From Fall Of Two Girders In East Cambridge

A rigger named Matthew Riley, 40, fell from an East Cambridge elevated structure and was crushed to death on a pile of girders. Fifteen minutes earlier his colleague Alexander Lake was severely injured after a similar fall. Both men lived in East Boston, Riley at 5418 Bennington Street and Lake at 80 Everett Street. Women fainted at the scene as onlookers mourned the accident.

Matthew Riley East Cambridge Alexander Lake Riley East Boston Alex Lake Bennington Street Boston Everett Street

Derrik rigging accident at Causeway Street station

Workmen erecting a 69 ton girder across Causeway Street faced a string of falls as a large crowd watched. Yesterday two men fell with minor injuries, joining several earlier incidents. Juake lost balance, toppled to the street, an ambulance rushed him to the accident ward with bruises and back injuries.

Causeway Street Juake

Elizabeth McSweeney Fund Receives Total $574.65

A substantial donation arrived at the Post for the Elizabeth McSweeney fund at 274 Hancock Street Dorchester. Contributions include 63 from Friends of 81 and 15 from the Post composing room employees. Previous acknowledgments total 289.65 plus other small gifts, bringing the grand total to 574.65.

Elizabeth McSweeney Hancock Street Dorchester Friends Engine 8 Salem Street Post Composing Room Post Stoughton Philip J. McQuaid Boston Post

Socialists Win In Flint Mayor Race With Majority

In Flint Michigan on April 4 the Socialist city ticket won the mayoral race. John A. C. Menton captured the office in a three way contest with a margin of 541 over Republican E W Atwood. The treasurer seat remained won by another ticket.

Flint, Mich John A. C Menton E. W. Atwood

Girl Is Bound and Beaten in Philadelphia Cellar

Miss Charlotte LaDuke a nurse from Keesville New York was dragged by thieves into the cellar of John J. O Shea editor of the Catholic Standard and Times where she was visiting his daughter. She was tied to a water pipe blindfolded and beaten with a red hot poker held close to her body as threats of torture were made to reveal O Shea’s money and valuables.

Philadelphia Penn Charlotte LaDuke Keesville N. Y John J. O'Shea Catholic Standard and Fimes Miss LaDuke Mr. O’shea

Daring Hold Up At O Shea House Leaves Woman Injured

Miss LaDuke, 27, lies delirious after a late afternoon attack at the O Shea residence. Two men in slouched hats tied her to a water pipe, beat her, and rifled the home for silver and jewels before neighbors alerted authorities as Miss O Shea returned and the robbers fled when the doorbell rang. She bears severe contusions and deep scratches. no valuables were taken.

Navy Ensign Marries After Theatre Party

Ensign Edward H. Loftin wed Hazel A. Wilcox after a theatre party. Loftin, attached to the gunboat Marietta, explained the marriage was planned and not a whim, to be followed by his return to Portsmouth while his wife resumes piano study in Pensacola. The ceremony was at Emmanuel Church with Rev. Elwood Worcester officiating.

Edward H. Loftin Hazel A. Wilcox Conservatory of Music Navy Portsmouth Pensacola Loftin

Elevator fall traps ten in Boston building

Ten people escaped serious injuries when an elevator at 127A Tremont Street fell from the second floor to the basement yesterday afternoon. Nellie Farren suffered a severe shakeup and was taken home by taxi, while C F Simmons sustained internal injuries but walked home. The car was run by a novice and the cause remains undetermined.

Tremont Street Nellie Farren Soley Street Charlestown C. F. Simmons Nottingham Street Dorchester

Easter Sunday Menus and Festive Table Ideas

Easter Sunday selections include concise menus and recipe ideas centered on spring ingredients. Decorations focus on bright centerpieces and simple dye methods for eggs, plus favor concepts to enhance the Easter table setting.

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