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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1911
Page
14
A fuse failure in a Tremont Temple elevator yesterday caused fifteen members of the Daughters of Veterans to fall five stories. The accident drew little attention, and members on the sixth floor at Chipman Hall remained unaware of the incident.
A car carrying several women passengers descended from the sixth floor after a fuse burned out between the fourth and fifth floors. The descent was slowed by an automatic clutch, sparing injuries though tenants at the temple feared the worst as screams echoed.
Testimony details a confidant offering to reveal Lorimer’s fund deal and attempts by Cyrus H. McCormick’s company to reimburse expenses. George Funk recalls Hines stating it cost $100000 to “put Lorimer over” and mentions Boward Tilden as recipient for funds.
President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of William H. Lewis the Boston lawyer to be assistant attorney general. He will hold office unless rejected by the Senate and cannot draw salary until confirmation.
Martin Doherty aged 32 of 12 Summer Street Lynn was jailed by Chelsea police after an assault on Edmund Soley a Chelsea resident. Soley was taken to Frost Hospital with a suspected fractured skull.
Department Commander Granville C Fiske led a list of re elected officials at the session with George A Hosley Isaac C Day and others. John Gilman arrived to applause and spoke of patriotism before a reception and dinner at the Revere House. The banquet at the American House followed.
Mrs Lillian Murphy of Billerica was elected president of the Massachusetts Department Ladies of the G A R on the first day of the convention at the American House. Officers other than the president were to be elected today after committee reports and an informal reception was held last night.
The Massachusetts division of Sons of Veterans held its 4th annual encampment in Lorimer Hall Tremont Temple. About 500 delegates attended with George H. Tucker of Medford presiding. Officers to be elected today. A Quincy House reception honored Commander-in-Chief Fred E. Bolton followed by a 500-seat banquet.
Cornelius O Leary a 29 year old Roxbury resident was thrown from a taxi when it collided with another car at Arlington and Beacon streets around 10 pm. He suffered a skull fracture and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where he is on the dangerous list. Chauffeur Henry Cunningham of Cambridge reported the incident after aiding the injured man and sounding the horn before the crash.
Melrose seeks a $70,000 municipal hall funded by $35,000 in bonds to be issued by the city and $35,000 raised by public subscription. Ex-Alderman J C F Slayton has pledged $17,500. The building would house city offices an auditorium and space for the local Grand Army post.
Robert E. Davie Boston broker charged with embezzlement sailed from Rio Janeiro on the Byron under Boston detectives. He says he returns voluntarily to face the case. Also aboard were nine American strikers formerly cable slicers for the telephone company. They allege breach of contract leaving the Rio Janeiro service demoralized.
Mandar-in-Chief John I. Gilman and Department Commander Granville C. Fisk join the Hon. John H. Schoon maker the Rev. F. F. Peterson and John D. Brooks as Mr. Brooks presents Commander Tucker with a solid gold watch and fob on behalf of his staff.
The 26th annual Sons of Veterans Auxiliary convention opened at Park Street Church with 200 delegates. Mrs Lillian Burnham Blythe presided. Morning reports and afternoon addresses were given. Greetings came from Pauline Craighton and other group leaders. A joint Sons of Veterans reception followed at Quincy House and a Crawford House banquet featured several speaker addresses.
Thomas J. Gleason a 35 year old Spanish American War veteran shot John K. Wood after a heated dispute at 6 Harlow Street. Wood suffered a hand and abdomen wound but doctors said the bullet did not penetrate the abdominal cavity and he is expected to recover. Gleason was arrested and claimed he fired to punish Wood for a wrong not specified.
A reader asks the city editor to contact the Boston Elevated Company to reduce the number of semi convertible cars running from Newton Brighton and Oak Square. He cites health concerns heat and cold exposure and discomfort from gusts along the route. The letter urges improved cars similar to Auburndale subway lines and notes a prior petition had no effect. It is signed by ON OF THE CROWD.
Will McCarthy of Canal Dover says he shed 44 pounds in 89 days using an invisible device offered by Prof. B Burns of New York. The trial, requested by McCarthy, reportedly dispensed with medicines and produced surprising results in tested cases. Burns allegedly extended the 40 day free trial offer indefinitely.
Worcester report states Thomas J. Brennan aged 32, an attendant at Worcester State Hospital for the Insane, was arrested on charges of permitting two insane inmates to plunge Ralph K. Stewart into a tub of boiling water. Stewart sustained burns and is in serious condition. Dr. Hosea M. Quinby provided the information.
Brennan, a trusted Worcester Hospital employee, was booked on assault and battery after Stewart suffered severe burns in a bath incident. He claimed he was in charge of 65 patients and that the door was locked, but investigators allege neglect left the bathroom unlocked. Bail set at 1000. arraignment scheduled at Central District Court tomorrow.
Boston dairy officials and producers clash over a coming milk glut and price cuts. Secretary Walter A. Hunter cites over supply, Saunders law, and a nine cent can cut, while William A. Graustein predicts milk will drop to six cents per quart due to sealed receptacle ruling. Farmers in the middle milk zone may halt shipments, risking a summer shortage in Boston.
After 184 years the gilded wooden sign over the Bell in Hand alehouse in old Pi alley vanished yesterday. Regulars at the historic Boston tavern speculated on the sign’s disappearance for hours, offering many guesses about why it was removed.
In Pi Alley a large auto truck ripped the colonial Bell in Hand sign from its doorway. The sign, famed since colonial Boston, will be repaired and return to hang over the tavern once more. The Bell in Hand tavern drew Boston’s oldest families and famous military figures, with many historic tales told at its tables.
The death of ex-Congressman Henry Bacon Lovering in Wakefield drew calls of regret from many public figures who knew him well. Born in Portsmouth in 1841 he moved to Lynn as a child and worked as a shoe maker before enlisting in the Union army. He served in politics from 1870, held Lynn mayoralty in 1881 and 1882 and served in Congress, later roles including U S marshal, prison warden and pension agent. He was survived by a wife a son and two daughters and funeral services are set for Saturday at Pine Grove Cemetery Lynn at 2 pm.
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