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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1911
Page
2
Ministers argue about the Boston police commissioner's performance with calls for reform. They cite George W. Anderson as a possible non political replacement and urge an impartial, effective leader who concentrates on enforcing laws and cleaning up vice.
The Prinzess Irene, commanded by Petersson, was freed from a sand pit after a three day grounding. Tugs Relief and Rescue aided, with lifeboats and onlookers cheering as the ship floated, then towed to safety. Fellow officers expect a measured reprimand if Petersson explains the incident satisfactorily.
Chauncey M. Depew gave a beggar a half dollar as he left a streetcar near his Washington home. The man sneered and complained the gift was too little, prompting a sharp exchange as Depew walked to his door.
In Cleveland at 10 30 tonight A B DuPont said Dr Oscar Thomas the attending physician reported Tom N Johnson is dying within minutes.
General Stanley Williams, wounded yesterday during a bold assault by a small US force, died today in the improvised hospital at Calexico. The engagement pitted 80 of his men against the Mexican Eighth Battalion in Mexicali.
A Boston minister argues Governor Foss should appoint a radical reformer like Robert A Woods as police commissioner to fix city vice. He criticizes Police Commissioner O'Meara and Tremont Temple leader Dr Cortland Myers, declaring clergy cannot eradicate vice and urging segregation of the vice and “evil women.”
Police Commissioner Stephen O'Meara will not seek reappointment from Governor Foss and has not decided whether to accept a new term. He rejects criticism from clergymen and asserts independence from party machines, noting his wealth and long record of protecting the department from political influence.
Death notices honor Frances L Callahan of South Boston on April 9 in her 56th year with services at St Augustine's Church. Also listed: Mary Conley of East Cambridge. Annie L Dinneen of South Boston. Margaret G Donahue of Malden. James F Driscoll of East Boston. Mary Duggan of Boston. Funeral details include addresses, timings, and cemeteries.
Multiple Obituary notices dated April 8 to 12 listing Margaret Eggleston Audrey Hilton Dorothy Hurrell Benjamin Jones Sarah Kennedy and Jacob Fishel with funeral details including dates times church names and addresses for Roxbury Arlington Peabody and Boston districts. Relatives invited signs omit or request flowers.
Mrs Nathan B Greaton of Natick Massachusetts says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved severe nervousness insomnia and creepy sensations during the change of life after two doctors warned of a tumor The letter praises the remedy and urges others to publish her experience noting it as a miracle and worth its weight in gold for women in this life period
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