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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1910
Page
9
Frederick H. Smith’s body was found under soot in the bottom of a 102 foot smokestack at a local shop. Authorities believe he climbed to the top and jumped, breaking both legs. Last seen alive after Christmas, he asked to warm himself by the boiler room fire.
Miss Effie M. Clark of Medford files a Superior Court suit against John Groves, lodging house keeper and horse stable operator at 26 Temple Street, claiming a Dec 5 assault, threat and injury that left her unable to work. Groves denies the charge and says he has retained counsel.
North Cohasset April 11 The marriage tomorrow night of Miss Sadie A Beale daughter of Franklin Beale to Colin A Batson of Brockton will be held at the Pope Memorial Church where Batson who is an architect and builder drew the plans and built the church. A reception at the bride’s home will follow the ceremony.
A J Smith long prominent in Boston Tile Layers Union No. 22 has served as secretary business agent and president Cited as a skilled organizer he leads a 60 member Boston local of 65 affiliated locals nationwide The craft wages have risen from 2 to 4 80 per day with a planned jump to 3 20 pending employer approval The union affiliated with the Ceramic Mosaic and Encaustic Tile Layers and Helpers International Union and with the Central Labor Union and the Building Trades Section AF of L. Smith has lived in Boston since early childhood
An advertisement promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for nervous diseases by nourishing the blood. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. Winona Smith of Auburn Maine who reports paralysis and recovery after taking the pills. The notice invites readers suffering nervous ailments to request a booklet and buy the pills via mail or local druggists.
The Holy Family League Knights of St John the Baptist will present Robert Macaire and Rascal Pat at St Ann's Hall Somerville April 18 evening and April 19 both, with cast including Sullivan Hagen Sullivan Dunford McDonald Collins Jacobs and O Gow McDonald Brennan McLaughlin. Rev Francis J Butler will lead the performances.
The class of 1911 won the final indoor meet at Wellesley College securing the Lincoln challenge cup. Miss Margaret Hoyt, Miss Richie Guion, and Miss Bertha Shedler earned the W decoration and were cheered as Ruth Eliot presented the letters. Judges included Kate Wallace, Fern Niems, and Alacion Hartley.
Irish dramatist George Bernard Shaw drew sharp criticism in Europe for advocating free love and radical eugenic ideas. He argued for the abolition of property and marriage, extensive state control of incomes, and controversial views on crime and executions to improve the race.
A Boston Post photographer captured a schoolgirl on Charter Street and offers a five dollar gold piece to the owner who identifies herself and presents the photo wearing the same outfit. The Post lists weekly and Sunday prints of children with names, ages, parents, addresses, and schools, noting several prior winners and the ongoing contest.
The Wakefield Improvement Association schedules April 19 as clean-up day with residents using rakes and brooms in the morning. Citizens tidy their yards and assist in collecting litter from nearby streets and parks. Pamphlets circulated and hundreds plan to participate.
In Trenton on April 11 a riot at the Roebling strike drew 400 to 500 Italian workers to the American Cigar Company plant. Police dispersed the crowd after arrests. bricks flew, Sergeant Xenker was knocked unconscious, and several shots were fired without wounding strikers. About 15 Italians were arrested.
The new school for dry goods store employees opened at 1 Bedford Street after noon with talks by Fred H. Tucker Walter Hawkins and Carl Dreyfus. W Stanwood Field will direct a 10 week program limited to 40 workers with two sessions weekly and leave of absence for training.
Willam Worcester will compose the advisory committee for the school along with additional appointees. The move aims to guide policy and student programs and strengthens community oversight.
Spanish Louis, a famed Bowery gang leader, is shot dead on a sidewalk after a forged note lured him from a gambling den. Born Louis Estrillo in Argentina, he joined the U S Army before returning to New York to lead a crime network. He died at 30 amid rival gang feuds.
Clouds of volcanic dust drift over West Indian waters believed to come from Mount Etna eruption. Captain Dickinson and crew of the steamship Avon report ashes seen today after returning from the West Indies. Bermuda experienced black rain and uneasy air last Wednesday amid sultry conditions.
An advertisement touts a syrup of figs and senna for mild cleansing. It emphasizes natural ingredients and warns buyers to purchase genuine California Fig Syrup Co. products from reputable druggists at fifty cents per bottle.
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