13 Apr 1906
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1906
Page
1
Two deadly incidents occurred last evening with boys as victims. One crash in Somerville and another in South Boston left bystanders angered as a motorman faced threats on D Street amid tense scenes.
In Augusta Maine on April 12 a 14 year old boy and 11 year old girl testified for Mrs. Alice F. Cooper in the murder trial of Charles D. Northy Jr. at South Windsor. They described a hammock scene and family tensions amid closing arguments and officer testimony. A separate accident report noted a boy injured by a carriage wheel in Brookline.
A pitch for Morse-made topcoats for Easter and the spring season. Prices range from 10 to 35 dollars.
For boys topcoats sizes 3 to 10 years priced 3.75 to 5 dollars. Topcoats sizes 10 to 16 years priced 3 to 10 dollars. Topcoats sizes 16 to 19 years priced 10 to 18 dollars. Faster hat by Knapp Felt.
A local remedy vendor claims their tonic builds strength without harmful drugs or alcohol. The advertisement asserts guaranteed results and promotes the product as a trustworthy health aid.
Nine year old William Preston of 179A Pearl Street Somerville lies badly injured at Somerville Hospital after severe assault. Doctors describe his injuries as including a broken jaw and extensive facial damage with limited prospect of recovery.
Police investigate alleged cash disappearance from the clothing of Mrs. Catherine Connolly of Cambridge who died at a death bed scene. Her husband recovered a watch and chain but about 65 remained missing from her shoes and bosom on April 3 into April 4. Police assigned detectives to the case.
Rob ert McSwane of Brighton escaped yesterday from Deer Island House of Correction before completing his term. Guards, Winthrop police, and harbor units searched the island and shores near Shirley Gut but McSwane vanished after saying he would fetch a brush. He was serving a larceny sentence and faced re-arrest on a Brighton warrant.
The Post reports a suggestion to speed relief for Vesuvius homeless victims. A local relief committee approved using early Mediterranean-bound steamers to ship food and other supplies from New England donors.
Four year old John Morris of 176 Dp Street was killed after being run over by a Bay View streetcar while playing in front of his home. The boy’s mother witnessed the tragedy as crowds suspected the motorman and police controlled the scene.
At 1 39 tonight in Lynn, fifteen year old Wilbur Clark saved his mother Mrs Charlies A Clark and invalid brother from a blaze that enveloped their clothing and the bed. He extinguished the flames and dragged them to safety as their flimsy rear hut burned. Arthur Clark, age 19, is undergoing a fresh air treatment for consumption and was placed in his cot before the fire.
A regional trust set new ice prices noting last year retail was 5 cents higher and wholesale was $1 higher per ton. This year the schedule lists ice at $4 per ton.
The Boston Post proposes using Cunarder Carpathia and White Star liner Romani c sailings to ship relief supplies to Naples and the Mt Vesuvius victims. Editor Fr A Grazier sends a $100 donation to Baron G Tosti for the Boston fund, while Tosti forwards the gift to Rome’s Red Cross central committee.
Collins' team lost to Columbus in a 10 inning game 4 8. American league season opens tomorrow. Schaefer defeats Carter at billiards 560 186. Slosson beat Morningstar. Sidney and Flaherty draw.
A NEAT HOLIDAY service plans a 15 minute trolley run from Boston to Worcester via the Boston and Worcester line. The schedule highlights a rapid country service with direct travel to Worcester.
The ice trust announces summer prices with a 4 cent per 100 pounds and about $1 per ton rise from last year. A Boston 5 cent fee will buy about eight and one third pounds. A dealer notes a $3 per ton expected rise but says larger firms kept increases under $1 due to a cooler summer.
Opening day at Washington Park sees Tenney's Boston Nationals shut out Brooklyn 2 0 marking the first shutout of the National league race. New York beats Philadelphia 8 2 Chicago defeats Cincinnati 7 2 and Pittsburgh edges St. Louis 2 1 after 13 innings.
The forecast notes fair conditions for Friday with increasing clouds Saturday and possible local showers. Temperatures rise slightly Friday and Saturday with light variable winds and a warmer weekend outlook.
Forecast for Friday and Saturday shows rain in eastern New York and New England. Winds rise from the east with increasing gusts by Saturday.
Yesterday's weather lifted spirits as toads stirred from winter slumber in the garden. Believed to emerge with the pleasant days, the toads show renewed life and hope for the season.
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