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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1909
Page
4
Speaker Walker may take the floor against the 80-cent gas bill in East Boston after the bill's third reading. The measure passed 94 to 83 despite leadership opposition, and aides plan a reconsideration as Walker contemplates a direct challenge.
Lawmakers debated a measure to let judges instruct juries on questions of fact as in Butler’s era. The bill faced strong opposition and was defeated 50 to 97 after Dorman argued Butler broadened bias against certain bench members to curb powers.
The metropolitan affairs committee meets to map a Boston charter likely to reach the General Court. Senator Fisk sketchs two proposed paths with a business‑backed council and a Mayor selected for a two year term, plus a single at large chamber or ward representation. He favors his council plan and opposes a Finance Commission and Civil Service head approvals.
Captain Chichester of the Arapahoe reported passing through immense schools of mackerel near the Delaware capes and New Jersey coast. One school covered more than a square mile and contained millions of fish. He noted unusually large shoals unseen in years.
Mrs Wesley H. Fletcher died at Waltham Hospital from burns suffered while cooking. The death marks the fifth fatal fire in Waltham within as many months.
An advertisement touts possum as a clear skin remedy that clears complexions overnight. It claims to cure eczema acne tetter blotches and itchy conditions with a grease free flesh colored formula and offers a free experimental package by mail from Emergency Laboratories in New York.
In Probate Court, Marcellus Coggan of Boston named conservator for confectioner Andreas Gunaris after petitions by the overseers of the poor and Thomas F. Mangles of Somerville. Gunaris, a 49 or 50 year old Greek immigrant, built a candy business empire in Boston with stores and a large factory. He recently moved from Parker House to Mattapan with his wife and child.
Blanche O'Neil once a Gray company opera singer was found ill and destitute in a Briggs Corner hovel Attleboro and was taken to St Joseph's Hospital Providence by friends. Her career included a renowned voice, wide admiration, luxury, and two marriages, before she faded into obscurity.
Sunday her identity became known to Mr and Mrs Frank Sontneau who offered help she refused and the matter was reported to the police and she was taken to the hospital this afternoon It is thought she cannot recover For over ten years Mrs ONeill earned 175 a week with a grand opera troupe She married an Indian who was Carlisle School graduate He died and she remarried Michael ONeil who also died Her voice faded and with it her chances to improve her condition
Boston residents note Columbia road, though new and built along the bay, seldom offers water views. Streets such as U O P and K end near the water, but most cross streets have buildings blocking the bay sightline, leaving only K street with an unobstructed view.
At the American House a dinner for former Republican city committee officials was arranged to avoid criticism of City Hall. Walter Sears, organizer, said Mayor Hibbard would not be asked to speak and would not have a head-table seat, despite accepting the invitation.
Large and small eggs flood the post office. The big eggs shown in the photograph were raised by Warren A Kimball of 68 Fairmount Avenue, Lynnhurst. The top egg weighs…
The passage describes three large eggs in the hand weighing at least 4 ounces each and three tiny eggs fitting in a watch case, about 41 2 ounces total and 31 to 41 inches long. Two other eggs weigh four ounces each underhand. The watch face shows three very tiny eggs. Sent by Thomas W. Lloyd of 80 Atlantic Street Quincy Leroy Soule of Whitman and Miss B Macgowan of Portsmouth NH. None exceed an inch and all fit on the watch face without crowding.
Patrick ID Walsh James J Warrell John Tully and Thomas F Phelamagill represent St Patrick's Total Abstinence and Literary Society at the 3d annual convention of the Boston Catholic Total Abstinence Union to be held in St Rose Hall 17 Worcester street South End Patriots Day.
Miss Helen Keller resigns from the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind and moves to Maine. In a letter read to the Ways and Means Committee she recalls the commission’s work, praises its members, and hopes for fewer special bodies as prevention and public awareness grow.
London April 15. Sir Donald Currie M P prominent ship owner died. Born 1825 he led Donald Currie Co owners of the Castle line with 60 000 tons. He supported South Africa and received K C M G and G C M G honors for services in the diamond fields dispute Orange Free State boundary and early war efforts.
Cambridgeport residents await a bean party hosted by St Mary’s Catholic Association in the Cambridgeport Gym Friday evening this week. The event aims to raise funds and community spirit in the neighborhood.
A Detroit woman attests to relief from long standing female trouble after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports swelling, nerves, indigestion and heart trouble improved in six weeks and encourages other women to try the remedy, noting it is made from roots and herbs and has many cures.
The 70th annual meeting reported strong prosperity despite Pastor Rev. Dr. P S Henson resigning in December. Membership rose by 113 accretions and finances were sound with bills paid and funds remaining. Deacons FH Lane R B Hassett and A T Eddy were elected for three years. F F McLoud succeeds the late M Holton as treasurer.
Joseph White, 28, of Wheeling, allegedly visited Magdalena Fortuna, 15, of Pittsburgh, in her room and attempted to burn her to death after being rejected in his marriage suit. White reportedly carried gasoline, saturated her clothing and room, and threw vitriol before setting a fire that seriously burned Fortuna. bystanders extinguished the flames.
Riker Jaynes Drug Stores tout Rexall Muco Tone as a highly effective catarrh remedy based on a physician’s 30 year cure record. The ad claims quick blood absorption, mucous tract cleansing, parasite destruction, and weight gain while offering a no questions asked money back guarantee if not cured.
James J. O Riordan a painter and hotel caretaker died at East Boston Relief Hospital from drinking wood alcohol. While his body lay at 938 Everett street a requiem mass was held for his sister Mrs Minnie B Searles at the Church of the Assumption. John Searles her father in law is listed as dangerous with a fractured pelvis from injuries sustained last Thursday.
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