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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1909
Page
5
Ex Governor Curtis Guild Hon. Allen T. Treadway and Robert Woods attend the memorial with John H. Colby presiding over services.
Two men were found nearly dead from carbon monoxide exposure in separate Boston-area homes yesterday morning. James J. Barry, 98 Sheridan Street, Jamaica Plain, was saved by his daughter Cora after a gas leak. he recovered at City Hospital. John Tracy, 104 Blue Hill Avenue, Roxbury, was found unconscious from an open gas jet. his wife moved him to fresh air and he recovered at City Hospital. The gas was accidentally turned on.
In New Orleans Judge W. W. Ferguson told Era Club members that a married woman in Louisiana does not own her clothes under the law. He argued a single woman's estate is more favorable for property holding, and the suffrage club plans legislative reform advocacy.
A series of Monday afternoon whist parties to aid the Free Home for Consumptives will begin this afternoon at the new unoccupied building at 428 Quincy Street Dorchester. Paint your roof and ironwork with Genuine Graphite Paint from Carpenter Morton Company at 71 Sudbury Street.
Notoriety from the Gould divorce suits has driven Mrs. Edwin Gould into near social retirement. She still entertains a few close friends with quiet gatherings but avoids the public social whirl. Her sister-in-law Helen Gould seeks travel while Mrs. Gould lacks philanthropic activity to fill the spotlight.
A strong southwest wind roiled Dorchester Bay pushing breakers over the seawall at City Point Strandway. Captain James Farrell struggled to keep the Mabel from ashore, finally anchoring near the public landing after a lengthy drag of her anchor.
The Massachusetts Woman's Suffrage Association hosts a pink tea today and tomorrow in a vacant Boylston Street store to urge 50 000 Boston women to sign the national petition to Congress. Morning and afternoon sessions feature discussion on the peach basket hat and fundraising activity with Radcliffe and Wellesley students serving tea and selling cake candy and fancy articles.
Dr. Maurice Powers Athletics catcher lies comatose at Northwestern General Hospital after a severe relapse. Physicians fear he may not survive the night. Father Kinslow gave last rites as Powers received the sacrament, with his wife kneeling at the bedside.
The Record Herald reports a 31 billion dollar Harriman project to merge over 12,000 miles of New York Central lines including the Boston and Albany into a single large railroad trust with central management. Officials seek a path to combine capitalization nearing 1 billion into a homogeneous entity.
The day drew a crowd of 50 000 as wraps and overcoats dominated the scene at Revere Beach, contrasting with last Sunday’s lighter attire. Amusements were open but rules were observed. no arrests occurred and one lost child was helped at the metropolitan police station.
The United States scout cruiser Salem, after a failed 24 hour speed test due to engine trouble, arrived at the Charlestown navy yard from Norfolk. Authorities plan a complete remodel as its mine protection and engines are reported in poor condition.
An old prescription promotes a cough syrup claiming quick relief and cure for coughs bronchitis and lung inflammation. It lists ingredients wild cherry bark cardiol essence and white pine syrup with dosing for adults and children and urges sharing to save lives from consumption.
Thomas J. Flynn proprietor of a Catholic bookstore rejected Mayor Hibbard's offer to join the Board of City Hospital Trustees to replace Dr. Timothy Reardon, citing business commitments. Flynn lives on Columbia Road Dorchester and is active in Catholic groups. Pressure favors Dr John Bottomley for the unpaid post, with Senator Parker backing him. the Mayor leans toward a business candidate.
The Archdiocesan Federation of Catholic Societies holds its monthly executive board session in the Cathedral basement with Diocesan President Henry Wesling presiding. The membership committee notes a ten percent countywide gain across five counties and plans an annual convention at the Cathedral. Delegates for the national Pittsburg convention will be chosen next Sunday.
N Everett Silsbee longtime prominent real estate and insurance man in this city died at his residence today from heart trouble at an advanced age. He had been active in local business for half a century and was widely known in the community.
Seismic disturbances end across Portugal as King Manuel directs firemen and medical aid. Salvaterra and San Stefano damaged. thirty nine bodies recovered and 120 missing. hundreds injured. Two fishing boats foundered with 38 sailors lost. Parliament allocates 100000 for relief. Observatory notes center offshore near Coimbra University.
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