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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1910
Page
8
Harry L. Burrage president of the Eliot National Bank Boston is sworn in as a special police officer with full powers. He may wear a badge and serve at Brae-Burn links, where friends joke about his new role and his modest police fees.
Danvers April 27 The funeral of millionaire William Penn Hussey who died at his Riverbank home Tuesday night will wait for his brother Reverend Timothy B Hussey a famed missionary now en route from the Holy Land Hussey has been linked to a rags to riches story his relatives deny he ever owned a tramp and say he rose through hard work Instead of charity or luck
A herd of elephants escaped from the circus and roamed city streets causing damage estimated at 9000 to 10000 dollars. Trainers and police pursued and recaptured the animals, chaining pairs together and returning the herd to cars for the night.
Rev Dr Leighton Parks rector of St Bartholemew s Church New York spoke on The Church and Citizenship at the Episcopalian Club of Massachusetts spring meeting at the Vendome last night The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children was addressed by its president Grafton D Cushing of Boston on its work in protecting children.
The speaker recalls SPCC activity from 1904 and prior, noting 4828 children helped, then 7388 in the latest year. Expenditures rose from 21451.88 to 237249.52, and the group expanded from five agents to multiple branches in New Bedford, Fall River, Northampton, Brockton, with headquarters in Lawrence, Fitchburg, Worcester, and Beverly and plans for further branches.
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a complete remedy for catarrh, coughs, colds, sore throat, and asthma. It features a customer testimonial from William McVay of Jackson Michigan, describes usage with an inhaler, and notes pricing and mail order details.
The Post reports Andrew Hagarty and his family of seven on Buttonwood Street Dorchester faced eviction after hardship. Readers responded with a Portland Maine donor sending five dollars and a Worcester contributor sending two dollars. A Auburndale woman packed a child laden box of necessities and a Brockton shoe maker donated footwear for all. A Boston room note sized the shoes and the giver requested anonymity. The story traveled to other cities prompting additional inquiries and support.
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children aims to extend its reach across the state to investigate neglect or offenses against children. It notes cases of physical or moral harm are often severe, leaving readers despondent about human nature.
Pilgrim Publicity Association members heatedly debated renaming to New England Publicity Association. The vote kept the current name Pilgrim Publicity Association, with supporters citing strong brand recognition and regional appeal. Ex-Governor Curtis Guild Jr voiced strong support to maintain the present title.
The group announced its officers with George W. Coleman of Boston as president, George B. Gallup of Cambridge as first vice president, Arthur B. Harlow as second vice president, Carroll J. Swan as secretary, Douglas N. Graves as treasurer, and a slate of directors including Elmer J. Bliss Arthur J. Crockett Howard Dickinson A W Ellis Henry F. Hosley Henry B. Humphrey Benjamin P. Jacobs William F. Rogers Carroll Westall and James T. Wetherald.
Harold Smith a 25 year old oiler aboard the steamer Fremont was arrested by Boston police on a charge of trying to jam the boiler safety valve to blow up the ship over a grudge against the captain. He reportedly deserted the vessel at Waterville Maine after tampering with the valve.
Smith, punished by the captain for breaking rules, worked in the engine room as an oiler. He allegedly plotted revenge against the captain immediately after the punishment, with the incident involving actions aboard the ship.
A ship near Waterville on March 10 avoided total destruction after the crew fixed a jammed pop safety valve. Government inspectors had set a safety limit, but exceptional boiler strength kept the vessel afloat with all aboard still safe.
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