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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1904
Page
4
Henry F. Herrick of Holden told a Post reporter at a hospital tonight that the collision happened before anyone had time to jump. He recalled hearing screams and then the dreadful smash, saying he woke on the bank with others and suffered facial injuries but escaped a worse fate.
Two Worcester bound trolleys collided on a steep grade near White's Corners. Motorman Dunn and conductor Balcom survived but many passengers were injured. Mrs. Stewart died en route to hospital. Miss Lydia Locke and Maud Maguire faced severe injuries. Officials ordered investigations and accelerated repairs.
Westboro, Aug. 1 One of the road employees at the East Washington street switch testified that neglect of orders caused the disaster. The starter said orders from South Framingham directed the east bound car to wait for the Framingham arrival, and he claimed the dispatcher notice would have prevented the smashup if observed.
General Manager Shaw expresses sorrow over the collision and defers blame to investigators. He notes Motorman Does and his conductor failed to meet a second car as planned in the tunnel. He mentions the telephone system functioned, the single track incident, and that double track was due to be ready Saturday. He states neither car left the rails and that traffic was lighter than usual at the time.
Miss Maud Maguire a Boston vaudeville actress known as Maud Thornton was seriously hurt in an accident at Westboro. She lost a knee amputation and sustained multiple cuts and bruises while en route to join theatrical company at Lake Quinsigamond Worcester. Her sister Hannah Maguire spoke of the heartache and the hope that life will be spared. Her parents were at the hospital and greatly distressed.
Framingham Aug 1. Seventeen injured in trolley crash near White's Corner Westboro were brought here this afternoon. Mrs Caroline Stewart died at 4 30 despite doctors efforts. Motorman and others injured no longer disabled. several passengers treated and resting by 2 30.
Mrs Adelaine Bonney, badly injured in a trolley crash, lives at 32 Essex Street Charlestown with her husband and three children. The husband learned of the accident from a Post reporter only after the notification. He had heard she planned a trip to Worcester and chose the trolley for the cooler ride. The children are on vacation in New Hampshire. He rushed to the hospital at South Framingham.
Framingham Aug 1 Maud Maguire of 105 Union Park Street South End Boston was badly hurt and at the hospital her right leg was amputated above the knee.
South Framingham Aug 1 Ivar Westerberg told a Post reporter he narrowly escaped a fatal collision after two cars nearly met on a curve. He recalled hearing someone yell and the crash afterward saying he awoke on the bank embattled but alive.
Steve Boylan sent a bill to the Winthrop Selectmen for $1 to bury a dog. He joked about burying more and noted the dog was shot by a citizen who thought it mad. Owner Mooney of Shirley street said the dog had a fit.
In New York, Aug 1, all officers and staff of Knickerbocker Steamboat Company and government workers tied to the General Slocum disaster were held in 500 bail by Judge Thomas. Frank A. Barnaby, company president, faced 20,000 bail. They were ordered to furnish bonds by Wednesday and were paroled into counsel custody.
The Wyden steamer Grand Republic, sister ship to the ill fated General Slocum, has been ordered tied up until reinspected following a visit by Supervising Inspector Rodle.
The speaker describes severe head and leg pains and fear after a terrifying event. They search for their brother and see him being bandaged for facial injuries. The speaker expresses relief that they were not fatally harmed.
Aug 1. Iver S Westerberg, an 80 year old Swedish native, has served as pastor in Lynn’s Swedish Baptist Church during the summer. The article describes the grief in the church over an accident connected to his tenure and notes his divinity student status.
The pastor, recently graduated from Worcester Academy and planning to enter Clark University seminary, left Lynn at 9 AM to visit Worcester friends then Gardner. Swedish-Lynn community, mainly church members, mourns as news spreads of his injuries.
Mrs Caroline M Stewart, a seven year resident of Winthrop, died in the Boston & collision. The report notes her involvement in the tragic incident and identifies her as a longtime local resident.
Worcester August 1 Dr John Mc Clary Steele shot himself at his home 666 Main street at 7 45 tonight and died three hours later The bullet passed through the right temple penetrating the brain and lodged behind the left eye Dr Steele had suffered melancholia from overwork for four months
Andrew J. McCarthy and Miss Mary O'Brien were married yesterday in East Boston at Star of the Sea Church. Rev Fr Hugh Roe O'Donnell officiated before a large gathering of relatives and friends. Best man was M P Silverfield and bridesmaid Miss Margaret O'Brien. They return from a trip to St Louis and will reside at 52 Hubbard Avenue North Cambridge.
The annual Church of the Holy Redeemer picnic drew nearly 3000 people who traveled by a special train from East Boston to Waushakum lake and park in South Framingham. Sports and boating were the day’s main attractions.
The Worcester road obituary notes a resident of Winthrop for seven years, wife of Amos C. Stewart a G A R man. She is survived by her husband and daughter Rena M. Stewart, a stenographer.
Wellesley August report details Motorman Edward P Does of Cedar street Wellesley Hills a former Boston police officer in Station 16 critically injured in yesterday afternoon’s Westboro car crash. He remains unconscious in South Framingham Hospital as family and colleagues await updates.
Framingham Aug 1 John K Courtney 21 recalls a Worcester bound car trip where he sat near the fourth seat from the end. He heard the conductor say clear to East End and White's Corner before the sudden stop and crash. He was knocked unconscious and later taken home under Dr Morrow care. He remains in pain but resting.
The battleship Ohio returned to port in Santa Barbara after completing her trial trip in the channel. She fully met all the speed requirements set by the government.
A thunder storm caused a barn on the Pierce farm near Forest Hills cemetery to burn totally. Citizens rushed to save the cows quartered inside. Several sleighs and wagons were destroyed, totaling a loss of 2000 dollars. The barn and its contents were owned by the city.
A gust tipped over a baby carriage carrying Mrs. Hannah Adams's 11 year old child on Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge yesterday. The infant sustained serious head injuries.
The Michigan Central elevator in Toledo, operated by the Pad dock Hodge Company, was totally destroyed by fire. Loss estimated at 200000 dollars with insurance of 189000 dollars. The building held 150000 bushels of corn and 75000 of oats, and fifteen freight cars were destroyed.
United States officers arrest William Fessenden a Boston and Maine car cleaner on charges of aiding in smuggling. The action follows the previous arrest of William R. Robinson a Pullman car porter. Federal grand jury returns expected including an additional indictment for smuggling.
Miss May Sutton of Los Angeles today added the Western tennis championship to her national title. Miss Mabel McAteer of Pittsburg did not defend her title on the Kenwood courts. In men's doubles, Collins and Little defeated Wardner and Hunt 6 4 6 4 6 2, with Little and Collins to meet tomorrow to decide the Western championship in singles.
Saratoga N Y August 1 The opening day featured a fast track partly cloudy warm weather and a record crowd. Lord of the Vale won the Saratoga handicap in 2 05 tying the track mark. The Picket upset by Caughnawaga for third. Sysonby took the Flash stakes while Ballstone cup had a rough run with Bonfire and Donohue misadventure. Jiminez was injured and Connolly broke a shoulder after a fall at the Quiverpool.
B Saver objects to an American editorial on the assassination of Russian official Von Plehve. He argues celebrations of his death mirror historic American pride in battles like Bunker Hill and Lexington. Saver claims editors lack understanding of Russian sentiment and urges substitution of mourning reports with rejoicing to reflect true feelings.
Pretty Annie de Angello of Cedar Street, missing since Sunday, was seen in Billerica this evening. Her brother says four men, including two alleged kidnappers, warned that she would be returned if her lover Angelo agreed to the marriage, noting she had refused him. The party was spotted walking along a country road and later hurried toward Woburn and Montvale.
Nine year old SeaVerla Pastona of 2 North Margin street court lies in Relief Hospital with severe burns likely to prove fatal. Police and hospital authorities cannot determine how the girl was burned as residents at the house refuse to explain. An ambulance was called yesterday around 4 15 p m and investigators have tried to uncover the cause since.
The first car in the New York and Boston to St Louis AAA run reached Erie at 9 a m after a Buffalo to Erie leg in 3 hours 60 minutes. The Haynes Apperson and H L Pope with Walter Siegler followed as Nos 2 and 3, with 24 cars arrived. Boston entrants listed include Harlan W Whipple Andover Charles J Glidden IX Frederick Lesh George H Lowe Harold L Pope Hartford among others.
From Faral Commander W F Low aboard the Enterprise with several hundred New England cadets reports a period of severe sea sickness after leaving Provincetown crossing the Banks. The sea eased by July 4 with all cadets reported through healthy and no hazing cases noted.
Mayor Daly warns Cambridge that without a 250000 water loan approval, Fresh Pond levels will fall further and daily usage will outpace supply. The city has spent 15000 so far to Metropolitan water and may face October costs. a pumping plant at Fresh Pond is needed to avoid an extra 10000 charge.
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