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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
3
William M. Krom, 28, of Malden, fell into a 59,000 gallon grease vat while oiling shafting at North Packing & Pro vision Co. in Somerville. He was recovered from the cone bottom frozen in thick waste grease. cause of death undetermined but believed to be choking.
The note describes closing out the week’s collection of models and single pieces with many items lacking sizes and many lots that cannot or will not be replaced. It emphasizes finalizing inventory and decisions by Friday.
At Y4 WY and WY Less than the Original Prices note that some lots are very small and sell out early. This contradicts the usual practice of advertising only those lots with sufficient quantities to meet daily demand.
Emma F. Heath files a 50 000 damage suit in East Cambridge Superior Civil Court against Sarah F. Merriam of Malden for alienation of her husband Nathaniel H Heath. The complaint says Merriam enticed Heath away and kept him from home.
Paris, Aug 5 The marriage of Miss Anne Fallieres daughter of the President of the French Republic to J J F E Lanes the President's secretary scheduled August 10 at the Church of the Madeleine raises whether the President may attend as officials involved in the separation law have been excommunicated.
A Boston Post observer tests penny payments on the Boston Elevated Railway. Conductors and ticket sellers mostly take five pennies without comment, while some stations accept only after delays or adjustments. The piece questions J. M. Dorchester’s claim of being refused tickets for pennies.
Miss Margaret Sullivan of Wakefield sues a Boston meat packing firm for the loss of a front tooth after a shingle nail was found in German Frankfort sausage. Her case, filed by attorney John J. O'Connor, seeks damages for pain and dental costs. The defendant says it will fight the suit.
Edith Gough a 12 year old Dorchester girl lies ill crying for her father since George Gough vanished after leaving home to inquire about fire department exam papers. He was employed by the United States Leather Company on Atlantic Avenue and has not been seen since Monday morning.
David Mendes of Kingston Jamaica arrived on the Trent and was sent to Ellis Island for examination to decide deportation. He said he came to New York to have his eyes inspected by a specialist, a fact that drew interest in his case.
Winthrop Council No 588 Royal Arcanum hosts a large gathering at Dalgren Hall South Boston with Cambridge Agassiz Council No 45 degree work on two candidates. After the exercises a vaudeville show and a collation conclude the evening. committee headed by J T Deegan and Regent J J Davison. London reports Earl of Clancarty to Mary Ellis engagement announced August 5.
In the Baby to Miss Annex many items for children ages up to 5 are listed including lace hose, sweaters, dresses, vests, and various coats. Also featured are girls bathing suits, pongee coats, walking coats, coats of pique mohair and cloth, hats, and flowers for trimming.
An organization allegedly providing lawyers and bail for pickpockets appears in Boston. Antonio Bellerani was arrested for pocketing $300 from H. C. Pickering. Two men claimed to be friends and sought attorney John S. McVey to defend him, posting bail then discovering a misidentification. Bail rose to $1500, and the men failed to furnish funds. The episode suggests larger sums are diverted to defend gang members awaiting grand jury action.
Lara Ole Wilhelm Wind, a Panama Canal worker and lottery winner of 15 000, was found dead Aug. 1 in his Trent cabin. The Royal Mail steamer Trent buried his body at sea while he traveled from Southampton to New York via Colon to visit his elderly mother in Denmark.
An inquest opened into the Bolton road double homicide at the Zet farm. John Zet, 49, will be arraigned for killing his wife and grandchild. Mrs Zet died today after autopsies. Zet remains under guard, injured in a struggle with his son over a sledgehammer.
Mayors Hurley of Salem and Roswell Wood of Haverhill were targets of light pranks during yesterday’s parade. A bugler mocked Salem’s tall hat as the flag passed and saluted the hat with humor, while Haverhill’s mayor selected a lively horse after a camp joke about his mount.
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