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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1907
Page
12
Waltham man John Gaffey allegedly murdered in Somersworth New Hampshire on Monday. He was buried in Waltham yesterday. Photo credited to Goss, Waltham.
Bent on vengeance four sisters of John Gaffey of Calvary street plan to travel from Waltham to Somersworth New Hampshire. Gaffey's bruised body was found Monday in a pond. The sisters aim to seek justice for their brother.
A surprise inquiry arose at City Hall as the Finance Commission ordered a rigid probe into the laying of several thousand dollars worth of water pipes at the Charlestown freight yard in 196. A former water department official alleges illegality, claiming no city right to place pipes on private property. William J. Welch, Frank A. McInnis, John J. Leahy, and John R. Carter appeared before the commission to present facts.
William Harrison a 17 year old substitute elevator boy in 183 Essex street was crushed between an elevator and floor and died at Emergency Hospital after 655 minutes of rescue efforts. He directed firefighters during the ordeal and refused morphine. Harrison lived at 29 Telegraph street South Boston.
Nearly 100 colored men and women returning from a picnic in Amory Grove charged on Elevated Transfer Man Mc Dermott at Roxbury Crossing about 10 o clock last evening armed with razors hatpins and sticks. Police intervened preventing a riot.
Officers Wragg Lyons Davis Sullivan and McGillivary faced clashes between whites and blacks when a transfer car incident escalated. Sergeant Cassidy dispatched a squad as cries of Kill him rang out. Police used force to disperse the crowd while adults were accused of fare and transfer discrimination amid a tense scene at Heath Street and Roxbury Crossing.
A jovial group gathered at Mark J Dowd’s Wa verley Oaks home to celebrate his 89th birthday. Comrade A P Payette of the Lancers helped plan the surprise. Guests toured Dowd’s home and viewed a new billiard and pool setup as speeches and stories filled the evening. Attendees included members from the Lancers Fusiliers Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias and other social groups aligned with Dowd.
Gaffey a Waltham boiler maker went missing after leaving Somersworth job site. His body was found in Brown's Pond with head injuries and missing clothes. Medical examiner cited accidental drowning, but relatives and local authorities doubt the verdict and consider foul play possible. The case raises theories of an ambush by ex employees or a one armed assailant linked to a wooden stump prong. Relatives prepare for funeral arrangements in Somersworth and Waltham.
The entire Elevated division lost power for 31 minutes from 10 83 to 11 04 when two motors failed on a four car south bound train climbing Pleasant street. Hundreds waited at Park street and Boylston as platforms crowded and surface cars ferried passengers. Officials said the train went dead and lights were out until power was restored.
Mrs. Julia Hayes of 410 Cambridge Street East Cambridge was struck by a auto on Washington Street near School Street last night and sustained injuries to her left arm and side.
Wenham Aug 15 This town boasts of the youngest girl farmer In the State At the floral carnival held today in Town Hall Miss Ida Whiting a school girl of 18 years was awarded first prize for the best exhibit of garden vegetables Miss Whiting lives on Arbor street where by her parents home is a two acre kitchen garden tilled and cared for by Miss Ida and her young sister Addie The proceeds of the flower carnival are to be given to the Wenham Congregational Church Mr and Mrs Hammond Tracy who are cultivators of the rare gladioli received praise for their exhibit and efforts helped the show
Boston society learns that Mrs Waldorf Astor the divorced wife of Robert Gould Shaw has given birth to a son at the Waldorf Astor estate in Cliveden She is the third daughter of Langhorne of Charlottesville Va and sister of Mrs Gibson She married Waldorf Astor in 1906 and was divorced in 1903 on desertion grounds The child holds millions in income from the New York Waldorf Astoria properties and wealth.
Thomas J. Whiting, seven, son of Burlington, Vermont residents Mr. and Mrs. William A. Whiting, died suddenly in New York today from cocaine administered by a physician.
Early yesterday afternoon James W. Bagley aged 12 of 594 East Second Street South Boston fell from a third story window to the sidewalk. He sustained a concussion to the brain base and possible skull fracture.
The Board of Health will systematically monitor milk storage and sale in Cambridge stores. John Cummings has been appointed by Medical Examiner Norris to inspect milk conditions across Cambridge stores.
The body of Profil Kanisouski, 30, of Bowen Street, was found floating in the water at the L Street bath early yesterday morning. He had visited the bath last Monday, left his clothes in the locker, and disappeared after going for a swim.
Fall River reports the executive committee of the Cotton Manufacturers Association ready to finalize the readjusted weavers wage schedule once all members can meet. Mills have adopted the advanced wages tied to a standard 471/2 yard cut, though some mills have not, delaying ratification and causing unease within the Weavers Association.
Newton, Aug 15. Mr and Mrs William Butler of Newton Centre return from India after a year abroad. They founded the first Methodist missions at Lucknow and Bakely, India.
At Morse's the sale continues with markdowns on blue serge suits. Now $20, then $16, and finally as low as $9.60 for several styles. Text references a prior vacation and out fitter visit, highlighting bargain pricing and altered stock.
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