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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1906
Page
10
A touring party crossing a street railroad track near Rocky Point was struck by a heavy box car. The chauffeur was killed instantly, Mr Frazeau died of injuries, and three others were injured. Father Craig performed last rites at the scene.
In Pythian Hall Chelsea yesterday forenoon a Hebrew Independent Citizens' Club was formed with temporary officers David Readerman president Joseph Smith secretary and Samuel Dorfman treasurer The club admits Christians and will operate as a political and social body voting for public office on merit regardless of party creed or color A naturalization committee will be appointed and all meetings and business will be public.
Charles O. Gould of Malden was lying under his car on Blue Hill avenue near Morton street Roxbury when he released the emergency brake and the vehicle rolled down the street. He was found unconscious with four broken ribs and head and face contusions after being rescued and taken to City Hospital.
Four men stranded when their rowboat capsized a mile from Revere Beach were rescued after clinging to the hull. Ernest Reardon and Arthur Randall of Boston's South End plus Joseph Zwinger and R E D Dun of Beachmont were helped by Edward Myers, Philip Myers, William Ross and David Christofo. They were treated in the emergency room by Francis P. Droese and assistants and later released.
The Futurity for two year olds will be run at Sheepshead Bay on September 1 with about 50 thousand dollars at stake. Salvidere a gelding is the top favorite after earning over 30 thousand dollars for owner Thomas Hitchcock Jr. J E Madden purchased Salvidere for 3700 dollars and trainers include lottery wins like Montauk stakes, Brighton junior stakes and the Saratoga special. There are 24 starters in the field.
Flames from the floor of a south bound Third Avenue car at One Hundred and Second Street caused a panic injuring three badly and about twenty others. Passengers jumped from windows and ran to street level. three women hurled their children to the street amid cries for help as a crowd gathered and police worked to restore order.
The Boston Typographical Union 13 votes to oppose campaigns of all unfriendly candidates and to compile records of every candidate for office. Frank K. Foster, Henry Sterling, and Thomas M. Nolan are chosen as delegates to the State Branch A F L convention in Lawrence this October. A fine is set for any member who misses Labor Day parade. Six bands will lead divisions. President David X. Coughlan names staff members including John Delaney and George Young as chiefs of staff and aides.
Havana reports Palma and his cabinet are alarmed as the revolution spreads with new insurgent bands surfacing. Santa Clara province grows insurrectionist with villages and towns arming. A former mayor of Trinidad leads about 100 rebels and Las Cruces' mayor commands a 200 man band. Liberals alleged to aid rebels.
Reports say Cuba plans an 80 day amnesty for armed individuals who surrender peaceably tomorrow though some officials warn it may signal weakness. Colonel Avalos awaits orders at San Juan de Martinez as Havana province remains tense from ongoing minor clashes. A group of Havana women offer nursing aid,Valor General Rodriguez welcomes help if needed.
Havana reports a day of inactivity amid rising rebel strength and Liberal pressures. A $2 million treasury fund backs defence while army expansion remains open ended. Liberals seek talks and amnesty, while insurrectionists demand full election annulment and fear prolonged instability. American intervention looms as risk grows.
Mexico City August 26 The government forbids any use of Gulf ports especially Yucatan as bases for Cuban revolutionary supplies. Cuban Minister Rivero has pressed to block aid from sympathizers in the United States and Mexico.
The quiet visitors at Revere Beach yesterday were a deaf mute contingent of about 100 under the shelter opposite the State bath house. Sign language drew spectators who watched until the group dispersed. Cooler weather kept beachgoers away with an attendance of 100,000 and 3,500 swimmers. Wonderland’s attractions drew 70,000 through the turnstile with strong patronage overall.
The annual State convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians opens in Fall River with a large turn out in Boston and vicinity. John F. Donnelly and John J. Rogers are leading candidates for state president, Coughlin for state secretary, while Eliza Sheahan of Quincy is named state president of the Ladies Auxiliary. Delegations of about 600 with the First Hibernian Regiment travel to Fall River. events include a solemn high mass, a parade, a banquet with remarks by Bishop Stang and National President Cummings.
The Nebraska delegation of 120 people known as The Nebraska Home Folks reached New York City tonight to take part in the welcome for William J. Bryan on his return from a world tour.
Miss Florence Prescott of the West End was bitten by a kissing bug and treated at a hospital after purchasing a poisonous wash and ingesting it. She was found in serious condition and moved to the Relief station for care.
Sanitary and Street Cleaning Teamsters Union plans a Labor Day banquet at Wells Memorial Hall with entertainment. Water Works Employees Union 6356 hosts a smoke talk at Wells Hall with Aldermen Kneeland and Curley as speakers. Bartenders Union 77 holds a smoke talk next Sunday in Hollis Hall with 1200 to 1400 marchers and two bands. Thomas F. Keough coordinates the parade staff. multiple trades join the labor procession, with 1000-plus workers ready to parade and dozens of unions contributing. O'Connell Assembly 7174 and other K of L groups will distribute regalia and lead large contingents. Irwin's Boston Cadet Band, Market and Commission House Teamsters, and Boston drivers unions prepare large parade columns totaling up to several thousand marchers.
In Columbia on August 26 the State dispensary under B R Tillman is on trial as voters prepare for Tuesday's Democratic primary. Suspicions of graft have shadowed the system, which has grown from 60000 to over 3 million dollars annually, with Tillman leading reform efforts while opponents seek abolition or state control by counties. Eight gubernatorial candidates endorse the dispensary.
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