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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1909
Page
5
Berlin August 29 Orville Wright denies any marriage to Miss Ada Miller of Carson City Nebraska asserting there is no foundation to the story Miss Miller claimed they wed in October 1897 The denial underscores lingering rumors about the aviation pioneer's personal life.
Two Whitman men Michael F. Reardon and James Gilbody were injured when a Sears moving van collided with their 1909 touring car a mile from Whitman. Reed had a fractured skull and Condon a broken back. both horses were killed. no criminal action against the involved men.
About 75 Sioux warriors from the Pine Ridge Reservation organize a traveling troupe and set their first performance for the fall fair at Kadoka in South Dakota.
Eli Chaput a 48 year old unemployed resident of Woodside in Worthboro ended his life by placing a shotgun to his mouth and pulling the trigger. The incident occurred late today at his residence and left no others involved.
Anthony Behrie age 38 of 180 Linwood avenue died of heart failure shortly after returning from church today. He was foreman at Friend Brothers bakery and collapsed at home before other inmates realized he was ill.
Unsigned letters from James T. Douglas of Harrisburg Oregon and R B Fickling of Blackville DC praise Fulton s Diabetic Compound. The advertisement claims high cure rates for diabetes and kidney disease and encourages readers to contact John J Fulton Co San Francisco for treatment and lists Riker Jaynes Co and other agents.
The North American Civic League for Immigrants and the Travellers' Aid Society announce a probe into conditions at city railroad terminals. The inquiry follows the removal of Patrolman William Lewis from South station duty guarding immigrant arrivals.
Civic League investigations reveal a scheme delaying immigrants in New York and Boston. Immigrants paid inflated fares and lodging charges for weeks, with insiders profiting from the racket. Patrolman Lewis is removed amid calls for publicizing the findings. Deputy Superintendent Cain will review the case.
The Rev. Jeremiah Millerick of St. Joseph's Church West End was elevated to monsignor after returning from abroad where he met the Pope. Parishioners of St. Joseph's welcomed him back with a high mass and an impromptu vestry reception expressing congratulations and appreciation.
Cardinal Satolli returned today from Frascati completely recovered. He was cordially received by the Pope, with whom he is known to have exceptional influence.
Miss Margaret Meade and W. H. Costello of Charlestown wed last evening at 10 Edgeworth street. Bridesmaid Miss Elizabeth Toomey and best man James Keating attended. The bride was given away by her father James Meade. large attendance marked the ceremony.
President Taft faces a growing Pinchot Ballinger controversy with Secretary Nagel and Secretary Meyer at his side during Cabinet talks. McHarg resigns after six months, while Ballinger’s stance and Roosevelt-era policy draw sharp criticism from officials and West Coast conservation discussions. Ballinger, Nagel, and North cited in broader governance tensions. Taft seeks to frame conservation policy amid West Coast travel and talks with Ballinger.
Ormsby McHarg was appointed assistant secretary of commerce and labor as a reward for political service and a strong legal record. Educated in Washington he taught at George Washington University Law School. He prosecuted land fraud cases in the West and worked in Oklahoma and New Mexico before taking on Taft convention duties.
The report covers a perilous day of aviation events with Curtiss close behind Bleriot in multiple races. Farman won the passenger contest with two riders, while Bunau-Varilla achieved 100 kilometres aged 19. Cortlandt Bishop plans American bids for the international cup, offering a gold medal to Curtiss and noting challenge rules.
A Boston youth posing as a United States government inspector hired an automobile for three days to travel to Hartford and New Haven. After a spree of purchases and a fake check for 105 dollars, he shot a detective and died at the scene. Authorities note a pattern of bad checks linked to Bell across New England.
Father D B Phelan of St. Louis pushes a Missouri bill granting family suffrage to encourage large families. The proposal adds a vote for each child born, with voting split by parents and children when parents disagree, and would disenfranchise childless couples.
A series of fall and winter educational sessions is being organized by the Moving Picture Operators' Union after a special meeting at 694 Washington Street. Other union actions include reorganizations of the Lumber Teamsters' Union 112 and Stablemen's Union 407 at Wells Memorial building, and a district council formation of 10 electrical workers' unions with Joseph Hurley elected president.
The Thomson line announces a winter steamship service between St John New Brunswick and Italian ports. It adds that a new twin-screw steamer named Tortuna has been built and recently launched for the route.
Beatrice Durgin a 16 year old of Sherman Street North Cambridge left home early Saturday morning with a note to her mother claiming she had gone to be married. She was located later in Magnolia at a friend's home after leaving most of her clothes at home. Her parents notified police and searched for her in Revere where a young man she spoke of resided.
ASA D. Woodman born 1820 has lived in Wilmington 45 years. He never held office but has cared for town welfare. He toured California in 1849 during the gold rush and served 55 years as an expert machinist for the Boston and Maine railroad. He credits health to simple living.
Eric Winqvist, 27, of 149 Lamartine Street Jamaica Plain, drowned Thursday afternoon while swimming. His body was removed from the L Street bath house by undertaker John E. B. Nolan of South Boston to the City Hospital morgue at 3:30 yesterday. Medical Examiner Magrath said no one had permission to move the body.
On June 1, 1821, Levi Curtis began a long life in Middleton then a hamlet. A lifelong resident and hard worker, he never sought office but voted in town, state, and national elections since age 21. He remains vigorous, healthy, and attributes his longevity to a hardy constitution and simple living.
IRA B. Gould of Lisbon New Hampshire born October 19 1819 in Hanover served 40 years as a Lisbon resident. Civil War veteran Eleventh New Hampshire Regiment he led the regimental fife and drum corps and commanded the Colonel Emery Post G A R. He was an auctioneer for two decades and known as Gramp a famed storyteller with a long life and cheerful outlook.
Superintendent Guy C. Emerson promised relief to stop delays at the Chelsea Street Bridge footbridge in East Boston. The New England Structural Company operates the span while ship masters protest slow openings, with War Department complaints noted and action promised to improve access for vessels.
The Hebrew citizens of Chelsea laid the corner stone of the new Synagogue Agudas Hachim at Fourth and Walnut streets with about 1500 attendees. David A. Laurie presided and Rabbi Joseph I. Gorfingle delivered the chief address.
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