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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1910
Page
4
In Perry, Maine, the Inland Fisheries and Game commissioners reported a poacher poured lime into a small brook. Warden H O Templeton found the stream nearly coated, trapping trout in pools as the water ran low and killing fish throughout the area. The incident prompted an investigation into the malicious action.
The Lyleston Square M. E. Church plans an auction of its building tomorrow after disruption caused by the rumble of the "1" trains. If not settled out of court the L will sue for depreciation between assessed valuation and auction price.
A north shore residents committee reports the woods are healthier and main roads improved after parasites nesting in back woods destroyed tree pests. Thanks are given to President Tuttle of the Boston & Maine railroad for help securing West Parish road improvements in Magnolia.
Washington reports that submarines and torpedo destroyers authorized by Congress will not be built under the eight hour law. The Justice Department informed the Navy that the eight hour law does not apply, so contracts will omit any reference to it to lower costs.
Miss M. Gerada Myers of 39 Market Street Newburyport emerges as a claimant to the national prettiest child honor. She will be six on October 17 and has posed for many artists and photographers during recent years. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Myers, she is visiting relatives in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia while noted for her beauty and form.
Fifteen cholera cases found in Berlin and Spandau with three new suspected cases in Spandau. Five suspected cases in Spandau, one fatal. Ten suspected cases in Berlin today. A death reported in the northern city area. In St Petersburg the epidemic shows lower mortality with 47 cases, 17 deaths, and 638 under observation yesterday.
Rome Aug 20 reports 12 new cholera cases and six deaths in the towns of San Ferdinando Cerignola Margherita Savoia Trinitapoli Barletta Trani and Molfetta within the past 24 hours.
The rumor resurfaces that Archbishop O Connell may receive the red hat at a November consistory. With the Vatican knowledge of his standing and a long gap since the last such ceremony, observers expect O Connell and Archbishop Farley to be named among the cardinals.
Ex-Alderman Tred Finnigan surprised the filing rush for state primaries at the Democratic City committee as papers were taken out and quietly signed. Campaigns run in wards 7 through 24 with multiple delegations and anticipated contests, but the noon deadline will reveal the final lineup.
Jay Benton of Boston and a fellow passenger took off in the balloon Hoston from the gas works yard at 4 40 pm. A high wind drove the balloon against an iron trestle and a chimney before it cleared. It rose high and headed southeast.
Maiden August 30 A Chemical 8 wagon dashed down Pleasant street a grocery wagon driven by Henry Lake turned into the street directly in its path Driver John J Powell of the chemical with quick presence of mind turned the horses onto the sidewalk narrowly averting a collision Powell turned in grazed the wagon barely missed a large clock on a stone shaft and drew up before store windows
Governor Draper declared the GOP faces a hard fight this year at the Essex Club gathering in Marblehead. He urged Republicans to support Senator Lodge and Lieutenant-Governor Frothingham, calling the governorship the highest title in Massachusetts. More than 300 attendees cheered at the Corinthian Yacht Club.
Hon. Joseph N. Peterson urged every member to secure a new voter to back Lodge Draper and Frothingham, with regrets read from Taft Meyer Gardner Weeks and Treadway. Governor Draper praised Republican spirit, Lodge attacked Democratic tariff plans, Frothingham spoke on harbor development, Hammond closed with light stories. Sambo joke teased in closing.
William E. Russell served as Massachusetts governor from 1891 to 1894, youngest elected in state history. Born January 6 1857 in Cambridge he studied at Harvard and Boston University Law School, later entering politics as Cambridge mayor and Democratic leader. He died unexpectedly July 16 1896 after a Chicago convention camping trip.
Newaris N J August 30 Herbert Streuble works as a rag sorter at a Whippany paper mill. He earns six dollars weekly yet last week netted fifteen hundred eighty dollars in valuables found among old rags. He previously found two diamonds worth five hundred dollars each and yesterday a sapphire and a ruby in a handkerchief.
Mrs John Drexel, famed as a handsome amiable matron, cancels her ball planned for September 1 to accommodate public and private chauffeurs who already held tickets for their annual ball that evening in Newport.
Reese Roberts, a Black man, jailed without bail in Chester after being charged with causing fatal harm to Robert and Annie Casey. The elderly couple, found beaten near their Claymont Delaware home on August 20, robbery cited as the motive.
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