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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1910
Page
9
Mrs Waterman Cecilia Loftus known as Cissie Loftus becomes mother to a baby boy. She married Dr A H Waterman of Chicago on June 9 1909 after a prior marriage to English dramatist Justin Huntley McCarthy with whom she eloped in England. She is famed for impersonations and recent stage work in London.
The congressional immigration commission formed in February 1907 will cease operations on December 5 after completing its thorough inquiry. It has spent 775000 dollars on investigations into immigration conditions and practices.
Alton area report notes a 7 foot bullhead guarding A G Haller wine cellar in Wood River preventing thefts while pests disappear. East Point Georgia touts a wheel jail for drunks with a portable 12 prisoner capacity, delivering offenders to court.
Funeral services for Stella Cortes Downs known as Dolores, queen of the Spanish Gypsies, in Santa Monica are postponed until Joseph Fels arrives from Philadelphia. The Philadelphia millionaire telegraphed he would begin westward at once to attend the ceremonies, his gesture tied to the development of his fortune and respect for the deceased.
In Hennepin County Probate Court an estate valued over 30000 tied to John Zignego who died November 10 at 2304 Fourteenth Avenue South The Catholic Orphans Home of Minneapolis receives 1000 The bulk of the estate goes to two elderly sisters from a small Italian village
In Rawlin Wyoming George A Ball head brakeman on a Union Pacific freight train escaped death when a mail car snatcher jerked him from the engine cab. He was carried hundreds of feet before dropping and struck by a hook but avoided serious injuries. The snatcher grabbed Ball from behind and swung him against the mail car as the two trains moved in opposite directions. Ball landed clear of the wheels.
Washington report notes a cabbage crop shortfall will push sauerkraut prices up in 1911. U S consumption exceeded 500000 forty pound casks last year and continues rising about a quarter annually. The United States remains the world’s largest kraut consumer and exporter, with German producers adopting the American product.
Miss Katharine Longshore of Hazelton 3 of the State Teachers League told the State Educational Alliance meeting that senior teachers should seek shopgirl jobs for higher pay. She said teachers are underpaid and cited shopgirls with larger incomes. She urged young women to consider marriage proposals after long study if they resist teaching.
Newark December 2. Mrs. Robert Senna sues for non support arguing she cannot endure living with her husband in his mother's home. She cites dislike of the mother in law's cooking saying she wants food seasoned like her own mother. The judge and courtroom laughed but she remained firm in her claim.
Elks Lodges nationwide observe Memorial Sunday with ceremonies. Boston Lodge No 10 hosts a 2 30 PM service at the Boston Theatre with notable speakers. Winthrop Lodge No 1078 holds 8 PM events at Knights of Columbus Hall with Hon Thomas Dowd as orator. Brookline Lodge 886 meets at Beacon Universalist Church 4 PM. other lodges in Malden Melrose Chelsea Revere Quincy Cambridge plan services.
The Rev. George Small resumes seamen entertainments at Mariners' House North End next Sunday. Tomorrow Arthur W. Peck speaks on Oberammergau Passion Play with colored stereopticon views. The Newton Highlands Church hears Rev. George T. Smart on theology. Mansfield Methodist jubilee begins tomorrow through Thursday with East Mansfield church observing its 100th anniversary. The Massachusetts Clerical Association hosts Rev. Samuel H. Bishop of New York at St Paul’s Parish Rooms Monday to discuss work among southern Negroes.
A new medicated face cream and perfumed skin soap called Sanderman Cream Soap is promoted as advancing skin health and beauty. Sold by Riker-Jaynes stores or by mail from Robinson Bros. & Co. Inc., Malden, Mass, postage paid.
A morning blaze in Salem damaged 15 000 dollars and halted traffic on the Boston and Maine line for over an hour. The fire destroyed three buildings, many items, and endangered J R Goddu drug store workers as gasoline cans exploded. Ex Mayor John F Hurley, in his former drug store office, narrowly escaped as flames engulfed the scene.
General Simon Bolivar Buckner, 88, former Kentucky governor and 1896 Democratic vice presidential candidate, declares he is happier than any man in the world. He praises his Hart County log cabin home, its 103 years, the spring, mint bed, and his dog General, saying he would not trade the cabin for any palace. He plans to return home after visiting Louisville.
A blaze at noon destroyed several Washington Street structures owned by the Gardner heirs. Buildings valued at 7000 dollars with contents around 9000 dollars. Occupants included J. R. Goddu druggist John F Hurley office Louis Caples barber J F OConnell restaurant T F Hayes shoe store Abbot and Martin carpenters N J E Pare barber D Derene pool room P Derene fruit store and Savoys express office. There is some insurance.
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