11 Dec 1909
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1909
Page
1
The Post Santa Claus program invites readers to help brighten Christmas for less fortunate children. Letters already arrive and will be investigated. readers may call or send gifts or suggestions. Last year’s effort was a tremendous success and organizers aim to exceed it this year.
Joseph F. Minon 89 assistant cashier at New York and Boston Despatch Express Company was arrested at his Cochituate summer home for larceny of 3800 dollars. Arraigned in Natick Police Court he was bailed at 6500 dollars. Investigators believe thefts may total about 10000 dollars over a year.
Do your feet feel cold these mornings Your overshoes feel heavy and out of place Take your boots to a first class shop and have them equipped with O Sullivan Soles and Heels of Live Rubber Wear them from November till May and you won t have to pay tribute to the Rubber Shoe Trust.
In college sports notes Graves takes over as manager at Dartmouth, succeeding Lane. Other items mention Murphy in New York backing Ward, Jesuit College threatening to bar football unless evils are eliminated, and Hoey leading a league with a three string total of 360. Rindge students plan to petition to continue basketball. Fred Lake receives widespread congratulations on his appointment as manager of Doves.
Worcester December 11 Fireman W C Kirk was killed and Captain Thomas O Gara and Eugene Sweeney injured when 45000 gallons of oil at the new Connecticut River Transmission Company transforming station exploded at 1 30 this morning flames swept the $75000 structure the scene of a fatal oil blast.
The blaze began when oil leaking from a faulty valve was lit by a lamp during a test at the new Worcester station. Flames jumped between tanks as oil stored for plant work fueled the rapid spread. The Greendale site near City Hall square aimed to supply power to local manufacturers.
President Taft sent to the Senate renomination of George B. Billings immigration commissioner at Boston and Asa P. French United States district attorney in Boston. Edwin A. Curtis was confirmed as collector of the port of Boston and George H. Doty as assistant treasurer of the sub treasury.
Defalcations totaling several thousand dollars were confessed by a clerk at the national headquarters of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The theft spanned at least three years. Society officers dismissed her and decided not to prosecute, withholding her name.
London Dec 10 Premier Asquith declared self government for Ireland the chief feature of the Liberal programme in a speech at Albert Hall. He reiterated plans to curb the Lords and asserted the Liberal party would push for Irish self government if returned to power.
At Quincy station Thomas Olsen a 16 year old Boston machinist saved his 12 year old brother John from a locomotive but died in the attempt. Both boys attended the Adams Grammar School evening classes and were at the station with others waiting for the 9 17 express to their homes.
The Olsen brothers were near a straight roadbed when the younger boy paused on the tracks as an engine approached. Thomas Olsen rushed to save him but was struck by the locomotive, losing his life as the wheels severed his head.
A long standing remedy Fr. John's Medicine for Colds celebrates five decades of proven relief. The product's enduring popularity highlights its steady performance in treating common cold symptoms.
The commission issues a 60 page update that repeats far less than the 1400 page preliminary report and notes much of its content is not suitable for newspaper publication. Continued on Page 5 Second Column.
Fair Saturday with chances of rain or snow at night or Sunday. Warmer Sunday with light variable winds turning easterly. New England forecast calls for partly cloudy Saturday and Sunday snow in the west and likely toward the east at night with moderate west winds becoming variable.
The forecast marks two notable high tides today at 1012 in the morning and 1040 at night. Mariners and beachgoers should plan for elevated water levels and possible minor coastal impacts.
Mr Asquith argued Ireland must gain full self government on purely Irish matters while preserving imperial parliament authority. He dismissed separation and vowed a Liberal majority in the new House would press the policy. He defended the budget noting social reform goals and outlined Lords challenges over taxation dissolution and executive power.
New York Dec 10 Dissension in the First Church of Christ Scientist persists after Mrs Augusta Stetson's excommunication. Stella Stimpson, Stetson sister, has gone abroad and resigned from both the First Church and the Boston Mother Church by wireless. Church insiders say discipline of other members is needed to end the turmoil.
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