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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1909
Page
14
New York December reports Mrs. Mary Blair Brokaw pressing for separation and alimony of 60000 a year from W Gould Brokaw. Cross examination reveals her claims of threats and intoxication, with details on bills, gowns, jewelry, and past statements amid courtroom scrutiny.
A report from the Immigration Commission details abuse of steerage women aboard ships. It cites crew harassment, inadequate sleeping berths, filth, poor ventilation, shared washrooms, and lack of soap or towels. Senator Dillingham introduces two bills to address the abuses.
Jimmy Walsh met Billy Allen featherweight champion of Canada in Syracuse. The 10 round bout ended in a draw with honors even throughout the match.
Ex mayor John F Fitzgerald touring Ward 20 Dorchester and Ward 22 meetings pledges rapid transit, parks land purchases, and new civic forums. He criticizes old charter limits and touts 1500 to 2000 seat halls, while Storrow denounces Boston debt comparisons as misleading and calls for accountability.
The item notes a store location at Wolf's My Clothier near the corner of Han Over and Portland Streets, with easiest access via Haymarket Square Adams Square Scollay Square and Friend-Union Street stations on the subway.
New York reports Mrs Helen Jenkins fled Hotel Lorraine in a large auto to escape interviewers seeking details of a jewelry theft valued over 100000 dollars last Saturday. Her husband John William Jenkins, a wealthy stock broker formerly of Chicago, has been abroad since November 1 and cabled she would meet him on his return December 20.
Police, led by Inspector McCafferty, treat the Jenkins robbery as an Arabian Nights tale while noting new pawnshop discoveries. A $3000 ring and two other Jenkins pieces were found pledged but not listed among stolen gems. Mrs. Jenkins, about 25, and her reserved husband, 60, frequent social circles with New York Athletic Club members and Lorraine patrons. A supper party at Arrow Head Inn sparked a police tip.
Mr Fitzgerald refutes Mr Storrow's claims by referencing a U S census study on city assets and debts. He argues Boston's assets exceed its metro and state debts and urges optimism. He plans to detail the matter after returning from New York on Wednesday night.
John P. Warren, in prison since 1859 for the death of his wife, presented a clemency petition to the Connecticut State Board of Pardons along with 50 other inmates. Former Governor McLean urged mercy saying Warren has earned a chance at light after more than 50 years behind bars.
Police at Back Bay station found a woman's handbag containing several hundred dollars in bills along with toilet articles and a Boston Natick travel ticket. Officials declined to disclose the exact amount but stated it was far more than a typical woman carries.
A fire at 183 Essex Street started on the sixth floor and spread to the fifth and seventh levels. Smoke from the Bowden Felting Mills yard hindered crews, with damages estimated around 2500 dollars charged to the South Street Trust. Building owners include Bristol Patent Leather, Keystone Leather, and Bowden Felting Mills.
At Pittsburg on December 13 eight top AFL figures including Samuel Gompers gathered to plot a plan against the United States Steel Corporation. A crucial resolution formed by the committee will be put to vote at tomorrow's opening session.
With four days left to file for the city election, political circles doubt at least four Municipal League City Council hopefuls will meet signature requirements, and James J. Storrow may also fall short. The league has filed around 3500 names, but about half were rejected in initial checks for the first batch of 1000 and the second batch of 2000.
The article details a political name collection race with 4000 names filed for Mr Storrow and 3000 more needed by Friday to reach nomination. It notes many aldermen and council candidates have varied certified signatures and potential nominees, with several “free lances” unlikely to make the ballot.
Raphael Accomeara aged 24 living on Foster Place North End stabbed himself with a carving knife in his room causing two severe wounds. He was taken to Relief Hospital where his condition was reported not dangerous.
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