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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
1
Mrs. Mary Gormley of Lynn undertakes a 6000 mile journey across the continent and back to locate her husband who she says deserted her and risked her property after she stood by him and supplied bail to keep him from jail.
Andrew J. Gormley once a Boston dealer in horses is being taken to Boston from Seattle by Inspectors Rooney and Norton after a fraud conviction over a car deal. His Barre, Vermont plaintiff Fred B. Drury had paid $500 for a car that failed to run, with Gormley’s wife present and later posting bail of $2000.
The German steamer Whitefield arrived at Boston Harbor after a two week hurricane voyage from Hamburg. A giant wave tore its smokestack from the ship 400 miles from Boston and swept it overboard, though the crew remained aboard as the vessel docked.
Aboard the Whitefield carrying 3100 tons beet sugar from Hamburg, Captain Henry Johns and first mate Joseph Rowe navigated a hurricane that toppled the bridge and swept hatches free. Crew battled flooding as waves filled the forecastle, fearing the vessel might sink while men clung to survival.
The Post Santa Claus editor asks readers to aid needy children by sending cash or toys or by notifying worthy cases. Letters from children in genuine need are on hand after careful investigation and will be shared with readers who wish to help, to brighten Christmas Day.
More than 1000 roosters gathered from across America compete in the largest cooking main in the country in Montgomery Alabama. The event began Monday and runs for a week drawing thousands of dollars in bets and hundreds of gamblers from far and wide to watch the battles.
Arrangements for the big event were kept secret for over a week. Mains began Monday morning and run daily including mornings afternoons and evenings. The promoters intend to continue the bird fighting through Saturday night.
A Waltham Watch is described as durable and reliable, with advice that starting it in perfect order ensures dependable operation. The note emphasizes long-lasting quality and prudent purchase.
A jeweler can start a watch correctly and has the technical know how to adjust it. When purchasing a Waltham Watch ask for one adjusted to temperature and position from your jeweler.
Colonel Billings reports to United States District Attorney Asa P. French on an immigration probe into Ludlow Manufacturing Associates. Inspector Burke found possible contract labor law violations tied to a prospectus inviting Polish workers to emigrate to Ludlow.
John Redmond presided over a Nationalist convention in Dublin as the party voted to back the Liberals in the next general election. Tim Healy and dissenters were absent. Redmond urged British voters to support Asquith’s Liberals, arguing home rule could be achieved with a modern spirit.
al Washington reports a forecast for New England with fair conditions in the south and local snows in the northern portion Thursday and Friday. Expect generally fair weather with moderate west winds.
Charleston reports the five mast schooner Governor Ames of Boston went down off Cape Hatteras in a gale last Monday. The captain’s wife and 12 crew members were killed or drowned. sole survivor Speering described efforts to save the wife and the brutal seas that carried away the ship. The ship, bound from Brunswick to New York with railroad ties, grounded near Wimble Shoals as boats were ripped away and crew fought to stay aboard. Speering climbed wreckage, clung to railroad ties, and was rescued by the Shawmut. The Governor Ames, built 1888, 1778 tons, 245.6 feet, 49.6 feet beam, 21.2 feet draft, raced the Myrtie Crowley in 1908, and was commanded by Captain A M King of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. The vessel operated in coal trade among Baltimore, Boston and Portland, last visiting Mystic Wharf three weeks ago.
The claimant, claiming half of a 500000 estate left by Daniel Russell of Melrose, testifies in East Cambridge court. He recounts leaving home in 1885 to seek his fortune and disputed ties to the names Daniel Blake Russell and James Rousseau amid intense interest from onlookers.
Twenty five years is noted as a long span for a leading chewing tobacco brand to hold dominance. The text highlights Piper Heidsieck enjoying the distinction of being supreme and uncontested in its niche.
Harry Duer Storer of Atlanta planned to wed Madeline Gray Swift at the Charlestown Navy Yard. Rear Admiral Swift postponed the ceremony due to his daughter's illness after recalling 600 invitations sent to prominent army navy and civilian social circles. Storer was en route to Boston to discuss the plans.
Mrs. Caroline B. Martin, mother of bathtub victim Ocey Snead, was arrested in New York on a murder warrant issued by East Orange Recorder Mott. She had been sought for the mysterious death and left a clear trail, including undated notes in her handwriting found at the East Orange scene.
Walter Camp lists his All America picks with standout players from major teams. National League magnates defer president election to today as American League wraps business and adjourns. Charles Dopin named manager of the Philadelphias as school league basketball starts today. Pawtucket goalie sets saves record amid Deshlier-Wrenson engine controversy.
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