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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
5
Shoppers of all ages crowded Boston as thousands descended on gift shops. Mild December weather aided travel with trains and electric lines bringing steady throngs to North and South stations for a day of holiday rush and Santa expectations.
Two freight trains collided head on near East Richford Vermont, with Orrin Pickle missing and believed killed. Both crews were injured but not seriously.
The 1908 statewide tally shows Massachusetts voting no on licenses by 23 200 votes. Boston North Adams and Newburyport supported the no-license stance, with the no side up 4318 votes from last year according to yesterday’s newspaper figures.
A crowded race for the Board of Aldermen chairmanship pits Democratic candidates Daniel A. Whelton and James M. Curley against Republican contenders Walter Ballantyne Frederick J. Brand George P. Anderson and W Dudley Cotton. Alderman Attridge holds sway but may not back a Republican nominee. Dynamics split along Lomasney Fitzgerald and Donovan factions with Timilty urging Democratic unity. Curley cites potential support from Whelton Timilty Giblin and possibly O Hare as contenders rally for party leadership.
Maude Odell, famed as the world’s most beautiful woman, misplaced a gold medallion given by Eugene Sandow two years ago. A $1000 reward is offered for its return to Miss Odell at the Commonwealth Hotel where she is staying.
Malden veteran pool and billiard table maker J. E. Came died at his home 114 Mt. Vernon street after celebrating his golden wedding two weeks earlier. A cold developed into pneumonia shortly after the anniversary.
President Roosevelt greeted 20 chorus girls at the White House after they arrived at a local theatre. The meeting occurred just after 11 o clock with visitors including Bishop-elect Harding watching as casual salutations and playful exchanges followed.
Funeral services for Frank Salisbury longtime secretary of the Providence District Newsdealers Association will be held at Providence Universalist Church at 1 p m. A large gathering of relatives and friends from Boston New York and local press will attend with floral tributes from the city papers. Salisbury a noted Providence business figure died after a lingering illness at his home Monday.
Lieutenant-Governor-elect Louis A. Frothingham defended President Roosevelt after a Panama trip. He denied illegal payments to the French company for canal funds and criticized the Pulitzer controversy. Other speakers included Councillor Jones Representative-elect Converse and B Hatfield.
At a Washington dinner party an army officer quips that the President suffers from foot and mouth disease due to his habit of sending long messages to Congress. The remark links the ailment to the President’s communications style and routine.
Robert E. Belcher former Signal Corps lieutenant was arrested on larceny charges totaling 606.50 tied to 22 soldiers under his command for duty at the Chelsea fire on April 12. The case cites misappropriation from the State treasury, a prior court martial recommendation, and a pending dismissal from service.
Charles F. Mills, a Somerville special policeman and call fireman, found guilty of assault and battery in Somerville court, fined $40 which he paid. He claimed Aaron Jacobs spat and threw a cuspidor. seven witnesses testified for the pedler. Judge Wentworth rejected Mills' story.
Washington telegram says Edward J. Griffin a fireman on the steamship New Jersey is not listed as drowned. Griffin, a Charlestown resident, enlisted three years ago and served on the New Jersey. possible misidentification with another Griffin.
Beverly reports Donald W. Marston a lineman for the Beverly Gas and Electric Company was electrocuted at work today. He was last seen at the Beverly plant where safety protocols are under review.
Le Mans December 16 Wilbur Wright, American aeroplane pioneer, shot his aircraft upward to 240 feet in a rocket like rise then allowed descent to five feet before engine cut and a graceful glide to land roughly three quarters of a mile from the start. English Aero Club members praised the performance.
The Boston and Maine railroad board approved an 11.7 million dollar bond issue to run twenty years. Interest may be four percent or four and a half if needed. Tenders open December 28. Proceeds fund refunding floating debt and equipment and line improvements.
Four men died and four others were seriously injured when a section of a concrete placer for a new Potomac River bridge at Williamsport collapsed today.
Herman J. Berghaus, a veteran chef and steward, joins the Henry Siegel Company restaurant in Boston. Born in Berlin, he trained at Hotel Royal and gained wide experience across Europe and the United States, including Young's Hotel for 18 years and posts at Lenox Berkeley and Tuileries.
Chef Berghaus recounts a Mayonnaise dressing recipe used in leading hotels for over 25 years. The method stresses uniform results by weighing all ingredients and details six egg yolks two ounces sugar and seasonings before gradually blending olive oil and vinegar with cream for a half gallon yield.
The piece outlines a recipe using only egg whites for a New England dish. For three eggs, mix two ounces sugar two tablespoons red wine three tablespoons white wine one lemon and flour to make a paste. Rub lemon rind with sugar, dissolve in wine, fold in stiffly beaten whites and flour. Bake thinly, cut strips, wind around sticks while hot, then cool and slide off. Mrs G I Bylin Franklin.
Prunes baked in a flour batter with baking powder milk eggs and butter served with a butter and sugar sauce made by beating sugar into butter and egg white until foamy. Prunes should be stoned before baking. From Mrs W J Cogswell of Wellington Street Waltham.
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