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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1910
Page
7
Humorous short piece from 1910 presents Honeybunch and her husband in light domestic mishaps. The strip reflects early 20th century comic tone with social quirks and playful misunderstandings between spouses.
James E. Broderick 63 Clark Street was found at the foot of Sterling Street wire mill cellar stairs with a broken neck about 7 PM. The day watchman, employed 16 years, was discovered by night watchman John Nugent. Dr. George Tobey ordered removal to a local undertaker and will inform District Attorney Taft. He leaves a wife and five children.
Massillon Ohio December 18 Experts from the Ohio State University Agricultural School vow a war on the frying pan saying it kills more people than rifles. Professor C R Titlow notes sickness and deaths from foods cooked in frying pans and urges alternate cooking methods. Dr Chase has severed ties with Beloit College after an incident involving Mrs Eva McIntosh’s home window. Police found him in a distressed state.
Mrs. Bertha E. Byers aged 81 died after fire from her corncob pipe set lace curtains ablaze in Daniel Lynch's flat. Lynch, 72, was severely burned trying to rescue her as the tenement fire forced 17 families onto the street.
Lawton Oklahoma December 18 John Hopkins condemned for the murder of his wife said he looks forward to the day he shall hang and that his suffering will cease. He will be hanged December 30 and described his five years of suffering as twenty hells after the death warrant was read.
Wilmington report says James Black aged 22, the groom, shot and fatally wounded his best man Norman Yates in a Philadelphia saloon after an all night wedding celebration. Yates named Black not deliberately aiming for murder.
Miss Adella Willow reports a woman with piercing black eyes and jet black hair hypnotized her in a millinery shop and vanished. Police suspect the so called lady with the evil eye used a chemical to subdue victims and steal cash and clothing from two stores including Mrs Mary Leinkuehler's dry goods shop.
In Battle Creek Rev Thomas Mckin zey the blind pastor who sought electric chair for a painless death is slated for asylum rather than execution. His wife petitioned for insanity three months ago with two doctors deeming his mind disordered but harmless. A Saginaw woman offered him a home after reading his Governors appeal.
Easton Penna judge on Northampton bench cites King David quote about liars to comment on testimony in a case. He notes if David lived today he would not hurry to condemn all men as liars. Judge Scott remarked during jury address.
Six weeks of mustache racing by senior co-eds ended with Captain Bill Crawley winning by judges decision and receiving a bow of cigars. Ray Baldridge took the booby prize a razor and shaving cup after the six week event that began with ten clean shaven seniors.
Tolstoi's grave at Yasnia Poliana attracts large pilgrimages with peasants arriving daily on foot. Hundreds kneel and kiss the soil, passing through the rooms he occupied as protests mount against the Holy Synod's ban on memorial services in Orthodox churches.
Division 60 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians met at St. Rose Hall Worcester street with Alonzo D. Edmonds presiding. Officers elected for 1911 include John J. Conway as president William J. Quirk vice president John P. Costello recording secretary Louis Murphy financial secretary Bertrand J. Mullaney treasurer James Walsh sergeant at arms Thomas O Gorman sentinel and Dr. John O Regan physician.
A multifacility blaze in St Johnsbury Vermont damaged seven business structures including a woodworking shop and several stone plants. The fire damaged Jones & Shields plant and spread to A I Bragg carpentry George Jones carpet cleaning and various stone plants, leaving 67 granite cutters and cabinet makers unemployed and causing losses near 30000 dollars.
New York reports a plan to safeguard seven billion dollars in fraternal insurance across the United States. Resulting supervision aims to bring fraternal societies under stricter oversight, with state insurance departments seeking minor amendments and broad adoption.
Eight year old Louis Morin died after accidentally shooting himself with his brother Alfred Morin's rifle while trying to see how it worked. Alfred had forbidden Louis to touch the rifle and left the house briefly. Louis went behind the barn, fired once, and the shot entered his right side, passing through the chest and near the shoulder blade. he was dying when found.
From Lewiston Maine a photograph shows a cat named Beauty belonging to Miss Maggie E. Marshall of 1 Hill block Lewiston. The cat appears highly intelligent and weighs 16 12 pounds. When spoken to the cat moves its mouth as if talking and eyes playfully while it seems to understand most conversations and obey reasonable orders.
Milwaukee December 18 Congressman elect Victor Berger the first Socialist Democrat in Congress argues for absolute freedom of the stage from censorship. He denounces police and pulpit scrutiny, warns that license fees enable hold ups and oppose art. cites Chicago alderman seat tax as example of censorship.
Congress plans a holiday recess with adjournment on Wednesday and a return to business on January 5. The House approved the resolution and the Senate is expected to consider it, while several large supply bills are expected to clear by Wednesday night.
London report says coronation day may move from May 26 to a later date to honor Queen Mary’s birthday. Royal plans include a Bucking Palace banquet, two coronation processions, and a concise ceremony following Edward and Alexandra’s precedent.
King George and Queen Mary stay with Lord and Lady Mount Stephen at Brocket Hall as designers prepare robe concepts. Firms submit vellum robe designs with exclusive materials to match a fixed color scheme for the June 22 coronation.
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