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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1910
Page
3
Hattie recounts alleged lies by Mrs. Glover and others in the Glover trial. She claims hiding under a bed three days, disputes a comb and handkerchief found, and criticizes Mrs. Glover’s finances. She expresses desire to marry and return to Boston, resisting stage offers and convent life.
The aviator Grace disappeared after fog and adverse winds near Calais while attempting Dover flights. He crossed the channel, met strong headwinds, then vanished over the North Sea as ships scoured the coast for news. Grace, a Chilean born sportsman educated at Oxford, is a Royal Aero Club member and former Wright machine flyer with notable earlier exhibitions.
An out of control freight train ran over Conductor Casevan and Injured Fireman Jellison as the cars rolled away. Despite cries for help, the engineer and crew failed to signal, and ambulances from four hospitals responded with Jellison later taken to Massachusetts General. The Casevan body remained in the freight yard awaiting medical examiner.
Dr. Frederick A. Cook says he is not worried by reports of possible arrest on charges of obtaining money by false pretenses during his lecture tour. He denied talks of imminent charges and said he would remain at the Waldorf hotel for some time. Captain Osbon defended Cook, predicting he will reveal truth and astonish the world when he speaks.
Fire in the basement of BE, Gifford & Co. jewelers on North Main Street causes smoke inside the Mer chant’s block. Clerks and three firefighters overcome. jewelry store largely destroyed with losses around $35,000 affecting several neighboring shops.
Tvan Sandleman of Lynn drowned yesterday when scow No. 46 overturned off Mgg Rock Nahant. He captained the scow as tug Eleanor W. Rugg towed it. A heavy sea caused the scow to ride a comber and pitch, throwing Sandleman into the water. The tug searched the spot but failed to find the body.
Cuba plans six coast guard vessels to defend its shores with at least 10 knot speed and a maximum six foot draft. The State Department reports tenders for construction close January 8.
Witnesses from the Beaux Arts circle defend Count D Aulby as court hearings reveal a tale of alleged charity, social scandal, and a labyrinth of copied artworks. Family life and money from Boston feature in the unfolding narrative. The proceedings adjourn to January 5.
In Philadelphia on December 23 the will of Mrs Elizabeth Williamson Garrett leaves 1 million dollars in property and cash to establish a home for single women. The 200 acre tract is in Newton Square Delaware County Pennsylvania.
Elizabeth Williamson Garrett leaves 506000 estate for a charitable home named Garrett Williamson Lodge formed from her maiden and late husband’s name. She allocates about 500000 to relatives before the bulk to the home, founder Casper S. Garrett of Keystone and Marley Paper Mills. She dies December 19 without direct issue.
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