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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1910
Page
5
Curtis Oscar Rexford, 18 months old, amazes with ability to add small numbers. Son of Mr and Mrs George Hexford, he weighs 38 pounds, has blue eyes and golden hair, and is pictured in the Post's baby gallery. He dances when the phonograph plays.
A weeklong convention attendees heard the Symphony Orchestra perform Mozart Jupiter, Saint-Saens Pallas Athene, Debussy Me Prodigal Son, and Strauss A Hero Life. The program, praised for its craft and grandeur, featured Mme. Jomelli in Sir Saint-Saens and Debussy roles with strong critical acclaim.
Thomas F Turley a bellboy at the hotel was held in 120 dollars in Municipal Court for the alleged grand larceny of a pearl necklace from actress Jennie Gruber. Another bellboy reportedly stole a five dollar fountain pen from David Starr Jordan of Ford University California. The necklace details were under investigation.
Letters from readers show hundreds of needy children grateful for gifts on Christmas Day. Post Santa recalls letters from Massachusetts and other towns praising toys clothes and cash that helped family members during winter.
William H. Spinney of Boston collapsed at the home of Mrs. Benjamin F. Sargent before members of the Elizabeth Whittier Club in Amesbury due to heart failure. He was lecturing on the Science of Health and had nearly finished his fifth talk in a health lecture series.
The fight for Massachusetts House speaker pits Republican Joseph Walker against Democrat Martin Lomasney with GOP leaders mobilizing support. A statewide canvass shows 87 Democrats favor Lomasney, 2 undecided, three leaning against, while outside Boston most favor Ward 8’s Lomasney.
A woman about 35 years old robbed Dr. W. A. Moore at 114 Pleasant street and stole an amethyst hat pin from Dr. G. A. Francis at 76 Pleasant street in Malden. She posed as a prospective patient, asked to see fillings, then slipped away with the items. Police searched unsuccessfully through the night.
In Suffield Connecticut a tobacco barn 400 feet long collapsed in a high wind burying eleven men who were stripping tobacco. George Redman suffered a broken leg and internal injuries. The total loss is estimated at 4000 dollars.
For the White House ball honoring Miss Helen Taft the East Room was enlarged by a small wooden house built outside one window to house the Marine Band orchestra. The modification provided considerably more dancing space than at prior White House balls.
Major James H. Smythe, longtime superintendent of Boston's municipal printing plant, resigns effective Feb 1 to become assistant business manager of the Boston Herald. Mayor Fitzgerald names William J. Casey to replace Smythe as head of the plant and shifts Rourke to commissioner of public works. Casey has led the plant since 1897 with prior service dating to 1897. he is a Ninth Regiment major and a Spanish American War veteran.
Chicago semi pro pitcher Robert Greensdale, 6 feet 2 inches, signed by the White Sox. He won 14 of 16 games last season, highlighting his strong performance in the local circuit.
Washington dispatch reports Viscount De Alte stating that after congregations were dissolved an inventory safeguarded their property and permitted rightful owners to prove titles. Courts investigate claims at no cost to claimants with six months to file proof, and guarantees on legal costs if disputes arise. The government denies any seizure of private property and says it will not interfere.
New Bedford December 30 Mrs. Percy Bly wife of the Taunton and New Bedford Copper Company superintendent shot herself in the left breast with a revolver today. Her condition is said to be critical.
Maurice Tabuteau broke the world aviation distance record with 362.66 miles in 7 hours 45 minutes at Buc France, chasing the Michelin cup. He previously logged 288 miles on Oct 28. The cup carries a $4000 prize for the year’s longest sustained flight. Henry Farman won the trophy in 1909 with 150 miles in 4 hours 17.
In an interview with the Nordlyset, Dr Frederick A Cook thanks the Danish people for their reception on his North voyage in 1909. The message, cabled to Copenhagen papers, expresses gratitude for patience and loyalty to his interests and notes Danish hospitality as sustaining his ambition.
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