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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1909
Page
12
Captain John Cummings of the schooner Helena went ashore off Fourth Cliff after slipping overboard while gathering belongings. Surfman Carlton braved high surf and failed attempts to reach him with a dory, saving the captain's life.
Surfman Carlton dived to save Captain Cummings as heavy surf dashed him against the schooner. The captain survived serious injuries and was rushed to a life saving station. Possible salvage depends on tomorrow’s lightering success and weather. a warning flare aided the rescue of the trailing vessel.
Worcester report by Edwin P. Curtis of Richardson Manufacturing analyzes growing corn in New England. After deducting feed value of stalks and fertilizer, net cost is $18 per acre for 60 bushels, vs market price near 70 cents per bushel. Curtis notes eastern stalks add feeding value, boosting profit by about $24 per acre.
Three storm battered steamships arrived in port after severe NW gales off New England. Hyperia commanded by Captain Enos reported 16 hour gale and 20 hour ferocious seas en route from River Plata ports. quarantine at 4 am and harbor entry at 10 pm. Citta Di Messina limped in from Gibraltar with 80,000 boxes macaroni. Allan liner Laurentian led by Captain Imrie arrived Mystic with 21 second class and 85 steerage passengers and cargo including 1000 cases Scotch whiskey.
Dr Langdon Frothingham of Harvard told a Harvard Medical School audience that a national drive to muzzle dogs could end rabies in the United States. He cited England’s success and warned that the 1908 Massachusetts rabies drop did not prove the disease was decreasing in the state.
The three masted lumber laden schooner Mary A Hall, battered by a week of gales, was towed into port last night by the bay tug Mercury after being picked up off Boston Lightship. Captain Haskell commanded the vessel which left Jacksonville 31 days ago. the voyage normally lasts half that time. The ship fought a furious storm last Tuesday and has since wandered the bay before reaching the upper harbor.
Streets in the downtown and shopping districts are in excellent condition with Washington and Tremont streets especially clean. Sidewalks are drying, ice is minimal, and crews worked overnight to remove snow using horse scrapers. Superintendent Emerson is praised for the cleanup efforts and revival attendees noted clean crossings.
Superintendent Abbott of the Boston Protective department will decide today if a fireman was justified in using profane language at a fire. A complaint is expected against Lieutenant McDonald of Protective 2 for a reportedly profane exchange at the scene.
Margaret Reardon aged 20 of 35 Warren Street Cambridge died at Cambridge Hospital from blood poisoning. Elizabeth Murphy of Boston was arrested on Webber Street and held without bail as investigators pursue a deathbed confession claim. Funeral set for St Patrick's Church East Cambridge with burial at St Paul's Cemetery Arlington. Reardon daughter of Thomas Mimmaugh and mother to a six month old child.
A physician argues muzzling dogs is humane while noting cruel designs like strap muzzles. He cites rabies transmission through bites, saliva, milk or flesh of the diseased, with fatality rates by bite location. Pasteur treatment is the only effective option before symptoms appear, and women show lower rabies death rates due to skirt protection.
Mrs. Pietro Baggiolini of Athos, after an assault weeks earlier by an unknown man who slashed her throat, has been adjudged insane and ordered committed to Worcester Insane Hospital. Her mind deteriorated following the attack.
The steamer St. Louis of the American line, with a broken rudder, nears Sandy Hook after a perilous voyage. Nearly a thousand passengers remain aboard as the ship, 800 miles east of the Hook, makes for the port at reduced speed steered by an improvised rudder.
Mornings until 12 o'clock noon customers will receive double stamps with every purchase at Wolf's Clothier located at the corner of Hanover and Portland streets. After noon single stamps are issued.
A dense list of black dress goods linens and wash fabrics with prices per yard or piece. Items include Austrian and broadcloths, voiles, muslins, Ginghams, dimities, Napkins, and various remnants. Names such as Belfast, St Gall, and Eng. Nainsook appear alongside patterns, patterns and sample lots.
White and colored linen robes priced 22.50 and 32.50 with values 45.00 and 68.00. Millinery features 27 hats trimmed with French flowers and wings priced 20.00 and 25.00, reflecting catalog prices and values.
A historical listing of women’s undergarments and garments including gowns chemise styles white skirts flannelette petticoats combinations chemises drawers and French pantaloons with prices and fabric notes across multiple items and finishes. The catalog reflects period terms and item variety from nainsook to cambric and linen blends with decorative trims and hand embroidery indicated.
A sale listing describes various lace and trim pieces including 10 yards Guipure Net Top Edge at 2.25 each, 11 yards Brown Silk Insertion at 25 cents, 12 yards Embroidered Net Applique at 1.00, 35 yards Black Chantilly Festoon at 10 cents, 38 yards Black Chantilly Galloon at 25 cents, and 7 yards Green Alencon Band at 4.75. The items are priced and measured for potential buyers.
A catalog style item listing various robes and kimonos with prices. Includes long flannelette kimonos 8.75 and 1.05, Japanese quilted robes 15.00 9.75, Albatross kimonos in light blue and cream 18.00 0.4, China silk tea gowns 87.60, Japanese quilted vest 3.08, blanket bath robes 6.50 4.80.
A catalog page lists various petticoats and silks with quantities and prices. Items include Thistle Down Petticoats at 2.75 and 1.55, Silk Moreen Petticoats, Egyptian permanent finish Lateen Petticoats, Nile Green Silk at 4.0.45 and 16.50, Go Pink Silk Rustling Taffeta at 9.50 and 4.95, and Plaid Silk at 10.50 with quantities such as 1, 2, or 105.
A catalog-style list details prices and varieties of leather items. Items include Carriage and Hand Bags in English Morocco leather, purse sets with pigskin linings, and assorted belts. Envelopes Purses and imported sample bags are priced, with multiple unit amounts and values noted.
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