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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1906
Page
12
A fire of unknown origin endangered Brookline's village section early yesterday in Whyte place. A laundry fire fueled by strong winds kept firefighters busy for hours, with total damage around $1000. Police investigate possible arson by Brookline's noted firebugs.
Abbie S. Ames of Brighton pleads in a Post interview that her daughter Martha Mabel Ames and Dr Michael Chirurg manipulated events to deprive her of her home. The case centers on a life lease, a sale to A Raymond, and lawsuits accusing defrauding the estate, with further claims of rent and land interests. The mother speaks of heartbreak and hope for reconciliation.
Black and Oxford overcoats in medium lengths and fancy Scotch cheviot long overcoats with detachable half belts. Suits are worsteds and cheviots in neat patterns. Morse sale reduces boys overcoats 8 to 16 years from five dollars to three forty five.
A Boston man asked Surrogate Hart for records on Henry Clopper who died in 1787 and his wife Margaret Clopper who died in 1796. Officials replied that 1812 destruction and earlier losses erased most pre-1810 records, leaving few sources. The motive for Botsford’s request remains speculative amid local inquiry.
A man believed named Martin died two hours after a reported attack from a cerebral hemorrhage. He collapsed yesterday before eight at Relief Hospital after being taken there from Winchester Street, where he worked. He resided at 66 Church Street, was 37, 138 pounds, with brown hair and mustache, blue eyes, and 5 feet 8 inches tall. The body lies at the hospital morgue awaiting a claimant.
Alice Murray, 19, suffered a compound fracture of the left arm and chest contusions after being struck by a wagon team at the corner of Congress Street and Atlantic Avenue. She was admitted to Relief Hospital early yesterday.
The Post received an open letter urging Mayor John F. Fitzgerald to debate liquor sale restrictions with ex Mayor B. B. Johnson of Waltham. The letter, signed by temperance leaders Katherine Lente Stevenson and others, requests a time and conditions to be decided. City officials noted the mayor is away in New York and will be shown the letter on his return.
Edgar W. Farwell, prominence Whitman School head with 458 pupils, was summoned to Police Court on a charge of assault and battery against James Mackinaw, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Mackinaw. The boy allegedly received 30 to 40 lashes with a cat of nine tails, left hand damaged, under the care of two physicians. Judge Reed ordered the summons after sensational disclosures at a preliminary hearing.
A mother recounts her son returning home with a distorted face and a swollen hand after allegedly being struck by a teacher for smoking and hooting in class. She questions the flogging method, seeks redress, and notes she has appealed to the court for protection of her child and others. Doctors Dr Thomas H McCarthy and Dr M Frank L Duarett are mentioned as attending physicians.
Specialists attend the boy as witnesses while some punished youths may join the case. Citizens allege the cat-o-nine-tails is used in several public schools by women teachers. Sympathy for Mr Farwell grows as he, a bachelor son of Mrs Martha J Farwell, is praised as scholarly in Brockton society. The Hon Loyed E Chamberlain will defend him. Attorney E F ONeill leads the prosecution.
The Medford High School battalion held its 12th annual officers party at Assembly Hall with about 100 couples attending. Grand march led by Major M Russell Boynton and Miss Maud Wilson, 50 couples followed. Floor director Boynton, aides Meredith, Mather, Watson, Doe. presiding officers included Rockwood Bullard and others.
Dr Xavier Corot exposes Samaria prescrip tion a tasteless remedy claimed to curb liquor cravings quickly. Trials offered free by the Samaria dispensary at 1247 Broadway New York to all who apply. Medical men praise Corot as providing a harmless cure for alcoholism.
At the national insurance convention, resolutions condemn the deferred dividend system as unjust in operation. Six states voted against, 28 for, New York abstained awaiting Arm strong committee report. Advisory members Elrod South Dakota Searlea North Dakota Cummins Town attended. Drake District of Columbia called the meeting to order.
A 15 member committee with power to grow was created to draft a policy report. The report will be presented at a joint meeting with the next national insurance commissioners, likely in September in Washington. Members include George H. Adams of New Hampshire, Governors Beckham of Kentucky, Johnson of Minnesota, and Davidson of Wisconsin.
Providence Feb 2 The Legislature today struck down the proposed state constitution amendment for the initiative and referendum a Democratic measure Supporters fought to prevent postponement but the Republican majority defeated it The Senate finance committee announced plans to appoint a commission to combat the insect plague empowered to spend 5000 dollars.
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