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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1913
Page
14
Four persons were injured and about a dozen more narrowly escaped harm when an outward bound Newton boulevard trolley crashed head on into an empty car on the same track near Chester Street on Commonwealth Avenue shortly before 7 PM last night.
An outward bound trolley derailed near Brighton avenue causing a crash that left Patrick O'Brien seriously injured and several others shaken up. Edward White James McInnis and Miss Jennie Hobbs sustained various injuries while McInnis could not walk. A derailed car blocked the line and a second car turned the sharp curve as Costello braked, with glass splinters flying and passengers panicking amid darkness.
More than 2000 people joined the Gate of Heaven parish reunion in South Boston last night to mark Ash Wednesday with dancing and a whist game. An old folk dance party ran parallel to the main hall with four hand jigs polkas and square dances as fiddles and bagpipes played.
Chester A. Boynton of Revere seeks a council after his expulsion from Park and Downs Congregational Church in Wollaston. He wants the standing committee that expelled him to convene to review the dismissal as part of a Superior Court case against Rev. William B. Ayers.
Lena M. Bates a Philipston school teacher won a breach of promise suit against W Leroy White a former Boston attorney in Worcester February 4. The jury deliberated two hours and Bates also prevailed on White cross suit for nominal damages.
White testified to engagement with Stella Bates and read passages from his letters expressing love and longing. He had sued Mrs Bates and her mother for services at the Bates farm and won $225 awarded for the engagement period.
About 350 Jordan Marsh Company managers and assistants gathered at the Hotel Brunswick for a directors hosted banquet and entertainment. Signor Umberto Sacchetti of the Boston Opera company performed soprano solos, Frederick E. Kendall read, Eben D. Jordan spoke, and a chorus of attendees sang. The event, begun with a 6 30 reception, concluded with the directors praised as the best of good fellows. Seated guests included Eben D. Jordan, Robert Jordan, and other firm notables.
Beginning today the Harvard square Park street subway line via Cottage Farm will run between Central square and Harvard square by way of Broadway and Prospect street instead of Massachusetts avenue. The adjustment follows a request for increased Broadway service by Pearl street and Brookline street district patrons.
An unidentified man about 50 years old died by suicide last night at around 10 o'clock by leaping from the top of a building at 854 Washington street. The fall of about 50 feet narrowly avoided a pedestrian passing on the street. He was found with a badly battered head and died shortly after.
In a Boston court Mrs. Edward Hobart testified Nellie Doane applied for a nursemaid post, gave Mrs. Grew as reference, and initially offered to hire her before reconsidering after conflicting stories. Doane and her fiancé’s views influenced Hobart, who still planned to employ Doane despite discrepancies. The case resumes later.
Both branches of the city government passed an order to investigate the Cambridge Park Commission. A committee was appointed with power to hire attorneys and question witnesses during the inquiry. An additional order to probe the electrical department overseeing street lighting and the fire alarm system was introduced by Councilman O'Hara.
James J. Storrow president of the Boston Chamber of Commerce condemned New England railroads for current Boston and regional conditions. He accused the Railroad Commission of Massachusetts of inactivity and said the New Haven blocked the Grand Trunk to Boston, costing freight from the Canadian Northwest, and he called terminal freight conditions in Boston the worst in the nation.
Harvard professor Bruce Wyman as personal representative of Vice President Byrnes argues for a six chairmen board of New England railroad commissions to oversee reform. He calls for a $10 million reorganization, a Boston rail terminal, and stronger public support to counter national interests. He praises Mellen, cites weak local commissions, and recalls the failed Grand Trunk effort and a stalled Boston lighting contract while defending lower freight rates already set for Chicago to Boston.
An 11th hour change in the B A A meet program shifts the relay lineup. Instead of facing Pastime A C, one B A A relay fours will race the Irish American A C of New York. The Unicorn Club quartet will race Saturday night, not the same team as in the prior NY defeat.
William Norris and Charles Love of Brookline Station G narrowly escaped being trampled as they tried to halt a runaway horse opposite the Brookline police station on Washington Street. The pair were dragged more than 100 feet before regaining control and stopping the animal.
The Everett grocery clerks who have recently formed a union won a concession from the Everett Grocers' Association granting them a Wednesday afternoon holiday year round.
Four firms yesterday signed the demands of the striking garment makers and 12 smaller concerns showed intent to sign today at the strike headquarters. The 48 hour old walkout grew more enthusiastic and optimistic for an early victory.
About 500 workers from several firms returned to work after Mitchell the Tailor signed the strikers demands in full following an inspection of sanitary conditions. The Tom Wilson Company and Thomas Williams were among early signees, with many others expected to join. Strikers urged arbitration with the State Board, while Governor Foss may become involved as tensions rise in Boston’s garment district with 5,000 workers on strike.
The discussion centered on sanitary conditions. the clause was agreed to be excluded from the larger terms discussion. There was no objection to this point in the demands, indicating approval or acceptance of the sanitary provision as not to enter the rest of the negotiations.
Mrs. Edward Driscoll formerly Miss Mary E. Miles of East Boston tied the knot in a clandestine runaway marriage. The bride escaped with the groom to wed away from family and public notice.
Mr and Mrs Stephen Miles of 118 Havre Street East Boston report their daughter Mary E Miles has wed Edward Driscoll of 46 Appleton Street Malden in Portsmouth New Hampshire Sunday afternoon. The Driscoll groom is the son of a prominent cigar manufacturer.
Ash Wednesday marks the start of the Lenten season with fasting and abstinence observed in Catholic and Protestant churches. Episcopal churches in Boston hold several services as the social season closes and the observance begins.
Frances Sallop daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Sallop of Chelsea married David A Barron a well known merchant yesterday afternoon at the Moreland Street Synagogue Roxbury. The ceremony was conducted by Rabbi Rabinovitz before a large gathering.
Witnesses recount screams near the Beach cottage as prosecutors aim to discredit Beach story of a negro assailant. Dr. Wyman and Dr. Marion Wyman testify to Beach’s calm, while Pearl Hampton and Anna Bowman describe a nearby assault on servants. Sheriff Howard notes blood, jewelry, and torn fence picket at the scene. Adjournment set for tomorrow.
A 19th or early 20th century advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a natural darkener and scalp tonic. It promises gray hair fades after nightly applications, dandruff disappears, and hair becomes shinier and fuller. It notes drugstores stock the product and suggests home mixing is messy.
Charles A. Eaton of Westwood testifies in Norfolk Superior Court that taking Mrs. Delory to a theatre and carriage rides was to comfort her unhappy condition and denies any improper relations. Mrs. Delory rebuts claims about marriage prospects and intoxication. Arguments proceed and the jury will retire after the judge's charge.
Two $500 suits filed yesterday in Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham against Eugene H. Bramm manager of the Relay House Nahant for failing to serve food to two colored patrons last summer. Plaintiffs are Mary E. Davis of Brookline also known as Mrs Samuel E. Davis and Samuel Davis of Brookline.
The Continental Clothing House in Washington at Boylston corner offers a shoe department clearance with $5 shoes in black and tan leathers marked at $4 and $4 shoes in all leathers selling for $3.35. Regular stock carries our guarantee.
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