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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1911
Page
3
Four Sicilian fishermen were rescued from two powerless boats in Broad Sound yesterday morning by Captain Ennis Ross and the tug Joseph Ross crew. The men were found drifting after a gale tossed the small craft about the stern of the tug.
Early morning discovery of two lifeboats adrift led to a daring rescue by the tug Ross. The exhausted men, saved after a perilous tow, required medical aid before returning home. Storm damage left rudders gone and fuel exhausted, drift threats.
The Highway Commission plans two new service classes for residential telephone users. The company proposed the change which is under review by the commission. Officials will announce details in a few days. the commission is said to favor the addition, but exact features remain undisclosed.
Dennis Spike Murphy, jailed for life for killing Waterman C Lyons during a store break in Providence Rhode Island, filed a pardon petition with Governor Pothier after serving 21 years. The case hinges on the murder of an elderly store owner who confronted the intruder.
Anna Hennessey of Boston sues George Gonzaeles of Towell in East Cambridge for 5000 dollars accusing him of posing as a bachelor, being married, making love to her, winning her affection, and deceiving her.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and stomach disorders. It claims rapid digestion of all foods, improves brain function and mood, and promises renewed vigor. Package price 50 cents, available at drug stores worldwide.
William Brewster Heath 24 testifies his mother Mrs Mary Frances Heath coached him for the $50,000 alienation of affection suit against Mrs Sarah F Merriam. The Malden residents and Nathaniel H Heath are involved in the East Cambridge Divorce Court action. Counselor C F Choate Jr. notes the coaching in cross examination.
In July 1908 the defendant recalls starting to memorize statements for the case. The exchange reveals a family pattern of rehearsing stories and correcting facts. Mrs Heath testifies that on June 20 1908 her husband confessed losing love for her and loving another, and he vowed to stay with the other woman.
In Newton Lower Mills a 22 year old Russian named Joe, employed by Max Franklin at 2258 Washington Street, shot himself in the cobbler shop. He lived with Franklin at 76 Cedar Street in Wellesley and had few dollars, planning to return to Russia before his death. Burial now hinges on residence and overseers of the poor must decide who pays.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is identified as the author of entry number two in the Sunday Post Magazine contest. Readers are urged to watch for it in the next Sunday issue.
Ponaskas 85 of 24 West Second Street South Boston was severely injured when a pile of lumber fell on him at the Bristol Street shop. He tried to pull a piece from the pile and the whole stack toppled trapping him. He was rushed to City Hospital with his left ear torn off and both bones of his right arm broken along with multiple bruises.
The passenger department of Union Pacific announces the homeseekers fares remain in effect for the balance of the year starting April 1. Tickets go on sale on the first and third Tuesdays each month and the fares to Denver Salt Lake Granger Butte Spokane and other points stay the same as January through March.
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