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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1905
Page
7
Duncan King, 28, fell from Gloucester schooner Orinoco near Cape Cod during a northwest gale at ten o clock Tuesday night. He grabbed the logline and clung to it for five minutes until mates hauled him aboard as Captain Maloney steadied the vessel.
The archbishop's condition has improved since cataract removal on January 17 by Dr Derby. He has eaten well and slept soundly, with experts indicating continued recovery may allow him to resume duties within days, though he remains in hospital for a few more days.
Fire at the C. W. Haselton & Co shoe factory in Haverhill damaged the building and threatened other structures. The District Court and City Hall suspended operations. Firemen and several shoe workers sustained minor injuries. Estimated loss stands at $20,000. Injured: Percival Dean, Josselyn, and Frank Merrill.
Thomas Hoey, president of the Thomas Hoey Supply and Manufacturing Company, died at his home 339 Saratoga Street East Boston after a lingering illness. He was 49 born in England and was a member of the Democratic ward committee Ward 1 the Quincy Club Ward 1 and Red berry Council Knights of Columbus. He will be buried tomorrow.
Eugene Ysaye performed last evening at Symphony Hall with 65 players conducted by Willy Hess in his first appearance as conductor. The program featured Beethovens Egmont Overture Saint Saens B minor and Bruch concertos plus Mozarts A major Scherzo and Mendelssohn Midsummer Night Dream. Ysaye drew great ovations and recalls. Hess impressed in his debut conducting.
Mrs. Julia E. Duff of the Boston School Board argues that women, elected to school boards, keep members in hot water to prevent corruption and promote reform. She defends suffrage, opposes appointive boards, and urges women's participation in education decisions despite political heat.
In Roxbury Municipal Court Mrs Hanson was fined five dollars after a claim she compared goods with similar items in a window sale. Her husband pleaded for her release and supported her appeal but the appeal was withdrawn and she paid the fine. The woman cried out that she was disgraced and collapsed in court, needing assistance to the waiting room.
Malden honors Harriet H. Robinson on her 80th birthday at 85 Lincoln Street. The informal reception runs 2 to 6 PM with members of Wintergreen Club Boston, Old and New Malden groups, Snakspere and poets classes. Guests include Mary A. Livermore and Julia K. Dyer. Messages arrive from state and national federation leaders.
Taunton Bristol county grand jury indicted William H. Greeley of Greeley for attempting to bribe a Taunton city official. He pleaded not guilty and was held for trial in 800 bond. Eugene Goodbeau of New Bedford was indicted on arson charges.
Michael Calvin sought 10000 for injuries and received a 3000 verdict against George IF Blake Manufacturing Company in superior court before Judge DeCourcy. He alleged he was hurt December 2, 1902, while employed in Cambridge when a casting fell from an off track car.
Boston bound Swedish steamer Wermland arrived at Norfolk for bunker coal after 29 days at sea, 10 days overdue. The vessel from Genoa Leghorn and Oran carries fibre oils general merchandise and 500 tons of marble and will discharge after securing coal.
Miss Mamie Kennedy employed at Arthur D. Ellis residence woke to smoke after disturbed by a cat's meowing. Fire alarm by Cai Monson reported on February 8. Kennedy likely escaped with the cat's help as flames rapidly consumed the building.
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