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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1906
Page
4
A wild weather day snarled Boston and New England with a mix of rain snow ice and blustery winds. Reports note 27 degrees rising to the 30s with slush, slippery streets, and delayed ships while fog and gusts challenge harbor traffic and coastal vessels press on to their berths.
Nantasket reports extreme tides from a northeast storm. High tides last night and at noon today caused flooding across the beach and flooded the meadows inland from the shore.
The floodwaters in West's Corner inundated streets and forced residents to rely on boats. At Crescent Beach the tide overflowed the street, washing sand stone and debris into Straits Pond. Cottages sustained little damage.
The heaviest snow storm in 20 years hit Montpelier and nearby areas on February 9. Electric cars stalled, traffic demoralized, and steam rail lines disrupted. Central Vermont trains were three hours late at Montpelier Junction as 30 inches piled up in the city.
A new Wonderland miniature city of oriental design is planned for Revere Beach. It will be as large as Luna Park and Dreamland combined, covering 25 acres near the Boston and Maine tracks with electric line parallels. The enterprise is capitalized at 400000 dollars with Harold Parker as president and Floyd C Thompson as vice president and general manager. The board includes Rodolphe L Agassiz and Thomas D Barrell among others. opening is set for May 30.
The Waltham Trust Company announces Albert R. Drake as treasurer succeeding resigned Ranke Morris and Clinton A. Coolidge becomes teller. New directors Harry P. Bartlett and Frank W. Brigham join the board.
Stephen H Williams of Dorchester told Lagrange Street police he was jostled at the corner of Washington and Hollis streets just as he was boarding his car. Three youths allegedly jumped from the car and stole his wallet containing $75, but the police could not locate the suspects.
International Vice-President Walter Ames of Machinists' Union was directed by Boston Lodge 268 to await management at Napier Motor Company in Jamaica Plain today. The 160 workers, all union members, expect an adjustment. A refusal to bargain could trigger a strike.
Twelve hundred attended the annual ball of Stationary Engineers Union 16 at Odd Fellows Hall. Officials listed include Marshal Frank Monaghan and others. Several unions reported wage talks, elections, and upcoming events as editors note labor activity citywide.
An advertisement argues that neglecting colds harms more than ignorance, urging Graves' Maryland Malt Whiskey as a remedy. It claims a few doses early ease a cold or cough, touts purity with Chester H. Graves & Sons labels, and promotes buying at licensed dealers in sealed bottles.
George A Rathbourne calling himself Lord Clatiff claims disowned English earldom and a $200000 income from a grand estate. He wanders Boston and Providence seeking funds, lodging at 925 Washington, with valet Robert Merritt. He says his uncle died, but Dr Henry Jackson denies knowing him. he was reportedly injured in Providence by an electric car and signed a $15 damages release.
Schenectady N Y Feb 9 Electric locomotive No 6000 built for the New York Central in connection with its electrification plans in and around New York City was given a snow test today With 18 inches of snow on the level and many huge drifts the engine plowed through them easily and made between 60 and 70 miles an hour No difficulty was encountered with the third rail and the results were most gratifying to the officials in charge.
Providence, Feb 9 A plan by the New York New Haven Hartford railroad calls for about 2 million dollars to build a nearly two mile rock tunnel to connect Union station with the Boston Worcester Fall River lines in East Providence. Electric power is expected to be used for all traffic. The tunnel is to be 29 feet wide.
The fifth annual district meeting of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows was held in Wilton New Hampshire Town Hall with representation from Granite No. 1 Nashua Custos Morum No. 42 Milford Pennichuck No. 44 Nashua Aurora No. 49 Hollis Dunster Hill No. 72 Greenville Taurel No. 78 Wilton Hudson No. 94 Hudson Souhegan No. 98 Reed's Ferry and over 400 lodge members present.
Seventy five Colby graduates attended the 25th annual Boston Colby Alumni Association banquet at the American House. President Charles L White led, with Major Herbert W Lord Colonel Holman F Day and Rev George J Sanders among speakers. Alumni pledged $75 for an oil portrait of Professor Samuel King Smith for Memorial Hall. Charles H Pepper was chosen to paint it.
A libel suit of 20000 dollars seeks action against Councilman Daniel J. Kiley, with Corporation Counsel Babson refusing to discuss the case though acknowledging it exists. Kiley says he has seen only newspaper reports and awaits service today or Monday by a deputy sheriff. George W. Anderson represents Babson. Kiley has yet to hire counsel.
At Local 16 International Union of Steam Engineers annual ball in Odd Fellows Hall last night 400 couples danced. Grand march led by Mr. and Mrs. J R Walsh marshal Frank B Monaghan with John R Walsh as assistant marshal. William R E Whelan served as floor director with Dennis J Mullane as assistant director. Bartholomew Sullivan was chief of aids.
A promotional item from The Battle Creek Sanitarium Co. invites readers to request a book on health, promising a home lifestyle focused on right food and living. It asserts expert study and high success without citing specific claims or evidence.
Judge Lindsay cites Boston figures showing minors vastly outnumber adults in courts and urges education as the solution. He praises Denver's juvenile system, notes most criminals stem from faulty training and home life, and urges teachers to reform youth rather than rely on police or jail. Mayor Fitzgerald supports funding for youth development.
President Holland of the National Association of Letter Carriers visited the city and urged Congress to pass pension reforms for postal workers. The Boston idea would pension carriers in the 1000 dollar grade at age out, with a postoffice board granting indefinite leave on a 400 dollar pension and a 600 dollar substitute wage, a plan similar for clerks, with Postmaster Cortelyou favoring pensioning methods.
Substantial ice bridge formed at Niagara Falls yesterday drawing many pedestrians and travelers. Through car service operates between Boston and Niagara Falls via Boston and Albany and New York Central. Day trains offer lounge cars and night trains include sleepers with dining service on convenient hours.
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