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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1909
Page
12
Wellington N Z Feb 13 The Union Steamship Company steamer Penguin was wrecked off Cape Terawhiti last night. Some passengers and several crew were saved, but 67 members of the ship's company are missing and presumed dead. The vessel is a total loss.
Mrs. Margaret Mahoney fired two shots from her pistol at midnight after hearing a man climbing the grating to her door. Police found a groaning man, later named Jerry Washington of 28 Newcomb Street, who claimed no entry. He was detained on suspicion and his record will be reviewed.
Daniel I. Cannon of Somerville, a financial officer for Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters and AOH Division K, disappeared with funds from both groups. Foresters report about 500 dollars loss including 150 dollars of the assessment fund. AOH losses about 100 dollars. Cannon’s letter to the foresters pledges reimbursement as he leaves to seek work.
Washington Feb 12 The U S S Yankton due at Hampton Roads Wednesday will be the first of the fleet to finish the world girdling voyage. The battleship fleet and the third squadron en route to meet the fleet in mid ocean are in communication with the United States. Wireless messages show the Atlantic fleet 2100 miles east of Fire Island and the Yankton 900 miles away.
At the State armory in Cambridge the line officers of the Eighth Regiment elected Captain William H. Perry of Salem as major. Perry has led H Company for about eight years and defeated Beverly’s Captain William J. Greene of F E Company. Perry will command the Third Battalion, succeeding Major P. Frank Packard of Salem who retired last fall with lieutenant colonel rank.
Self-styled Spanish war veteran and police officer Thomas H. Ryan, jailed on larceny and bigamy, may also face charges of non support and desertion. Mrs. Margaret M. McDermott of Cambridge, identified as one of his wives, said she may press additional charges and questioned Ryan's claim as a Spanish war veteran.
A man named Ryan pleaded for mercy to Judge Williams on larceny and bigamy charges after being spurned by all three wives. He was held on $1000 for larceny and $2000 for bigamy. Wives described prior marriage details, elopement, and Ryan's deception from 1898 onward, including posing as a chemist and a police officer to win engagement rings for his third wife.
David Sullivan of Cambridge plans to hire his attorney to investigate a possible claim to 250000 in the case of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad seeking a rightful heir. The inquiry centers on Timothy Sullivan's brother Jeremiah Sullivan and a land plot the railroad intends to use for a 20000000 terminal, with a clear title requiring rightful heirs.
Attorney Felix MacGettrick announced he will campaign on a Moran platform next fall for the district attorneyship, presenting his plan before the public.
In a letter to Congress through the Secretary of the Treasury, Attorney General Bonaparte asks for a 100000 appropriation for the 1910 fiscal year to enforce the anti trust laws.
Several hundred men and hundreds of women failed to secure rush tickets as Paderewski appeared as soloist and composer drawing about 1200 people for 520 seats. By 1 PM a double line stretched along Gainsboro Street with no seats left. many remained outside hoping to glimpse the pianist.
Olin Downes reports at Symphony Hall that Paderewski’s new symphony impressed in rehearsal and first performance. The score features a large orchestra including sarrusophones and tonitruone. The third movement memorializes Poland’s 63 64 uprising, while Paderewski delivered a memorable Saint-Saëns concerto encore.
Burns the Shoeman in Union Square sells Queen Quality and Douglas shoes for 2.48 after 3.50 discounts. Women’s rubbers priced 59 cents. Salada tea advertised as sold in sealed lead packets. Count the cups and count the cost. Saturday stamps legal in Burns area.
A cloudburst in Rubio Canyon above Pasadena caused a devastating flood that overturned the Rubio pavilion and buried Fred T. Drew of the Pacific Electric railroad, his wife, and four children. Drew was rescued with severe injuries. three children were slightly hurt. Mrs. Drew and another child remain missing beneath the ruins.
Judge Richardson to decide if Edward G. Graves can legally remain president of the Republican city committee after a bid to oust him. Dr. Benjamin F. Campbell filed the equity suit alleging improper conduct at a Jan. 26 meeting and party rules were violated.
The Rev. W. C. Martin of Bluffinton Indiana has been called to lead Perkins Street Baptist Church Somerville, replacing Rev. John Rogow who resigned nearly four months ago.
News of the death of Captain Thomas Pickering connected with the Allan Line at his Liverpool home causes profound sorrow in shipping circles. He captained Allan Line steamers for 20 years and was a decidedly popular figure.
Washington cables report grave Liberian situation with foreign officials alarmed and Liberia’s future at stake. The State Department seeks $20,000 to fund a presidential commission to advise on relief measures and potential U S responses.
The Newfoundlanders Mutual Benefit Association held its 1st annual ball at Odd Fellows Hall. About 200 couples attended with legislators and city officials among the guests. The evening featured a promenade concert from 8 to 9, dancing to 4 a m with a midnight supper break led by Dennis Cantwell and his daughter, followed by 100 couples in the grand march.
Helena Mont Feb 12 Representative Norton plans to introduce a Montana bill to segregate Japanese Chinese and Indian children in public schools and to urge Congress to add Japanese and other Mongolians to the Chinese exclusion act in a concurrent resolution.
The White Star liner Canopic departs Hoosac docks this afternoon at 4 from Charlestown for the Mediterranean. Passengers include Mr and Mrs Percy V Baldwin C L L Currier Miss Emma B Culberson Miss mita Culberson Mrs Lloyd A Frost and infant Mr and Mrs Alden E Wiles Miss Cora Westcott A W Perry Plant Steamship Co local manager also aboard bound for Europe on a pleasure trip.
Dr George W. Way secretary of the Megantic Fish and Game Association died tonight of meningitis in Portland Maine He was born in Sutton Virginia 52 years ago and served the association with long standing dedication.
The Waters-Pierce Oil Company, a Standard Oil trust affiliate in Galveston, says it will pay the Texas anti trust fine of 1.5 million dollars in silver coin. The amount will fill three express cars.
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