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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1906
Page
4
A late South station train collided with an empty train on Track 1 near Huntington Avenue after signals indicated Track 3. The engineer described a lantern signal approving Track 3, brake application and emergency stop, with both crewmen escaping injury despite coal showers from the tender.
Eyewitness reports chaotic scene as the forward smoker jolts and a grinding crash erupts. The observer rushes to aid the injured, directing crew to secure the rear end and assisting in rescue efforts amid shouting by around a hundred panicked witnesses.
The speaker states that they can corroborate the engineer's statements and that all assertions are true. They emphasize that nothing more IT can contribute to the matter.
A railroad executive says the accident was unforeseen and unique with signals blamed. He promises a thorough investigation to fix responsibility and clarify how such an incident occurred.
A crew member recalls normal movement on Track 2 when the rear of the train shifted to Track 3, jolting the cab. He explains that as the switcher, he followed signals from the switching crew, and the accident occurred after acting on those directions.
An Owl express car crew notes backing into track 2 instead of track 38 at Huntington avenue yards. Signals indicated to stay on track 2, but as an Albany express on track 3 approached, the switch was taken and the collision occurred. T was thrown from a sleeper window. the narrator describes the sudden crash and his injuries.
State Street Crust announces its main office at 38 State Street with a back bay branch at Wassachusetts Avenue and Boylston Street. Accounts of $300 and over earn monthly interest and small accounts receive attentive service.
A witness says the accident was probably caused by a misplacing of a switch or bungling of the signals, noting the proximity of the observer to the express engine within ten feet. The statement records LT's belief on the cause without firm conclusion.
Witness recounts arriving at a train wreck scene where chaos reigned. He describes helping to extricate occupants trapped in the forward car while others fled, emphasizing he merely did what any person would do and expressing relief it was not worse.
Rev Father Mathew McCabe of Holy Cross College Worcester recounts a Boston trip back to Worcester when a train accident occurred. He describes the sudden crash and his immediate effort aiding the injured, joining other passengers in rescue actions amid chaos.
Police detail includes Patrolman Sternburg as a Swedish native comforts a father mother and daughter grieving over the maimed body of Melchka Johanson an 18 year old who died wreck scene near Jones' undertaking. The family, en route to Illinois, mourns in a hostile land as the remains are taken away.
Blazing torches and lanterns lit the wreck area beside Back Bay station drawing hundreds of men and bears into the cold snow amid late night debates about the accident. Police urged onlookers to move on to prevent harm from trains entering and leaving the station.
In New York on February 15 several Mutual Reserve Life Insurance officers met with district attorney aides to identify certain books and entries. The action follows a conference at the DA's office regarding the company records.
Three local youths received prizes at the Animal Rescue League sixth annual meeting in Park Street Church Chapel for humane acts toward animals. Cornelius Moriarty won the Alice N. Lincoln medal for rescuing a cat abused by a wagon, while John Shea and John J. Doherty received $2.50 gold pieces for trapping and rescuing cats. The league reported 3,127 members and 18,446 animals received last year, with 1,845 homes provided for dogs, cats, and kittens. Mrs. Huntington Smith presided as president and founder.
Pittsburg College for Women seeks to halt girls leaving for eastern schools by hiring top East Coast educators. Negotiations are under way with Miss Ella Fitzhugh Pendleton, dean of Wellesley College, offered the presidency. Recomendations come from the Wellesley Alumnae Association of Pittsburg, and acceptance is believed likely.
Alderman Fred J. Kneeland says he will wait before acting on the case after Fire Commissioner Wells and several officers refused to attend two hearings of the Board of Aldermen acting as a committee of the whole. Wells promised to send the requested information on the petition to repeal the one day off in five ordinance for firemen.
Police issue circulars about Ellery J. Donovan 12 of 26 West Cottage Dorchester missing since January 20 last heard from in Concord New Hampshire.
A fine programme is prepared by the boys' department of the Perkins Institution for the Blind in South Boston for Washington's Birthday at 3 p m. Tickets are available at the institution door and proceeds aid the kindergarten department.
Mayor Fitzgerald and ex Mayor Quincy led a Boston business delegation before the legislative committee on liquor laws urging passage of the 12 o'clock law. Hollis and Pierce bills under review. Pierce cites 17 hotels seeking repeal of the 11 o'clock limit. Officials warn current rules deter hotel building and hospitality.
The Harvard and Yale debaters plan to address New York City street railway ownership in New Haven on March 30. Yale will present the defense while Harvard argues for municipal ownership as the best interests of the city.
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