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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1906
Page
9
In New York on February 16 Cutler the Boston cue expert defeated Alexander Taylor 400 to 352 at Maurice Daly's billiard parlor. The match showed Cutler improving from his earlier game with Cline, with high scores noted and averages listed for both players.
Riverside A. C. of East Boston defeated Arlington's Boys' Chapter Club at Hibernian Hall by 47 to 4. Rooney led with 10 points, followed by Bartlett 6, Shea 3, Lafferty 2, Walsh 2, and Toole with free throws. Continuous scoring came from Rooney, Smith, and others.
Fred Ingraham defeated Tom Duggan to win the New England pool championship at Murray and Irwin's last evening by a score of 123 to 86.
The tug Undine of Bay State Dredging Co ran ashore high and dry on Snake Island. At high water yesterday Irvine toss and William G Williams could not move her. A second attempt with a lighter failed as tide fell. She lies hove down on port bilge with propeller damage from rock contact.
Two Bangor and Aroostook trains derailed within a short span as spreading rails caused the accidents near Island Falls Maine February 16. Passenger No. 7 from Bangor to Island Falls and a freight from Houlton to Bangor were off the rails. Press Messenger Torrey aboard the passenger suffered chest strain and a jammed leg.
Mrs Margaret Whalen of 1280 Dorchester avenue received aid after her destitute plight was publicized in yesterday’s Post. A reader signed One Who Has Children of His Own sent $1, and reporters learned neighbors had already provided assistance to keep the family warm and clothed for winter.
Harvard claimed a 12 to 7 victory over Columbia and MIT in a triangular fencing meet at Garrison Street Gym. Individual honors went to Kees W. J. L. Bowman and J. Lage of Tech, each with five wins in six bouts amid a detailed round of results and judges from the Boston Athletic Association.
Receiver A P Ward for H R Leighton alleges $12000 in lost profits from sale of stock exchange seat. Broker J E Doucette argues the suit lacks proper legal authority and cannot be maintained. Judge Braley heard the matter yesterday.
Paris Feb 16 An urgent writ served upon Count Boni de Castellane makes him defendant in the separation proceedings of his wife, former Anna Gould. He will not contest the decree of separation. The French bill asks for separation of body and property, a complete material separation without dissolution of marriage.
The Cilley will case reopened in Probate Court. Frank H. Cilley died in a Boston hotel by asphyxiation. His aunt Mary Mann testified to his odd habits, including a squash diet and sleeping in a bathing suit with head elevated. H E Cilley contests the will claiming lack of sound mind. The estate is valued at about 100 000 dollars, with most bequeathed to Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The alienist Dr E B Lane suggested insanity but admitted no conclusive proof. Cilley was a man of notable ability and a mathematics student.
Alexander Zolli of 493 Commercial street North End was arrested Tuesday by Patrolman Joseph Cavanaro on a storekeeper's complaint for attempting to pass a five dollar counterfeit Indian head bill. At a hearing before Commissioner Hayes yesterday morning the government deemed the evidence insufficient, and Zolli was allowed to go free.
Joseph F. Duchesney was yesterday sentenced to the State prison for a term of not more than seven nor less than five years by Judge Gaskill. Duchesney offered to escort Daniel Mc Isaacs to his sister’s home in Dorchester, and, taking him into an alley, clubbed and robbed him.
George Henry received a two year sentence from Judge Gaskill after a robbery conviction. Probation Officer Keefe testified that his photo appeared in the New York rogues’ gallery and he was known to police in several cities. Henry stated he had lived in the city for fifteen years and had no prior arrests.
Georgianna Williams Emma Taylor and Albert P Fitz were sentenced by Judge Gaskill after robbing Fred Dupree of 239 dollars and a watch. Fitz and Williams receive two and a half years while Taylor gets one year at the House of Correction.
Portsmouth New Hampshire February 16 Engineers building the granite quay wall report a serious obstruction to the dry dock entrance. A solid ledge projects 300 feet from Seavey's Island shore and lies 15 feet below mean low tide, blocking the entry for incoming vessels.
The Colonial Theatre hosts Frank Daniels in a London satire filled piece with a strong chorus. William H. Crane returns to Boston with An American Lord. Babes in the Wood bids farewell at the Boston Theatre ahead of Way Down East. Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall and Mizpah receive praise. Major bills include Keith's Peace Congress of American Girls and The Secret of Polichinelle at Castle Square. Globe, Grand Opera, and Bowdoin Square offer multiple acts, while notable concerts and a costume carnival at Park Square Rink draw crowds.
David Mannes violinist and Mrs. Mannes pianist performed three piano violin sonatas at Potter Hall. Brahms in G major opened, Beethoven in F major followed, then Franck in A major shone. audience praised every number and urged another Boston recital.
Abe Hummel, noted New York lawyer tied to the Dodge Morse divorce case, visited Boston yesterday with his nephew A H Keffenberg. He attended a performance of The Princess Beggar from Paula Edwardes box at Tremont Theatre and later joined a supper party at the Touraine hosted by Miss Edwardes.
Corporation Counsel Thomas M. Babson in Tremont building says he could still secure five votes in the Common Council. He downplays the impeachment talk, insists worry is foreign to his soul, and notes thirty years in law with a reputation that will endure whatever happens.
Peisin reports a son born to Prince Chun, the Emperor’s brother. Observers believe the infant is likely to be designated successor to the throne. An imperial decree names the child Pu.
Senator Taylor rebuked Henry Sterling during a brief Senate hearing on a public opinion bill. The measure would allow a written petition from 10 percent of registered voters to trigger a statewide or local vote. Edwin D. Mead endorsed the proposal in a letter read by Robert Treat Paine Jr. Sterling defended the bill amid criticism.
Simon Swig of Taunton smiles as a report approves his bill to elect Taunton’s superintendent of streets by the people. In a day of House debates, Dan ane and Guy Ham clash over figures while Grady pressses a moth appropriation dispute.
Gardiner Me February 16 work on the Kennebec ice fields has begun again and housing will be built at Old Orchard Independent Berry and Modoc.
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