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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1909
Page
12
In Lenox dale a strike at Smith Paper Company saw fifty mill girls offer to give portions of cuticle to save Eugene Volin. A cutter’s belt tore skin as he was spun at high speed. Volin, 380 years old and married, is in critical condition as doctors doubt recovery. The mill briefly shut after many girls fainted.
Heavy rain and thawing snow caused a freshet in Houghton Maine blocking the Androscoggin with an ice jam that broke and carried away a bridge last year replacement. C A Marden narrowly escaped death after crossing moments before collapse. Traffic is disrupted until floods subside and a new bridge is planned.
The Virginia Street Church in Dorchester was rededicated and renamed St. John's Universalist Church last evening. Rev. Howard C. Gale was named pastor with installation by Rev. Allen Brown and welcome address by Rev. Charlies. Representatives from local Universalist churches attended.
Frank Best remains at 188 Marianna Street after repelling Constable Jordan with alleged use of flat irons and bricks. He barricaded the home to keep possession for his wife and eight children. Landlord John C C Williams says Best owes $140 rent and has resisted five officers without pay since moving in eleven months ago.
In Ottawa a Canadian parliamentary member warned that Hunter Island in the Pidgeon River district may have been ceded to the United States in a recent boundary treaty. The Ashburton treaty had conveyed the island to Canada by saying the boundary line shall not intersect it, but the Washington treaty copy reportedly omits that word.
Ex-Mayor John F. Fitzgerald praised the Boston Fire Department in a Russell Club talk at 664 Washington Street. He highlighted high per capita spending, noting Boston spends more on fire protection than any city, with figures comparing 1965 expenses to Baltimore and Chelsea. He urged metropolitan residents to recognize their obligation to Boston taxpayers.
In Steelton on February 23, the Young Women's Protective Association of Educational Hill enacts self defense rules. Members must carry a hatpin at least 14 inches long and a can of red pepper ready to deploy against any intruder known as Jack the Hugger.
Directions to Wolf's My Clothier near Hanover and Portland streets by the Washington Street Tunnel. Passengers traveling south should exit at Friend Street while those heading north must use the Union Street exit.
In the House of Commons Secretary of War Hal Dane says Britain will recruit the Wright brothers and their aeroplane, aiming to outpace the United States and France. The move signals the government’s plan to use top experts in aerial experiments as Britain becomes a future patron of American inventors.
In Saint John Nova Scotia on February 23 officials announced the Fundy Tidal Power Company has been organized to harness the Bay of Fundy tides and pursue a Dominion Parliament incorporation act. The notice states the firm will seek incorporation in this session of Parliament.
Members of Women’s Relief Corps 66 of Massachusetts held their 28d anniversary at Odds Fellows Hall Cambridge Street East Cambridge. Miss Mary McNamee presented $50 in gold to the G A R post. East Cambridge G A R attended under John Skenney. Banquet and concert followed with Mrs Josephine Walsh directing.
An unidentified about 70 year old man collapsed at South Station before boarding a train. He was taken to North Grove street morgue for identification. Medical Examiner Magrath suspects he was from Rockland, with railroad tickets in his pockets and Civil War veteran status indicated by personal effects.
In Boston's North End, rain did not dampen Mardi Gras spirit as Italian residents held lavish house parties and public parades. Hosts Emilio Nazzaro Antino Ciampo Joseph Struzziero and Joseph Cagiano showcased festive costumes while crowds enjoyed confetti and song before a solemn midnight moment of prayer.
Frederick William crown prince of Germany may visit the United States for the Wiel regatta events near Marblehead Massachusetts next summer. If his yacht qualifies he may sail his own boat. otherwise he would join accompanying yachtsmen aboard another vessel. Emperor William approves the trip for its educational value.
Congressman Richmond Pearson Hobson of Queensboro Alabama has filed a libel suit in U S District Court against fellow member John A Welcher of this city seeking damages of 20000 dollars. The alleged libel arose from a political speech last fall during Hobson’s opposition to Ixeliher’s renomination.
In Indianapolis on February 23, Representative Zearing of Marion County proposed a bill to ban livestock from trespassing onto neighboring farms. The measure targets roosters and other fowl along with poultry, outlining penalties if found crossing property lines.
Newburyport February 23. Principal Andrews suspended one of the young women after investigating incidents at the high school reception last Friday night. Rumors of drinking and smoking by several students were investigated and more suspensions are likely.
Faculty reports outsiders brought liquor into the building and it circulated in the boys basement. A girl seen with several boys frequented the basement and allegedly smoked cigarettes. Principal and Superintendent Willard questioned her. a school board sub committee will hear her testimony before returning to studies. Prior incidents of liquor use by members surfaced last fall.
Burlington New Jersey February 23 Supervising Principal Wilbur Watts accuses Burlington City Board of Education of boy patrons in saloons and lunch box speakies. Teachers at Captain James Lawrence High School report saloonkeepers sold beer whiskey and other intoxicants to students with school books under their arms while nickels from parents for luncheons allegedly went into saloon tills.
New Jersey Supreme Court reversed manslaughter convictions of Edwins Watson and wife secularizing the case. The reversal rests on trial judge error failing to apply a 1901 law making it a misdemeanor to neglect medical attendance. Defendants faced $100 fines each, which were set aside on appeal.
Former Senator James N. Vahey urged a joint committee on rules to require annual reporting by lobbyists showing amounts received, sources, and expenditures. He also seeks to bar lobbyists from opposing candidates for office.
Thomas Neville of Salem and two coworkers Patrick Burke of Salem and Morris Flynn of Peabody were found unconscious in a pit under a hydraulic press at L. B. Southwick and Co. plant Peabody. Neville died at J. B. Thomas Hospital. Burke and Flynn were in critical condition.
The three children ofT. S. Frentorex, a station agent, perished in a fire that consumed his Hoyt dwelling on the Canadian Pacific line about 35 miles northwest of St. John New Brunswick.
Winthrop Chandler of Philadelphia, sent by Ambassador Griscom, leads relief work at Gallina with Prince Doria Marquis Spinola Count Scialoja and Dr. Montecciari. He will transform Gallina into a model town with sanitary improvements and organized relief operations.
An advertisement touts Salada Tea for purity flavor and quality urging shoppers to ask grocer for a 10 cent trial packet.
Sixth day of testimony in the murder trial of Col onel Duncan B and Robin J Cooper and John P D Sharp centered on Colonel Cooper’s narration from four years ago. He described starting from his son’s office to the Governor’s mansion when Carmack was killed. He remained collected, with emotion only as editorials about the killing were read. The defense plans for Cooper to describe the actual shot.
The International Opium Commission nears closure as it condemns opium trafficking and smoking and may urge a global ban on morphine. Chinese head Tuan Fang urged US Britain and other powers to aid China in ending the drug trade. He said he would be personally responsible if foreign opium imports are halted by joint action.
Charles W. Berry a 26 year old of Richmond Vermont was struck by a passing Boston and Albany train on the tracks at the South End. He may die from a skull fracture and multiple injuries and is being treated at Massachusetts General Hospital. Police in Richmond have been asked to notify his relatives.
Victor Herbert conducted the 175th performance of Little Nemo at the Colonial Theatre in Boston as a special compliment to Klaw and Erlinger. Though new to directing this piece he guided the spectacle with practiced ease and was hosted to dinner by friends afterward.
Norwood, Feb. 23. For the first time in years no women voters will participate in the town meeting next Monday. Despite 500 women voters who are keen on the fight for the school committee seat between Mrs. Mary J. Alden and Miss Emily C. Fisher, the session will be conducted solely by male voters as the registration returns were not filed by Richard K. Oldham, clerk of the board of assessors.
People's Temple marks anniversary week with the Lister chorus presenting Haydn's Creation aided by the Handel and Haydn Society. Led by Robert N. Lister, the choir includes over a hundred voices with soloists Mrs. Robert N. Lister William Hicks and Millard Bowdoin and organist W. E. Frail. Tonight Rev. Robert Forbes will speak on John Wesley the Great Reformer.
Mary Thibodea, 20, working in a kitchen on London street East Boston, was enveloped in flames when her dress ignited at a stove. She fled to Thomas Givan’s shop where Glynn’s son extinguished the fire. A physician sent her to East Boston Relief Hospital. she is on the dangerous list with slim recovery chances.
Charles H. Stickles and Carroll D. Keeler, both from New Haven area, were fined 1000 and 750 dollars respectively by Judge Platt in federal court for violating postal laws. They operated a mail order business posing as astrologers and clairvoyants selling "Hard Talk" pocket pieces and claimed to perform miracles in business and love. Both paid the fines.
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