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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1909
Page
12
Springfield on February 24 reports an unprecedented religious revival led by Dr. Chapman and C. M. Alexander. Church leaders are astonished by the surge, with nearly nine tenths of conversions being men from business and social circles responding to the revival calls.
Crowds in the pouring rain gather at Trinity Church and Court Square Theatre as Dr. Chapman and Mr. Alexander preach, with noon meetings moved to the larger venue. Flower day is planned for sick and shut ins while Boston successes inspire Springfield’s revival effort.
Topfield Feb 24. Mrs Eva Wood 70, long time cook for Thomas W. Pierce, burned to death in mansion fire two miles from town. Pierce, Jr. and his nurse narrowly escaped. William Ellis, a coachman, carried out Pierce’s 8 year old son and the nurse from the flames. Some furniture and silverware were saved. coroner's inquest to be held. Cause unseen, Pierce suspects lamp explosion.
Brockton on February 24 reports Arthur B Butman aged 32 has been named a special agent of the Department of Commerce and Labor to examine trade conditions in Europe. He is a Brockton High School graduate and married to Daisy Pease of Whitman. He previously served as a government agent studying European shoe trade.
A heavy storm at Fort Monroe Virginia scattered the battle fleet this afternoon. Two sailors were rescued after being tossed overboard from launches. a Rhode Island launch was wrecked near its gangway. Ladies on board fainted as a launch struck a side boom. Admiral Sperry plans Washington travel tomorrow to discuss fleet plans. A Norfolk parade for 140 officers and 2000 sailors is set with Fort Monroe troops, then dinner in Norfolk. The Dixie and Prairie will transport the fleet brigade to Washington.
Tokyo dispatches report Japanese newspapers printing congratulatory editorials on the arrival of the American battleship fleet at Hampton Roads. The Jiji says the voyage marks a new epoch in Japan United States relations and all Japan joins in extending congratulations.
Mrs. Jessie Lamb former teacher from Francis Parkman and Prescott schools testified that her husband Fred J. Lamb a Worcester Boston vocal teacher ignored her and their baby. The case includes paternity denial, jurisdiction disputes, and a nullity petition alleging duress.
Fifty Somerville Y M C A members dined on roast pork while seven staffers sawed wood above them in Moore Hall. Easton’s team won by 665 new members against Pike’s 54, with Stev ens and several city officials among the new members. The losing side included City Treasurer Pike and Aldermen Belding Jones and others. Burns, absent, was at his wedding.
Westfield reports identify the skull found in the woods as Robert A. Perkins, missing traveling salesman. City clerk Leverett B. Holden of Malden confirmed the identification. no signs of foul play were found. The body will be shipped to Malden for burial at Forestdale Cemetery after further inquiries into his disappearance.
Ballads of Station 3 tell of Michael Lynch a West Lynn man who vanished from a police wagon near Station 3 and Cam bridge street. Police hunted all night but Lynch reportedly eluded capture by slipping away riding an imagined airship or trolley as confusion spread through the crowd.
Miss Jennie Crocker reported a $50 000 pearl necklace stolen during the Mardi Gras ball hosted by Mrs. Charles O Alexander at the San Francisco Hotel. Crocker wore the jewels at dinner and ball, discovering the loss around 4 AM after attending a large social guest list.
Worcester February 24. The breach of promise suit brought by Mrs Ella K Hill of Boston against Clinton A Borden the wealthy cracker king of this city will be contested bitterly. Attorneys Thayer Drury and Walker entered their appearance for the defendant and the case will be listed for trial as early as possible.
For bronchial and asthmatic complaints Brown's Bronchial Troches have remarkable curative properties. Sold only in boxes.
In New Bedford on February 24 the Ida Howard autopsy discrepancy surfaced during the How ard murder trial. Dr. John T. Bullard testified under cross examination that his autopsy report to the district attorney differed from the copy given to the defendant's counsel.
Dr. Bullard testified he disputed autopsy results and altered a report after district court testimony. He noted absence of lung water contradicting drowning. The defense showed no signs of violence on the body beyond minor scratches. Howard listened intently as the two-hour session featured three other witnesses.
Station 5 police under Sergeants Hurley and Mulligan raid 10 houses last night chasing women inmates. One arrest reported at 9 o clock after forced entries at a house on Middlesex Street. Spectators watched in the rain as raids targeted properties on Middlesex Emerald Village and Paul streets.
Wallace Soule six years old son of William G Soule of 56 Farlow road Newton was severely injured while stealing a ride on a pleasure vehicle. His right leg was torn off between knee and ankle. The carriage owned by James E Clarke on Claremont street was driven by Adolph Pearson and returned him home for treatment.
A Department of Commerce and Labor meeting, held after a labor conference, charts a bill to extend steamboat boiler inspection to locomotive boilers. Attendees include Secretary Straus, Grand Chief Stone, John F. Schmitt, Anthony Leng, Thomas Nolan, and Inspector General Uhler.
In Somerville, Charles A. Burns president of the Board of Aldermen and Arabelle Grace Gillis wed yesterday at Gillis's uncle FE Arnold's residence 56 School Street. The Rev. C. L. Noyes of Broadway Congregational Church officiated.
A Chicago grand jury opened an inquiry into A Booth & Co the fish concern now in receivership. A former employee testified before a master in chancery that banks were misinformed with false statements amounting to about 2 000 000 dollars.
Labor leaders testifying in a legislative hearing urged passage of bills allowing unions to fine their own members and to permit peaceful picketing. Representatives from the Textile Council, Loom Fixers Union, Carpenters’ Council, and Central Labor Unions across multiple cities urged favorable action.
Mrs. Pearl E. Parcatelle, believed dying, freed her husband Alphonso after declaring he bore no responsibility for injuries she describes. She told police an American man attacked her at their West End home. Alphonso and three companions were detained but released. she awaits further word at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Harvard selects five debaters I K Lewis H Von Kalterborn D Harn L J Whiteside and H D L Loomis and T M Gregory to represent against Yale and Princeton. Alternates are G Y Lewis and C H Raymond.
A whimsical verse about stocks, bulls and bears in finance, mentioning Cotton Socks and Holeproof Hosiery. The poem concludes with Eleanor Gerry Ellins of So Lincoln Massachusetts and Talbot Co Holeproof Hosiery Prize Contest at 395 Washington Street.
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