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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1907
Page
3
Men s One Buckle Overshoes 95c Men s Four Buckle Over shoes 1.90 Men s One Buckle Rubbers and Felts 1.65 lots of Other Men s Rubber Bargains BRACES President Braces 50c marked down to 35c Men s C M C and Boston Garters 25c quality marked down to 15c
The text argues that a state should allow laws to separate couples simply due to fatigue or desire to remarry. It contends that a wife's right to divorce based on the husband's neglect to provide support is not recognized under the proposed statute.
Edward J. Brown of Hyde Park, jailed since February 1 on breaking and entering and larceny charges, was discharged after police determined his arrest was a mistake. He had been courting in the adjacent house when the break occurred.
The Mechanics building hosts the Epicurean Club display featuring Paul and David Contestabile with works by Maddalena. A sugar tomb with a clock tower shows midnight hours and a blindfolded Justice, a donkey symbolizing labor issues, and a miniature Bunker Till monument. A Swiss winter scene with a barn and shepherd completes the exhibit.
Teachers in Somerville vow to press their petition through tomorrow night as the Board of Aldermen faces a decision on funds to raise salaries for all graded school teachers. Active organizers include Miss Emma Bell Miss Harriet Ward Miss Minnie Turner Miss Emma Jones Miss Dora Briggs and Miss Mary Goddard.
Nantucket Island faces a strict fire embargo and looming kerosene oil shortage as northward ice stretches to Cross Rip Lightship. No boats have reached the mainlaind for days, but residents report ample food and no expectation of a long disruption.
Funeral services for Fr Anthony J. Rossi pastor of St Columbkille s Catholic Church Brighton will be held at the church Friday morning. Born in Switzerland in 1835 he came to America as a youth and was ordained in 1860 by Bishop Timon of Buffalo. He served St Columbkille s since 1885 guiding a large parish in the state.
The Navy reports 65 typhoid cases aboard the Connecticut at Guantanamo. Admiral Evans commends the Atlantic fleet and notes the ship will sail immediately for the North. No port is chosen yet, but decisions will come soon. Admiral Rixey urges a properly organized naval hospital corps with hospital ships to accompany fleets.
A northerly gale has frozen the bay to Handkerchief lightship creating a solid ice pack. Only the strongest tugs and ocean steamships from New York can proceed north while others seek shelter.
Effie Lorraine a Roxbury girl known as a big Venus escaped from the old Winthrop Bank vault at 2169 Washington Street in 18 minutes after being locked in. She was searched and taken to a temporary cell while the vault was inspected to confirm it remained locked. Lorraine, engaged to perform stunts at Aust in Stone's Museum, is praised for poise and grace akin to a ballet dancer.
George Matthews of Quincy former secretary of the Eastplatt Ratepayers Permanent Financial Association of Cardiff Wales is charged with obtaining 500 dollars from the trustees. Deputy US Marshal Bancroft arrested him on an extradition warrant sworn by the British vice consul. Matthews says he left home five months ago and worked at Fore River Ship Building Company. he denies any wrongdoing.
Michael Hughes, found unconscious Monday night opposite 273 Cambridge Street West Sind, was revived at Relief Hospital. Doctors say exposure and alcoholism caused his condition, not poisoning, easing police concerns at West End station.
C E Harrington a Dorchester painter was sentenced by Judge Gaskill to not less than five or more than eight years in State prison for assaulting his daughter Goldie M Wharrington. A factor suggests possible reopening as probation officers and a defence witness share concerns. Harrington claimed innocence and said he would accept the sentence. He fainted upon hearing the verdict and punishment.
Shortly after 4 pm 200 passengers on an inbound Poston and Maine train were jolted when the engine wheel rim came off causing a sudden stop. Several men in the smoker area sustained minor bruises as traffic was delayed for a time.
In probate court Judge McKim ruled Charles Ambrose must pay 10 pounds immediately and 9 dollars weekly for the separate support of his wife and three children. The case featured disputed earnings with Ambrose reporting low weekly wages and occasional card winnings.
Patrick Cunningham a 45 year old resident of 7 Oliver Court North End was found dead in bed with a deep head wound under mysterious circumstances An autopsy is planned at the North Grove street morgue Police suspect a fall but other factors require investigation Cunningham was reportedly intoxicated when he returned home Monday night and was located by a family member Sergeant Sweeney is leading the inquiry
In Waltham on February 26 the central issue is whether shaves will rise to 15 cents. Barbers split on the rise as they argue the extra five cents covers later closing. Sunday meeting of master barbers will decide the action.
Physicians and parents packed the State House to oppose the Harrington vaccination bill which would strip certificates exempting children from vaccination from family doctors and grant school physicians sole authority. Supporters argued to tighten oversight while opponents warned it would curtail parental rights and force compulsory vaccination.
The funeral for Chelsea Joe known as Joseph J. McMahon will depart St James Church tomorrow at 10 AM for a high mass of requiem. G A R veterans from Post ry will attend as pallbearers. Burial follows at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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