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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1910
Page
6
The Boston School Board plans two cent lunches for pupils to bridge breakfast and lunch. Joseph Lee voices support, noting many children skip morning meals and need nourishment at school. The board aims to improve health and growth, urging parental cooperation to sustain the program.
Somerville police arrest John Baker and William Conlon and believe them to be responsible for stealing tools from mechanics. The arrests target individuals linked to property crimes affecting local shops and tradesmen.
The Glover probate contest nears its fifth week in East Cambridge Probate Court this afternoon. Dr Nicholas W Cousens of Waltham, whose hospital treated Clarence F Glover who died November 20 1909, will resume testimony when court reconvenes. He testified Friday about the events leading to the death.
Following Dr Cousens, Dr Frederick L MacDonald of Waltham, another physician present, will describe his conversation with the dying man. Glover’s remarks to see his wife are noted, with the dying man reportedly asking if she would shoot him.
William C. Russell, the Melrose recluse in the Russell identity dispute, is expected to testify today. For 23 weeks the claim has been that he is the missing brother of William, with prior efforts to compel attendance. His attorney, Robert W. Nason, believes the witness will be reached this afternoon.
A two hour subway collision last night near Haymarket square blocked north bound service from Pleasant Street to North Station and diverted traffic to surface lines. Charlestown and Cambridge routes via the Scollay Square loop cleared earlier, with thousands delayed on their way home.
At Park Street Station great confusion occurred as northbound cars failed to appear for transfers. Two approaching cars, a Harvard Scollay Square and a W Franklin Field North car, collided on the through track causing derailed forward sections and halting northbound traffic. Wrecking crews were summoned. Park Street loop reopened at 11 10 p m but through traffic resumed only at 12 10 a m shortly before subway closing.
Harry J. Jennings president of Team Drivers District Council of Greater Boston was yesterday chosen by Baggage Transfer Drivers Union 628 as delegate to the meeting slated for tomorrow. The gathering will discuss the industrial disputes investigation bills before the Legislature.
A Post contest photo features Elsie Hansen a nine year old Dorchester pupil from Stephen Decatur school Miss Donovan fifth grade Daughter of Henry Hansen. Any child pictured may claim a five dollar gold piece by presenting at the City Editor office 275 Washington Street third floor with a parent between 3 and 5 pm on a weekday.
The General Adjustment Board of the conductors and trainmen of the New Haven railroad reported harmonious talks with officials about wage requests. Boston Lodge 97 officials noted a favorable management response likely this week. Four applicants were admitted and seven members transferred to Charlestown Lodge 404 of the Boston and Maine railroad.
Police from Station 6 led by Sergeant Hazlett raided 48 West Fifth Street last night licensing a gaming operation. Twelve men were arrested after exits were blocked. names include Ridge, Murphy, Welch, ONeill, Flynn, Ambrose, Hayes, White, OKeefe, ODonnell, Madden, Flaherty. All were bailed out.
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