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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1909
Page
12
Ex police and fire retirees who collect city pensions while earning salaries from federal state or city jobs may face penalties. Representative Jeremiah Good of Ward 17 leads a Roxbury group protesting the practice of dual pay rolls and urging action to curb the double dipping.
Representative Good outlined a bill to ban pensioned city employees from holding or earning salaries in public service jobs. The measure targets ex-city workers who still collect city pensions while employed by public service corporations. He argues it prevents double compensation and gives former police and fire personnel a fair chance at new work after retirement.
A loud snore from a stout man aboard a Portland to Boston train disrupted the engine near Wilmington Junction. The noise halted the journey for about two hours, delaying 200 passengers to North Station. Investigators found the disturbance originated in the man’s breathing area as he slept, breaking the locomotive eccentrics and causing the engine to stall.
For 29 years George's Tailor Parlor in Boston emphasizes never carrying garments over a season and promises fresh stock. The ad touts ready-made reductions up to two thirds off and custom fits from $15 to $100, with over 4000 garments available, including Suitscoats and Overcoats, at 14 Summer St near Washington.
Swelled by numerous gifts the Massachusetts Italian Relief fund and the State fund of the National Red Cross Society grew to a combined total of 122 543 85 last night. The State fund stood at 99 621 95 and the Red Cross fund at 22 921 90. A Lowell donation of 2000 led yesterday’s largest single contribution.
The list shows multiple gifts of 100 or more from individuals and firms including Mr. and Mrs. Thornton K Lothrop and Edith Prescott Wolcott, with totals from various companies and funds. Notable entries include City treasurer of Fall River and Hotel Lenox staff contributions, among others in the hundreds.
A prose or poetry entry contest offers 20 gold for the best story about holeproof hose guaranteed for six months. Send to Advertising Dept. Talbot Co. 395 Washington St. Contest closes March 1. Prizes include 1st $5 2nd $2 3rd $2 and an extra prize.
Miss Mabel Beardman announces subscriptions through the American National Red Cross totaling 408567 to aid Italian relief. Daily contributions rise, with 136779 added that day and Postmaster-General Meyer and others contributing a thousand dollars. States listed include New York Virginia California and more. Malta dispatch confirms several Americans safe and well.
Rescue work continues round the clock in Messina with survivors dug from ruins of the Church of San Francisco. An elderly woman freed from wreckage believes she has returned from the hereafter. A naked, soaked family pleads for help as rain pours and rescuers urge them toward boats at the harbor.
Mr and Mrs John Townsend Trowbridge reached Naples after leaving Boston on December 5 for Sicily. Anxiety had mounted over their safety due to cable reports, but they are in good health and plan a prolonged stay in Naples.
Message received by Mrs. Belle F. Eastman of Everett reports Mr and Mrs Pollard, once feared victims of the Sicily quake, are confirmed safe in France.
To reach Wolf's My Clothier, use Hanover and Portland streets, via the Washington Street Tunnel. Southbound passengers should exit at Friend Street. northbound travelers should exit at Union Street.
After two days of operating with borrowed funds due to vault time locks balking the Hampshire County National Bank will resume normal transactions tomorrow morning. Two safe experts tonight destroyed vault walls making entrance easy.
After 30 hours of failed attempts the vaults resist yet again as acetylene heating softens steel. Bank insiders discover bars shifted by bolts from inside and guards plan to execute a quick end pick tomorrow. Funds totaling about 0,000 were lent by First National Bank and Northampton National Bank during the delay.
Scranton reports Professor Will S. Monroe of Pittsfield Massachusetts formerly of Kingston Pennsylvania recently teaching at Montclair New Jersey may have been in the earthquake zone on December 28. The Monroes wrote from Taormina Sicily on December 20 that he planned a tour of Sicily. no word has since reached them.
An earthquake lasting twelve seconds was felt in Ten Periffe Canary Islands. It overturned furniture and rang bells in houses as residents rushed into the streets in alarm, but no damage was reported.
Chicago total relief contribution for Italian earthquake victims reaches 108,460 dollars as of tonight. Funds gathered across the city support Italian relief efforts and humanitarian aid programs.
Boston saw a mild January afternoon with a 62 degree high at 1 pm, prompting coats and furs to be reconsidered while forecasters warn of a cold snap ahead. Doctors warn such warmth can raise pneumonia risk and snow or rain is forecast for today.
In Messina continued aftershocks and widespread ruins mark life after the quake. Survivors await aid in military tents as 15,000 rations are distributed. American Red Cross funds and Italian relief drives unite efforts led by Bayard Cutting and Edmund Billings.
Boston relief workers push ahead with fund collection developments. Massachusetts Red Cross President Burrell received Count Taverna’s dispatch thanking Taft and acknowledging the support.
North Hero Vermont January 5 residents patrol roads armed as Ellard, a violent escapee from jail after an attempted shooting of Deputy Fresn and a train wreck bid, remains at large. Ellard previously left a railroad job in New York and hid with Joseph Sa on Keller’s Bay before fleeing his host.
Mrs. Bordo was arrested and bailed after the creamery robbery. Ellard escaped Saturday night when the jailer forgot to close the cell. A deputy sheriff nearly died during the escape and Ellard remains at large with a posse pursuing him through the woods near Isle La Motte.
The President signed an appropriation bill totaling 800000 dollars to aid Italian earthquake victims. The measure passed both houses of Congress and was signed this afternoon in Washington.
Albert W. Thomas, 22, of 66 Burroughs Street Roxbury died at the Relief Station after a fall he suffered when patrolman Kilroy saw him collapse near the Washington and Warren streets corner. Two dollars were found on his person at the station house, with no robbery motive suspected by police.
A note saying I need the money more than you and I shall repay you stirred excitement at Joseph Pink’s wheelwright shop at 67A Chestnut street. The sender Ralph Crockett, 17, claimed to live on Pinckney street, but no such resident could be found. He had been given $125 and $300 in checks to deposit.
Salada Tea ranks among the world’s best beverages noted for purity and flavor. Advertisers claim its quality is unrivaled and that all grocers stock the product.
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