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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1910
Page
16
Bishop John J. Brady lay critically ill at SS Peter and Paul church rectory in South Boston with doctors at his bedside. He was moved to Carney Hospital in November but returned recently and has worsened, with the exact illness described as likely paralytic but not publicly disclosed.
The Car and Locomotive Painters Union elected James P. Shelley as president Paul Drake as vice president Albert Reed as recording secretary Richard Cuff as financial secretary and John Smythe as treasurer last night James H Rentill addressed the Marble Workers Union at 18 Kneesland Street Seven new members were admitted The union reported itself in first class condition ready to extend hospitality to delegates for the international convention opening next Monday morning Delegates will convene daily in Ford Tall
Assorted weather yesterday brought snow and rain with a steadily rising temperature after a record freezing spell. Eight men suffered frostbite with several named residents in Charlestown Roxbury East Cambridge and Lowell.
Report details a rapid warm-up after a brutal freeze as snow and hail fall, causing slippery sidewalks and many hospital visits for frostbite. Pigeons and sparrows died in the market area and common while Bismarck marked the coldest state in the nation and Jupiter, Florida saw 72 degrees.
The Middle South and the Southwest face cold and snow with low temperatures across Mississippi Arkansas Louisiana and Texas. Heavy sleet observed at Natchez Jackson and Vicksburg as Memphis reports its first snow of the night and no serious damage noted.
In Newbern North Carolina on January 5 two people died from an explosion of blank cartridges in a toy pistol during Christmas holidays. The victims Jad Styron 18 and Arthur Id Jette colored 8 were injured in the hands by the blast.
Four masted schooner Henry W. Cramp with crew of 13 arrives in San Juan after three weeks lost at sea. Kronprins Olav and Dunkeld battle ice and frostbite with crews injured as heavy gales and zero temperatures persist along the coast. Wyoming still missing after leaving Bath for coal.
Former Attorney General Herbert Parker enters appearance for William W. Sargent to oppose his children and James Walker guardianship petition to annul Sargent's marriage to Augusta M. Hanff. Plaintiffs allege Sargent was sane at marriage. Mrs Sargent vows to fight the petition.
Twenty seven cases of ptomaine poisoning traced to cream puffs and chocolate eclairs in Syracuse New York from January 5. Six family members stricken Monday three from another Tuesday and remaining cases develop over 2 1 2 hours. Three victims critically ill. Canned beans noted as contributory in one case.
Bernard T. Williams a 19 year old stable boy with Ports mouth N H was arrested at Union station on the complaint of Miss Alice Dorsey Amesbury charged with the larceny of a 60 diamond ring The Amesbury police had requested the arrest Williams had been employed by Miss Dorsey.
Patrons may exchange full books of legal stamps for 2.50 in merchandise or 2.00 in cash at Wolf's My Clothier located at the corner of Hanover and Portland streets. The offer applies to complete stamp books only.
Naval Constructor Holden A. Evans will wed Frances H. Ingersoll of Boston at Mare Island after securing his final decree of divorce on January 11. The 1908 split followed his discovery of his wife with Lt Frank Wayne Osborn, a naval engineer, and his divorce suit became a naval Circles sensation.
Three men are dead and 15 injured in a New Year Eve clash between Welsh and English miners and Italians near a Winnipeg hospital. About 70 men fought with rival factions at Phenix on New Year’s Eve.
The Crimson opened the season with a 4 to 1 victory over Technology on Soldiers Field. Harvard’s defense impressed as all three new defensemen performed well. Duncan Gardner Wigglesworth Leslie and others scored in a game that saw late lapses from tiring players. Goals came from Gardner Wigglesworth Duncan and Leslie with Technology replying once. Referee Goodrich. Time 20 and 15 minute periods.
We announce a large shipment of nearly 300 items including Rich Broadcloth Shells and Fur lined coats. Prices start at $20 with many pieces such as Eastern Mink Marmot and Alaska Seal offered at substantial savings. All alterations free, cash sales only, no charge accounts, no credit.
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