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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
11
A free for all at Lyceum Hall last evening turned into a riot with over 300 participants after a chaotic start between St Johnsbury VT and East Boston MA. Four police officers arrived to quell the disturbance and restore order.
A brawl erupted late in the second period as Cody of the home team and Lacasse of East Boston clashed for the ball. More than 300 surged the floor, hats flew, and police quelled the disturbance after several minutes. The Vermont visitors dominated as St. Johnsbury defeated East Boston 21 to 12.
War Department plans to rebuild bridges over the Charles and Mystic Rivers and widen draws to 75 feet across Fort Point Channel. Lt Col Edward Burr outlines a nationwide policy to clear navigable waters while recognizing huge costs for railroad and city bridges. The Mt Washington avenue bridge is targeted as a test case, though local officials argue against a 75 foot draw. Letters from the Massachusetts Harbor and Land Commission and the Boston Chamber of Commerce call for tearing down the Mt Washington avenue bridge as unnecessary.
Despondent over ill health Mrs. Patrick J. McGinn formerly Jennie E. Lathrop of Everett committed death by her own action at the Lowell Inn by drinking carbolic acid. She died at St. John's Hospital after three weeks in the city where she worked as a waitress. She was married Aug. 14, 1894 to Alexander Robert Nordgreen and later linked to divorce proceedings served in March 1997.
At a meeting of Company M Fifth Regiment M Vee last night Harry C Moore was elected captain unanimously succeeding Captain Clarence A Pettengill who resigned.
Wolf's My Clothier at the corner of Hanover and Portland streets advertises a major buy from M H Friedman Con makers of Aricn Clothing. With the New York inventory being snapped up during a move, suits and overcoats arrived at Wolf's at about one third under regular prices. The sale starts Friday morning at 8:30.
Berlin January six report says Senor Castro advanced favorably after a high risk operation by Dr. Israel In and rallied quickly. Medical assessment notes it was among the most dangerous procedures he has undergone.
Tufts hosts MIT in Medford. West Roxbury High plays South Boston High at West Roxbury. Somerville High faces Brockton High at Brockton in the B H L Y division slate.
Sixteen fishing vessels arrived at Twee yesterday bringing receipts totaling 362 990 pounds of mixed fresh fish including 216 800 pounds haddock 89 100 pounds cod 41 000 pounds hake and 6 000 pounds cask part of the Terranova's trip. Prices ranged from 3 cents for haddock to 21 4 cents for cask.
Sailings list arrivals at ports including Sagamore Fenton Limon Herman Winter and City of Gloucester with multiple dockings and owners. Cleared schooners Rachel W Stevens Ellen Little. wind shifts and tugs Catawissa and John A. Briggs towing barges. Sailing routes cover Liverpool Port Limon Philadelphia Baltimore Newport News and more with numerous barges and vessels.
James L. Williamson the Washington street jeweller was elected chief of the Boston Caledonian Club amid low attendance and four candidates. Williamson swept the field with a majority over all candidates combined, ending a tense vote.
A forward track derailment on the Elevated at Sullivan Square loop at 6:40 last night halted north bound trains for 25 minutes and disrupted traffic until 9:10. The derailed car dropped between guard rails after jumping the track during a switch. There were 69 passengers on the train and 10 in the derailed car. Passengers were moved to the rear car and returned to the station after fuses were restored. Seven trains operated to North Station around the Atlantic avenue loop for the first time since the tunnel opened.
The Denver and Rio Grande first and refunding mortgage five percent gold bonds at 92I-2 are backed by a mortgage on the consolidated Denver & Rio Grande and Rio Grande Western railways with full backing from second mortgage bonds and two thirds of Western Pacific stock. The system spans about 3556 miles and includes major routes to Ogden and Salt Lake City with key connections to national lines. Proceeds will fund the Denver & Rio Grande outlet to the Pacific coast, with subscriptions accepted in Boston Philadelphia Chicago and St. Louis.
Jordan Marsh Co unveiled a spring line shown in large show windows. The display highlights lingerie and linen as leading fashion, with colors blended for a refined look. The early exhibit attracts much attention, about a month ahead of the usual season.
Major Henry Tee Higginson speaks at the Harvard Union on Reminiscences of the Civil War. He recalls six fellow soldiers named on Soldiers Field stones and credits their example, urging students to conquer self, as the audience gives him a warm reception.
A urging to seek work and service, urging citizens to serve country and people. It emphasizes selflessness, loyalty, and doing one’s duty without complaint, while expressing hope to avoid war if possible. The speaker calls for good citizenship and personal sacrifice.
A large gathering of prominent ice industry figures met at the American Ice Company shipyard in Catskill Point to discuss modern ice harvesting methods and to exchange views among ice house superintendents. Wesley M. Oler, president of the American Ice Company, presided over the event with participants from New York Boston and Philadelphia.
Mrs. Irving F. Gould of 220 Eliot Street pleads as searchers drag the Neponset River and use dynamite in a vain effort to locate Curtis Gould, a 5 year old who vanished from home a week ago in Milton.
Washington January 6 The House discussed a plan to issue higher commissions to retired officers as Major Mearns, disabled and retired, would join President Roosevelt on the African hunting trip. The debate followed a military affairs committee report and bill motion.
In a heated session members question Civil War service rank entitlements and a rumor that Major Mearns was designated to accompany a former President to Africa. The discussion mocks a newspaper libel claim about the President and a fictitious Ananias Club as the bill passes.
Waverley school basketball team defeated Brooklines 57 to 11 at the Massachusetts State School gym tonight. The game was played in Waverley with a clear home win and dominant offense.
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