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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1906
Page
2
Corry Pennsylvania January 7 A fatal wreck on the Philadelphia and Erie line occurred when Engineman Cavanaugh forgot about a passenger train on the main track. His light engine struck passenger train No 4 killing three and injuring twenty. Wrecking crews labored through the night and traffic resumed today. The injured are expected to recover.
A mysterious arsonist targets thick tenement districts on Saturdays causing repeated citywide alerts. Fires since December include old North End gas works coal sheds, the Dean building at 54 to 64 India Street, and the Curtis and Pope lumber yard, with losses reaching up to 100000 dollars.
Rev Herbert S Johnson delivered at Warren Avenue Baptist Church praising Senator La Follette of Wisconsin. He called La Follette the people’s man, a storied idealist who sacrificed wealth and power to secure rights for others, and described him as the nation’s greatest wire-puller for the public good.
The Rev. George Hodges of the Episcopal Divinity School preached at the Universalist Church in Melrose on The Episcopal Church. He highlighted the bishop as a key manager and the prayer book as essential for both intellectuals and laypeople, praising its inspiration and instruction.
The Rev. Appleton Grannis, 34, new assistant rector of Trinity, preached his first sermon to a full church yesterday. He recalled gospel principles maturing societies and urged unity between Unitarians and Christians to advance religious thought. Grannis, formerly at St. Michael's in New York, trained at Columbia and the General Theological Seminary.
Rabbi Charles Fleischer told a Citizenship class at the Second Congregational Church that Unitarians are returning to the medieval view of Jesus as a human figure, bridging kinship with today’s Jews. He predicted a future revision of their religion and argued Jesus spoke as a seer, not a deity.
The MEN'S WEST END MISSION began yesterday at St Joseph's Church West End during the 10 30 mass under the Holy Name Society. The Rev M F Fallon D D of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, head of the order in the United States, leads the seven day event. Born in Kingston Canada in 1867 he studied at Ottawa and Rome and was ordained in 1894. He served as confessor to the university and as vice rector before becoming pastor at St Joseph's Ottawa in 1898 and American provincial in 1904.
The Rev Dr Worcester of Emmanuel Church forecast that the Episcopal church would dominate evangelical work in Boston's future. He urged parishioners to fund an enlarged parish house and contrasted Emmanuel with Grace Church New York, calling for deeds over politics. Boys and girls Newsboys and city life. Leyton a 10 year old newspaper girl was killed by a fast express near Montvale station. Her death stunned Wilsonville as she helped her family and neighbors. The collision occurred near a curve as a freight train blocked vision of the oncoming express.
Frank J. Constantine of New Rochelle New York, sought for the murder of Mrs. Arthur W. Gentry in Chicago La Salle street, eludes police after a large ring pawned to raise funds. A bloody razor was found in the Gentry home room. Constantine had a sister send railroad ticket to New York and was said to have lived in Boston.
Woburn authorities report a girl named Alice died after a train incident near a cottage about 100 feet from the scene. Details remain sparse as investigators piece together the accident.
Frank Peterson. 22 year old second mate on the H F Dimock of the Metropolitan Steamboat Co, was crushed between the steamer and India dock piles while attempting to heave a line to the wharf. His right arm was mangled as the vessel entered the dock and he was brought to the Relief station for treatment.
The Kneisel Quartet presented the 10th chamber concert at Chickering Hall. The program featured Mozart, an Henschel quartet movement, and Smetana Aus Meinens Leben, the latter described as the gem of the program. The ensemble performed with artistry before a large audience. Next Sunday will spotlight Emilio De Gogorza and Ralph Smalley.
The note claims the medicine is available in any civilized country and at druggists. It asserts Universal use and features E. W. Grove's signature on the box. The fragment suggests a broad recommendations for a cough remedy.
Professor William Stewart Hutchings of Austin & Stone's Museum marks his 74th year, his 50th show business year, and 28th with the firm. A famed mental calculator and former P T Barnum act, he remains hale, witty, and a central museum attraction renowned for his broad range of topics and engaging delivery.
Joen Dupree, a sailor, was robbed of a watch and 239 dollars early yesterday morning at 1 Hingham street. Georgianna Williams, 50, of 388 Buckingham street, was arrested by Station 5 police. Emma Taylor and George Dupree, both colored, are detained on suspicion. Police say Williams enticed Dupree to a room and, with two accomplices, took the money. Dupree had just returned to the city after seven years at sea. Dedham street station alerted. Regan of that station arrested the trio. The watch and $15 were recovered. the rest of the money was found on Taylor, who claimed it was given to her by Williams.
George E Husson son of Mr and Mrs James E Husson of Cutter street died at the family home after a brief illness in Waltham He was well known in musical and Catholic circles in the city His passing was announced from the family residence on January 7 19th century obituary style notes his local prominence and family ties.
Greek Orthodox adherents in Boston celebrated Christmas Day with visits and open houses. Homes glowed with Oriental decorations and abundant cakes and fruits. wine flowed and coffee and cigarettes underscored the festive atmosphere. The holiday extends for several days with hospitality throughout each home and continued merriment.
The biennial installation of officers by Daniel Webster Court F. of A. was held in McKinley Hall. New officers include S. S. Litwin Jr past chief ranger B. W. Bowdlear chief ranger F. S. Casilli sub Samuel Rosenblatt financial secretary J. Daniels treasurer A. De Benedictes senior woodward Patrick Tobin junior woodward T Maguire senior beadle A Waite junior beadle P Peticlere E Button trustees J Lyons lecturer Dr F W Ramsey physician. Mrs A Jacobs received a bouquet from members. After installation dancing was held in Bacon Hall.
Several Hibernian divisions held officer installations yesterday with large gatherings and gains in membership. Division 62 met at Investigator Hall for an election of officers. New boards include divisions 1 6 2 76 and 44 with officers led by Eugene Cronin Francis Horgan and Patrick Dolan among others. A parade is planned for March 17 and new applications were received.
Edward M. Morehouse a prominent hotel operator in Winsted and surrounding towns died today at County Hospital from tuberculosis He ran hotels in Winsted New Hartford Norfolk and New Milford dating from the stage coach era He served in Harris Second Light Cavalry New York during the Civil War He leaves a widow and four children in Springfield Massachusetts
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