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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1909
Page
4
The famed minstrel and blackface comedian known for his repeated darky monologues died at City Hospital yesterday. Doctors say his mind wandered to bygone days when he was idolized by thousands as he delivered his final curtain call.
Tributes recall Tom Bryant born Thomas O'Brien in Boston's West End. An Irish jockey's son he rose from Howard Street to vaudeville fame, later serving as a police officer and actor. After illness he died in a City Hospital with nurse and surgeon nearby. funeral planned from Jones establishment for church and cemetery service.
Archbishop OConnell designates Rev Joseph G Anderson rector of St Pauls Dorchester as vicar general of the Boston archdiocese. The move leaves Rev George J Patterson as the Cathedral rector with two vicar generals in total. Anderson born in West End, Boston College graduate class of 87, ordained in 1892 after St Johns Seminary Brighton tenure.
Indications point to a continued deadlock on the Board of Aldermen chairmanship as Republican members refuse to back a Good Government nominee. They pledge support for their caucus pick, Alderman George P. Anderson, while another attempt to pass temporary chair Curley’s rules to appoint committees is planned for Monday's meeting.
Cardenio F. King starts his 10 year term's second day by working at a bench in Charlestown State prison. He is a convicted financial agent assigned to the hosiery factory and will operate a small wheel at a sewing machine.
The report describes King being moved from solitary confinement to the Extension wing, living in a clean room and starting a strict prison routine. He will work in the hosiery department making socks, study or read in the afternoons, with letters limited to 16 annually and subject to inspection. A separate note reports Langherne’s death by suicide at the Langherne home, sparking an investigation into company finances.
Yale University faculty ordered abolition of the rubber-neck parade during social week after years of students lining up outside the chapel and freshmen previously releasing white mice on prom girls and chaperons. The annual glee club concert was moved from Hyperion Theatre to Woolsey Hall College Auditorium due to the earlier incident.
Despondent over failed mining inventions Harry C. Langheine age 49, resident of Everett, shot himself in the right temple at his office on 3 School street. The body was found at 8 a m yesterday by broker Joseph H. Tuttle who shares the building with Amalgamator Mining and Manufacturing Company where Langheine served as president.
In Provincetown harbor on January 15 a right whale was killed after a brief chase by Captain Joshua L. Nickerson. He struck with a bomb lance twice, the explosions taking place near Long Point light, in view of spectators on the wharves.
The Aero Club of America president Courtlandt Field Bishop announced a $1000 gift to fund four equal prizes. Pilots of the first four aeroplanes to achieve a continuous flight of at least one kilometre during the current year are eligible for the awards.
The Senate passed a new anti lobby measure forbidding legislative counsel or agents from entering the floor or reading room cloak rooms reception rooms or the Senate corridor. No objections were raised and the rule now has the force of law. A mournful drape will mark the former seat behind the chairman of way and means once occupied by a corporate guardian.
Milk producers will hold the Boston Co operative Milk Producing Association annual meeting at the American House open to the public. I M Harwood will speak on pure milk as food. W D B Lockwood of Amherst Agricultural College will discuss milk production costs. Dr James O Jordan will discuss Boston milk safety. Afternoon speakers include F C Duffy West Hartford W A Hunter and Ivan C Weld.
The 116000 square feet of land in the Allston district beyond Harvard avenue has passed yesterday to J. E. Barlow of 16 State street. It will be divided into 26 building lots and sold by J. E. Barlow & Co.
At a railroad commissioners hearing Revere proposals included electrifying the Boston Revere Beach Lynn line, building a new tunnel under Boston Harbor to Scollay Square, and using the Fast Boston tunnel. Speakers from Revere and Lynn clashed with attorneys over stock ownership and summons requests, with the board declining to issue summons.
Mayor Wibbard announced a new special law department to advocate before the Legislature on the city charter and bills. The move comes as the city already funds an expensive law department at over $40,900 annually. The fourth appointment in three weeks is former Assistant United States District Attorney Guy A. Ham. City lawyers reportedly feel slighted, viewing the action as doubt about the corporation counsel's ability to handle legislation.
James Mc Partland the oldest pilot in St John N B died after a lengthy illness. He served as a pilot in these waters for over 60 years and was well known to vessel owners.
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