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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1907
Page
2
Daniel Dunlea, 47, married, of 3 Hawley street Cambridgeport, was struck and hurled several feet by a moving switch engine while in the act of avoiding another in the North station train yards late yesterday afternoon. He died instantly.
The Commercial Club of Boston met at the New Algonquin Club with many members and guests. Major Edward Burr of the U S A spoke after dinner, outlining the dredging program for Boston harbor by the federal government.
Tsadore Jacobs of Anson Brothers junk dealers says two masked men stopped his wagon on the Revere marshes turnpike and struck him with a club before robbing him of a small sum and a gold ring as an electric car passed. He rode on to Lynn to notify police.
A week-old baby wrapped in a Boston City Hospital blanket was found lying in the snow near a city bridge in New York. Police are unable to determine who abandoned the child despite investigations.
Doctors at Boston City Hospital found no clear link tying a hospital blanket to New York. They noted no recent discharges listing New York as residence and said blankets are rarely loaned, usually burned or torn up. They considered theft as a possible but rare explanation.
Mary E. Stuart of Jamaica Plain died after a 10 week illness at 119 Sedgwick street. The longtime Central Grammar School teacher known as Marm taught for 48 years and remained active until shortly before her death. She was born in Holliston and wed John Stuart, a wealthy broker, who preceded her in death. Funeral services are at her home Sunday.
The first annual concert and ball of Division 45 A O H was held in Columbian Hall Malden drawing 200 couples including state and county officers. An exhibition drill by the ladies auxiliary of Division 26 preceded the grand march led by Miss Eleanor M Fitzgerald and Frederick W Enright.
New York Mayor George B. McClellan files papers with the Attorney General seeking a contempt order and imprisonment until quo warranto actions challenging his mayoral title are withdrawn. The motions target the attorney general at a special Supreme Court term set for January 26 in Albany.
Patrolman Edward J L Hoyt was suspended by Chelsea Police Chief David M Hudson on undisclosed charges. Sergeant Gaspar G Shannon filed the charges. Hoyt declined to discuss them and the chief offered resignation or a hearing. Hoyt has served about ten years on the Chelsea force.
A Dorchester Temple Church breach remains unresolved after a closed Prudential committee session and an adjourned church society meeting. Many members attended but attorneys were absent, prompting a secret inner-room session and silent exits as loud voices were heard.
President Charles W. Eliot told the Boston Social Club that peace rests on expanding police forces not arming armies. The address drew over 300 Boston police, who gave him a standing ovation at 126 Dartmouth Street. A floral tribute was presented by Vice-President George H. McCaffrey.
In a public speech President Eliot extolled the Boston Swedish Glee Club stating descendants of the English Irish and Scots do not equal continental singers. He contrasted police duty with military force and urged an international police force and court as the world moves forward.
Four street robbers knocked down Henry Richter a 45 Pembroke street tailor on Sudbury street near Hawkins last night. They stole about 37 dollars and fled, but Joseph Paravis 18 of Medford and Joseph Gravilli 23 of North End were captured by Reserve Officer Moran. Gravilli had a steel jimmy and a broken file on him and is feared to be a full fledged dyw h?. the robbery occurred around 9 PM after Richter had been drinking in a nearby bar.
A pretty wedding was held Wednesday evening at 1409 Thornton Street Roxbury as Bessie Elliott daughter of Mr and Mrs John T Elliott married Lewis John Eldridge of Neponset in a home ceremony.
Former Miss Bessie Elliott wed Mr Lewis Eldridge in Roxbury on Wednesday. Rev Appletus Grannis officiated. Bride wore white Duchess satin. Bridesmaid was Catherine Elliott sister of the bride. Best man was Edward Bellows. Four brothers of the bride served as ushers.
An exhibition in Roxbury court house presented by the Boston Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis showcases sanatorium views and outdoor treatment, with seven Roxbury physicians lecturing nightly on the program and on applications for sleeping outdoors.
The Metropolitan Club receives the Duntley Cup a $500 challenge trophy presented by William L. Duntley New England agent of Fasig Tipton Company to crown the season's snow trotter champion.
A historical note argues without backing force international courts lose value. It says the South already has courts but without force behind them violence follows. It suggests reducing armies and expanding police to achieve lasting international peace.
Plans for Dr. Edward Everett Hale's 85th birthday include a $50,000 donation to the Lend a Hand Society. The gift supports the organization's work since its 1871 formation, with early projects in Kansas crop relief and aid for sick and poor colored people in Alabama, plus the Noon Day Rest for Working Women.
Mrs. Jennie Cowan of West Bay City Michigan testifies that after a severe cold developed into grip her blood ran down but Dr Williams Pink Pills rebuilt her strength and cured her. The pills are claimed to drive off germs and build up the system curing anaemia rheumatism neuralgia and after effects of fevers. Sold by druggists or by mail from Schenectady NY at 50 cents a box six for 2 50.
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