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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1909
Page
12
A large audience at Ford Hall could not gain admission as Keir Hardie, British labor leader, delivered a speech on reforms accomplished by labor in Great Britain and outlined policies the party supports and how they could be applied here.
The speaker urges universal political equality and calls for equal wages, pensions for the elderly, and guaranteed work. He criticizes the persistence of poverty, defends the need for a state role in employment, warns against elite politics, and advocates forming a new political party beyond the old divisions.
Public Service Commission report shows 66 481 accidents on steam subway elevated and surface lines in New York last year with 444 fatalities. The figures underscore safety concerns across the city transit system.
Baton Rouge report says Professor B H Gilbau of Louisiana State University killed himself with a gun. He was a director of the Gulf Biological Station and a known figure in scientific circles. No motive is given.
Mornings through noon each day, customers receive two legal stamps with every purchase at Wolf's Clothier located at the corner of Hanover and Portland streets. After noon, one stamp per purchase continues.
In Augusta on January 17, Taft praised the Y M C A as a force for Christian uplift and tolerance. He cited the organization’s impact on unity among denominations and noted the Philippine friars lands purchase as an example of peaceful government action. The Rev. Dr. Walker introduced Taft to a large black Y M C A audience.
Funeral services for the late Tom Bryant known as Thomas O'Brien were held at St James Church Harris on Avenue. Rev John J Fitzgerald officiated with many theatrical colleagues in attendance. The comedian died Friday in City Hospital after lodging at the Colonial Theatre supported by Actor Fund Association. Only sister Margaret O'Brien of this city was present. another sister in a distant state could not reach in time.
Caligio de Lucca aged 26 of 15 South Margin street lies dead at the North Grove street morgue. Lis de Lucca, pregnant wife, has gone insane. Francesco Cincola, 54 of the same address, is jailed at Joy street station charged with murder after a revolver dispute at 8 last evening.
On Hale Street Boston a Sicilian immigrant shot and killed De Lucca after a trading dispute with Cincola a fast moving crime followed by swift police action. Lieutenant Sullivan and Patrolman Ramsey supervised the arrest and crowd control as investigations began at Relief Hospital and the police station. Authorities and reporters gathered while families mourned and explained the Palermo origin of the two men and their households.
The nor easter froze surfaces delaying streetcars and elevat ed lines. The Elevated cut many plows teams and workers but kept some service. Steam railroads stayed relatively on time while ships arrived hours late and cold weather blanketed coastal towns with snowfall.
Washington observers note that yesterday’s subpoenas against newspaper men may involve an individual as the real plaintiff rather than the United States government. The papers read United States vs. the Press Publishing Company, suggesting a DC practice where an individual can file a criminal action under that form.
A schooner named Swallow, 78 tons, bound Newfoundland to New York with frozen herring and lumber, broke up off Blue Point station in a storm. Crew presumed lost after lifeboat and debris found. vessel built 30 years ago at Mose's River, owned by John Dawson of St. John.
The Swallow wrecked off the Long Island coast after leaving St. Johns Newfoundland a fortnight ago bound for Gloucester Massachusetts with herring cargo. The vessel belonged to Pilley Island and the master and crew were from there. Captain Daggett of White Bay may have been aboard or may have left at Gloucester.
A snow and rain storm battered Dorchester causing large trees to fall on Milton avenue and Dorchester Lower Mills blocking traffic. Electrical wires and several small trees were blown down along Dorchester avenue and Washing ton street, delaying eight trolley cars for over an hour on Adams street Neponsi. Katherine Slattery of 3 Milton street suffered a broken leg after a sidewalk fall while returning from church services and was taken to City Hospital.
In Chelsea street car travel was delayed by falling trolley wires in the Prattville district causing a short delay as the phase was repaired. In Winthrop and Revere wires were broken and repaired, causing only minor service disruption.
Fergus Farrell of 84 Byron Street East Boston died late last night at age 91 after 61 years in the city Born January 6 1819 in County T enlarg Tongford Ireland He came to America as a young man worked for Isaac Cook then at Atlantic Iron Works making turret plates for Civil War monitors In 1867 he joined the Eastern Railroad Company remaining until 1879 He married Margaret Dooner 56 years ago and survives with one daughter Mrs John J ODonnell of 104 Byron Street Seventeen children before death only one living
Miss Violet Gordon Charlesworth, once linked to stock deals and a noted figure, was found alive in Oban Scotland after a reported auto accident near Permaen mawr two weeks earlier. Her sister and chauffeur survived. Relatives travel to Oban as investigation continues.
In Boston the probate matter of the late Mrs Jennie S Gookin born in New York and died December 28 1907 moves to court to decide whether Massachusetts or New York has jurisdiction. The will valued at about 200000 is tied to New York residency claims. Hints of bonds worth 40000 and disinherited beneficiaries appeal in New York as codicils unsettle the estate.
Snow disrupted steam and electric car traffic across Greater Boston with lighter suburban riding and heavy drift problems in Chelsea Malden Revere Melrose. Elevated service remained popular as snowplows operated and crews cleared tracks. cost of the snowfall estimated at $10,000.
The freighter Sylvania docked at East Boston with its hull coated in ice after a treacherous return voyage. Nine cattle men and a weary crew greeted the crew's safe arrival as a stowaway James Edwards was found and transferred to the Titan for passage to New York then England. The vessel carried wool liquors and earthenware.
Street Commissioner Prichard organized early effort to handle the weather. A crew shoveled paths around city property and crosswalks stayed clear. Snowplows operated in morning and afternoon as the storm shifted to hail.
The article discusses a high profile criminal libel action with speculation over the complainant and the role of the federal government. It notes attorney general Bonaparte may issue a statement soon, mentions Cromwell Roosevelt and Douglas Robinson as possible parties, and weighs Supreme Court precedent like the Goodwin case against federal jurisdiction.
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