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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1910
Page
5
Wellesley College students donated 1000 to the striking shirt waist makers and ordered 1000 shirts for their own use this morning. The action supports New York City workers during the dispute.
At Billings Hall a 14 year old speaker galvanizes 600 students to raise 1000 for shirtwaists for New York strikers. A West student urges action, leading to a pledge run of donations and orders, with Anne Morgan offering space for the effort if further aid comes in.
Thorndike De Land assistant secretary of the Boston Chamber of Commerce indicated in a letter to the Deland chamber of commerce that he has accepted terms to serve as secretary and publicity agent. He hopes to arrive Feb 1 but may delay a few days to finalize Boston business.
The Boston Elevated Railway company requests a permit from the railroad commission to install vending and weighing machines in the Washington Street tunnel beyond its advertising privileges. A public hearing will be held on the petition to place the machines there.
Lizzie Margolsky owner of a tenement at Har rison avenue and Seneca street in Roxbury was attacked by more than 100 women at the scene around 3 PM. The fire that damaged the property is believed set and caused about 10 000 dollars in damage. Harris Margotsky her husband and David Waltzer were charged as fire bugs and released on ten thousand dollar bail each.
A mob of women armed with household implements chased Mrs. Margotsky along Harrison avenue and Seneca street after she arrived with shouts of Here she comes now. Patrolman Flaherty and State Inspector Grady intervened, warning arrests to halt the assault as the crowd trailed them toward Washington Street.
Fire investigators report arson as the cause of two hotel fires and about a dozen private cottages burned near Saratoga Springs New York with property losses totaling 125000 dollars. A cottage was burned yesterday and the sheriff has no clue to the incendiaries.
The Morgan Memorial building in Hartford, said to be the finest art space in New England, is formally turned over to the city by donor J Pierpont Morgan. Securities worth 250000 are provided for maintenance. Attending were Yale President Hadley, Trinity College President Luther, and Hartford Seminary’s Dr Jacobus.
A futile cross country search for a missing sweetheart ended in Roxbury when a man identifying himself as Philip Morris was found exhausted and in serious condition at the corner of Ruggles Street and Huntington Avenue after thousands of miles of travel.
A man who began a quest in his English birthplace and traveled to America was found exhausted in Boston. He was picked up by a policeman from Station 10, taken to City Hospital, and diagnosed with exposure and malnutrition. He spoke of a beloved girl who disappeared from England and was believed to have come to America.
The New England Shoe and Leather Association urged Congress to repeal parts of the federal corporation tax law that make firms file returns as public records. A committee will take the resolution to Washington, with copies sent to lawmakers and Senate and House leaders. Offi cers were elected including Charles C. Hoyt as president and Thomas F. Anderson secretary.
At 5:40 p.m. on North Street Mrs. Jennie Parker reported a loss of $10. Earlier at 2:20 a.m. on Box S8 D5 St Hotolph Street Isaac A Blake logged a loss of $100. The 8:12 p.m. entry records Box 619 Jaise with a still alarm.
William C Lilley, former treasurer of the permanent temperance committee of the general assembly and Pittsburg Presbytery, reappears in Pittsburg after a Sept 28 disappearance. He admits a $23000 shortage, is refused jail admission pending formal action, and stays with Willis Boothe before a special Presbytery meeting decides the case.
New York on January 19 reports a proposed auto law to raise the city speed limit from 10 to 15 miles per hour. The measure emerged from a conference at the National Highway Protective Association.
A plain spurmax lotion makes the skin pink and smooth while reducing freckles and chapping. A canthrox shampoo soap provides a safe at home wash that cleanses and softens hair. A quinine hair tonic promises dandruff removal and glossy growth. A homemade almozin face cream absorbs oil and tightens pores for a smoother complexion.
Dennis J. Hedrington of the Boston fire department sues his three brothers James B James J Hedrington Thomas F and William F and two brothers wives and Lizzie B McKay claiming a family conspiracy to cheat him out of about 10 000 from his mother's estate. He alleges 1901 real estate held in James name was to be held in trust for the brothers. seeks accounting and that mortgaged money be shared, plus an injunction against encumbrance. An injunction is in effect pending the February hearing.
Mrs. Minnie Stark and her husband Frank Stark suffered severe burns in a morning fire at 380 Ninth Street East Cambridge. Minnie was badly burned while trying to smother flames as her nightgown caught fire. Frank was burned on the face, hands, and arms. They were rushed to Cambridge Relief Hospital.
On Jan 19 Rear Admiral Se bree and Rear Admiral Hubbard with navy captains met Emperor Hirohito who was cordial. Ambassador O'Brien presented the officers, then dinner with Vice Admiral Saito. Attending were Admiral Togo and 16 Japanese officers. The squadron sails home Jan 2. Japan to reply to Knox note on Manchurian railways soon.
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