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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1910
Page
6
The new comet has appeared in the skies astonishing astronomers nationwide and was sighted at the Harvard Observatory. Professor Pickering and his staff hope to photograph the celestial wanderer this evening.
Observers note a bright comet in Capricornus with a tail pointed up as it moves east after sunset. Harvard and Lick Observatory scientists study its spectrum while Liberal candidates clash with Unionists in Glasgow and Britain’s districts over Home Rule and tariff reform.
The Carnegie Hero Commission honors multiple New England rescuers including Miss Cunningham of Boston and James Marrinan of Winn Street Woburn for lifesaving actions. Awards include bronze and silver medals with stipends, recognizing acts from lake rescues to sewer gas dangers and a train-crossing rescue near Woburn.
A Boston mayoral race report shows Storrow spent 108 250 in campaign payments to treasurer William M Prest with no itemized categories. Nathaniel H Taylor declared 1645 in expenses and no contributions. critics urge limits on campaign spending to curb undue influence.
Eight United States marines faced trial in New York on charges of stealing supplies valued at $10,000 from the Brooklyn navy yard. Three pleaded guilty so far: John J. Maher, John F. Raymond, and Thomas I. Murphy. Others named are John W. McMurray, Thomas Murphy, Herbert C. Wheeler, Patrick Cochran, and Charles Caspar.
Louis Paulhan carried his wife on a 22 mile cross country flight and took a 12 mile trip with Clifford Harmon, setting new world records for most passengers in a day and for high flights over fields and surf. He flew 500 to 1000 feet over Redondo Beach and Venice by the Sea, with seven passengers total including Mrs Cortlandt Bishop Lieutenant Paul Beck and Hearst. An army test with dummy bombs was attempted during the later flight but fell short of accuracy.
The Bricklayers and Masons' International Union voted to establish a mortuary benefit plan. Payments start at 100 dollars for members with 1–5 years of membership, rising to 150 dollars for 6–10 years and 200 dollars for 11 years or more. Cities bidding for the 1912 convention are Cincinnati, St. Joseph, Oklahoma City and Denver.
Maud Allan gave her American debut at Symphony Hall with 55 piece Gustav Strube led orchestra performing works by Rubens Te Ru benstein Chopin Mendelssohn and Grieg plus divertimenti from The Merry Wives of Windsor Andante Cantabile Lohengrin Prelude and Brahms Hungarian Dance. The matinee drew a large audience of both sexes and praised Miss Allan's musical skill and romantic expressive style while noting less physical prowess than Miss Duncan. A second performance is set for January 26 at Symphony Hall.
Anna Washington testified about Mrs Christy drinking and Natalie seeing her drunk and swearing. Rose Christy recalled Mrs Christy shouting and a threat to spank. The case ended with arguments. custody asked for Frank Christy and his wife by district committee. Officers were elected in several unions during the same report.
Somerville Lodge 51 Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks names officers including President I H Feiter and Vice President J H Woodman. Retail Clerks Union 796 elects officers with President James F Egan and first vice president Miss N Mahoney.
Claiming to cure backache and urinary troubles, the ad promotes Pape's Diuretic as the fastest, harmless remedy. It asserts rapid improvement in kidney function, liver and urinary health after a fifty cent dose and urges readers to buy from any drug store.
Five people including four girls and one man died when they leaped to escape a fire in a four story factory at 208-10 Chancellor Street near Second and Walnut. Five others were fatally injured and many more were hurt.
A factory blaze on the fourth floor of Joseph Chachkin’s building killed six workers aged 16 to 26 and fatally injured Rebecca Chachkin and others. Dozens jumped from windows as flames spread from an elevator shaft caused by motor short circuits. Loss is reported at $50,000. Chachkin and his family suffered injuries and deaths as several daughters were affected.
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