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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1909
Page
5
The Che Cobb Eastman Co announces a ten day sale starting Monday January 25 offering remaining discontinued patterns in Fine Furniture and Wall Papers. Short lengths of Upholstery and Drapery Fabrics and the balance of Art Lamps discount 25 to 50 percent. Entire line of genuine Craftsman furniture priced to close.
William J. Mooney a Langton North Dakota banker and civic leader died in his stateroom on the Republic during his 13th Atlantic voyage. His fellow traveler Mrs. Murphy was seriously injured while Mr. Murphy and Mrs. Mooney escaped.
George H. Diamond a hostler at Union Stables on Arlington Street Chelsea is charged with savage assault using an iron bar on fellow employee George W. Hill early yesterday morning. Hill suffered a broken collar bone and two severe head wounds after being struck while Hill fled beneath a carriage to escape further harm.
A historical advertisement promotes Dr Burkhart’s Vegetable Compound as a cure for constipation liver and stomach troubles. It claims a 30 days’ treatment for 25 cents with money-back guarantee and offers a free trial treatment to those unable to buy. The note is signed Dr W S Burkhart of Cincinnati Ohio.
Boston mariners say wireless reports place the Florida 30 to 36 miles south of its proper route when it struck the Republic off Nantucket Shoals. They oppose blaming the Florida's captain, noting the steamer lanes and soundings used by transatlantic liners.
On the bridge two desolate figures clung to their post as the Republic sank. The Gresham fought waves to reach them, a lifeboat lowered and Captain Sealby and his mate rescued and given restoratives. Sealby, crushed by loss, cried inconsolably when recounting the wreck.
Mrs Lynch and her husband prepared to sail aboard the Republic when a sea tragedy struck as refugees from Italy and other travelers faced peril. The couple, longtime Roxbury residents, were feted by area friends before their ill fated voyage and were linked to notable Boston figures and clubs.
Two sisters of Eugene Lynch of Boston Mrs J H Brine and Mrs F J Finnegan registered at Hotel Breslin January 22 to see the Lynches before departing. They rushed to White Star for news of the Republic tragedy and received word only after 4 PM. They and other friends learned of the victims from R W W Farley of the company, and the sisters declined visitors afterward.
Practically asserting a strike to secure steady work, Cambridge fire and police signal employees warn they will strike, risking city safety unless the city provides their usual employment amid tensions with city officials.
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