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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
7
Coin experts in Worcester determine a large ancient copper piece found by J. B. Hamilton of Springfield is worth about 1500 dollars. The Roman head encircled by a wreath dates to about 2156 years ago.
Jan 27 Westfield report states 11 year old Ralph H Maglathlin son of Rev RE Maglathlin Hast Bridge water was killed at Woronoco paper mills. He was caught between the elevator and its gate and strangled to death.
Widow of Samuel G. Smith and Brookline society figure secured a $5000 verdict in Superior Court against Armstrong Transfer Company. The 1904 incident on Harvard Street left Mr. Smith dead after a hit by a defendant team. the suit sought $10,000 and has spanned years.
Philadelphia report describes Swarthmore College prank where a Jersey milker cow was moved into Parrish Hall during a dormitory prank. The cow bedded in the second floor, woke residents with cries, and was returned home sans breakfast. College seeks the students responsible for expulsion.
Berlin January 27 Emperor William marked his 49th birthday with imperial traditions. Palace trumpeters and the castle choir celebrated at 8 o clock while the court preacher preached God be with us. The Emperor had risen earlier and greeted the choristers. Bristol January 27 nearly 200 workers at Herreshorft Boat Building are back to work full time.
District Attorney Moran’s hospital stay yielded a comic incident when his assistant Michael Dwyer phoned to visit. Moran refused to see him without bringing Moran six cigars, prompting Dwyer to fetch the cigars and return for a half hour chat.
The weekly Methodist ministers gathering in Tremont Temple featured Rev. A. I. Wing leading devotions and Rev. A. W. Smith discussing Baptist status in Massachusetts. Unitarian, Universalist, and Wesleyan halls hosted talks on theology, denominational issues, and evangelism as Boston eyes a three week revival starting Sunday night.
The Boston Church-Going Club members formed Dec 8 to attend different churches and compare services with their profession’s influence. The Rev. Howard Braislen will be installed at Dorchester Temple Church on Jan 29. The Massachusetts Congregational association urges churches to address working-class issues in programs and conferences.
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