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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1909
Page
6
A Mt Hope ladder truck crashed into a lamp post at 55 Bourne Street as it slid on ice along Neponset Avenue. The rear end struck the post, snapping it four feet from the ground. no injuries were reported and gas was shut off.
Dr. Alfred Worcester of Waltham spoke on The Future Life at Emmanuel Episcopal Church Newbury Street describing a child leading parents back to righteousness as strong proof of a spiritual world. He cited belief in heaven, parental reconciliation after loss, and a hoped reunion with a departed child as supporting faith. He noted doctors of the soul and observed dying patients sometimes appear unconscious yet aware.
In New York the Republic crew listened as vice consul Thurston explained their wages cover only hours up to the Republic's sinking. They may not receive pay for return passage or other benefits, and work prospects depend on each man.
Vice President Franklin of White Star says the captain remains supreme in navigation even when wireless links to the home office exist. He asserts the captain is responsible for the ship at sea and may accept or ignore company suggestions during emergencies.
Frank Philbrick, a Maine guide of 12 years who tended to Eugene Lynch at the Rangeley lakes summer camp, traveled to Boston for the funeral and spoke of Lynch as more than a fisherman a student of fish. He described Lynch routines, a notable eight and a half pound trout, and plans to tour English streams before his death.
The International Mercantile Marine Company owners of the White Star line disclose board resolutions lauding the Republic and Baltic crews for skill and bravery in rescuing imperiled passengers as danger loomed during the disaster.
Frederic O. Houghton, Boston agent for White Star, said not more than a tenth of Republic cabin passengers will travel on the Romanic. The Romanic sails at 5 30 Saturday morning and eight of 231 Republic cabin passengers are to be accommodated. The company will provide passage to any European point if needed.
William H. Lyons of Dorchester praises Jim Connolly and the Boston Post for standing up to a defamatory attack. Lyons, trainer to Connolly for 25 years, calls him brave and notes his Irish Gloucester heritage and sea courage. He argues British officials and press insult Connolly over Olympic criticisms.
Funeral services for Eugene Lynch who died from injuries in a collision will be held at the Church of the Immaculate Conception at 10 AM. A requiem mass for Mrs Eugene Lynch will follow in a hermetically sealed casket in water near Nantucket. Pallbearers include prominent officials and bankers from Boston and area clubs. Over 1000 people visited the Lynch home and the body will depart on the 1:15 express to Springfield for burial.
A Boston reader praises James B. Connolly for bravery aboard the steamship and in the Spanish American War. He recalls Connolly volunteering to bury yellow fever victims and sailing to Newfoundland for stories, arguing a British seamen frameup aims to steal glory and that Connolly knows no fear.
An advertisement asserts asthma is constitutional and promotes ascarco from the Austrian Laboratory. It claims two sizes, 50 cents and 2 dollars, cure within a month at home, with mail trial offered from 82 West Twenty-fifth Street New York. It markets through Houghton & Dutton and Riker-Jaynes drug stores in Boston.
A marine eye remedy claims to relieve irritation and fatigue in sailors. The product, marketed as an eye tonic, emphasizes soothing effects and trust from seafarers in rough sea conditions.
Richard Czerwonky presented a concise program at Steinert Hall in the second season recital. The violinist offered unfamiliar pieces to the local audience while earning praise for the execution and choice.
The review lauds Mr. Czerwonky for musical expression and warmth, though noting some flaws. He opens with the Bach Chaconne, delivers satisfying playing, and ends with Saint-Saens Ysaye caprice after the Etude in the form of a Valse. An attentive audience applauds as he adds three pieces.
Under King Edward a royal charter will establish the Royal British Radium Institute to aid radium research and operate a medical department for treatment. A substantial gift from Sir Ernest Cassel funds the venture, with council members including Sir Frederick Treves Sir W. Ramsey Sir J. J. Thomson and Henry Morris.
The Panama-United States treaty was ratified today by the Assembly and signed immediately by President Obaldia.
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