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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1909
Page
12
Somersworth New Hampshire July 4 engineer Stone was badly injured when a Boston bound ice train collided with a light locomotive about a half mile north of the station early today. He lies at Wentworth Hospital Dover as wrecked engines and several ice cars derail. wrecking crew to clear track.
Thomas Donahue a United States sailor was seriously stabbed at Haven Park after rebuking Gustave Ranger who allegedly insulted three girls. Ranger was arrested and Donahue received treatment at Seavey Island Naval Hospital for a neck and abdomen wound.
Benjamin Young aged 387 of 70 Zeigler street Roxbury was attacked while waiting for a Roxbury car at Washington and Castle streets. An unknown assailant knocked him down and threw him into the street ahead of an Ashmont and Milton car. he was fatally injured and died at City Hospital.
Julia McKenna 22 of 81 School Street Cambridge attempted suicide by swallowing a corrosive substance while in the Patrol wagon of Station 3. Arrested by Patrolman Brennan of Joy Street station for intoxication and taken to the Relief Hospital.
The Glorious Fourth event by Clan-na-Gael draws top athletes to Oak Island Grove Revere. Amateur events feature Olympic and American champions with a hurling match, tug of war, military prize drill and a walking contest between Dan O'Leary and James O'Sullivan.
Amid cheers from about two thousand spectators, the Independence Day celebration began shortly after midnight when Mayor Moore ignited a massive bonfire on the common. The pile consisted of hundreds of tarred barrels boxes and railroad sleepers, among the largest in Greater Boston.
A detailed programme lists 9 a m to 9 p m events across Boston including entertainment for children at Hub Theatre Wise Hall Roslindale and Dudley Street Opera House. It also notes floral distributions at Common dedication of a new playground Norfolk avenue and multiple field days picnics and fireworks at venues like Jamaica Pond Mattapan and Roslindale with band concerts moving pictures and lawn fete events throughout the day.
The torpedo boat destroyer Worden under Lieutenant Commander F N Freeman completed the Boston to Bangor voyage in 10 hours 65 minutes. Departed Boston at 4 a m and reached Bangor at 2 55 p m covering about 250 miles setting a new passage record.
The guide lists steps to prevent lockjaw after injuries. It instructs free incision, thorough removal of debris, carbolic acid cauterization, a boric acid wet pack, subcutaneous tetanus serum, daily wound dressing, and healing by granulation.
Edward H. Chase was lured to Woodlawn Cemetery by two assailants who assaulted and robbed him. He remains in critical condition at Whidden Hospital as police obtain descriptions of the attackers.
Boston marked the 133th Independence anniversary with the quietest Fourth in seven years. Temperatures ranged from 60 at midnight to 78 at noon, with a calm day and a brief 20 minute shower in the late afternoon. Public order remained good and crowds enjoyed the peaceful holiday.
Springfield keeps its safe and sane Fourth celebrating with historical pageants and music replacing fireworks. The program features land purchase by Indians, Shays Rebellion and the underground railway, the John Brown home, and a corn fleet visit by Native Americans. Officials hope the nation adopts this reform.
President Taft backs higher internal taxes on all forms of manufactured tobacco as protests flood in from across the nation. A Senate hearing is set for 11 tomorrow after an amendment to raise rates is prepared for Tuesday, with manufacturers told to expect a sub committee review. Norwich marks 20th anniversary of settlement and 150th incorporation with sermons recounting early hardships and Captain John Mason’s era.
A recurrent peeping Tom has resurfaced near Broadway Park in Cambridge. For the past ten days residents report ongoing annoyance and fear as the individual appears at night, prompting calls for police attention.
Washington reports that senators generally expect a Senate vote on the tariff bill by week’s end. The article notes confidence in timely approval as discussions continue.
Paris July 4 Prime Minister Clemenceau refuses to let the Duke of Magenta represent France at the Magenta victory celebration over Austria. The duke, son of Marshal MacMahon, is a colonel and Knight of the Legion of Honor. The MacMahons have long ties to France dating back to Cromwell era.
A crowd of youths sparked a large bonfire at the Marcella street playground in Roxbury destroying most of a 40 foot pile of railroad ties and barrels. Six young men were arrested. Patrick Donovan, the contractor who had a permit, lit a second bonfire after midnight in front of about 2000 spectators.
Alderman James Curley ignited a 50 foot oil soaked wood pile at the Ward 17 playground in Roxbury just after midnight. Three thousand spectators watched as the massive flame roared while Curley and Representative Francis Daly and Jeremiah J. Good spoke briefly.
In Malden Linden at Black End's corner early today youths set fire to an unused landmark house once tied to Thomas Herty who was convicted in 1875 for murdering his housekeeper. Damages totaled about $500 amid reports the vacant residence was haunted and unoccupied since then.
James Gabbett aged 13 of 73 West Canton Street was injured yesterday when a lit piece of punk ignited firecrackers in his pocket during Fourth of July celebrations. His right thigh was badly burned.
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