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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1910
Page
3
An alleged domesticated baboon escaped from a cage in John Foxs show window on Smithfield street this afternoon. Before recapture the animal hugged three women, strangled a bulldog, tore the uniforms of three policemen, and caused an unprecedented panic in Pittsburg.
A baboon used for show purposes escaped its flimsy cage at the Fox store. Griffo removed a brass ring, opened the cage, and kissed several customers while a bulldog attacked. He throttled the dog before police and bystanders chased him back. The cage now has a double padlock and a smaller ring.
Paris July 20 Lightning struck the aeroplane of Aviator Ehrmann during a cross country flight today causing the craft to plunge in blazing circles. Ehrmann escaped unharmed. The machine, at moderate height, encountered a thunderstorm and a zigzag flash ripped it apart. Canvas wings caught fire and burned to the framework as it neared the ground.
Alfred M. Marshall, conductor for the Boston Elevated, was tried yesterday in West Roxbury District Court for larceny of fares. He was found guilty and sentenced to the House of Correction.
Cambridge crime report notes Samuel Rottenberg was fined 10 dollars for selling foods wrapped in a newspaper. The verdict follows a new Cambridge Board of Health rule banning wrapping food in newspapers or soiled paper, aimed at junk dealers who supply wrapping newspaper to grocers and vendors.
California friends report Mrs. Corey in Paris appears unhappy amid estrangement rumors with William Ellis Corey. Reports say the couple will separate until October, while Corey defends their happiness and hints at a possible return to New York.
Lawrence July 20 Gordon Wilbur 23 a Methuen resident drowned this afternoon while bathing near Cox's Landing Methuen He had been camping beside the river and went out in a rowboat with another youth Neither could swim Wilbur leaped from the boat into 10 feet of water sank and drowned while his companion sought help He was a clerk in a Lawrence hardware store and leaves a wife and grandmother.
Frank Hastings, 26, of Cambridge, took 25 cents from Edith Cromwell, 8, yesterday while she walked to a store. He was sentenced to two years in Concord Reformatory by Judge Almy. Hastings had prior court appearances for drunkenness. the quarter was to buy liquor.
Washington and New Orleans officials and lawyers for molasses interests met to seek suspension of the latest government ruling on what constitutes whiskey. They aim to review the injunction and how far Roosevelt and Taft interpretations may be altered during litigation.
California friends of Mrs. Mabelle Gilman Corey wonder if her husband Mr. Corey’s France return without his wife signals a final estrangement amid their high society prominence and marriage to a wealthy man.
The Second Regiment M V M camped at Framingham for drills including 700 days of company and battalion work. Lt George C Mansfield of the 24th US Cavalry instructed Worcester Company C on Japanese army methods for attacking a fortified position. He led a tactical march for NCOs through Saxonville and nearby areas and demonstrated map making for scouts and outposts. Brig-Gen Emory P Clark reviewed the regiment.
Albert I. O'Gorman, afflicted with leprosy for five years, died at the National Soldiers' Home in Milwaukee. He lived alone in a shack on the grounds and prepared most of his meals, with an orderly bringing him dinner at noon daily.
Washington July 20 The rail roads in the United States killed one passenger in every 3 523 606 carried during the fiscal year 1908 09 and injured one in every 86 458 according to the Interstate Commerce Commission report The total number of passengers carried was 891 472 425 This marks a slightly better rate than the prior year when death toll was one in 2 823 133 and injuries one in 77 017 The 12 months ending June 30 1999 saw 8722 deaths and 95 626 injuries totaling 104 348 casualties.
Des Moines July 20 Governor Carroll was indicted on a charge of criminal libel by the Polk County grand jury. The indictment, preferred by John Downie former member of the State Board of Control, may hurt Carroll’s chances for re election in November.
Fire destroyed the Woonsocket Junction station East Blackstone Mass long wooden platform and a 200 foot trestle bridge on the Providence and Midland division of the New York New Haven Hartford line. Loss not to exceed 7000 dollars. Firemen and railroad crews prevented further damage. Station lightly used and likely not rebuilt. Passenger trains not materially affected.
Leyton Potter aged 25 Oberlin student dies in Steele Park Decatur Ind after shooting himself in head with a revolver while gazing at a girl's picture. He and two college friends had been in the city selling books.
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