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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1907
Page
2
The advertisement touts Chase & Sanborn Seal Brand coffee with a full, rich body that remains consistent. It markets one and two pound cans and notes that the product is never sold in bulk.
Henry Huntington, son of former American embassy attache Douglas St. Georges Huntington, was arrested for shooting his two sisters and a brother as their father lay dying. The sisters are reported in serious condition. the incident occurred at the bedside of the dying father after Henry returned seeking forgiveness.
Henry Huntington shot and killed his sister Edith and wounded Elizabeth and Alonzo after a dispute over forgiveness from their father Mr Huntington Senior. Alonzo, a Paris-based artist, survived initial injuries. Mr Huntington Sr. remained alive at midnight though gravely ill. Douglas Huntington was also struck by bullets.
At Roxbury Crossing Sinn Fein Club members debated Irelands situation and pending elections in the English House of Commons. Chairman Thomas Reilly spoke of home correspondence on the election and Grattan Esmonde of Wexford pledged not to sit in Parliament if chosen. The Leitrim Club of New York supports the cause and will meet monthly, with applications to John Dolan at Roxbury Crossing.
During a July 28 fire that destroyed the Currier barn, a town landmark, fireman Frank Munroe was knocked from a hayloft by water streams and sustained internal injuries likely to prove fatal, and he was taken to Clinton Hospital.
Yesterday at Sharon, Big Jack Sullivan’s farm welcomed clerks and operators from the Postal Company for a joyful outing featuring socializing and informal games on the countryside grounds.
Westboro, July 28. Nurses at the Westboro Insane Hospital threaten a strike over demands for better food, pay on sick leave, eight hour workdays, and wage increases. They accuse officials of favoritism and poor conditions, with some stating they work 15 hours daily and that promised raises were not fully delivered.
A Brockton freight wreck at high speed crushed the caboose and several cars, killing three men. The special train reportedly collided with force sufficient to telescope the caboose and other cars, causing multiple fatalities and prompting an investigation.
After a noon service at St. John's Episcopal Church in Jamaica Plain, architect Robert Brown was severely bitten on the leg by two brindle bull terrier dogs named Jack and Jim near the church greensward. The same dogs reportedly bit 18-year-old John Burke on Everett street last Wednesday, as owners and police seek explanation for the animals’ dangerous behavior.
In a Brockton wreck, the passenger engine engineer and fireman were killed and the freight conductor crushed in the caboose. Three on the freight were severely injured. Fireman Gridley died en route to hospital. Conductor Fraser and Engineer Hathaway were found dead. The passenger car carried no passengers. Firefighters assisted police and railroad workers as rescuers removed the dead and injured.
The wedding of Catherine Elizabeth Gough and George William Voye took place Saturday evening at the Gough home 68 Warwick Street Roxbury. Rev Ellis Bishop of St Stephen’s Church officiated. The bridal party included two flower girls, a bridesmaid and a maid of honor. The couple will reside at 20 Dennis Street Roxbury and are to be at home after September 1.
Miss Mary Cronin of Roxbury collapsed while placing flowers on her brother Charles's grave at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden on Saturday afternoon. She died, witnessed by her sister Mrs William Murray and a male friend.
Miss Cronin, 20, who had worked in the Plant Shoe Company office in Roxbury, collapsed and died from heart failure near a cemetery. Dr William Holland witnessed the incident, confirmed death, and alerted authorities before an ambulance moved her to the hospital.
Herbert J. Keith of 72 South Market street told police last night robbers entered his office and looted his safe of 176.69 dollars departing without signs of their methods. The money was locked in the safe Saturday after noon and his office doors and windows were intact when he checked last evening.
Frederick Breen aged 65 died at home after being struck by a bicycle on Main Street near Ell Pond yesterday. He suffered a brain concussion from the collision.
The steamer Kanawha, owned by H. H. Rogers, arrived at New Bedford with signals showing the owner was not aboard. A Fairhaven inquiry reported Mr. Rogers had a slight attack of indignation but is not worse, and he is staying with his daughter on Long Island.
A capable Tremont audience enjoyed a four act entertainment last night for Mr Thomas Murphy by the Columbian Benevolent Association. Charles Miller and his Park Theatre Company presented The Littlest Girl with Baby Doris Miller in the title role. Richard Carle performed A Little Foolishness and showcased a Gambol film for the Lambs Club. John E Hazzard delivered Poetry and Rot while Miss Effie Fay offered songs from The Belle of Avenue A. May Bowler Walter Lawrence and others contributed to the final ensemble number.
Francis Carrigan nine years old was struck by a horse and buggy on West street tonight and suffered a broken leg a deep head wound and body bruises. An automobile nearby ferried the boy home for care.
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