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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1907
Page
12
Miss Ethel May Towns and Clifford A. Sampson wed at Maplewood Methodist Church amid a telegram scare claiming illness. Guests numbered 250 inside and about 300 waited outside as the ceremony proceeded with Rev. Joseph Candlin presiding.
Missing since last Saturday night and believed by friends to be castaway on a small yacht. Seventeen year old Matthew Meer of 248 Maverick Street East Boston, a local figure in Noddle Island, is sought by police after relatives appealed for help.
Five persons are dead after a carload of giant powder exploded on the Chicago and Southern railroad at Reddick Illinois. A second car containing matches caught fire and the blast shattered nearby windows as bystanders gathered.
A pleasure trip ended with the sloop Golden Hope owned by Arthur Sullivan losing anchor off Nantasket. Meer, left aboard the yacht with little food, is believed swept to sea after a weekend gale. The boat and passenger were missing as searches continue along the coast.
A North End Park rumor sparked a waterfront panic as police and harbor units investigated a floating object. The harbor crew arrived and confirmed the sighting was a large log, not a body, despite local chatter of a missing woman.
The story of Willie McDonald a 11 year old newsboy in Boston moved Post readers to donate. he died from spinal meningitis after selling papers to help his family of six. Support came from U S Grant Cole and a widow, with funds to Mrs McDonald via the Post. City Hall pols shift to sidewalks as summer arrives.
General Charles W. Bartlett, aiming for future gubernatorial runs, paid a visit to the Mayor's office yesterday afternoon, signaling ongoing engagement with local civic affairs.
In Saugus on June 4 Alonzo Brown was killed spraying gypsy moth nests when a small iron pipe he used touched a live wire. He crashed from the tree and fell, presumed electrocuted.
The wedding of Miss Helen Forster to Dr. L Boylston Adams of Framingham was a society event. The bride wore a white lace robe and lilies of the valley bouquet. Her niece Miss Dorothy Chandler attended in pink tulle with sweet peas. Best man was Mr H J Gordon Brigham.
Malden June 4 The Rev P J Hal ly pastor of Sacred Heart Church says a friend will donate 10000 dollars to reduce the church debt from 20000 dollars. Parishioners strive to raise another 10000 dollars by January 1 to wipe out the debt.
Miss Mary Vail daughter of Mrs M E Vail of Fountain Street Roxbury wed Simeon F Smith of Dorchester at the bride’s mother's home last evening. Rev Murray Dewart of Milton officiated with only immediate relatives in attendance.
Today at Shuman's near Summer street entrance showcase the latest feminine neckwear. Edna Wallace Hopper embroidered collars priced at 1c, 2c, and 50c accompany hand embroidered linen stocks and a wide range of ties, jabots, butterflies, and bows priced from 10c to 25c. White embroidered handkerchiefs and plaids complete the display with prices from 10c to 1.50.
Mr and Mrs Herbert E Waters of Malden announce their marriage performed privately by Rev P J Halley at the parochial residence. Susie M O Connell of Jamaica Plain, known in both cities, met Mr Waters at Wonderland last summer. They will reside at 137A Belmont street.
Representative William H. S. Hayes, a senior House member and humorist, suffered a severe asthma attack. The House session was suspended as aides aided him. he was rushed by Rescue Station ambulance to a hospital and treated by Dr. Packard before leaving later that day.
The United Shoe Machinery Company plans a circular to Massachusetts customers clarifying its status after new legislation and addressing an alleged order instructing the Spencer representative to stop taking orders in the state. President Winslow leaves for a Maine fishing trip and will issue a formal statement tomorrow.
Sessions of the International Marble Workers Union in Marble Workers Hall reviewed committee reports and international officer updates. General Secretary Treasurer Hogan received praise for a flourishing treasury as delegates toured Boston and Nantasket Beach before a mass meeting at Kneeland Street.
Governor Guild accepts the resignation of Judge John W. McKim of the Suffolk County Probate Court. The departure is not followed by an immediate nomination, with a potential successor like Elijah George discussed for the soonest vacancy after the July Fourth period.
The annual Electric Light and Power plant of Hardwick was sold today to the Woodbury Granite Company for about 28000 dollars. The sale, announced in Hardwick on June 4, transfers ownership of the local utility facility.
Alleito Salvatore, 21, of 16 Battery Street, was rearrested on a murder charge in the Moon Street North End shooting that left Costa Saborio dead. Police tie the incident to the Black Hand and the May 28 affray that sparked the case.
Moses Silverman a retired merchant from Worcester Square was pinned by two men on a southbound Washington Street car near Hanover last night. He was looted of 2150 in checks and 20 in cash as three fashionably dressed youths joined the car and escaped before he realized the theft. Silverman boarded at Hanover and Washington.
War between steamship lines ends and the White Star liner Romanic will offer steerage fares to Boston Mediterranean ports at $15, less than half the usual price. The Romanic sails this Saturday and will be the only line ship under the cut rate from this port.
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