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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1907
Page
4
New England families with four or more living generations are invited to send group photos for publication in the Post. Selected images will be compiled into a neatly-bound volume and sent to President Roosevelt.
Mrs Cynthia M Watson the eldest in a four generation Chelsea family was born in Lincolnville seventy years ago. Her daughter Leuphemia Smith born Isleborough Me now lives in South Lawrence. Granddaughter Nellie A Quinney is twenty four and the great granddaughter Gladys A Quinney was born five years ago.
The Supreme Court will hear James E. McLaughlin's mandamus action against Mayor Fitzgerald to compel approval of McLaughlin as architect for the new consumptives hospital. Judge Braley ordered the mayor to answer after denying the motion to dismiss citing alleged partisan conduct.
The Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange endorses a Merchants' Co operative Steamship line to New York. They cite freight rate hikes after the Joy Steamship line sale to Metropolitan and call for continued competition to protect Boston's commercial prestige.
Manager A. S. Duffy reported a fur coat missing from the Orpheum Theatre and a $25 reward was offered. A stage hand found the culprit when the acrobatic dog Tip used the coat as a bed and finally returned it after persuasion. The theft investigation continues.
The largest baby ever born in Chicago is a girl weighing 18 pounds. Thousands of Polish residents regard the child and its parents as specially favored by Providence amid widespread superstitious veneration.
In Boston a decree of divorce was granted to Abbie C. Wonde from Rev. Henry H. Wonde after she testified to cruelties and attempts to extract control of her property. The case drew a large crowd as details emerged of abroad life and pressures.
John Cermilo, 39, was showered with boiling water when a kettle exploded at a Portland street workroom. He fell to the floor yesterday afternoon and was carried to the relief station for treatment.
While wiring Lyons home in New Bedford the electrician bored through the floor beneath Mrs Lyons. A fine pointed spike pierced her shoe and into her foot causing a serious wound that may lead to blood poisoning. The gas company may cover the physician's bill.
Miss Anna G. Witherell sustained probable fatal injuries from a shotgun discharge at 25 Thayer Place last Sunday night. Police and hospital authorities believe the injury was accidental as Joseph E. Hayden allegedly bumped the gun while playing with a dog. Autopsy possible if death occurs. investigation by State police to proceed with Hayden and involved family present.
Boston restaurants plan a new pie price scale with a fifth for five cents and a quarter for ten cents amid rising provisions. The move provokes talk of a pie trust and hunger of Boston diners as Old Home Week nears.
The Charles Sumner Council Royal Arcanum marked 25 years with a banquet at the American House attended by Augustus A. Reid. Officers and organizers included William Pelkus Isaac Daniels and Max Levy. The treasurer reported 139 984 in death benefits and over 2000 in the general fund.
Alec MacLean of the Revere cycle track organizers a five race series at Revere to crown the American champion Then the European Paris winner will race the American victor in a multi city series Debuting on Bunker Hill Day the one hour opener features Elmer Collins James Moran Hugh MacLean among early entrants with more expected Bobby Walthour plans return from Europe to join Floyd MacFarland Smith and the Bedell brothers among candidates.
Hopedale June 11 General William F Draper told a Post reporter his sole aim in resigning as Draper company president was to reduce his business load. He denied directorate troubles, saying age prompts rest and he will retire from active business except for investments. Board to consider resignation next Monday.
Philadelphia June 11 Harry Husk, a former Pullman conductor, won a Gibson man role in The Belle of Mayfair after meeting Tom Foley who claimed to be the original model for Gibson’s man. Husk sought a big voice and landed the part the next day.
Paulsboro, N J June 11 Epton Ashton a farmer shot and seriously wounded Charles Reed, a friend, claiming Reed was after his chickens. A caller to Miss Ashton reported a noise and Ashton found Reed asleep by the river at about 30 feet distance. Dr Laws removed eight shot from Reed's legs and torso.
About 1000 students attended the Ivy exercises at Somerville English High School on Central Hill. Headmaster John A. Avery spoke, William T. Henderson addressed the crowd, and songs and poems were performed. The ivy was planted by students and the spade gift passed from the senior to the junior class president. The ivy came from Goddard Chapel at Tufts College.
Lewiston Maine June 11 Dr A N Senesac of New Bedford Mass married Miss Blanche A Cloutier daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Cloutier of Lewiston at the private chapel of St Peter’s Church Only immediate friends and relatives attended The bride educated at Villa Marie Convent Montreal The groom a physician in New Bedford for five years and prominent in his profession He is the son of Mr and Mrs Louis L Senesac of Stanbridge Quebec.
Ed Hodgkins of Vanceboro tracked two bear cubs near Lambert Lake in Bangor Maine. After a 50 foot climb he captured the cubs but faced an angry adult bear. In a half hour fight using a revolver and hatchet he killed the old bear, saved the cubs, and returned home with the cubs and the mother's skin.
The Ginter Grocery Company bids farewell next Saturday to its first of its kind food show held across five Boston stores since May 31. Each store features country themed booths with costumed attendants and five piece orchestras. Staff report visitors leave with samples and nearly four tons were given away last week.
Sweet Marie will race at Indianapolis on July 4 against Lou Dillon’s 1:58 1-2 standard in her first start of the year. Owned by FE. T. Stotesbury of Philadelphia, the mare faces a track not famed for speed and doubts surround her bid to lower the record or even beat her own best.
Harry Brimmer a 15 year old newsboy on a freight car fell through the rafters of the Southern railroad trestle into Dan River about 40 feet below. Water beneath was 12 feet deep. He struck head first, but surfaced and swam ashore without a scratch.
Harvard crews faced rough seas at Red Top Conn as exams limited work. The varsity and freshman eights raced to the two and a half mile flag with the freshmen just ahead then the varsity won by about three lengths. Wyman of the freshmen eight is out with a light mumps attack.
The Nurses' Home to be built with Augusta City Hospital support was awarded to Hanks & Wentworth as the lowest bidders. They sublet the foundation to Henry Clark, with excavation to start this week and rapid progress planned. The late Hon. J Manchester Haynes left funds for the home.
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