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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1909
Page
2
Crowds flocked to Boston Common and nearby parks to escape a week of heat, finding shade under trees and on benches. Families spread on the grass as Frog Pond area drew youngsters, while spectators brushed off sunbaked exertion and outdoor preachers yielded to the cool respite.
A New York Sun letter complains Plymouth Rock is concealed by coal sheds and a derelict display. An American traveler recalls leading a group of foreigners to the site and learning the rock is a fragment under a shed, provoking foreign voices to push for restoration.
An open mass meeting marks the 50th anniversary of the local at 694 Washington street with possible representation from International President Valentine. Longshoremen wage and rules disputes stall. freight handlers seek 10 percent pay raises and shorter workdays, while steamship agents push nonwork rules for holidays. Various locals report leadership changes and upcoming conventions in July and July 12 at Springfield Ohio.
Wire report from the White Star liner Romanic states Archbishop William H. O'Connell is in good health on a sea voyage home. Boston Catholic committees and clergy will greet him at the wharf, with celebrations planned at Mechanics' Building and the Cathedral for a silver jubilee. The program includes a 600 voice male chorus, an orchestra, a procession, and a pontifical high mass.
At Riverside today nine men and nine women tipped over nine times while about 3000 canoes filled the river. Metropolitan police assisted occupants to shore and to the station where clothing was dried and all departed none the worse for their adventures.
Francis Quinlan donated a grand elk memorial now dedicated by Lynn Lodge No. 117 at St. Joseph's Catholic cemetery. Exalted Ruler D. J. Curtin led the service with Fred Glines, Jacobs, Frank G. Harrison, Cr. J. Callahan, E. S. Higgins, and Thomas F. Porter participating in unveiling, oration, eulogy, and poem reading.
The incident began with speeches deriding Christians and escalated into clashes between Turks and Syrians. Police officer Joseph Alley allegedly fired a revolver, prompting Turks to attack Christians. Syrian Joseph Obersey reportedly struck Alley, fracturing his skull, and fatally wounding Saad Burrout. Morris Hassan and Esper Sadi were seriously hurt. Burrout died.
Worcester June 27. Joseph Robillard a city baker who was overcome by heat Saturday was pronounced dead by physicians then revived by electricity. Doctors say he remains weak but out of danger and may leave Worcester City Hospital by Thursday.
Baker Robillard of Main Street collapsed Saturday and was pronounced dead at City Hospital. Doctors revived him with artificial respiration and electricity, and after hours he regained consciousness. He is 40, widowed, with four married children in Fitchburg, and is expected to live.
Walter Baker of Hose Company No 1 was seriously injured responding to a fire alarm at the corner of Washington Street and Concord Avenue. An alarm from Box 48 failed and the bell system was out of order. Baker fell from the relief wagon, breaking his collarbone and shoulder blade, spraining his ankle, with possible internal injuries, and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
The Arctic steamer brings news that Knud Johnson died after falling into a crevasse during a pack ice hunting trip on May 19. The Wellman airship shed was destroyed by a fierce December storm, wrecking the structure and prompting immediate rebuilding effort led by Arthur Wellman.
Frederick Stoddard of Melrose defends a 900000 dollar estate plan that leaves more than half to New York and Massachusetts charities, contesting mental competency of Mrs Noble. He notes unequal bequests to relatives and impact on institutions like the New York Society for Improving the Condition of the Poor and the Children's Aid Society.
Miss Margaret E Cronin daughter of James Cronin of 28 Cunningham street Dorchester married last evening at St Pauls Church to Michael J Noonan of Charlestown The bride s sister Miss Katherine Cronin was maid of honor and cousin Jeremiah J Cronin of Wakefield was best man A reception followed and the couple left for a tour of New York State before residing in Dorchester
On the ninth day after Elsie Sigel's body was found police admit they have no solid clue to the killer's whereabouts. The report notes the crime occurred about 18 days earlier and the investigation remains stalled with no suspect identified.
The Ladies' Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church joins the American Humane Educational Society of Boston and the Young Men's Christian Association of Massachusetts in a collaborative effort to promote youth welfare and moral education across communities.
Boston businessmen complained about late milk deliveries prompting the Boston & Maine railroad to end shipping on freight trains. All milk from the region will depart on a special train at 8 p.m. from Portsmouth and return from Boston at noon.
Jamaica Plain police arrested 26 people in Franklin Park yesterday for park rule violations. The arrests, including men women and children, push June totals well above 100.
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