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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1910
Page
2
Quincy June 27. Councilman John R. Richards Ward 3 and Joseph L. Whiton Jr. Ward 1 exchanged epithets during the council meeting over a proposed ordinance amendment to create another lieutenant and inspector of police. Prompt intervention by other members prevented a physical altercation.
During a council meeting Whiton said some opposed to the amendment had been approached by police. Richards challenged the remark, calling Whiton a liar. Both men argued, nearly fought in the chamber, then were separated and the meeting adjourned amid uproar.
Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange directors plan an 8:30 start for a 200 plus member tour from Boston to Springfield. The, visit includes Hopedale with Governor Draper, Worcester lunch, Bay State House, auto transport, industry visits, and a Cooley House banquet with remarks by Mayor Edward H. Lothrop and others.
Kiev reports ninety five Jews expelled today with fifty two from Solomenka and fifty one from Demiefska. Censuses and anti Jewish measures in the region accompany the crackdown.
Congressman George Foss of Illinois told a Post reporter that the Republican party will win the fall election by a large margin on its merits. He praised Congress for passing postal savings bank, telephone and telegraph regulation, railroad rates, and natural resources conservation, and defended Cannonism and Insurgent labels in a cautious reply.
Dick Drohan, once a member of the so called sewer gang, arraigned in U S district court on charges of breaking into Woods Hole and North Wilmington post offices during March and April of last year. He was arrested March 24 after leaving Deer Island Prison and had been in Charles Street jail awaiting trial. He pleaded nolo contendere and the court placed the indictment on file after a three month sentence.
Public notice-style advertisement for Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root claiming relief for kidneys bladder and urinary tract. Promotes samples and a free booklet by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY with a Boston Daily Post reader reference.
A letter to a state legislative committee describes a boy attacked by a keeper at Lyman School using a jack knife. The boy, Robert Gayer, allegedly had his wrist vein severed and lay unconscious as blood covered the floor. his mother, Mrs. Mary Gayer of Natick, confirms he is now a U S timekeeper on the Panama Canal.
Natick 1910 report details abuse claims at Lyman School for boys while legislators and trustees discuss reforms. The debate covers detention, punishment methods, hunger and confinement practices, and proposed new governance to improve oversight and welfare for inmates including moving toward smaller groups and executive supervision.
Mr and Mrs John H Higgins of Wrentham marked 50 years of marriage with a private East Boston observance at their daughter Mrs John Davis’s home 74 Lexington Street East Boston. Mrs Higgins 85 and Mr Higgins 75 received a gold gift purse of 100 from George Stout. The couple wed fifty years ago at Seamen's Baptist Church North Square by Father Taylor. Their children are Mrs John Davis Mrs George Stout Mrs S J Ellis Mrs A C Stout and Mrs A H Stout. The celebration was attended by many relatives and friends including the Stout family and Mrs Catherine Guptil and Mrs H B Bragg.
Hazel Tracey seven year old daughter of Mrs Etta Tracey of 90 Granite street died at Quincy City Hospital after clothing ignited by a bonfire. Two men at a nearby quarry site helped extinguish flames and carried her to her home where she was pronounced fatally burned by Dr C A Rowe.
Judge Rugg of the Supreme Judicial Court denied Dakota Dan's bid to submit the Russell fortune dispute to a jury. The movant claims to be Daniel Blake Russell, heir to half the estate, and sought to frame issues for a jury trial.
Funeral for ex Chief of Police Frank M McLaughlin held at Trinity Episcopal Church at 3 pm with Reverend Paul Sterling officiating. Delegations from the G A R post Hugh DePayen Commandery K T and the police department attended. Pallbearers were Patrolmen Thompson Brown Mc Cathy Rand Pineo and Fuller. Burial followed at Wyoming cemetery.
Legislative panel presses inquiry into the Newman boy death with Chairman Ham questioning detention room practices and the use of sheets. Mrs. Evans notes a $5 reward for runaways from Lyman School and says a Lyman sentence is no punishment. Hearing adjourns to resume at 10:30 a.m. in Room 240 State House.
Washington reports the bureau of insular affairs notes that among 8000 government employees in the Philippines the quarterly death rate to March 31 was 6.9 per thousand per year, suggesting the islands are not unhealthful for Americans.
At a City Council meeting a resolution to have all construction and repair work at the Charlestown navy yard done by civilians instead of enlisted men was defeated after a tie vote. The measure was referred to the executive committee amid criticism of the government.
Anna Jablakowa a 25 year old Russian Polish immigrant escaped from the Immigration Bureau detention room at Long wharf using a rope improvised from towels. She planned to meet a step brother in Worcester after landing from Antwerp on the Me nominee. Officials say no attempt will be made to recapture her.
The court acquitted Burke of operating an automobile while intoxicated, finding the patrolman misread his dazed condition after a crash. The accident involved Roughan, Burke, and William Flynn. the car’s faulty back wheel caused the wreck, not careless driving.
Thomas Gorghan aged 52 fell from a skylight in a barn on the Dean estate Glen road Weston today. He struck an iron hook in the floor and died instantly. Gorghan was a widower with grown children and lived on Washington street Newton Lower Falls.
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