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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1910
Page
9
A mishap at the corner of Washington and West Concord streets last evening left three men badly shaken. A big limousine was wrecked when two surface cars collided with an automobile in succession, causing traffic to be tied up for about half an hour.
Dr. S H Blodgett, owner of the car, and Howard Coburn, the chauffeur, suffered minor injuries when a collision on West Concord street sent the limousine into oncoming traffic. Joseph Melchiondo, a passenger, escaped unharmed. Debris filled the street as two cars battled the exterior of the auto with damage estimated around $1000.
A dog named Hank aboard the Henry W Weiler allegedly provoked a brawl after captain Israel L Thorndike stepped on the animal. Marcus Straker struck Thorndike, leading to a fight with Mate Walker backing the captain. Police boat Guardian intervened to sort the ensuing disturbances.
Beatrice Cooper of 86 Brighton Avenue Allston a Washington Allston School fifth grader is named in the Post photo. She will receive a $5 Five Dollar Gold Piece if she calls at the City Editor's office 275 Washington Street with a parent to claim the prize.
Aurora March 4. Mrs Jennie Cromer a W C T U figure says a family under moderate means should have no more than six children. She urges jailing heads of families who exceed six claiming it is criminal to bring more children than one can properly care for.
Marcus Straker reported Captain Thorndike and Mate Walker assaulted him and Hank aboard the Henry W Weiler. A warrant was issued by East Boston court, and police captured the pair delivering bail at Spectacle Island. They await further testimony at East Boston court with Hank present.
New York announce the engagement of Miss Julia Rowland Mix to Arthur Howard Blight of Toronto. Mr and Mrs J Rowland Mix disclosed the match in a society notice.
A chemist presents Cadum as a universal remedy for eczema and other skin troubles. It allegedly cures itching and covers sores with a thin coating while healing, with a 10 cent trial size advertised for conditions including hives pimples blotches tetter itch herpes and ringworm.
Lowell March 4 The Mer rimack River runs six feet above Pawtucket falls but experts say spring freshet danger is past. Ice had not yet begun to break though expected by Sunday. Warm weather and recent rain caused rapid rise, but cooler spells slowed overflow with canals high but not enough to halt many mills and shops relying on water power.
A Jamaica Plain reader praises the Boston Post editorial on L transfers at Huntington and Massachusetts avenues. He urges removing turnstiles to ease travel, cites Scollay square station as an example of dangerous barriers, and asks for improved, humane transit service for Boston riders.
Mrs Lillian Dale Curwen of New York, reported missing Friday a week ago, was found by a friend at a private Boston hospital. Mrs M L Hawkes of 615 Massachusetts Avenue identified her and notified the family. Mrs Curwen suffers a nervous breakdown tied to worry over her husband, a feather manufacturer.
Tremont Theatre hosts the Emmet celebration observed by Clan na Gael Boston and allied Irish groups. Principal speaker James M. Sullivan of New York, Yale gold medalist, will appear along with Hon. James H. Vaccy. Invitations extended to the Governor, acting Mayor and AOH leaders.
After three days of secret talks in Bluefields Nicaragua General Estrada and his advisers reportedly have acquiesced to American demands for a receptive approach to intervention proposals. American consul Moffat, urged to comment, remains silent as negotiators press for guarantees of restored citizen rights.
Twenty three trawlers arrived at T wharf as wind hampered the day’s fishing. Haddock and cod totals topped 344,100 pounds with mixed species while ships like the Natalie J Nelson and Hawke Knowlton added to landings. A missing crew member from the Thalia is feared dead after the vessel was sighted abandoned. Weather and dense fog disrupted numerous arrivals, including the City of Macon and the Jennie A Stubbs, delaying shipments and port activity.
Shipping notices report arrivals including Cimbria Nielsen at Copenhagen and Fornebo Hansen at Louisburg with coal. Cleared and sailed lists include Ragnarok Philadelphia and Canadian Tiger pool. Tide times, high water, and numerous tugbed barges noted amid quotes of several vessels and ports.
Etienne Barbé of Plancheville Avoyelles Parish Louisiana reports his little girl’s eczema cleared after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. He describes sores blisters red skin intense itching and sleepless nights followed by a complete cure with one cake of soap and half a box of ointment. He also notes his own facial pimples cleared.
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