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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1911
Page
3
A serious crash was avoided in Copley square when Ladder 15’s horses halted at command. Charles A. Glennon drove the truck responding to Box 94 and ordered the animals to stand on their hind legs, preventing a collision with debris and construction derricks near the Public Library.
Witnesses saw a truck speed into Copley Square toward construction work and nearly collide with a fire engine and ladder. Engine 33 and Ladder 15 raced down Boylston street as horses bolted but the crew backed the apparatus free and tended to a small blaze at the site.
The will of Emma B. Edwards of Reading leaves 500 dollars to the Union Congregational Church of North Reading. Filed in Probate Court East Cambridge yesterday the instrument is dated February 9 1911 and names Arthur F Upton of North Reading as executor. The estate is valued at 24000 dollars with 15000 dollars in personal property and the remainder goes to relatives and friends.
Full page in colors promises heaps of fun for all ages. See who can capture the city of Mexico first in this lively game.
Harry Thurston Peck, former Columbia professor and Boston Post libel plaintiff, testified in U S District Court about a July Boston Post story based on his book The New Baedeker. Peck described letters requesting a retraction and noted alleged publisher reactions affecting his literary work.
The court heard claims that a Boston Sunday Post article damaged Professor Peck of Columbia University by implying a degenerate mind and licentious conduct. Peck testified about his travels and book, while the Post's editors argued the piece reflected his known writings and public impressions.
The naval auxiliary Hannibal departed for Hampton Roads with stores and provisions for distribution among Atlantic fleet vessels. Officials deny significance in the move, noting Hannibal’s normal role as a coal carrier. The Lebanon left Philadelphia for Norfolk with ammunition, described as routine by officials.
Readiness is complete for tomorrow afternoon’s benefit at the Boston Opera House for the Sharon Sanatorium. Final rehearsals show dancers coached and choruses drilled for a near perfect performance. a few cheaper seats remain available.
Representative Martin L. Quinn filed an order with the House clerk for a special investigation of patient care in insane hospitals and the deaths of George Lawson and Michael F. McInerney at Westboro Hospital. The measure, filed after a meeting with Governor Foss, will be considered by the House this morning.
The order directs the committee on public charitable institutions to probe conditions in state insane hospitals including the deaths of George Lawson of Lynn and Michael I. McInerney of Boston at Westboro State Hospital. Hearings may summon witnesses and report by May 16 1933. Dr. Vernon L. Briggs will testify on hospital brutality.
Harvard University has completed plans for a new central library building and for removing the books from Gore Hall. The roof of Gore Hall once hosted the American Revolutionists who used the space as a gunbuilding site. The new library aims to provide more commodious quarters.
Directions for knitting stockings, French fashions, newest silks, neckwear, cushion tops and other needlework aids will appear on the embroidery page of next Sunday's Post.
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