23 Mar 1911
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1911
Page
1
Fort Monroe Virginia March 22 reports a passenger aboard the wrecked battleship Texas survived the attack. After heavy shells from the New Hampshire crippled the ship a cat walked free from a jagged hole in the conning tower unaffected by tons of steel.
Reports describe a ship test where New Hampshire gunners demonstrated striking accuracy and caused extensive hull damage though 11 inch armor remained intact. Tugs worked to salvage the wreck as observers, including Secretary Meyer, watched from the San Marcos between volleys amid a raging interior fire.
Report says President Taft will nominate United States District Attorney Asa P French for the United States District Court seat left by the death of Francis C Lowell in Massachusetts. Federal building officials expect French to be the choice.
Mr French aged 51 is regarded as one of the ablest and most energetic lawyers to fill the U S district attorney post in Massachusetts. He was appointed by President Roosevelt in January 1906 after resigning as district attorney for Norfolk and Plymouth counties, a role he held for five years.
Allen Woodle, longtime Western Union Telegraph Company Boston manager, is appointed district commercial manager for Connecticut. He will oversee all state offices and New York New Haven Hartford line offices in New York. Headquarters set for New Haven. Woodle previously led Newport R I and Portland Me offices. O A Conners of Buffalo N Y becomes acting manager in Boston.
A $2500 blaze in the adjoining residence of Mrs. M Johnson at 86 Atlantic Avenue Revere set sparks near the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. Firefighters quickly responded and played two streams on the wooden church to prevent destruction.
About 200 prominent Boston business leaders gathered in City Hall to urge the City Council to resume municipal collection of store sweepings. The hearing followed an order by Councillor Attridge to investigate the stoppage, which began March 15 under Commissioner of Public Works Rourke.
Representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and improvement associations, along with leading mercantile firms, urged continuing the city collections. All but one speaker supported the practice and several even offered the city a fair price to handle the work.
Isaac S. Dixon longtime Everett resident and one of the 600 in the Light Brigade died at his home 804 Broadway Everett. The death notice lists his age as 69 years 6 months 17 days. Critics noted his claimed 1854 charge at Bala klava when he was a boy of 13.
The man describes being wounded during the Crimean War as the Light Brigade reached the guns and saving his life through comrades. He fought in Sebastopol, served in the Civil War for four years in over 40 battles, and escaped injury. Born in England, he enlisted at 15 as a drummer with the Seventeenth Lancers in Crimea.
Miss Laura Wright of 41 Heath Street Everett was removed from the Upton House on Dartmouth Street last night after taking poison in a self administered attempt. She is expected to recover.
Mrs. Cynthia Holmes Belcher, 82, of 2 Westland avenue, was struck and killed crossing Massachusetts avenue near Symphony Hall. James Killion Jr., 25, of 3 Parnell street, guided the crossing. Frederick I. Morse, 37, a chauffeur of 16 Everett street Malden, employed by Henry Upham of 49 Lincoln street Malden, was taken to Station 16 and will face manslaughter charges in Municipal Court.
Presidio Texas March 22 bullets from Mexican rifles struck a detachment of U S troops guarding the American river bank shortly after supplies for Mexican forces besieged in Ojinaga were halted. An explanation was demanded from General Luque commander of Mexican troops.
Soldiers stationed in Wyoming undergo typhoid inoculation before a scheduled hike as part of training. Medical officials confirm the public health measure and note the unit will proceed with the exercise after vaccination.
A. G. Munro of the Boston Post reports from San Antonio on March 22 as laborers heave with mud and heat, pushing plows through heavy gumbo soil, sweat staining their work through the demanding conditions of rural Texas.
Mrs. Belcher died after being struck near Massachusetts avenue and Huntington avenue as she crossed with guide James Killion. Upham car driver Morse claimed poor visibility and wet roads caused the fatal crush. Killian survived with injuries. Belcher, born in Lunenburg Vermont, 82, was widowed, writer, and member of the New England Women's Press Association. burial planned with nephew William Belcher in Boston.
Two trolley cars collided at the Beacon street Commonwealth avenue switch around 7 30 last night. Seven surface lines were halted for about half an hour. No injuries are reported though crowds were tossed from seats. The Beacon car led the Newton Brighton car into the crash. rear steps broke and the Brighton car went off the forward track. In one car 89 passengers and in the other 9 passengers.
A March 22 blaze gutted four Court Street shops Pratt & Byers J P Ferguson Baker Cigar Elmer E. Burtland 10 Cent Store causing about 10000 dollars in damage. Glass injuries afflicted Laura Byers Patrolman Job H Standish and James Beytes. Upstairs apartments of Cornelius Murphy also ruined. owned by Elizabeth and Henrietta Bassett of Middleboro.
Clergymen and advocates testified at the state house supporting Dr Briggs’s measure to end confinement restraints in asylums. Proponents argued reforms would improve humane treatment and patient rights while opponents urged caution on implementation and safety concerns.
Benjamin R. Greene, once convicted of fraud in the Savannah Harbor improvements case, completed a federal prison term in Atlanta and was released after a hearing where a United States commissioner permitted him to take the pauper's oath.
Lorenzo D Cardell born Warren Vermont December 14 1820 died suddenly at noon yesterday at 42 Melville Avenue Dorchester He moved to Boston sixty years ago lived in South Boston and Dorchester for decades A twine and paper industry veteran he retired over 25 years ago An ardent sportsman he skated at Franklin Field taught youngsters to skate during winters
Boston Red Sox regulars dominate Riverside 5 to 0 as the Ethereal lineup earns a decisive victory. Wanderers beat Ottawa 7 to 5 at the Arena while Clabby secures a win and Bronson suffers a London defeat.
Last night Boston saw the final performance of The Easiest Way at Hollis Street Theatre after Mayor Fitzgerald ordered it stopped as not suited for public morals. The play by David Belasco had toured major cities for three years and had been approved elsewhere.
Timothy Butler stenographer to the Mayor Richard Field assistant secretary and Leo Rogers secretary to Police Commissioner O'Meara attended the play Monday and Tuesday night. They took copious notes of dialogue and scenes which were submitted to both the police commissioner and the Mayor for review.
Paul Berry of Boston Massachusetts was hurled 50 feet to the ground during an ascent in F. Perkins' aerial kites at the Pittsburgh automobile exhibition. The guy ropes were struck by a Pennsylvania freight train, ropes cut, and the kites demolished.
Representative Martin L. Quinn of Swampscott said capital punishment by electric chair would be preferable to life in a Massachusetts insane asylum. He testified before the prisons committee at the State House during hearings on bills to ban restraints in insane hospitals. The room was packed as church leaders and religious figures supported the proposed reforms.
Debate over proper committee venue ends with the line of inquiry moved to rules. Representative Quinn demands an investigation into deaths at Westboro Insane Asylum and criticizes treatment of patients. Dr Briggs defended his reform efforts while Dr Bowditch praised his motives and noted international commendation.
Spectators at an aerial display watched Berry, 19, plunge into mud but survive as wind faults and a missing tether jeopardized two kites. Perkins rose to about 150 feet before a repositioning attempt, while a freight train pulled the line between cars, jolting the riders and ending the stunt.
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