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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1907
Page
5
A variety of styles in garments and low prices on desirable merchandise make Adams the most attractive ladies' specialty house in New England. Thursday, Friday and Saturday feature exceptional values in suits coats waists and skirts.
Max Mitchell of the Federation of Jewish Charities will convene a mass meeting at 29 Leverett Street to determine how Boston Hebrews can assist Roumanian Jews fleeing civil war in King Carol's domain. He notes few Roumanian Jews in Boston and cites larger communities elsewhere.
The Cutting villa at Tuxedo Park was damaged by fire today, causing several thousand dollars in losses. Firemen saved the contents including tapestries rugs and paintings. a caretaker was in charge of the house.
Catherine Eggleston, 80, was wedged between two tenement walls on Dresser Street for nearly three hours. Firefighters tore through 20 feet of wall to free her, as a crowd watched. She expressed relief and gratitude after returning home with her watchdog Ginger.
Ira G. Hersey addressed 14 graduates at Paul Revere Hall praising trade schools and pledging M C M A support until public schools fully adopt them. Nearly 500 friends attended as the graduates, in black shirts, received diplomas. Rev. Robert Walker urged faith honor and steadfastness for success. Professor Paul Hanns of Harvard spoke as commission chair.
John J. Shea a 63 year old Marblehead resident and war veteran who fought in the Sherman march to the sea hanged himself with suspenders after his wife and daughter left for the evening. Once a patient at Danvers Insane Hospital he had been discharged a year earlier and had recently purchased two revolvers which were confiscated by his wife.
Somerville Latin School headmaster Robert Baxter accused the local YMCA of being a nuisance to students after a Tuesday night prank at the school. He criticized the YMCA's influence on the youth, citing concerns about its impact on the high school.
A Penn matron credits Grape-Nuts with curing years of stomach and nerve troubles after half cooked meals caused illness. She swears by the cereal and notes her daughter thrived on it. Separately, Somerville high school boys, linked to a Greek fraternity nicknamed Geeks, caused a midnight ruckus at the YMCA with a red flag, love letters, and moved statues to the top floor as a prank.
In a Senate clash over a bill granting Andrew Lienhardt the right to sue the state for injuries to his hen farm caused by the water and sewerage board, Senator Buttrick of Worcester withdrew further opposition, noting the mayor of Boston could defeat the measure. The bill, reported adversely by metropolitan affairs, initially passed Senate before folding.
St Marys Church North End lists Tenebrae service this evening with Rev Father McDermott J as speaker and Easter Sunday late mass to feature him. Tomorrow evening Rev William J Quigley S J preaches and a 3 pm Way of the Grass service is scheduled in the afternoon.
Jacob A. Riis spoke at the Malden Y M C A auditorium on The Battle with the Slums. The stere opticon lecture featured Riis’ photos from his New York Sun reporting and praised President Roosevelt for cleaning slums and breaking up gangs during his police commissioner tenure.
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