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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1910
Page
14
Captain John McManus of Ladder 4 and his driver Edward Egan were seriously injured when a front wheel collapsed on the chief’s wagon on Blue Hill Avenue near Moreland Street. The axle dropped to the street and spurred the horse into a gallop as they rode at high speed.
Captain McManus was thrown to the sidewalk and left unconscious after a street collision. Driver Egan hung to the reins for 70 feet before losing consciousness, sustaining cuts and bruises. The horse and damaged team dragged along Blue Hill avenue to Dudley street where two firemen halted the animal. Both men were taken home by residents in carriages. McManus suffered a bed scalp wound.
Irrigation Day marks new liquor licenses in Worcester Fall River New Bedford Gloucester Chelsea and Marlborough becoming effective this morning. Worcester tops the list with 8 am opening as corks pop and drinks flow in the newly permitted cities.
Captain Sam Mel Gladding, 84, pioneer packer and partner in the Swift Packing Company, died suddenly at his Bristol Rhode Island home. He had commanded in the merchant marine and served as shipmaster in operational packing ventures since Chicago days. He leaves a long record in maritime and packing enterprises.
Lady Sybil Grey daughter of Earl Grey and Lady Aileen Roberts daughter of Lord Roberts arrive at the Hotel Somerset in Boston with maids and attendants. They occupy rooms on the second floor dine then retire for the evening. They plan to stay until next Wednesday before traveling to Philadelphia.
Multiple collisions and mishaps reported across several scenes. A large auto headed toward Salem involved R L Titus and Edward Lefavor with several passengers. a second car was driven by James Beaton with Annie and Stanley Beaton. Mrs Wilson of Marblehead was injured. Two others were scratched and bruised. A carriage crash hurt Mr and Mrs Hyman Tager of Everett after a frightened horse spooked the pair. A canoe incident at the Charles River near Dedham Water Power Co. left two men and two girls in need of assistance, with Grover King rescuing a swimmer and one unnamed girl pulled to shore. Names from Roxbury were not confirmed.
A. L. Gorgan, 21, electrocuted turning on plant power at the street railway transformer station. A horse-drawn hack carrying seven from a funeral crashed into a Bristol County Street Railway car at Washington and Tremont. Mrs. Mary McCabe, 55, suffered a probable fractured skull and minor injuries. her son Edward and Edward Scanlon were hospitalized along with another rear-seat occupant. Two may die.
Taft arrives in Pittsburg with Secretary Knox and Mayor Magee as fans await a Founders Day celebration at the Carnegie Institute. The president will open the 14th annual art exposition, attend the Cubs game, and sit in a special presidential section at Forges Field amid security measures and social events.
May Day passed quietly in Paris with heavy government precautions and little police action as Labor unions held back demonstrations. In Brussels and Madrid similar May Day parades were orderly amid looming general elections and Socialist prospects.
Ruth Bryan Leavitt arrived in Lincoln after months in Germany. She will wed Lt Reginald Altham Owen of the Royal Engineers Tuesday at her parents home, with Bryan family members at Fairview and William J Bryan Jr. remaining in Tucson.
The Civil Service Commission rejected John B. Martin for penal committee work, and reports say an effort will be made to keep Fred Gore in his position. The move signals possible continuity in the department despite the setback.
At Paine Memorial Hall the fourth convention of the Independent Workmen's Circle endorsed May Day as a universal labor holiday. A morning parade formed near 9 Cambridge Street and marched to the hall. Speakers included Dr Antoinette F Konikow of Boston Nathan Fleischer of Connecticut and Dr Margolis of New York.
After a phenomenal Yonkers reception Weston awoke to talks with wealth and influence fans outside the Getty House. A large escort planned for his Broadway march includes officers, and Mayor Gaynor awaits at City Hall to honor him with a speech and a charity purse from friends. Weston prepares with barber Emmanuele Comparato and purchases a dove gray shirt, white pearl buttons, and a white tie, while his daughter Anna Hagan follows by car.
Seven men were trapped at 97 Warwick Street Roxbury after sliding down a rope into an elevator shaft during a Sunday raid. They were hauled out by officers and charged with gaming on the Lord's Day.
After a sleuthing sweep by Chief Kendall, Somerville police suspend two patrolmen and fine two others today. Fourteen officers shift on duty as numerous route reassignments and transfers take effect, including Cummings and Hopkins moving to day duty and Dodge moving to night duty.
Rear Admiral Philip Hichborn United States Navy retired and long time chief constructor died at his home in Washington at age 71. Survived by wife son and son-in-law. daughter absent. Interment planned at Mt. Auburn Cemetery Boston near his Charlestown home. Service spanned 32 years of active duty ending in retirement in 191? after aiding Spanish American War ship preparations.
New York May 1 John Q Adams Ward renowned sculptor died this morning in Manhattan. He was in his 80th year after three months of illness. He is survived by his widow and by Edgar Melville Ward a painter who was in Chicago at the time of death.
Funeral services will be held at his New York residence on Tuesday morning before the body is sent to Urbana for interment. Ward, born in Ohio, spent most of his life in New York City and trained under Henry Brown, with whom he created the famed equestrian statue of Washing in Union Square. His notable works include equestrian statues of Sheridan and Cock in Philadelphia and a series in New York’s Dew Park and Brooklyn, plus statues of Hancock for the Smith Memorial in Philadelphia and others across Hartford and Newport. Daniel C. French praised his genius and noted Edwin Booth modeled for a statue in Central Park. His greatest work, the statue of Thomas in Washington, is acclaimed as the finest equestrian in the world by St Gaud.
May 1 in Hopkinton at Reddlax the home of Mr and Mrs M Collen the 50th anniversary of their marriage was celebrated by their immediate family today with customary tributes and well wishes from relatives.
Description outlines a medium bust feminine figure with extreme low waist and elagu¢ gores, crafted in fine silk batte with walohn trim and lace ribbon. Includes six pairs of heavy silk hose. Price not listed.
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