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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1912
Page
5
Dr Joseph Chase formerly of Boston and famed military musician marks his 95th birthday at Nash's Corner Weymouth where friends host a reception at his home.
Dr. Chase born May 8 1817 on Salem street Boston spent years at sea before becoming a dentist. He married Clara D Anville Luce of Martha's Vineyard and has sons Joseph Chase II and Isaac Chase. His wife died years ago. He led military bands in Boston until about 20 years ago and knew Ned Kendall the famed bugler.
Dr D A OHearn a leading physician in the state and prominent locally died at his Burlington avenue home tonight from pneumonia.
Dr. O Hearn died at age 33 after returning from Vienna where he completed a course. He contracted a severe cold leading to pneumonia. Born in Lowell, educated at St Patrick's Parochial School St Bonaventure Alleghany Boston College Harvard Medical School University of Vienna. Practised 10 years in this city with eye ear nose throat specialty. Survived by brother Rev John J O Hearn Peabody and sister Miss Helen O Hearn of this city.
The Sunday Post publishes an exclusive on Richeson, the condemned murderer, detailing his case, impending execution timeline, and statements from legal counsel. The feature outlines appeals, court proceedings, and community reactions surrounding the high profile death row review.
Fire seriously damaged the two story frame dwelling occupied by the Wellington Wet Wash Company at 220 Boston Street early this morning threatening a thickly settled tenement district. Families were hurried out lightly clad from adjacent tenements on Boston Street and from houses behind the laundry in Second Street.
The lower floor at 327 Second Street housed George Connors wagon smith and 329 held John White blacksmith. both families were burned out. Smoke and flames prompted police and firemen to evacuate several families from 333 Second Street. The laundry building was saved after two alarms from Box 126. In nearby Boston Street, 218, about a score of horses were removed from the Boston Forwarding and Transportation Company stable, which survived.
The bill demanding candidate names for the United States Senate appear on the ballot was defeated in the Senate by 12 to 19. The House rejected the Senate action. Reconsideration was moved by Hatton of Charlestown and the bill will be brought up again.
The roll call lists 19 Republicans voting Yes on a measure, with 3 Democrats and 3 Republicans absent. The president did not vote. A proposed constitutional amendment was laid over for a week. In the Senate, a bill to fund free school meals failed 12 to 9, cited as opposed as socialistic.
In a Boston House session yesterday, amendments were proposed to cripple the East Boston Terminal Company charter. One changes capital stock from 1.5 million to 500 thousand. Another shifts approval power to the Mayor and City Council from railroad commissioners.
Attorney-General Swift and District Attorney Pelletier had salaries raised from $5000 to $7000 yesterday by House passage of two salary bills. They were opposed by Greenwood of Everett and Underhill of Somerville.
State House officials report the Supreme Court ruled a prison goods marking bill unconstitutional. The decision cites violation of the U.S. Constitution protecting interstate trade.
An unidentified man, about 45, was arrested on Cross Street and placed in a Hanover Street station cell. He refused to give his name, appeared stubborn, and was found unconscious with a fractured skull hours later. He was taken to Relief Hospital in critical condition.
Three bubble drinking fountains have been put in at Wolf's on the corner of Hanover and Portland streets. Two are on the street floor and one on the second floor. They are described as improved, sanitary, with no valve and a high flowing bubble of water to drink from.
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