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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1909
Page
9
State Forester Rane met with Gloucester city officials and business leaders to plan a municipal forest of about 2000 acres. The former town common would become city land, with private claims reviewed but few expected.
The Common Council approved a special committee to investigate cemetery department practices. Councilman Donovan proposed the measure, which Kinney supported to review the street lighting contract files with Streets Superintendent Emerson. An Alderman's motion to spend $10,000 from the Parkman fund for Common irrigation also passed on a suspension of rules.
Mrs. William Snow 40 was struck and killed while pushing a baby in a carriage along Boston and Maine tracks in Old Orchard Maine. The infant was hurled but escaped with minor bumps after tumbling from the mangled carriage as the 4:16 p.m. Boston to local passenger train passed.
Chester Jordan, a convicted murderer at East Cambridge jail, allegedly declared he will never electrocute himself. Authorities place strict surveillance as officials dismiss rumors of a Lombard puncture to test paresis. Attorneys say they are away and will return soon. Sheriff Fairbairn notes no operation will occur and will be informed if any action is planned.
A mysterious blast aboard the gasoline barge Olympia near Monomoy Point sends Captain Albert Nickerson overboard and narrowly saves him from drowning. Captain E F Eldredge, in the cabin, escapes unharmed though shaken as the cabin floor and sides are torn by the explosion.
Berlin May 6 official quarters denied the claim that letters from Emperor William were found among Abdul Hamid’s seized correspondence at Yildiz palace. The report originated from Constantinople and was rejected as untrue.
President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of Edward T. Marvel of Massachusetts for the post of collector of customs at Fall River. The appointment follows administrative changes in the customs service and reflects Taft administration selections for port duties.
The Aero Club of New England offers its 56 000 cubic foot massachusetts balloon to Amherst College Professor David Todd for high altitude tests to study the upper air and attempt wireless communication with Mars. Charles J Glidden offers to pilot the balloon to five miles or more, with oxygen needed for liftoff.
A street riot in Somerville and Cambridge injures several people after Samuel Lankofsky and Charles Ford clash over a wagon. Lankofsky drives off with the wagon, Ford and others pursue. Police quell the melee as Ford reclaim his horse and hay, with Lankofsky charged with reckless driving.
The mayor vetoes certain loan bill items while approving measures for Bath department projects at Orient Heights and East Boston, the Consumptives Hospital ward completion, Cottage ward for Women, Domestic building, Fire department new quarters, and Park department Charlestown playground sanitary. authorizes transfers of 10 000 to Mystic and 20 000 to Chelsea street bridge related park projects.
A recipe from Mrs. Mary Russell of Neponset describes frying bacon bits then sauteing onion in the fat with vinegar and water, tossing hot potatoes in the pan and finishing with bacon pieces. It includes a separate dessert plan by H. F. Sheehan of Lynn with a butter sugar egg flour mix and citrus frosted topping.
A large group of Franklin Evening Elementary School graduates met at John Macgee’s residence to form the Association of the Franklin Eve Elementary School. Elected officers include President W. Arthur, Vice-President Saul Shapiro, Recording Secretary Anna Tony, Financial Secretary Lena Tony, and Treasurer Peter J. Ward.
The Quaker Oats Company promotes Puffed Wheat and Puffed Rice, sold a million packages monthly. In New York tests, five tasters compare them to corn flakes, with strong claims of eightfold grain expansion, unbroken coats, and fourfold porosity. The cereals are described as delicious and highly digestible, produced by exploding starch granules in high heat. Professor A P Anderson is credited with the method, and patents are owned by Quaker.
A city plan assigns 80 000 for a combined courthouse and police station and 75 000 for a gymnasium in Noddle Island while Orient Heights gains a bath house and East Boston waterfront protection. Public landing at Northern Avenue bridge and a possible 150 000 loan for high pressure water service are discussed for future council action.
Mayor Hibard signed Draft No 4 of the Edison Company contract after reexecuted versions arrived at City Hall. Superintendent Guy C Emerson Edgar of Edison Company and Corporation Counsel Babson signed, and the Mayor approved the annual loan bill. Emerson refused a secret committee hearing but offered to testify at a public session.
The Fathers and Mothers' Club announces a rummage sale to support its simmer outing program for underprivileged children. The sale will be held at 26 Columbus Avenue on May 7 and May 10.
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