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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1908
Page
1
In LaPorte Indiana today 10000 curious people gathered at the ruined farm of Mrs Bella Guinness. They gaped at open graves and the barn where disarticulated skeletons lay as lawmen sought clues to a mysterious crime. Vendors profited amid the morbid scene.
New Haven officials of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad decline to comment on a Massachusetts Supreme Court decision affecting the companys trolley line holdings. They offered no public opinion or policy outline.
Officials have voiced their opinions following a lengthy discussion. The article notes that further details continue on Page 3 in the first column.
Nine laborers were seriously injured when a staging gave way during hoisting on Castle and Washington streets. Names include Joseph M Phee, Martin J Erwin, Ernest J Denberg, Joseph Linnehan, Patrick F Snow, John Jenkins, Thomas Lake, Martin J Connors, and Olaf Johnson. Two may die. all were removed to City Hospital.
Commissioner O Mara states police consider sidewalk loafing ordinance a dead letter and urges restoring the old rule that allowed arrest of anyone standing on a corner for 20 minutes or more. Alderman Brand supports reviving the prior form.
The article lists five victims by name and age: Bernard O Parisso 43 Pietro Milone 36 Dominic Christopher 19 Joseph Colombo 25 George Plumbis 25. Further details are not provided in the readable text.
The rescued group includes George E. Bailey aged 53, owner of the swamped launch, his son William Bailey 20, Frank Teague 18, and Thomas Keenan 35. The report lists ages and relationships among the survivors.
Nine men aboard a power dory were overwhelmed by a massive sea as they tried to cross Newburyport bar. Rescue efforts were underway with coast guard and local crews aiding in the attempting crossing.
The city boat overturned leaving five drowning occupants. Two motor boats responded with heroic action and the Newburyport life saving crew provided prompt aid. Walter Bradley and John Woods captained one rescue boat with Andrew Gynan aboard the other.
A 23 foot power launch owned by Captain Bailey swamped by a stern wave off the Plum Island bar. All five Italian workers from a local shoe factory were missing as rescuers watched from the island tower. The perilous sea and low tide contributed to the overturning around 11 20 this morning.
The author criticizes Section 34, Chapter 47 of the City Ordinances as ineffective for policing loafing on sidewalks. Prosecution requires proving wilful malicious and wanton obstruction, which is rarely feasible. Since 1903, prosecutions for obstructive loitering have been very rare, with most complaints tied to loafing gangs and street depredations by youths.
Eight foremen at Foreman Snow began work at midnight Saturday at the Castle and Washington street junction. They aim to replace an old skeleton girder supporting a track of the Atlantic avenue subway branch with a stronger solid girder for improved service.
For two weeks rumors claimed Rev. Mary Baker Giddy was very ill and missing daily drives. Alfred Farlow stated she is in good health and has not reduced her daily drive for weeks, noting she took a long drive today and urging denial of the rumors.
Fair warmer Monday and Tuesday with light to fresh southwest winds. Forecast for New England and eastern New York calls for fair conditions, warmer interior days, light to fresh west winds.
Boston drops to last in the standings after Detroit doubles up St. Louis in a pair of wins. Nationals show stronger batting averages while the locals lag in base running pace, highlighting contrasting team strengths.
An advertisement touts strength tonic claiming to fortify the body and flesh. It emphasizes muscle and vigor support and targets readers seeking improved stamina and vitality. The terse copy highlights promised bodily benefits without medical claims or disclaimers.
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