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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1910
Page
7
Police from Station 2 Cambridge investigated a fatal auto accident reported near Brookline street bridge. Witnesses described a large white touring car filled with people speeding and driving recklessly before the collision.
In East Boston, Harry Sawyer of 101 Trenton Street and companion Harold James capsized off the North ferry slip while sailing. James, swimming to aid, was rescued unconscious by a tugboat seaman and revived aboard the Guardian and at Constitution Wharf, then home at 222 Lexington Street. Sawyer died, his body recovered over an hour later. The pair, stage hands at Tremont Theatre, had taken their first sail after buying a small craft days earlier.
A squall off Jeffries Point caused a boat to capsize. James rescued another crewmate but Sawyer became entangled and disappeared. The Watchman later recovered Sawyer's body, taken to North Grove Street morgue and claimed by his parents of 101 Trenton Street East Boston.
At Huntington Hall two doctors lauded the old fashioned neighborhood nurse while addressing the New England Association for the Education of Nurses. They lamented the loss of neighborly nursing and urged new programs to provide affordable care through partially trained nurses or student classes for moderate income households.
Mrs. William Miller 36 a well known resident died from injuries after being struck by a touring car driven by two unknown men as she crossed near her home. The car occupants stopped briefly then fled, leaving no witness to their identities.
Miss Alice Colton Pettit of East Orange married William Henry Dane of Brookline after obtaining a marriage license. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Slattery with no family present. They plan to reside in East Orange. Dane is a New York University Law School student. he and his brother live with their mother at 1749 Beacon Street Brookline.
A two ton auto truck owned by Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. rolled from Prospect hill down Chelsea street in Charles Town yesterday afternoon. It crashed through iron picket fence, struck an elm in Commandant Fremonts yard, and caused about 500 dollars in damage before stopping. Driver Charles J. Casey had just stepped inside 30 Prospect street with a bundle when the incident occurred.
Annie Straysky an 18 year old immigrant from Poland is accused by police of strangling her infant and setting a fire under the coffin to destroy the body She was found in a serious condition at City Hospital Fall River after fleeing the scene The blaze started under a pile of castoff clothing in the room witnesses say she set the fire around 3 30 pm before others extinguished it
Two girls, claiming kidnapping from Waltham, Mass, and transport to Elizabethport as prisoners in a coal barge cabin, were rescued during a raid. Captain Jerome Malloy and Isaac Hirsh were arrested. Boston police to pursue investigation as girls are held.
Assistant Attorney Hague files formal complaint after two girls Trene Goodwin aged 17 of Waltham and Elizabeth Kelly aged 18 of West Newton accuse Hirsh and Malloy of abducting them from a sailboat voyage to East Boston. They describe being held on the Langsford barge near Elizabethport and Ruthless attempt to flee with a rope ladder.
New York on May 20 Clara Morris the former actress suffered a severe sinking spell this afternoon and remains critically ill tonight Her physician says no hope remains that she will regain her sight and doubts her recovery.
Mystery surrounds Annie M. Campbell a 31 year old Winthrop Hospital nurse who left for Boston last Tuesday morning. Police from Winthrop Revere Boston and the State force have searched without success. She was described as 5 ft 6 or 7 in, 120 pounds with dark hair and eyes and had acted strangely in the days before vanishing.
William Jennings Bryan, feted by the Speakers' Club in New York on May 20, declines politics and discusses what makes a good speaker. He notes he has spoken often for the opportunities he had and that his strength comes from beliefs shared with many followers rather than personal genius.
New York May 20. New Haven railroad official says no voluntary abandonment of planned June 1 rate increase for commuters. President Charles S. Mellen tells New Rochelle and Westchester chamber delegates the line loses money on commuters and the New York Central contract and higher electric operation costs drive the rise. He asserts they subsidize riders and cannot lose revenue. asks where else revenue would come from.
May 20, Cape Cod. A major forest fire has burned over three square miles of heavy pine and oak threatening the Cape’s only wooded area. Fire crews from Yarmouth, Harwich, and Dennis under Fire Marshall A. Nickerson have fought since 3 p.m. to confine the blaze to a three mile square. The fire crossed East Dennis road near Dennis to South Dennis, with a stage and four passengers briefly endangered. The driver diverted to avoid being cut off as flames approached main routes.
John Haywood, shipping clerk for Walworth Manufacturing Co on Federal street, was arrested in Providence yesterday for stealing small company articles. Edward Strong, another Walworth shipping clerk, was arrested two weeks ago on the same charge.
Jimmy Moriarty of Lowell won the decision over Frank Ferron of Pawtucket in a 15 round match in Manchester New Hampshire before the Queen City A.C. The bout was slow and tame with neither fighter punishing the other.
Washington May 20 A sharp House moment as Representative Butler Ames Republican from Massachusetts used five minutes to read letters between him and Representative Serena Payne of New York chair of the Ways and Means Committee and Republican floor leader in which he harshly criticized Payne.
The House debated a resolution by Mr. Ames urging negotiations with Canada for closer trade relations. Ames criticized Mr. Payne for blocking committee action, recounting two May letters and a petition signed by 77 Republican members. Payne defended his stance and emphasized not using the tariff issue this session.
Battling Nelson met Vice-President Sherman in Washington on May 2 and said he was satisfied. He noted Sherman was more democratic than expected and was presented with an autograph photograph. Sherman remarked he was surprised by the fighter’s small size but noted size may not determine fighting ability.
Havana May 20 report says the eighth anniversary of Cuban independence passed without ceremonies due to the Pinar del Rio disaster. Barracks ruins have been explored and authorities believe all bodies recovered. total fatalities do not exceed 35.
A two story 220 by 100 foot shed at Locust street in South Boston burned from an apparently incendiary blaze that raged for about half an hour and endangered nearby tenement houses. Foundry chief structure collapsed to total ruin valued around 25000 dollars. Clarence Sherburne night watchman rescued unconscious from the office after doors opened to fighting flames. Firefighters and local residents battled sparks and a fleeing horse in a nearby stable. State police to investigate the cause as a second blaze in a week previously.
New York on May 2 reports financier Thomas F. Ryan purchased the Yerkes art gallery adjoining his Fifth Avenue home at Sixty-eighth Street. He plans to demolish the low brownstone structures but will keep interior marbles and the cinthian columna, transforming the site into a garden.
A severe hail storm struck Ada Oklahoma tonight injuring Ruby Engleman a telephone operator severely. The storm caused destruction across the area with reports of damaged property and service interruptions as crews work to restore lines and assess the extent of the damage.
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