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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1910
Page
2
James Glover of 69 Cherry Street West Newton was arrested for violating the milk law after police found he had placed disinfecting fluid in 200 jars destined for distribution to wealthy families. The act, aimed at revenge after being fired, could have endangered many babies and elderly residents if not stopped before loading.
Glover, a former worker for West Newton milk dealer James Ellis, allegedly added sulphonapthol to milk jars. Police seized a large vessel of the chemical as evidence. He faces arraignment Tuesday morning amid an investigation that found only the 200 jars affected. The trade serves many wealthy local families.
Henry Jackson of Boston plunged into flood waters by the Boston and Maine bridge at Point of Pines yesterday afternoon. He and three companions visited the beach but after disrobing and briefly dressing, Jackson dove from an abutment and did not resurface. Revere police recovered no body after a lengthy search.
The engagement brings together Mr Grinnell and Miss Roche a Boston contingent with family ties to literary circles. Miss Roche, daughter of the late James Jeffrey Roche, has lived in Boston and New York after her father's Genoa appointment and a career as registrar assistant. Admiral Grinnell, famed for polar expeditions and Navy service, has Deep Florida interests and a long New Bedford lineage. The couple plan a ceremony at Miss Roche's Bay Ridge Brooklyn home.
Mrs John J Keegan and her daughters Helen and Margaret along with Margaret Breslin aided by other tenants saved occupants as smoke filled the three story Roxbury house at 135 Shirley street. Mrs Keegan and Helen carried out and alarmed others while Margaret Keegan dragged Frank Connolly from the basement stairs despite injuring her ankle. Fire confined to the basement with damage under $500 and cause undetermined.
Everett special services at 621 Ferry Street mark the 10th anniversary of the House of Prayer Orphanage. Matron May I F Rabell issues a thank you letter to patrons for their aid.
The John J. Fulton Co. at 607 Battery St San Francisco Cal offers helpful diet lists for people with diabetes or those with diabetic friends. Write for free mailed guidance.
The German consulate seeks Febronia Sauer widow of Andreas Sauer who died in Boston in 1893 and formerly lived with her two daughters at 9 Baker street West Roxbury. The matter is urgent and kept secret but of decided interest to Mrs Sauer and her daughters.
Cablegram from Bremen reports the death of Henry H. Marden Jr. of Dorchester while en route to Moscow to inspect a government contract. He fell ill with pneumonia on arrival in Bremen after traveling during Kaiser Wilhelm II era.
The Hull Beacon highlights its broad reach with strong circulation and a notable Sunday edition. The Post is described as the paper of the day, favored by readers for home news and extensive coverage beyond other papers.
Springfield reports startling developments as State Senator D W Holstlaw admits to Sangamon county grand jury he was promised and received 2500 from State Senator John Broderick for Lorimer vote and 700 as his share of the pot.
Three members of the Senate and three members of the House are listed for appearance. Indicted figures include Senator John Broderick and Representative Joseph Clark, with others named for conspiracy in furniture deals. Bench warrants and possible obstructive moves by Chicago authorities loom as State’s Attorney Burke prepares to question witnesses tomorrow.
United States Senator William Lorimer arrived in Chicago with his exact plans unknown after a brief stop. He declined to discuss any aspect of the bribery scandal bearing his name.
Catholic parishes held Corpus Christi ceremonies with lavish altar decorations and candles. At Immaculate Conception 150 children received first communion during high Mass led by Jesuit clergy. An afternoon procession honored the Blessed Virgin with about 300 children, banners, and a May Queen. A later evening rite welcomed around 400 new members into church sodalities.
A canoe capsized off the Parental School in Roslindale killing Richard Shea 19 and injuring two others, his brother Henry Shea and Samuel Stiligo, who were rescued and seen clinging to the craft before authorities recovered the drowned man’s body.
Funeral notices from Massachusetts announce services for James B. Moffet of Belmont and Julia A. Moore of Waltham. Masses and church rites are listed, with relatives invited and addresses for processions. Additional notices cover Matthew P. Murphy of Back Bay and Mary O’Donnell of Roxbury, detailing masses at St. Cecilia and St Patrick’s. Relatives and friends are urged to attend.
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