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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1906
Page
5
Nov 1 Malden report says the Maplewood School yard narrowly escaped tragedy when the giant topmast of the flagpole blew down in a strong wind. Children played nearby as the top portion crashed against a tree. Local residents previously urged city officials to repair the pole but were ignored.
Hugh Morgan a 58 year old wealthy contractor wed Theresa A Hallisey a 19 year old from Wakefield in a quiet ceremony at St Josephs Church conducted by Rev William T OConnor. The couple will reside at 44 Lake Street after their honeymoon.
A attic fire at the Woodland Park Hotel in Auburndale was halted by quick action of staff and firefighters. Guests and employees evacuated as flames and a strong east wind threatened the annex. Firefighters from nearby towns controlled the blaze, with estimated damage around 25,000 dollars, insured, on a 100,000 dollar wooden three story building.
A woman shouted to rioters at Eighth avenue and Thirty-sixth street, urging them to attack strikebreakers and police. The crowd, aided by police protection for a passing automobile, cried to "kill the police if they interfere" as the scene unfolded.
About 590 striking chauffeurs and sympathizers sparked a riot that drew around 100 police officers. Roundsman Frank J. Dunn was struck on the head by stones, one stone severed part of his ear, and rioters attacked multiple drivers as they fled. Police used night sticks to disperse the crowd and prevent arrests as leaders were repeatedly freed by supporters.
Three white men Edward H. Judkins John C. Lehnemann and William A. Duncan Jr charged with smuggling Chinese aboard the Frolic in Providence will be tried in Boston after Rhode Island federal grand jury reviews the cases. The 21 Chinese prisoners in Cranston jail will be processed first and likely deported without trial.
Rear Admiral Snow and wife hosted a reception for officers of the Italian cruiser in port. Italian consul and wife greeted by Mrs Snow and yard officers. The band from the receiving ship Wabash played the Italian anthem. A dance is planned for Saturday night in the Armory with Italian guests invited.
November 1 in District Court Judge Bruce fined David Ross foreman at Cochrane Chemical Company Invercargill twenty five dollars for assault by pulling James Flemming’s whiskers after a dispute over his shaking his overalls.
Miss Bertha Paul of Montreal is linked to a world-spanning hunt for ex Lieutenant Albrecht Becker of the German army. A furniture magnate A G Kauffman denies proposals while pursuing the match, and Becker’s whereabouts remain uncertain as the search continues.
Patrick Mohan aged 65 of 106 Commercial street died at Malden Hospital two weeks after a scalding injury from a burst pipe at the Malden and Melrose Gas Company Wellington plant. Survived by widow and four children.
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