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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1907
Page
3
Workmen finished restructuring and equipping the store and invite customers to visit today. The notice promises improved service and daily bargain items priced to exceed all prior offers, urging shoppers to compare value and quality and to expect profits from their visit.
Edward F Hern age 21 of 34 Sydney Street Dorchester remained unconscious at City Hospital with a fractured skull after falling from the rear platform of an outward-bound Field's Corner streetcar between Greenmont and Hancock streets Dorchester last Thursday night authorities report there is a possibility he may die.
Near Carlinville Illinois a work train struck a flock of 45 angora goats, causing hair to wrap around tracks and wheels. The collision derailed the engine and six cars, tearing 400 feet of track and delaying traffic for twelve hours.
General Order 188 announces the death of Deputy Superintendent Orrinton M. Hanscom a 34 year police veteran. Funeral arrangements set for tomorrow at 2 pm with a 1 pm escort from Weld avenue Roxbury to the Second Universalist Church Columbus avenue Clarendon street. Police Commissioner O Meara and Superintendent Pierce order 1 captain 2 lieutenants 4 sergeants and 64 patrolmen to escort led by Captain Dennis Donovan Back Bay station.
Secretary Root announced that David Jayne Hill American minister to the Netherlands and former Assistant Secretary of State will be named ambassador to Berlin to succeed Mr Tower who retires due to ill health Hill brings extensive diplomatic experience to the post.
In a Municipal Criminal Court session, Samuel Shapiro's history emerged of a Russian marriage eight years prior and emigration six years ago leaving a wife and two children. Eight days ago his wife arrived in Boston with help from Paco Bennett who aided her with counsel and funds. Shapiro reportedly lived with another woman said to be his New York-registered spouse. Both Shapiro and the woman were held for the grand jury on $800 bonds.
E A Riley of Moncton has been appointed receiver of the J B McManus Company of Memramcook a railroad construction contractor. The liabilities amount to 125090 dollars.
Concord Hall hosts a music night led by floor manager John A. Gillis formerly of University Hall. Stone's Orchestra provides the live music for dancing.
Cunard Steamship Company will build two turbine boats for Boston to Liverpool service. Agent Charles P. Sumner said the ships will be faster than the Ivernia and Saxonia and will boost passenger and freight traffic between Boston and Liverpool, though not as fast as the Lusitania.
Harvey A. Searles was moved to the State prison after his life sentence for his July murder. He traveled from Bath to Townsend then to the prison, appearing cheerful during the transfer. In Lowell, 240 Brussels weavers went on strike at Bigelow Carpets, with 200 creelers expected to quit. Axminster weavers reportedly to join as wage cuts spark protests.
Two distinguished Cubans, General Carlos Garcia Velez and Judge Felipe Diaz Alum from Havana, met Governor Guild at the State House yesterday. General Velez is the son of the patriot General Garcia who died in New York in 1898.
The New York steamer Yumuri bound for St John New Brunswick with coal cargo returned to New York for refitting after anchoring in Block Island harbor since Wednesday.
Fort Banks will host a 12 inch mortar firing trial starting Monday at 9 a m. The event will be conducted in Winthrop and Beachmont with intervals over several hours. Commander Howell urges residents to be prepared and warns of possible window shaking from the bombardment.
In Providence on Nov 8 the 1850 automobile of Frank W. Hartwell was stolen from an alley off West Westminster Street. Thieves escaped at speed but Chief Inspector Horton later learned the car was sighted near Pawtucket and dispatched two officers in pursuit.
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