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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1906
Page
4
In Montclair New Jersey authorities ruled Herbert Bradley a wealthy flour exporter was killed by a pet buck deer on his property. The deer ripped an artery in his hip and attacked with its horns and hoofs as Bradley checked hunters near his grounds after returning from a trip.
Miss Lilian O Rourke of Harlem becomes engaged to George W Splaine, agent of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Dumb Animals and son of Colonel Henry Splaine, state factory inspector. The announcement came from Mrs O Rourke. The wedding is planned for Wednesday afternoon November 21 with a Southward wedding tour and return to New York.
The Newsboys Club opened its new quarters at 99 Cambridge Street West End. Twenty members joined as officers were elected including President Hernin Allen and Treasurer Louis Krieger. The club plans reading rooms and a gymnasium for industrious vendors. Acknowledgment was extended to Martin M Lomasney for a generous donation.
Police reported three sudden deaths due to natural causes yesterday. Christopher O'Brien, 49, of 29 North Russell Street, died at home. Michael Fullerton, 50, of 20 Northfield Street, was found dead by his wife after he fell ill. Mary George, 45, of 31 Corning Street, was found dead at 28 Wheeler Street with suspected foul play dismissed as alcohol related.
Arthur Bourgeois, 26, of 13 High Street Manchaug, vows to starve rather than saw two cords of hard wood. Ill and emaciated he has not eaten for six weeks. He attempted suicide twice, once by drowning and once by poison, and may be sent to an insane hospital soon.
Rome reports Professor Charles Waldstein of Kings College Cambridge will finalize a private funded agreement with the Italian government to excavate Herculaneum. The project has royal and presidential backing including Victor Emmanuel and Roosevelt, dating back to 1738 and 1866 efforts under Italian rule. The site lies under the town of Resina with 20 000 inhabitants.
A public meeting under the National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education will be held at Cooper Union on November 16 with Henry S. Pritchett presiding. Speakers include Frank A. Vanderlip Frederick P. Fish Miss Jane Addams Butler Sargent and Alfred Mosely. A Roosevelt letter will be read. The society aims to promote industrial education and publish findings to aid national industrial development.
Mrs Howard James a 17 year old Glendale College pupil from Springdale narrates her life with a 15 year old bridegroom. After eloping at 15 with Howard James now 28 they have a daughter Anna Elizabeth. She returns to college to better guide her child's schooling while relatives care for the baby during class hours.
In a Criterion resort room in New York City’s Tenderloin district, a young mulatto woman was found dead with throat injuries, lacerations, and signs of beating. Autopsy confirms strangulation and hemorrhages. robbery suspected as pockets were rifled. Witnesses include the proprietor, a housekeeper, and a waiter.
A Brookline dispute over a lack of a cover for the town patrol wagon provokes protest from residents. The Board of Selectmen has not acted though the open wagon shows prisoners, drawing criticism as boys are seen riding through streets. A petition to require a covered wagon is expected.
Reverend Thomas Van Ness argues that belief underpins all esoteric and modern movements from hypnotism to theosophy. He asserts faith drives discovery and achievement, citing Columbus and Cyrus Field as examples, and describes faith as the soul at work guiding human endeavor.
Belasco's troupe of about 75 performers and several carloads of scenery reached Boston yesterday for the premiere of The Rose of the Rancho. Belasco family and New York press representatives also traveled to witness the first showing.
A new pest, a lemon yellow moth with acorn shaped cocoons, was found in Dorchester. Identified as native to north China Korea and parts of Japan, it poses a potential danger as it feeds on apple pear cherry and maple trees. Dr H T Fernald and C W Hooker traced its spread from Columbia road toward Hancock and Franklin Park with cocoons up to 200 per tree across multiple streets.
The schooner Jennie G. Pillsbury, en route from Hudson River to Boston, ran aground on flats at the west harbor and was driven onto the beach by a gale. The vessel may jettison sand to refloat.
Highest team total Cedars Elite league 1479. Highest team single McCarthy City league 534. Highest individual total Canning McCarthy City league 330. Highest individual single Hogan Santa Maria K of C league 137. Highest team total Newton Newton league 2717. Highest team single Newton Newton league 925. Highest individual total Hutchinson Newton Newton league 503. Highest individual single Daureufer Emerson Commercial league 231.
Buckman Towanda 101 Polewine Towanda 101 Legate B A A 99 Whitney W Y UC 99 Hutchson B A A 97
The record lists team standings with W L records for Carruth Somerset Adams McCarthy Elite Boylston Murray & Irwin Rexford Webster and others. Individual averages show Brown Carruth Gill O'Brien Christopher Canning with scores around .95 to 1.96.
The record shows team standings with Malden Melrose Somerville and Chelsea, plus individual averages for Acheson Wight Howard Pratt Wilkins Newman Blois Smith Bishop Stevens. Names reflect Malden Melrose Somerville Chelsea and related athletes with scores near mid eighty.
William Sherring of Hamilton Ontario, Olympic Marathon winner, says he is done with racing. He notes the town gifted him 10000 and a home after Athens and asks that he not run again, confident local runners will uphold the honor. He recalls John Caffrey as Hamilton’s two time BA A Marathon winner and cites Hamilton’s famed distance program.
Playfairs of Chelsea seek 115 120 pound teams with M Smith 161 Everett Ave Chelsea Maley A C seeks a 120 pound game for Saturday George Richards 391 Fort Hill Blossom A A seeks 125 pound teams H J White 111 Blossom St Chelsea Hansons seek 60 65 pound teams J Coonsidine 47 Hanson St Somerville Monuments seek 90 100 pound teams F Fitzgerald 1 Concord St Charlestown The Nixies of Charlestown seek a game with any 17 year old team at Charlestown Play Grounds for Nov 17 Henry Lunney 8 Short St Charlestown
Advert says EMERSON footwear offers quality style and comfort. Stores listed at Wash St cor Water Court St Hanover 18 Summer St Dewey Square.
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