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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1909

Page

4

Auto Victims In Holyoke Springfield Crash

Arthur La Laberte 46 of Maple Street Holyoke died at Springfield Hospital from injuries from an early morning auto crash between Springfield and Holyoke. M Otto Dreikorn of Holyoke was killed. William B Reid remains critical while John Chadwick improves at his Holyoke home.

Springfield Arthur la Laberte Maple Street Holyoke M. Otto Dreikorn William B. Reid John Chadwick

First formal dinner set for Cabinet members on Dec 16

Washington officials announce a formal dinner to be held on December 16 exclusively for Cabinet members. The event marks a ceremonial gathering with key government leaders in attendance.

Washington

Second Atlantic Shore Line crash injures river below Kittery bridge

In Portsmouth New Hampshire on November 18 a streetcar on the Atlantic Shore Line derailed on the Kittery Point bridge at Spruce Creek after a steep grade. Car No. 6 plowed through railing and fell 30 feet into the river, the second accident in four days on the line.

Portsmouth N. H Atlantic Shore Line Street Railway Kittery Point Spruce Creek

River wreck claims Conductor Fuller after car sinks

The only people aboard were Conductor Ray Fuller, Motorman William Littlefield, and Roadmaster P. M. Braun. Fuller, counting money in the car, went to the river bottom though the others escaped. He was crushed by the roof and broke his ankle. the car lay at a creek angle, submerged at high tide and broken into splinters. An early examination showed the controller at full speed, suggesting the motorman panicked and unintentionally sent the car into full power.

Ray Fuller William Littlefield P. M. Braun Fuller

Girl Drinks Iodine In Midnight Dare

Fifteen year old Mollie Haley of Cambridge drank iodine on Prospect Street around 11:30 PM. Patrolman Robert Douglas carried her to a drug store and an emetic was given. She was removed to Cambridge Relief Hospital and pronounced not seriously endangered. She lived with her sister Mrs Cornelius O Connell at Norfolk and Cambridge streets.

Mollie Haley Cambridge Prospect Street Robert Douglas Cambridge Relief Hospital Cahill

Alleged thief with keys nabbed after lodging-house break in

An 18 year old man named Harry Gilman was arrested on a charge of breaking and entering the lodging house of Henry C. Porter at 389 McLean Street. Described as a dapper rogue with a ticket to the opera La Gioconda and a bundle of keys, he appeared in a gray suit and derby hat.

Raffles

Cambridge subway changes reroute major lines

Construction work on the Cambridge subway reroutes the Harvard square to Kendall square line via Broadway and Cambridge and diverts all Massachusetts avenue cars via Boylston and Mt. Auburn streets. The Harvard square transfer station moves to Mt. Auburn street between Dunster and Boylston with transfers honored there.

Cambridge Massachusetts Avenue Harvard Square Putnam Square City Point Charles Street Broadway Kendall Square Massachusetts Boylston Mt. Auburn Streets Mt. Auburn Street Dunster

Grenfell Maries Miss Anna McClannahan in Chicago

Sir Wilfred Grenfell the Labrador missionary wed Miss Anna McClannahan in Chicago tonight. The couple will depart for Labrador within days.

Chicago Wilfred T. Grenfell Labrador Anna McClannahan

Felix Fox Delights Steinert Hall With Debussy and Moszkowski

Pianist Felix Fox presented an afternoon recital in Steinert Hall before a large audience. He offered Debussy Children’s Corner and Moszkowski Piece Romantique in a debut city performance. Fox showed sympathy for the sketches and savored stylistic traits in Ravel influenced pieces.

Felix Fox Steinert Hall Debussy Moszkowski Mr. Fox Ravel Schlozer

Medford Driver Hurt in Beacon Street Crash

Joseph Boutin of Medford was severely injured when an electric car struck the wagon he drove on Beacon Street in Brookline. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment.

Joseph Boutin Medford Beacon Street Brookline Massachusetts General Hospital

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with Paz o Ointment

Guaranteed to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. The advertisement promises relief and refunds if unsatisfied, with a 50 cent price point.

Tarantula Looses Fear At Dead Letter Office

A tarantula startled Post Office workers at the Dead Letter Office in Washington as J A Davis opened a package. Clerks fled onto desks while the spider retreated then hid among mail sacks before being killed. The incident drew chatter over silk stockings found nearby.

Washington Post Office Department Ace J. A. Davis Davis

Seek to Raise Judges Salary

New York November 18 a bill to boost salaries of all federal judges by three to five thousand dollars annually will be introduced in the upcoming Congress session. A committee of lawyers has endorsed the measure after more than a year of consideration.

New York Congress

Fire destroys the Bismark steamship at Iquique harbor

Cable advices report the Norwegian steamer Bismark destroyed by fire and explosion in Iquique harbor Chile. Vessel and cargo total loss.

New York Bismarck Iquique Chili

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