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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1910
Page
5
In Lynn on November 27, Reddy Perkins clung to a horizontal conductor under a third floor window at 127 Oxford Street to avoid arrest. Patrolman John Stringer and two officers pulled Perkins inside as the supporting iron cracked, Perkins left pale and Stringer briefly collapsed but was revived. Perkins and eight others were later taken to the station on gaming charges.
The Mulcahy stable at 48 Tufts Street Somerville was entered last evening. A runabout wagon and three horses were stolen and later returned by two boys claiming to be Edward McLaughlin and Charles Bartlett. A coat with McLaughlin’s name was found in the carriage. Police plan to question McLaughlin at the station.
The Boston Coal Teamsters and Handlers Union unanimously renominated John J. Fenton for secretary treasurer and business agent yesterday.
Advertisement touts Sanderma Cream Soap as a medicated face cream and perfumed skin soap for skin and hair health. Promoted as pure, easy to use without massaging, rivaling expensive imported soaps for toilet bath and nursery. Sold at Riker Taynes Stores or by mail from Robinson Bros. & Co. Malden Mass. (Established 1852).
In Cadman Square Dorchester Second Church a hearer challenged Rev. M. D. Kneeland after he said he attended a Sunday performance of the Passion Play at Oberammergau. The critic argued a clergyman should not publicize theater attendance on Sunday. Kneeland defended his experience and felt the production inspired reverent feeling.
Edwin M. Hadley, 56, Worcester manufacturer and capitalist, died of asphyxiation from gas fumes emitted by his car while he warned others in his garage. He lived at 2 Lenox Street and is survived by a widow.
The Columbian Rowing Association hosts its 32d annual ball at Lyceum Hall East Boston tonight with a grand march led by President Allan M Sharpe and his sister Miss Agnes Sharpe at 10 o clock Invitations have been sent to Mayor Fitzgerald and Councilmen plus other rowing associations Hall decorations include an electric arch bearing C R A and the dates 1878 to 1910 Committees include John B Cashman John B Murphy Allan M Sharpe George Gart land and William McGloin
Michael J. Boland fell 50 feet from a Postoffice Building window while cleaning panes. He died at 10 35 p m at Relief Hospital after remaining unconscious most of the time. Boland, 56 0, lived at 28 Clinton Street Newton and struck a bystander during the fall.
Edward O Rourke age 40 a lodger at Marshall House 114 Commercial street Charlestown was found dead in bed about 10 30 last night He worked as a teamster for the Stewart Coal Company of Charlestown Death attributed to causes unknown at present
In Wilkesbarre Jacob Riddle auctioned off his wife to a boarder after a dispute over dinner menus in Edwardsville pensions. The bid climbed to 25 dollars before the wife intervened with a strike, the judge fined the husband, and the boarder recovered his money.
Rev. Paul Gordon Favor of Prospect Hill Church commented on the strained ties between Mayor Woods and the Somerville Board of Aldermen during a sermon about pony express licenses. He claimed about one third of residents drink mildly and urged a balanced view of liquor delivery. He praised the mayor's integrity and critiqued church members’ apathy.
A 35 year old Brockton woman who gave her name as Margaret Shea was dying at City Hospital after either falling or jumping from a swiftly moving surface car at 11 last night near Washington and East Brookline streets. She fractured her skull and muttered her name before losing consciousness. Doctors warned death could occur before daybreak.
In Chihuahua, Mexico, 600 federal troops fought 400 Maderistas. The rebels were routed with 13 killed and many wounded, including an officer. Federals suffered injuries as the revolutionists retreated into the mountains.
Phoenix reports that Arizona's constitution will be the briefest in recent years, with estimates under 16 000 words compared with 26000 for New Mexico and 104000 for Oklahoma.
The George A. Hibbard, Boston infirmary department's new city boat, sails from Hastern avenue wharf at 11 30 a m for its first official trip. City leaders including Mayor John F Fitzgerald and Chamber of Commerce figure Bernard J Rothwell attend. Captain William H Sampson commands with John Christian as mate. the $38 000 vessel was built at Lawley ship yards, South Boston.
The Cement, Artificial Stone and Asphalt Workers Union elected a 1911 wage and working rules committee yesterday and will confer with employers immediately. Gilbert Frey was chosen as the new business agent.
A case from Clear Lake Wisconsin shows Mr. B Grimes with heavy albumin loss and limited mobility improved after Feb 12 1909 with Renal Compound. By Aug 15 1909 the albumen had disappeared and by Sept 15 1909 the patient felt well. Fulton’s Renal Compound is offered through Riker Jaynes Drug Co Boston.
Benjamin Williams former mayor of Rockland Maine and former department commander of the Maine Grand Army of the Republic died at Prospect Harbor Maine aged 75. He served as assistant surgeon with the Eighth Maine during the Civil War and held a longtime role in city affairs.
V Mullen was blinded in Piedmont after midnight when Miss F Fallon threw carbolic acid in his face. He was with two other young women returning from a dance at St Peters Church Hall. Fallon was arrested and jailed for the attack amid jealousy.
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