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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1909
Page
2
Mystery surrounds the Quincy fire that destroyed the Boston Gear Works plant, with losses around 150000. Only the building was insured as machinery insurance had recently expired. Officials note a locked interior room and possible entry through a window before the blaze spread rapidly among oil-soaked materials.
Obituaries for Katherine E Brophy Catherine Colbert Mary mardsions Handwerk Catherine Fitzpatrick McDonald Frank L Slade Abbie J Stover Julia A Hobart Stimson note funeral dates churches and family addresses in East and South Boston Cambridge Somerville Watertown and Jamaica Plain with mass times and burial details.
Mrs Henry Russell wife of Boston Opera Company director hosted a farewell tea at the Hotel Lenox for friends and principal artists of the company. Russell sails for Europe on the Mauretania on Wednesday after an impromptu concert by opera singers.
Katherine E Brophy wife of George P Brophy of the Brophy Barrabee Brophy Co died at City Hospital on Saturday evening following an illness.
Worcester residents await January hearings as Mira and William Sargent seek annulment of the marriage of William W. Sargent to Augusta Mary Hanff alleging he was of unsound mind at the time of the ceremony and that Augusta knew it. Judge Forbes appointed James H. Walker conservator of the Sargent estate.
Washington reports the Department of Justice plans a possible legal action against major cotton speculators in New York and Boston under the Sherman antitrust law. Attorney General Wickersham has not yet acted, though President Taft has discussed a thorough investigation with him.
New York rumors deny an official Taft ordered inquiry begun in New York under Herbert Knox Smith. Government agents may work covertly. An editorial accusing cotton speculation of harming trade prompted Taft to direct a report from the commissioner of corporations.
Civil War veteran William Mullin aged about 76 was found dying at his Roxbury home 69 Northfield Street after two weeks without food and with only one chair for furniture. He was removed in a dying condition to City Hospital for treatment yesterday.
An elderly veteran, once a watchman for the Boston Elevated Rail Road, is near death from hunger and cold in a bare room. He was moved to City Hospital by Lt. Lovell of Station 10 and placed on the dangerous list. He buried his wife a month ago and sold his furniture to survive, while remaining proud and independent.
Across the Boston Archdiocese yesterday a special collection was taken up in all churches to raise funds for the Catholic University in Washington. The drive mobilized parishes and congregants to support the university through a unified offering.
Promote Eckman's Alterative as a cure for tuberculosis and a promise of improved health. Claims include appetite improvement and earning power, with instructions to write for literature and testimonials. Available through Riker Jaynes Drug Stores and the Eckman Mfg Co Philadelphia.
This ad warns that kidney trouble drains nerves and can trigger headaches dizziness and backache. It promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy, citing Mrs. George Lee of South Boston MA and detailing recovery after use over several weeks.
Martin J. O'Brien, former Galway Club president, told a Tremont Temple crowd that poverty in Ireland is far reduced today versus 40 years ago, praising American help. Michael Davitt Branch of U. S. S. hosted the commemoration of the Manchester Martyrs anniversary with plans for a ball and Irish Parliamentary Fund aid.
Charles E. Goss aged 87 long known as Massachusetts oldest deputy sheriff died in Concord New Hampshire where he was being treated for illness He had lived in Methuen Massachusetts since age 23
George H. Phillips age 58 and his wife Mary L. 54 of 62 Franklin street Somerville were thrown from their buggy after a Newton Brighton electric car struck the rear wheel on Commonwealth avenue near St Paul street Brighton. Phillips suffered a fractured skull and multiple broken ribs while his wife had four broken ribs. Both were taken to City Hospital on the dangerous list. Conductor William Waites and Motorman William Scott and passengers assisted at the scene and kept the horse from fleeing.
At 12:25 p.m. Box 811 7 Ivy Street Brighton Thomas J Woods no loss. 1:53 p.m. Box 625 false. 8:35 p.m. Box 525 false alarm. 5:40 p.m. Box 127 SS Baxter Street South Boston Thomas McDonough no damage. 11:11 p.m. Box 6338 113 Havre Street East Boston Vincenzo Garfin gino loss 200.
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