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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1905
Page
4
Eyewitness describes a sudden collision in a passenger car causing chaos as passengers were thrown from seats and women and children cried out. The freight engine boiler damaged woodwork while bystanders freed trapped travelers and police officer Sergeant William Alphen was injured but others remained hopeful after the scare.
At the Lincoln wreck inquiry 17 killed 20 injured on the Boston & Maine, Engineer Horace W. Lyons was held for the grand jury on a manslaughter charge. He surrendered after writing to officials and testified he saw danger signals but could not stop in time.
Your intestines line with millions of tiny absorbers that draw nutrients from food. If transit is slow, food decays and releases poison that harms your system. Natural stimulation strengthens bowel muscles for healthier, comfortable digestion.
An advertisement extols Cascarets as the safe pleasant remedy for constipation avoiding harsh laxatives. It explains why cathartics harm digestion and promotes tablets made by Sterling Remedy Co in enamel boxes, price ten cents, with a free gold plated bonbon box offer. Send ten cents in stamps to Sterling Remedy Co Chicago or New York.
Detective Rhoades endured a severe ordeal and showed obvious distress upon learning of his arrest. He pleaded not guilty and said he could not furnish the demanded bail before being led away to prison.
Ayer November 29 funeral services were conducted for Anna Theresa OBrien of this town and Hannah Desmond of Harvard at St Marys Roman Catholic Church. A solemn high mass of requiem was sung for Miss OBrien followed by a second mass for Miss Desmond in the same church.
At Massachusetts General Hospital last evening all Lincoln disaster victims were resting comfortably and doing as well as could be expected. Doctors reported none in danger of death and those in less serious condition had not been released. They passed a comfortable day.
A rear end crash near East Everett station involved a Rockport passenger train and a freight train just after the passenger train departed. Officials cited dark wet rails and missing rear lights as factors while an investigation is ordered. Both crews reported slippery track conditions and heavy holiday rush impacting timing. No passengers were confirmed injured.
Postmaster Charles P Browne of Gloucester writes about a collision scene in which Postmaster William Parsons of Rockport and Browne sat in the rear car discussing events while others rushed to aid women. The account centers on community response following the crash.
Charles L. Tucker’s counsel Messrs Vahey Innes and Mansfield may seek another step toward a new trial after reviewing Supreme Court decision copies. They plan to study the opinion and bill of exceptions before deciding on next actions possibly to the United States Supreme Court.
Miss Bessie Lynch an 18 year old from Charlestown awoke to find herself in the 25 foot jump from a third story window landing unharmed in the gap between house and fence. Dr. McDermott found no fractures and her family touts a quick recovery after the rain battered morning scene.
Miss Grace McCulloch of Revere and William Raulins of the same town were married at 7 o clock last night at the parochial residence of the Immaculate Conception Church. Rev Father O Connor performed the ceremony with Miss Mollie McCulloch as maid of honor and Edward Wallace as best man.
An old advertisement extols charcoal as a safe purifier for the body. It claims lozenges made from Willow charcoal improve health, complexion, breath, and blood with daily use, and cites a Buffalo physician endorsing Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges priced at twenty five cents per box.
A note describes a Thanksgiving feast causing stains on carpet clothes and furniture. It advises enjoying the meal while addressing the mess and mentions cleaners available at grocers department stores and druggists.
Richard A. McCurdy resigns as president of Mutual Life Insurance Company due to health. Frederick Cromwell becomes interim president. James H. Eckels, ex comptroller of the currency and current president of Commercial National Bank of Chicago, is reported as the preferred successor amid a climactic control struggle.
At the New York meeting of the Equitable Life Assurance Society the board decided to take over agent advances from trust companies. Paul Morton supported the move. Auditors report Sept 30 assets at 416,166,500 with 6,121,573 in claims and expenses leaving net assets 410,044,426 and surplus 67,142,865. Directors elected: Sir William C. Van Horne William C. Redfield John D. Kernan.
In Rutland Vermont on November 29 attorney E B Flinn reports Mrs Mary M Rogers signed a private paper at Windsor prison. The move sparks belief lawyers will seek to delay execution by arguing she may become a mother again. Rogers brighter since the interview. her lawyers decline comment on rumors of a pregnancy.
Upwards of 3000 persons attended the 11th annual hall of the Metropolitan Mutual Aid Association of Boston Elevated Railway Company employees at Mechanics Hall. President Bancroft led the grand march with Miss Ella S. Merrill. about 100 couples joined.
More than 1200 parishioners and former residents gathered at the Moon street schoolhouse for St Stephen's reunion in Boston. Hon John F Fitzgerald spoke, praised the parish's influence, and received a warm ovation from attendees led by Rev Denis O'Farrell.
Father Keyes Court of Middlesex Commandery of Odd Fellows held its first grand ball in Winter Hill last night. The Newton degree staff presented an exhibition with floor director E T Sullivan and assistant Nellie Cotter.
The box office for the matinee concert by Mme. Emma Eames and associates at Symphony Hall opens tomorrow morning. The program promises a delightful hearing by Mme. Eames and her company. Also noted is Kubelik the Bohemian violinist returning to Boston for a single appearance at Symphony Hall on Saturday afternoon December 16 under Manager Mudgett. Harold Bauer gives a recital in Jordan Hall next Monday afternoon featuring Schubert A minor sonata Beach chromatic fantasie and fugue and two groups of smaller pieces.
Polite society treats any time as acceptable but adding Hub Punch to mince pie meat enhances flavor and digestion. The best moment is when the top crust is ready, with a small wineglass poured over the meat giving a distinctive character as the pie is served.
Mrs. Henry Siegel offers a $50 prize for the best new game ideas for girls as New York leaders plan a girls branch of the Public Schools Athletic League. Miss Grace H Dodge advocates teamwork and athletic drills to teach cooperation and proper carriage without harmful contact.
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