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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1906
Page
5
A vigilant citizen claimed a white girl was abducted by two colored men and led a mob to pursue a cab. Officer Jonquist intercepted the vehicle on Tremont Street with nearly 500 in the crowd. The girl denied trouble and said the men were her friends, ending the pursuit.
Crime report notes Beau Brummell style thief entered the Louis Casso clothing shop at 69 Chambers Street in the early hours and stole two pairs of trousers. Police say the suspect, known for previous South End robberies, sized himself to the garments and pried open a rear door to gain entry.
A. Roy Knabenshue returned to Brockton and successfully flew his airship with 20,000 spectators watching. Despite a windy day and prior taunts, the aeronaut landed safely after a 15 minute flight and announced his improved, costly craft. He vowed to fly again unless prevented by a hurricane.
The Rev Dr Conrad of Park Street Congregational Church argued that Christianity is the sole motive power for progress and human rights. He noted that before Christianity, Eastern nations and America were unknown and urged that Christianity drives human development.
Sixteen balloons from seven countries launched from the Tuileries Gardens in Paris in the first Gordon Bennett cup competition. Each balloon averages over 2000 cubic metres capacity as crews aim for a long distance race across the French skies.
Wire thieves who have plagued Middlesex county cut more than 500 feet of electric wire in Bedford early today. Police believe the gang, possibly former linemen, aims revenge against the electric light company and has impacted several towns in the area.
West wind was hoped to aid a record voyage by Santos-Dumont and US pilot Frank P. Lahm but light east breezes capped distance, turning the event into an endurance challenge. Over a million spectators watched military bands and balloon tests as trials and prizes were announced. Santos-Dumont introduced a 40 horsepower propeller to lift and lower his craft while others carried inflexible ballast.
Paris reports Count Boni de Caste lane has won re election as an anti ministerial deputy for Passes Alpes with 2250 votes to 2154 for three opponents. He was previously unseated in this district on corruption charges.
J Van Wert of 15 Sachem street Revere lost his breakfast and $500 worth of goods when a kerosene stove exploded early yesterday. The building owned by James F Briggs also sustained $400 in damage. Van Wert runs a grocery from the rear while living there. Fire department Chief Kimball had the blaze under control after two alarms.
Melrose Sept 30 Superintendent Harry Worth resigned from the Melrose poor farm after a Board of Overseers request. Worth had received three resignation letters with no provided reason. The one-time 250 dollar salary for Worth and his wife is noted. officials seek to close the farm and board out inmates.
George Precious, a 6 foot 2 inch man living at 73 Chandler street, has not been seen since mid October after visiting Whitinsville for work. His wife, who married him in July, fears foul play as he failed to return on Saturdays and has been missing for three weeks. She recently recovered enough from illness to return home with him, and she remains hopeful for news.
David Warfield closed his Bijou Theatre run of The Music Master after 635 consecutive performances. The Belasco production drew packed houses, sold out shows, and record receipts, with standing room refused nightly. Warfield appeared daily except Sundays for 25 months, ending a celebrated era in theater.
Manager Smith of the Majestic Theatre reported that the Boston engagement of The Music Master opened to a gale of seats last evening, breaking house records and likely setting a citywide mark.
The Hibernian Ladies Auxiliary of Suffolk County held their county convention at St. Rose Hall Worcester Street. Officers elected include County President Mrs Ellen M Murphy South Boston County Vice President Mrs Thomas J Giblin East Boston County Secretary Miss Elizabeth A Dowd County Treasurer Mrs Nora P Kellard The retiring president Mrs Mary Cavanaugh received a diamond ring.
More than 250 members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company depart from South Station at 4 pm for Atlantic City to mark their 269th fall field day. They travel via special train from Fall River to Jersey City and then to Atlantic City with a banquet planned and notable guests attending. The Salem Cadet Band, led by Jean Missud, accompanies the group. Reverend Ernest S. Meredith of West Roxbury serves as chaplain.
A number of Pinkerton detectives are now in London investigating the Thaw murder case, as reported from London on Sept. 30.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians met at Hibernian Hall East Boston to nominate county officers including president vice president recording secretary treasurer and financial secretary. Elections set for next Sunday at 10 in Havre Street hall with remarks from Matthew Cummings national president and Major McCrystal.
During September there were 162 fire alarms with only one second alarm and no third alarms. There were 87 still alarms and 11 automatic alarms recorded.
A 50 cent daily raise for Roofers' Protective Union members goes into effect today, with totals set at 3.50 for all round hands 3.25 for gravel roofers and 2.75 for helpers. Locomotive engineers from the Boston and Maine meet in Boston to discuss wages hours heavy trains and a pension plan likely to begin before July 1 1907. Union officers are elected as delegates to the American Federation of Labor convention and the New England New York and New Jersey district executives. A Bakers' Union amalgamation is set for Saturday night at 724 Washington street. William F McCarthy travels to Cleveland for winter organizing. The Central Labor Union plans talks with L P Soule & Sons on a hoisting engine dispute at Shawmut National Bank. The machinists district lodge launches an all winter campaign in Providence to organize railroaders helpers at 45 Eliot street.
A long promotional piece explains women’s health woes from backache to irregularities and praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the universal cure. It includes testimonials from Miss F Orser and Miss Pearl Ackers and invites women to seek free advice in Lynn Massachusetts.
Brookline police report a bold highway robbery on Hyslop road in Chestnut Hill. Aring Lundblad, a coachman for banker John M. Longyear, was attacked at 12 45 AM Sunday by two unknown men who beat him and robbed him of 45 dollars and a gold watch.
Thomas J Chapman a 73 year old machinist at the Charlestown navy yard collapsed on Monument Square near the Catholic Union building on his way to church. Dr McNally and William Waters witnessed the incident and he was pronounced dead at Relief Hospital. He lived at 36 Tremont Street Charles Town.
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