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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1909
Page
2
Word reached Malden that RE. Frederick Goodwin son of Dr. R P J Goodwin was killed when his shrimp schooner with crew was lost near Morgan City Louisiana during the September 19 hurricane after leaving on September 18.
United Spanish war veterans from across the state plan a welcome for Colonel Edward J. Gihon national commander of the veterans upon his arrival at the South station after attending the Tacoma encampment. R. R. Flynn leads a six member committee for the reception. From South to North station he is escorted to Wakefield where the local camp has arranged the celebration.
In Flanley Hall St Joseph's Lyceum awarded a loving cup to Lieutenant Michael B Sliney of the regular army. He returned to Wakefield last Sunday after ten years away most of which he spent stationed in the Philippines.
A campfire and reception at Faneuil Hall honored Department Commander John L. Parker of the Grand Army. Massachusetts division of the Sons of Veterans hosted the event with Department Commander Frank E. Warren presiding.
F. Gray Co. advertises the largest line of raincoats in Boston at half the prices of other clothiers. The ad cites locations at Washington and Hanoven.
Margaret Jaynes, 13, daughter of R V Jaynes of 39 Lebanon Street, woke today for the first time since Sunday and shows signs of recovery though still semi conscious. Doctors diagnose encephalitis causing the earlier condition. she can move her right limbs but her left side remains paralyzed.
In Perth New Brunswick on October 1 the jury at Andover returned a manslaughter verdict against Samuel Pell in the killing of James Orr, with a strong recommendation to mercy. The prisoner watched with a pale set face as the finding was read.
F Gray Co offers overcoats including English kerseys Carrs Meltons and fancy Scotenes at half the price of other clothiers. Located at Washington and Hanover, the sale features auto and rain coats among the discounted stock.
Robert Hilliard, actor in A Fool There Was, appeared in Philadelphia under bail after being accused of assault on elevator man Michael Judge at the St. James Hotel. Hilliard says Judge insulted his wife.
Alexander Thornell of 19 Dodge street Cambridge was tried in Cambridge District Court yesterday for assault and battery on Conductor Swin erton of the Boston Elevated whose nose was broken. He was found guilty and sentenced by Judge Almy to three months in the house of correction.
Charles Garbutt of Revere was yesterday chosen the Democrat nominee for the 27th Suffolk Representative district. The district includes Ward 5 of Chelsea and the towns of Winthrop and Revere. Michael Phair of Revere served as convention chairman.
Boston Opera Company management warns of unauthorized ad solicitors in the Boston Opera House programme. General Manager Ralph J W Flanders emphasizes only accredited agents are approved, naming Joseph Woodhead as a point of contact for authorized advertising.
Worcester October 1 John J Sherin a street car motorman was arrested by Officers Conlin and Chamberlain on a manslaughter charge after he ran over and killed 4 year old Mildred Oatley on Chandler Street yesterday.
The Italians of Boston anticipate the arrival of Signor Ettore Ximenes the noted Sicilian sculptor who comes to this country this month as a representative of the Italian government to study how American schools of art are run.
Twenty five or more well known residents who summered at Jefferson Mass. contracted typhoid fever with at least two in critical condition. Contaminated drinking water from a well is blamed. Worcester Board of Health officials began an investigation after several children were hospitalized.
In Greater Boston Catholic circles several well known youths and adults are sick after visiting Jefferson for Labor Day. Henry Flynn of the Supreme Judicial Court is in dangerous condition at his East Boston home. Charlestown residents Thomas J. Keating and Frederick Steele are seriously ill, with others like Miss Alice Grady and Miss Jane Kelley among the affected. Worcester Hospital treating some, water suspected, Worcester Board of Health to analyze samples. Despite the spread, some who were at Jefferson remain well.
Col lector George H. Lyman, Port collector, assures Civil War veterans employed in the local customs service will be retained as long as he remains in office. The statement comes as veterans were reportedly worried about job security amid administrative changes.
Nora McGee an 8 year old girl of 1 Wolfert court Roxbury was run down and killed by an inbound trolley car on Dudley street last evening. The car driven by Motorman Michael I Barnacle of 19 Faulkner street Jamaica Plain had passed Adams street and was on a slight downgrade near Dearborn street when the girl running on the sidewalk opposite the car started across the street. The car stopped with its wheels resting on her body and the dead child was rescued with difficulty from beneath it.
A child was struck by a street car, rolled under its fenders, and died instantly. Motorman Barnacle halted the car and workers lifted the rear trucks to remove the body. Patrolman Pike freed the victim from under the wheels and she was sent to City Hospital morgue. Barnacle was detained then released on $5000 bail as police investigate the death.
Close matches mark the women’s tournament with Sears overcoming Thorndike after dropping the first set. Rotch beats Shurtleff two sets to one as Sears and Rotch advance to the morning final. Doubles results include Chapman and Barger-Wallach defeating Browning and Wildey 6-2 and Neeley with Rotch beating Browning and Smith 6-2 6-0. Miami Doub leon Browning and Johnson win 6-4 6-?
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