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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1909
Page
5
Commander Robert E. Peary Arctic explorer and Mrs Peary were aboard the steamer Aucocasco when it was rammed by the Merryconeag on the Casco Bay and Harpswell line en route from Portland to Eagle Island. Peary was unharmed.
Near Trefethen's landing Peak's Island the Aucocosco and Merryconeag collided. A four foot gap opened on the Aucocosco bow, passengers panicked, several were knocked about, and Commander Peary remained calm. The Aucocosco resumed to South Harpswell with Peary declining to comment.
Phya Akharaj Siamese minister to the United States arrives in New York with three youths, Nai Chote Nai Tee and Nai Aap, to enter Harvard University after two years abroad. Wheeler Sammons and Tuckerman greet them, royal Siamese survey backs the educational mission. Edward Lotfus, Siamese first secretary, accompanies and Akharaj proceeds to his post.
Joseph W. Riley, reportedly shot by his wife at relatives’ home on 30 Winslow Street, Roxbury, after domestic troubles. Riley, with a slight wound, was discharged from City Hospital and taken into Roxbury Police Court as a witness. He is to appear this morning.
Mrs Abbie T Morton aged 65 of 8 8 West South Street Lowell was found wandering in Somerville last night seeking her daughter Mrs Eva Rogers whose address was unknown to the mother
In Baltimore a woman reports four years of misery from female complaints and credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health. The advertisement touts its cure for displacements inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities pains backache and nervous prostration, urging others to try it and noting testimonials are published with writer permission only.
Masons laid the corner stone of the new Universalist church at Cary and Clark avenues Chelsea yesterday after a ceremony led by Grand Master Dana J. Flanders assisted by grand lodge officers. Reverend R Perry Bush pastor of 25 years spoke praising Masonry and the rebuilding effort following the great fire. The ceremony included ancient rites with corn wine and oil blessed by the Grand Architect, and a copper box of church records and local papers was sealed beneath the stone.
Two boys Joseph and Alfred, aged 15 and 14, drowned after their self built canoe capsized while they asked a girl to snap their photo. Alfred attempted rescue but both disappeared beneath the water. Police recovered the bodies hours later. The tragedy occurred near a deserted lakeshore as rescue efforts were launched by local residents. Their mother was hospitalized in shock. the brothers left a father who is a carriage-maker, and surviving siblings include two brothers and three sisters. Joseph was an automobile body-maker and Alfred a senior at Avery Wiel School, recently elected class president.
A bulldog mauled three women in Wakefield Square as they fled a poodle to a drug store. Conductor Bateman intervened with his iron switch, subduing the dog after several minutes. Doctors treated wounds to Mrs Byrnes, Miss Lannyweed, and Miss Longweed. Anxious crowd dispersed as order returned.
A Plymouth couple quietly wed in Providence after a secret elopement. Chester Griffin, about 19, an electrician at the Plymouth cordage mills, and Miss Helen McMahon, about 17, boarded the 7 15 a m train Saturday and returned as husband and wife, without telling their families or friends.
Yesterday morning the League of the Sacred Heart of Jesus held its monthly communion service in the upper church of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Several hundred members attended the event.
Hilton Company announces major additions to its Boston store at Washington street and Temple place nine weeks after opening. The plan adds 7500 square feet over three floors with rear and second-floor expansion, elevators and new dressing rooms, as sales staff and quality lines emphasize value and modern style. Hilton operates stores in several cities, pledging integrity, progress, and customer satisfaction.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Burtt of England spoke on The Cocoa Slave Trade to an audience of about 1000 at Warren Avenue Baptist Church last night.
D L Bingham born in Manchester spent most of life in the town. He learned cabinetmaking, ran wood working machines, served on the school committee and other town bodies. For 38 years he has been a trustee of the Manchester Public Library and for 80 years its librarian. He attributes longevity to a simple life.
Maiden, Oct 3 Two year old Joseph A Sheridan son of Joseph Sheridan of 56 Jackson Street fell into the swift current near Centre court Spot Pond brook and was rescued about 4 PM by Michael Lavelle of 4 Centre court. Lavelle pulled the child from the water and his wife treated him at home before Dr. Thompson arrived to tend him. The boy remains critically ill and may not recover.
Asa Sawyer longtime Cumberland resident and former selectman and treasurer is noted for his temperate life and strong public service. In his wife’s account he has enjoyed excellent health, rarely needing a doctor and has not missed many meals in over a decade.
London cab dispute sees 1500 hansoms start plying streets at sixpence fare for journeys under one mile. Owners and drivers split on the bold price cut as competition heats in the capital.
Parishioners of St Mark's Catego ric Church Dorchéster plan a testimonial in the fourth annual reunion to honor Rev John A Daly on Tuesday evening Oct 26 with a silver jubilee celebration.
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