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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1907
Page
7
An outward bound electric car on Dorchester avenue was struck by Engine 21 turning from Hancock street at 9 last evening. One passenger escaped injury along with the motorman and conductor. driver James Boyle and one horse were unhurt but glass was shattered and the car damaged.
The health committee of Liverpool attributes the recent high death rate to a surge of flies appearing during the warm spell.
Washington October 6. If Congress bans liquor in the District of Columbia the President may face a veto decision. He may have to choose between following law and denying wine to White House guests, recalling past feasts for Prince Henry with improvised beer service.
Miss Isabella Mollan a Back Bay modiste plans a philanthropic effort forming the first Sir Galahad Club in America She will take ten poor boys to the public library to view Abbey paintings of the Quest for the Holy Grail and then to Boston churches and public buildings The project aims to teach character through culture and moral training Miss Mollan an Irish descendant educated at Northfield Bible School is Trinity Church member with a sister in Ontario She has published an excerpt book hoping to fund the venture.
Waterbury Connecticut October 6 Joseph Terrick a French Canadian wood chopper is recovering after being bitten by the biggest rattlesnake seen in this part of Connecticut. He will be unable to work for some time while under physician care.
Washington reports a rise in Japanese immigration to the United States prompting extraordinary measures. Secretary Straus trip along the Canadian border and Pacific coast leads to stronger immigration inspector presence to curb Asiatic influx.
A three alarm blaze gutted the A. E. Emerson Company cotton waste storehouse in Boston causing about 30000 dollars in damage. Nearby properties including the G. W. Parks Silversmith Company factory the Rhode Island Braiding Machine Company and Starkweather Williams wholesale paint storehouse were threatened. Police could not determine the fire’s cause.
London dispatch notes that several 12 inch guns like those on the Dreadnought have been ordered by the American government and will soon be shipped to the Philippines.
Barnstable residents in the eastern area report scallop fishing yields of 5 to 10 dollars daily while western fishermen complain about a town meeting measure. The proposal set the opening scallop season for October 4 between Centreville and Osterville, fueling local tensions.
Mechanics building hosts the New England Food Fair and House Furnishings Expo with full exhibits. Tonight's program features Marine Band music, speeches by Gov Cole and Mayor Fitzgerald, and a formal opening by Frederick Humphrey. GROCERs Night crowds expected as the fair runs daily 10 to 10.
Worcester reports reveal Albert J Park filed for divorce from Lois D Park last July. Park, a wealthy local businessman and treasurer of Norcross Bros, is a prominent construction figure. Milledge G Whitlock Jr of Marietta Ga is listed as the correspondent. case appears among uncontested libels.
Postmaster General Meyer halted all payments due from the department to Hartford Manufacturing Company of Hartford Connecticut and sent the case to the Attorney General. Chemical tests show envelope paper failed contract standards, with an estimated improper benefit around 425000 over four years. Hartford supplied stamped envelopes and newspaper wrappers. a paper supplier admitted furnishing cheaper material at the company’s behest. The firm has long held contracts for nearly 380 years, needing about 4000000 envelopes daily and bidding 5837635 for four years.
Ledyard Bill former New York publisher founder of the first Union League Club writer and politician died of pneumonia at Worcester Hospital. Born in Ledyard Connecticut 71 years ago he lived in Paxton and served in Massachusetts Senate and House as chairman of the Republican congressional district committee. His widow and two daughters survive.
Manchester society pages report a upcoming wedding as nobility circles will be represented. The announcement notes a debutante marriage into titled circles, reflecting social prominence and local prestige.
The upcoming quiet wedding unites Amy McMillan daughter of the late Senator James McMillan of Michigan and Sir John Lane Harrington British minister to Abyssinia. Baroness von Keteler will be matron of honor and Miss McMillan was maid of honor at Baroness von Keteler’s wedding. Sir John Harrington has just arrived from England and stays at the McMillan home in Eagle Head.
The Cunard line steamer Umbria, sailing from New York on Sept. 28, reached Queenstown on Oct. 6 after a stormy voyage. From Sunday to Wednesday the ship faced terrific weather and a huge sea struck the unoccupied forward bridge Tuesday afternoon, causing damage but no injuries.
The second trial of Juan Robens, also known as Jack Roberts, for the murder of his former employer J. Edgar Dickinson, Smyrne Mills farmer and guide, will begin tomorrow in the Maine Supreme Court before Chief Justice Emery.
London reports quote Ralph D. Mershon of New York as saying Victoria Falls generated electricity can be transmitted to Rand mines. South African mining company representatives doubt the plan and say the project is impossible, yet success would bring him wide acclaim.
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