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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1909
Page
5
Mendon Oct 6. The continued absence of 14 year old Vera Wilson and 20 year old George Thomas leads parents to believe they eloped. Police told to locate Vera and bring her to custody if found. Uncle says Vera would not leave home without persuasion despite Thomas’s feelings.
Spokane dispatch reports passenger train No. 4 on the Spokane Portland and Seattle line derailed at Fountain, about 100 miles west of Pasco, resulting in a fatal crash. Details remain sparse as investigators assess the wreck scene and casualties.
Catherine Munday led to her grandfather's arrest on a charge of assault after he struck her with a bottle, causing three stitches to the scalp. Judge Murray deemed it brutal and favored jail, but the aggrieved party wished no further punishment. a $25 fine was imposed and paid. The two left the courthouse together, the grandfather with his arm around his granddaughter.
The Billard shares of Boston and Maine stock totaling 109 948 moved to the Boston holding company yesterday at 140 a share. Payment comprised 125 in bonds and 15 in the holding company stock with collateral loans paid to secure delivery. New Haven Billard interests receive 1 649 200 in stock and 13 742 500 in 4 per cent 50 year bonds, with market conditions delaying resale.
Thomas Cullen of 695 Heath Street Brookline was held up by three highwaymen early yesterday morning near Heath Street and the Holy Sepulchre cemetery. He surrendered $70 and a gold watch with no injury or struggle reported. He notified Patrolman Dalzell on nearby Boylston Street.
Local housing brief outlines plans and design concepts for an appealing suburban residence featured in upcoming design issue. It highlights exterior styling, landscaping ideas, and practical room layout tips suitable for a modest lot.
Roxie Baker, a French dressmaker, was found with a rope about her neck in her Elm Street Up ton block flat. Dr. George M. Davis ruled the death as self-inflicted after autopsy. Brother Dr. Chicoine arrived to arrange estate settlement, with several valuable houses cited.
Togo outlines a forthcoming interview with John D Rockefeller to appear in Sundays Post, promising insights into business, philanthropy, and early 20th century industry. Rockefeller reportedly discusses strategy, wealth, and public service in a candid conversation.
Worcester court to hear Kabil David et al. versus St George Syrian Orthodox Church over alleged unauthorized 14 member department corporation that holds church property and governs without the will of the majority. Plaintiffs claim improper management. defendants contest plaintiffs’ standing.
In Keene New Hampshire on October 6 the 39th annual convention of the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge elected officers led by Grand Chancellor Charles M. Carson of Dover and Grand Vice Chancellor Daniel N. Whitaker of Franklin with the Grand Prelate named as well.
An old advertisement touts a Senna based remedy as a permanent solution through proper personal efforts and nourishment. It emphasizes natural function and gradual independence from aid, with California Co. as supplier and the product sold by leading druggists in regular size bottles.
In London today Harry Benson known as Bebro faced fraud charges linked to the bankrupt Felthams Bank he founded. The prosecution cited his admission of a New York sentence for theft under the alias Harry Phillips and noted a $25,000 payment from Alexander C Chaffin of Brooklyn 23 years ago. Benson was tried and acquitted at the Old Bailey for alleged false pretences involving a bogus American.
The sale of seats for a concert by Geraldine Farrar and Olga Samaroff at Symphony Hall on Saturday afternoon October 16 opens at the Symphony Hall box office tomorrow morning.
Miss Jennie Browns of Clement Avenue West Roxbury married J. Harry Anderson of Huntington Avenue Roslindale yesterday at the bride's home. Both lifelong neighbors from nearby streets, they are active in Roslindale's younger social set. Rev. Frank W. Merrick of Faith Congregational Church officiated. Bridesmaid Miss Maud B. Moulton Natick and maid of honor Miss Nan McGeorge West Roxbury. Best man N. O. Anderson.
Wollaston Golf Club reports a fall meet tied at the top by Dr. R. E. Sproule and C. M. Hart with 75 gross scores. Net results show Sproule at 71 and Hart at 72 after handicaps of three and four. Other low scores include Hyde 85 and 73 net, Nash 88 and 74 net, Freeman 80 and 74 net, and Earl 97 with 75 net.
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