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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1899
Page
8
Philadelphia resident Mrs. Sarah Terry, born Sept 26 1791 and a Revolutionary War descendant, celebrated her 108th birthday by riding in an automobile up Broad Street. She plans more rides and aims to travel to Mt. Holly New Jersey this week.
Lew Houck dies in Springfield Colorado after a career of three card monte shell games and elaborate scams. Detective Norris pursued Houck across Mexico Nassau Texas New Mexico California and Ohio, finally recapturing him and sending him to state prison for a long term. The pursuit covered roughly 38000 miles and cost 343 dollars in pursuit expenses.
Mrs Ruth Clark of Derry aged 98 years 11 months died at home after a long life remembered for memory and recollection of events. She survived by five children Mary Kimball Irving Clark William Clark Lucy Clark and Elbridge Clark. Funeral services will be held tomorrow in West Derry New Hampshire.
The William E. Russell Club of Ward 2 met at the Columbia building East Boston and unanimously adopted resolutions endorsing Patrick A. Collins for Boston mayor. James H. Donovan chaired the meeting with ex-Chairman Joseph A. Conry delivering a spirited address. The group also endorsed Boston eight hour workday legislation and urged votes in favor. The club reports strong growth and includes key ward political leaders.
Funeral services for Josiah Batcheller were held yesterday at Grace Methodist Episcopal Church on Temple Street with Rev. Franklin Hamilton officiating. The ceremony included a short eulogy, church choir singing, and attendance from a Massachusetts Volunteer Company E delegation, John A. Logan Post 18 G A R, and Good Samaritan Lodge F and A M, with many floral tributes. Interment arrangements followed.
Madrid reports the death of Marquis Almeida, captain-general of Aragon, on October 8. The high-ranking official’s passing marks a pivotal moment for regional leadership.
A New England woman’s society splits over a plan to open a pie and doughnut exchange for hungry New Yorkers. The philanthropic group faces opposition from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and police over licensing and safety concerns as hungry crowds ask for treats.
Captain Oberlin M. Carter faces five years hard labor at Fort Leavenworth after his rank is stripped. He will endure strict silence, armed guards, and a grueling routine with quarry work helping build the new penitentiary. He will be known by a prison number and may receive bread and water if disciplined.
The Island Quoit Pitching Club debates a plan after quoit thefts and a proposed rival venture involving doughnuts. The New England society stalls on a deadlock as philanthropic workers help distressed women, with Mrs. Henry Clark Coe praising the plan amid conservative concerns about organizational scope.
Radicals push for revising the constitution to permit an exchange plan while opponents urge a permanent home first. Doctors warn revision would waste time and stress the need to avoid premature legalization. Mrs. William Gerry Slade and Mrs. Coe explain positions amid uncertainty about fundraising and scope.
John W. McBarron a leading young Suffolk lawyer died last Thursday. His funeral from his parents Roxbury home drew over 100 carriages to Calvary Cemetery after services at St. Francis de Sales Church. Pallbearers included McBarron cousins Thomas and Frank, with Joseph F. OConnell and others.
Captain Hoffman and Station 1 officers seized twelve liquor consignments between 12 30 and 6 Sunday morning totaling about 200 gallons of beer with some wine and whiskey. Names listed include Frank Fauret 88 Charter Street Rocco Russo 14 Cleveland Place Francisco Ula 27 Sheafe Street Alberto De Marco 12 North Street N Americo 363 North Street P Rossi 29 North Street R Del Gaerache 8 Moon Street Marco Arents 8 Prince Street Pasquale Ferrari 331 North Street Martino Alfiro 4 Revere Place Harold Matherson 272 Commercial Street Nicola Caruso 363 North Street.
The prisoner Carter faces strict routines with weekly cold baths and daily grueling labor in the yard under armed guards. Sunday is the only respite, but the inmate endures hard work as a brickmaker or stone mason among a diverse inmate population, highlighting the stark contrast to his former privileges.
Reserve Officer Harmon of Station 11 arrested 29 year old Charles Clark after a burglary at Train street. A 44 caliber revolver and $30 were recovered from Clark's trousers, as Dr H B Blackwell reported a thief had taken a pair of trousers containing money.
Liquor squad raided a premises at 11 Berkeley Street surprising three poker tables. Twelve men and seven packs of cards were taken to Station 6 after officers waited for a chance to crack the club running on the premises.
An October gale drives fifty fishing sloops and tugs to shelter near Provincetown. The wrecked scows are awash at daylight and the dredge Empire State is high and undamaged. Rescue crews search for missing crew last seen near Cahoon's Hollow life-saving station.
In Cleveland on October 8 1907 the boycott against the Big Consolidated street railway wanes as strikers end omnibus service. The street railway workers union issues a bulletin urging all labor unions to rescind fines on members who ride consolidated cars.
The Lovers of Zion Society of East Boston held a lively meeting to form an educational alliance for Hebrew youth. They urged opening a reading room for Hebrew books and announced a grand ball at Webster Hall on Nov 14 to raise funds with a large East Boston representation and other city delegates.
Lord Mayor Daniel Tallon led a crowd at Glasnevin Cemetery for the Parnell statue foundation, amid pro Boer resolutions and chants for Kruger. John and William Redmond spoke, while protests disrupted the event and Tallon sheltered under guard after skipping the prior meeting.
Read aloud at the Parnell monument corner stone laying the cablegram from Boston urges Irishmen to clasp hands across Parnell's grave bury differences and resume the fight for Ireland's independence. It states Irish-America will sustain them and names several signatories.
The Hebrew National Association opened its new hall at 170 Hanover Street with public exercises. Rabbi Samuel H. Hirshberg of Temple Ohebei Sholom argued against Zionism, advocating religious regeneration and colonization elsewhere. Audience applauded mixed with hisses while several local speakers and performers contributed songs, recitations, and a mandolin solo.
Part of a Chilean Supreme Court review delays Moore extradition. Frederick T. Moore, ex assistant teller at the National Bank of Commerce Boston, is accused by Massachusetts officials of embezzling 53000. Chile has no US extradition treaty and is not expected to surrender him.
David S. Muzzey, a Lexington native and Harvard graduate, delivered an instructive sermon at Hancock Church on thought of true Christianity. He traced humanity’s search for light across 6000 years and noted Muzzey’s recent European study. The pastor announced the church is debt free and that the new edifice will be consecrated on October 22.
Judge Lynde Harrison, executor of Henry B. Plant's will, says no Probate Court or Superior Court proceedings have been filed to challenge the will. He notes the widow's dissatisfaction and belief she is entitled to a larger share as a widow.
A meeting at Hibernian Hall 63 Hanover Street drew a large attendance. Twenty five new members were enrolled and important business was transacted. A follow up meeting is scheduled for next Sunday at the same hall.
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