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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
14
The Oct 1 storm drove southeast to south winds over 80 mph and torrential rain. The island remained largely submerged with over seven inches of rainfall in two days. Property damage was minor but shipping losses were severe as several large schooners were blown out to sea and foundered.
A historical health ad explains widespread debt and daily expenses, urging readers to save on medical costs by using Father John’s Medicine. It claims the remedy is a non patent prescription from Rev. Father John O'Brien with fifty years of use and no opium or poisons.
The 380-foot Fall River auxiliary yawl Lone Hand was found badly damaged high and dry on Peaked Rocks at Prudence Island Rhode Island. No crew members were located. Fisherman M H Cram reported seeing the craft after a gale drove it ashore overnight and she had struck a rock weighing about a half ton during her voyage in.
William J. Bryan continues a three week trip that now spans much of the Northern States. The piece notes his stance on bank deposit guarantees and mentions local retailer Talbot Co offering Holeproof Hose guarantees with each box. Black Cat Guaranteed Stockings for Boys are priced at 25 cents per pair.
Police Commissioner O'Meara announced a general order placing fifteen reserve men into active duty and transferring eighteen patrolmen and seven reserve officers to other divisions. New assignments include Burns to Division 16 and Taylor to Division 9 among others, with Schell reassigned to a clerical position at headquarters.
In Youngstown Ohio on October 12 Mrs. John Rowan woke to a masked burglar in her room. He paused his theft at $500 in cash and jewelry, amused by her exposed toes, tickled them, then fled after her screams, leaving the loot behind.
The Congregational Ministers in Pilgrim fall debated the coming of Dr. Wilbur Chapman and his evangelists. Supporters led by Dr. A Z Conrad praised the campaign while opponents argued it would repel thinking members. The plan includes about 20 evangelists with meetings across the city starting Jan 24.
John D. Rockefeller spent his first Sunday at the million dollar Poca ntico Hills mansion exploring labyrinthine paths that block entry. His son John D. Jr. guided him through the maze as the medieval style stone castle rises along the hedge bound grounds.
The Navy Department awaits Commandant Swift’s report on injuries to two Birmingham cruiser boilers after a 24 hour acceptance trip. Officials say one boiler must be retubed and other boilers require re rolled tubes. A private source cites water scarcity in supply tanks causing boiler warp and air binding during speeds over 24 knots. Telegraphic orders push for a rapid official version.
Six Sicilian fishermen were placed on trial before Judge Schofield on a second degree murder charge for the Aug. 16 Atlantic avenue killing of Peter Needham. If convicted, the maximum penalty is life imprisonment.
Winnipeg Oct 12 reports that James Oliver Curwood of Detroit, an author for a Detroit publishing firm, was killed by Indians in the Lac La Rouge region during his expedition into the Hudson Bay wilds.
Police raid Standard Stock and Grain Company offices in Jersey City and arrest 27 people claiming they were employees. The manager escaped. Charles S. Little of East Billerica Massachusetts alleges $3000 owed and says he was unable to obtain settlement. The firm is accused of operating a disorderly house.
Charles E Littl e of East Billerica was a local representative for Stone & Co and Federal Stock Grain Co before those firms quit business. He later served as correspondent for the National Stock and Grain Co at Nashua New Hampshire. Two weeks ago he was arrested there on customer complaints and jailed briefly before bail. He said his partner vanished with company funds and he could not cover the obligations.
Justice Mills of the Supreme Court recommitted Harry K Thaw to Matteawan asylum for the criminal insane. The ruling came during the October session.
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