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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1907
Page
8
A large gathering of Boston and Maine railroad workers met in Haverhill for the final summer religious service. Rev. A A Stockdale of Berkeley Temple Boston delivered the main address, accompanied by a strong musical program.
Several hundred men traveled from Boston to Haverhill aboard a free special train of 16 coaches. The procession stopped at East Somerville Malden Reading and Temple of Music in Haverhill where W J Hobbs introduced the program. The Rev Stockdale spoke on the parable of the treasure hid in the field and urged using unlooked for blessings to better ourselves and others.
Berlin October 13 Crime blind ness is described by Professor Gidor Hauptman an eminent alienist and oculist in a paper. He explains the condition strikes those who uphold laws and punish criminals. It spares color vision but worsens with wealth of the offender.
Alexander Monroe aged resident of North Attleboro was fatally injured when Julius Straus of Boston driving an automobile struck his wagon near Wrentham at about 1 30 pm He suffered skull fracture multiple scalp wounds and several broken ribs doctors said his chance of recovery was very small Mrs Straus and her husband were in another car following behind and the vehicle passed to the right as oncoming traffic approached The impact wrecked the wagon and threw Monroe onto the car tracks
Julius Strous owns a men's furnishing shop at 187 Court Street. He and his wife reside at the Derby House on Cambridge Street.
Timothy Fenton a 72 year old Milford man visiting Cambridge attended 9 o clock mass at St. Pauls Catholic Church. He suddenly lurched in a pew, was moved to the basement, and died within minutes with Rev Fr John J Ryan administering last rites.
Chairman John Read of the Nautical Training School Commission denies reports that the schoolship Enterprise will be withdrawn by the government. He says no such action is true and that commissioners have not been informed, noting they would request withdrawal if it were occurring.
The vessel arrived in good condition and will be thoroughly overhauled before the next cruise. The Enterprise is to serve as a school ship this winter with no further cruises until next year, tied at the dock while work continues aboard. A rumor claimed Enterprise, Saratoga and St. Mary's would be withdrawn for newer ships.
A Colorado Springs Printers' Home resident nicknamed Doc Moran sends Colorado flowers to Norman E. McPhail of the Boston Post to be distributed among Moran's Boston friends. The note asks railway staff to handle the plant gently as it originated there. Moran plans to attend the Boston printers' convention next year and will send more flowers locally.
The week delivered heavy liquidation and widespread bearish sentiment amid investigations into Metropolitan Securities and Consolidated Gas. Credit and confidence deteriorated as some firms resisted disclosures while others did not publish liabilities or earnings. Domestic and foreign markets show uncertainty as contraction spreads, with 26 stocks hitting new yearly lows and no gains in sight. William E. Soule.
In New York on Oct 18 a group of 70 residents from the Daughters of Jacob Home aged 70 to 112 toured the city in three large sightseeing cars. Albert Kruger led the outing visiting Mrs. Annie Josephs for refreshments and Mrs. Abraham J. D. Worsky, then Central Park for a reception and flowers. The cohort includes Esther Davis 112 Mendel Diamond 106 and Michla Schertsky 102.
In New Britain Connecticut on October 13 14 year old Stanley Griswold was given one bath by City Court Judge Cooper for petty theft. Court Policeman English bathed him with a scrub brush then returned him home to his mother noting the boy had not removed his clothes since August.
Giacchino Ruocco died at Lynn Hospital becoming the second victim of gas poisoning at the home of his brother Dominic Ruocco at 15 Libby Court yesterday.
In Newburgh on October 13 Abram Miller, the butler at Homeland the Vanderbilt residence on Cornall-on-Hudson, was nearly blinded after a stranger asked directions then a second intruder threw vitriol into his face. Miller was on the piazza when the attack occurred.
New York Oct 13 Henry Clews banker predicts lower prices for stocks as the market endures a $3.5 billion shrinkage. He cites Rogers and Rockefeller as unable to support the market, notes a long history of manipulation, and warns industrials may fall further while Wall Street avoids failures due to precaution. He criticizes Metropolitan as a shell after a dramatic price collapse.
October 21 marks the first Boston observance of the Feast of Lanterns with Chinese Mission hosting. Free admission tickets are available at 16 Oxford Street. an automobile will transport Chinese women and children to the fair.预计 300 to 500 attendees from Boston and beyond. Mrs. Alice M. Granger oversees the women's program, with 3 PM remarks by Mrs. Charles T. Cottrell on culinary methods versus pure food laws.
A fire at St Stephen's Episcopal Church rectory on 2 Decatur Street in South End was discovered yesterday morning shortly after 8. Fire started in a first floor room unused since the previous evening. Fire department quickly extinguished the blaze and a suspicion of incendiarism is attached.
Boston to the Pacific coast on the electric Los Angeles Limited and the China and Japan Fast Mail from Chicago via the Union Pacific Northwestern line. Daily tours in Pullman sleeping cars at 9.75 double berth Boston to San Francisco, Los Angeles or Portland. J E Brittain, 200 Washington St.
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