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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1906
Page
4
A tale of romantic love unfolds as Arthur E. Powers dies by his own action in the Public Garden at dawn. The tragedy reveals he had secretly married Miss Ismma Moody, daughter of his employer on Brook road, Milton.
A fierce northeast gale from Maine to Florida disrupts port activity, delaying steamers and endangering vessels. Nantucket reported 40 mph winds while the storm’s center lay southeast of Florida. Heavy seas lash the coast as ships seek shelter. the battleship Louisiana endured a rough voyage with Taft aboard. Tugboats and coasting schooners stall at Vineyard Haven and Cape Cod approaches. many fishing vessels remain docked. The weather advisory warns of unsettled conditions and rising northeast pressure along the mid to south Atlantic coast.
A 19 year old widow described her secret April marriage to her suitor, a former motorman, who shortly after joined H S Moody Land Co. He killed himself on a garden bench near Newbury street, was found alive by police, and died en route to hospital. The widow fainted during the telling and later visited the sister's home with her father.
New Haven Conn Oct 17 Announcement at Yale that senior officers in each undergraduate department and some others have salaries fixed at 4000 under President Hadley’s plan. About 35 professors doing full work benefit from the change.
Judge Wentworth discharged Peter Callahan of Roxbury after finding no cause to hold him on manslaughter charges in the death of Artie Viberg a Somerville boy struck by an electric car on Oct 5. Callahan was operating the L line when the child apparently dashed in front of the vehicle at Hanover and Crosse streets.
Mouammer Bey son of the wealthiest man in Turkey visits Boston on business and plans to invest about a half million dollars in the city. He is described as educated, shrewd, democratic in manner, and prepared to expand his family’s shoe and cotton machinery holdings. He declined interview requests and avoids news coverage.
Paris October 17 The hearing in the divorce suit brought by Countess de Castellane against Count Boni and the creditors’ suit were postponed for a fortnight. The court kept the order to try the divorce first, despite creditors seeking precedence.
In Superior Criminal Court yesterday Thomas Devine a war veteran claiming three Gettysburg wounds pleaded for mercy as he faced drunkenness charges. Probation Officer Keefe noted three prior chances to stay sober and his family asked for his removal. Judge Bond sentenced him to three months at the State Farm.
Attorney General Malone filed a bill with the Supreme Court clerk seeking action on a State Board of Health complaint. It alleges Norwood selectmen in June 1891 built a sewer entering the Neponset River near Dean Street and maintained it despite notice to discontinue.
In a Malden based will dispute the Supreme Court hears Charles Ramsdell claiming a one sixth share valued at 50009. He asserts he is the son of Susan M Webster and George Ramsdell, tracing his lineage to a Montpelier marriage in 1852. Other heirs contest aligns with probate findings from Binghamton and Richfield connections as the case proceeds.
The Hotel Somer hosts a banquet for Mr. Matthew Cummings on November 14. The menu is by the hotel chef, with an Irish airs program directed by Carl Baer and sung by top Celtic talent. Invitations are being issued. deposits to Charles F. Riordan, chair, are requested. Governor Guild and Mayor Fitzgerald support the event, which limits guests to 500 due to hall size.
A brief ad notes EMERSON footwear combines style and comfort. It lists stores on Washington Street Water Court Hanover Summer Street and Dewey Square offering the line.
In front of Boston's Old Court House the so called Romantic Corner near the East Boston tunnel entrance becomes a famed meeting spot for couples after work. Stenographers, clerks, and shop girls converge nightly, talking and making appointments until late, then piece together their separate journeys home.
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