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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1910
Page
3
An engine running alone crashed into a freight train one mile south of Middleboro Junction injuring Engineer George Pierce and Fireman H. E. Bowen. The caboose burned after being knocked off the track.
Pierce and Bowen sustained cuts and bruises after being thrown against the engine during the crash. They were treated at home and released. The engine was moving at a brisk pace at the time of the incident.
About 25 mph train risked the curve and signal mixup delaying two trains up to half an hour. Engine crew say they were not notified about the incident.
A coroner's jury in New York exonerated Adolph Pickles Berg from responsibility in the death of 12-year-old Charles Fisher during a gang fight on October 11. The charge that Berg used the boy as a shield against Harry Greenwald's bullets was not supported by evidence. Greenwald killed himself after police cornered him following the shooting.
Joseph K. Darling age 77 died at his Chelsea Vermont home. He served as Orange county State's attorney and in both Vermont legislature chambers. A Civil War veteran with the Vermont brigade he was long regarded Orange county's leading attorney. He is survived by his widow Hale K. Darling and daughter Emma Darling.
Orville Wright pilots the new Wright racer in two trials as Garros sets 1 minute 26 second and 1 minute 28 second lap times. The day also features Grahame-White using a Farman and switching to a Bleriot while McCurdy wins a pursuit after a pylon foul. Latham endures a perilous descent in rain with a punctured wind and broken skid as Radley completes a 20 mile cross country to a balloon in 19 minutes 48 25 seconds.
The principal witness for Elsie Supple testified that Mrs Wightman denied urging Elsie to leave her husband or to say bad things about him. Wightman described accepting Elsie’s complaints of abuse, urging patience, and assisting with relocation and travel plans while noting Elsie’s wish to return to England.
John B. Moisant, the aviator at Belmont Park, touts his cat Parislondon as a high flyer companion. He recalls taking three passengers on a Paris to London trip and jokes about the cat opera aboard the aircraft. The Post invites readers to submit cat stories and photos.
The Aleutian natives face extinction from tuberculosis measles and pneumonia according to a report from the revenue cutter Tahoma flagship of the Bering Sea patrol. Captain J H Quinlan calls for assembling tribes for medical care while the Tahoma reports Mt Bogoslov activity and new island formations including the newly named Tahoma Island.
Horace Bowie a Small Point teamster died at Maine General Hospital from a fractured skull after a stone cart wheel passed over his head. He was jolted from his seat while hauling stone and fell beneath the wheels.
Frank C. Williams and Anna Hull of Pittsburgh were found guilty of violating the white slave law by a federal jury in U S District Court. Williams drew two years six months in Leavenworth prison while Hull serves a like term in the Western Penitentiary. Hull was described as proprietor of a resort to which Williams brought victims from other states.
Judge Simeon A. Baldwin Democratic nominee for Governor told a Torrington audience that he disagrees with Republican nominee Charles A. Goodwin on corrupt practices. He stated money has been offered at nominating conventions this year and has influenced outcomes.
Emperor William of Germany visits King Albert in Brussels. The arrival drew cheers from 10 000 troops lining the streets and a royal palace reception then a dinner for 150 guests. Toasts praised peace and Belgium’s commerce and arts.
After an all day police court hearing Chief Fire Marshal Rice and State Officer Wells ruled the Orpheum Theatre fire incendiary. Investigators found two separate fires started in the building. No arrests had been made by late tonight.
The Osmo-Chemic Physicians announce a limited time offer ending October 29 for new or renewing patients. Begin treatment at Room 10, 18 Boylston St, and receive a free month including medicines with consultation and X-Ray examination. Coughs and bronchitis sufferers urged to act now to cure chronic conditions.
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