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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1904
Page
4
A South Boston street car overturned as rails spread, road officials deny track failure and say dirt and gravel clogged rails caused wheels to lift. The street has been muddy for a year. rails showed no widening in measurements. Motorman John J. Ridge led the car.
A streetcar on a single line route along Dorchester street veered from the embankment after a grinding noise near the bridge, tipping over 12 feet to the ground. Off duty officer Brennan and Patrolman MocGilliary led rescues with locals aiding. Dozens were removed to homes and hospitals. most expected to recover. Conductor Leach insisted on identifying injured passengers before hospitalization.
Henry D. Yeaton representing Martin F. Cavanagh seeks one day off in five for Boston firemen, alleging Mayor Collins and Fire Commissioner Russell oppose the change. He informs Attorney General Parker he will file the petition with the Supreme Judicial Court if no timely reply is received.
The Gilchrist Company art contest showcased table covers, pillows, Battenberg lace collars, and draperies in a February start exhibit on the store’s second floor. Winners include Mrs. Conoley of Chelsea and Miss Charlotte A. Pierce of Medford with multiple category prizes. a Duchess of Devonshire silk portrait from a New York house drew attention.
An outspoken public letter denounces a Boston Cambridge political scene. It mocks a howling politician and cites corruption, urging independent candidates to weed out rotten elements in Massachusetts politics before the next Legislature adjourns. Signed Raymond. Where you bought the hat for 95c.
Clara Francis Towne distributed 100 car ride tickets at a luncheon for about 150 newsboys at City Point yesterday. Demand exceeded expectations, and she hurriedly moved to Newspaper Row to give away the remaining tickets.
The Dominion Atlantic railway announces autumn excursions from Boston to Nova Scotia at one way unlimited round trip rates. Tickets go on sale starting Sunday Sept 4 for 30 days. Boston to Halifax $9 Yar mouth $5 other points reduced rates. Information and staterooms at 228 Washington Street Boston or Long Wharf.
A wedding tour through the Green Mountains of Vermont and by Lake Champlain and Lake George is praised as a premier scenic trip. Central Vermont Railway in Boston notes it is popular with bridal parties, with August seeing many eager travelers aboard. Details on routes and rates are available through T. H. Hanley of the New England Passenger Association at 360 Washington Street.
Reserve Officer Brennan, opposite the scene, said the trolley car derailed before plunging over the embankment. He described wheels slicing the banking, the car landing on its side with a cannon-like crash, and coordinating passenger evacuation with Patrolman McGillivray. Brennan reported most passengers were badly hurt and unconscious.
Mrs. Henry W. Smith and her daughters Maud and Catherine were in a car that toppled over. They suffered severe bruises and scratches, were driven home by carriage, and treated by Dr. Edward W. Groll. They were greatly shaken and require quiet and rest for a couple of days.
Thomas P Carroll recalls being among the first at the scene after a streetcar jumped tracks, plummeting 50 feet from the embankment. He describes the crash, people screaming, and rescuers breaking in with rails and an axe to pull out injured passengers as bloodied and unconscious.
John A McDonald reports a car incident where TJ boarded at Andrew Square and climbed a hill when the vehicle left the rails and toppled after traveling about ten feet. About 20 aboard and four on the rear platform. a dozen passengers rushed to aid. McDonald was knocked unconscious and later woke on the sidewalk.
An official said preliminary reports indicate roughly twenty people were on the car with about half injured and no confirmed fatalities. Injured were sent to Carney and City hospitals as investigators prepare a fuller account and determine why the car left the rails.
Frank Farrell’s case is singled out as especially serious with little hope for recovery.
Motorman J D Ridge, uninjured in the fall of his car, went home directly after reporting the accident at Boston Elevated headquarters.
The notice repeats Dr Schiffmann s claim that his remedy cures asthma and hay fever. Testimonials from Mrs Mary Zachery and a hay fever sufferer praise lasting relief after using Schiffmann s remedy. The ad lists price 50c and 1 00 and invites a free sample by sending 2 cent stamp to Dr R Schiffmann Box 890 St Paul Minnesota.
In Lynn on Aug 31 Congressman Roberts assails Frank P Bennett as the campaign issue. He cites past libel suits, Beacon Hill absences, and the Bennett family hold on multiple offices, arguing Bennett lacks issues and aims to seize Congress and state posts.
Captain Robert C. Soper, retired sea captain formerly of Provincetown, married Mrs. Bessie C. Small at the Thorne dike Hotel. Rev. George W. Rice officiated at 7 p.m. Best man Albert W. Hathaway. bridesmaid Mrs. Hathaway. They will travel to Atlantic City and Buffalo before returning to Provincetown around Nov. 1. Soper’s career spanned whaling, merchant marine service and Buffalo harbor master duties.
A limited excursion from Boston to Newport and return is offered by the New York New Haven Hartford railroad at a popular round trip fare of 1. It will run on Labor Day Monday September 5. Tickets should be secured in advance due to expected heavy demand.
A testimonial claims quick relief from headaches and pains using Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills. It states the tablet neutralizes symptoms, calms nerves and muscles, and enables work without delay. The ad notes 25 doses cost 25 cents and money-back if not beneficial.
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