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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1907

Page

4

Trade Secrets Question Arises In Supreme Court Case

The F. W. Dodge Company sues Merwin Gray and others in the Supreme Court over alleged misappropriation of its construction industry data. Judge Rugg orders an interlocutory decree as the case centers on proprietary daily information supplied to subscribers under strict confidence.

F. W. Dodge Company Supreme Court Merwin Gray Et al Rugg Gray New England Bulletin Company Commercial Publishing Company Gray Report Company New England Bulletin American Mason Safety Thread Company Lombard Fireproofing Company

Ammonia Leak at Hollis & Rich Plant Causes Release

A pipe at the Hollis and Rich refrigerating plant at 24 and 26 North street burst yesterday around 1 PM releasing about a ton of ammonia. No workers were overcome. An employee blamed a cap blowing off the ammonia tank, noting such accidents occur periodically with no serious injuries reported so far.

Hollis & Rich North Street

Police Seek Vandals Who Broke Into Auditor Robertson’s Home

Solmerville police are hunting the boys who entered Charles S. Robertson’s house, prepared a meal, and left the place in disorder. They took a box of choice cigars. This marks the third summer of break ins, following a previous attempt to burn the house.

Solmerville Charles S. Robertson Mr. Robertson

St Helena Court to mark 10th anniversary celebration

Extensive arrangements are under way for the 10th anniversary of St Helena Court 147 of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters in St Josephs Hall Lynn on Tuesday evening Sept 24. Officers and dignitaries include Mrs Lulu Tolan chief ranger and Jeremiah G Fennessey deputy. Attending dignitaries include Charles E Benning John N OBrien Major John J Leonard P Sarsfield Daniel H Maguire John F Harrigan Cornelius M Duggan D H C R.

St. Helena Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters St. Joseph's Hall Chestnut Street Lynn Lulu Tolan Agnes Dervin Theresa A. Quigley Mary A. Burns Jeremiah G. Fennessey Charles E. Benning John N. O’brien John J. Leonard P. Sarsfield Daniel H. Maguire John F. Harrigan Cornelius M. Duggan Jeremiah G. Fennesey

Marshes Hurt in Runaway Carriage Accident

Lucius K. Marsh and his sister Elizabeth L. Marsh, residents of South End, were thrown to the ground when a frightened horse on the Riverway near Brookline Street dashed into a tree after a passing auto, demolishing the carriage and injuring both occupants.

Lucius K. Marsh Elizabeth L. Marsh Columbus Square South End Riverway Brookline Street

Angel Burglar Brawls With Evangelist in Malden Tent

In Malden on Eastern avenue a burglar attacked Evangelist Rev. David H. Jones during a tent sleep. Jones and his wife and Miss Catherine Young defended themselves as chairs and tables flew and Jones suffered a leg cut in a fifteen minute struggle before police were summoned.

Malden David H. Jones Eastern Avenue Hillside Avenue Mr. Jones Catherine Young Miss Young Jones

Hub's Firemen Build Their Own Apparatus

The first hose wagon built in the department shop was delivered to Engine 7. Commissioner Wells praised the work and the superintendent and crew for cost savings and quality. Appointments and transfers included Quinn and Coughlin to crews, with multiple moves among ladder and engine companies.

Deaths of Rosatto Animals Stir East Billerica

In East Billerica on Sept 6 a horse and a cow, owned by the late Lieutenant John B. Rosatto of the Boston police, were found dead. Authorities suspect enemies or the Black Hand, with detectives sending stomachs to Harvard for poison analysis. Lieutenant Rosatto, famed for breaking blackmail rings, was killed earlier.

East Billerica John B. Rosatto Boston Police Department Black Hand Society Rosatto Constable Livingston Harvard University Rossatto North End

Doctor Sacrifices Blood to Save Woman in Public Feat

In Provincetown a 68 year old widow, Mrs Julia Bangs, faced death from blood loss. Dr D W S Birge transfused 18 ounces of his own blood, reviving the patient but dying as the last drop left his veins. The hero doctor collapsed at the bedside.

Provincetown Julia Bangs D. W. S. Birge

Roxbury Court Fines Driver for Lamp Numbers and Registration

Lyman B. Harris, 33, of 97 Wal tham street, appeared before Roxbury Court charged with operating his car on Massachusetts avenue near Beacon street without proper lamp numbers and without a certificate of registration on Sept. 1. He was fined $15 on each count.

Lyman B. Harris Waltham Street Roxbury Massachusetts Avenue Beacon Street Tie

Letter to the Editor questions Cotton Mather’s character

Thomas J. Gargan disputes the Post’s portrayal of Cotton Mather as an exemplar of goodness. He argues historians view him as a low-down intriguer and a source of political maneuvering. He notes doubts about the letter’s authenticity but cites Brooks Adams and other authorities on emancipation of Massachusetts.

Post Cotton Mather Massachusetts Brooks Adams Thomas J. Gargan

Cautionary Shopper Ad Advice From The Local Store

A reader is urged to be decisive when buying advertised goods. Do not accept substitutes or alternatives a dealer pushes and insist on getting exactly what you ask for to ensure satisfaction. The notice emphasizes careful verification at the point of sale.

Brockton Mass W. L. Douglas W. L. Douglas Boys

Famous Circus Man Louis Sells Dead in Columbus

Louis Sells, last of four Sells brothers who were showmen for half a century, died in Columbus Ohio. He was famed for knowing more tumblers riders acrobats and clowns than most men and belonged to the rough old era of circuses alongside Adam Torepaugh. The Sells brothers operated a wagon show dating to the 1800s.

Columbus Louis Sells Adam Torepaugh Sells Brothers

St Johns Carnival Opens Amid Lights and Tug-of-War

Newton Lower Falls hosts Father Callanan’s annual Labor Day carnival after weather delay. One thousand electric lights illuminate the grounds with 22 tents costing 1800 dollars. Entrants from multiple towns join 10 and five-man tug-of-war contests for gold purses. hose coupling results list Engine 3 Natick Woburn Arlington and Ladder 1 Arlington among top times.

Newton Father Callanan Newton Lower Falls St. John's Church Callanan Cambridge Charlestown Brighton Waltham West Newton South Jrmingham Natick Felchville Cochituate Wellesley South Natick Winchester Woburn Arlington Belmont South Framingham Ladder

Crash Averted by Motorman on Boston & Northern Line

In Stoneham on Franklin street near Pond street two trolley cars on a single rail faced head on at about 1oclock. Motormen Wallace and Burke applied emergency brakes and reversed power to stop the Melrose bound and Stoneham bound cars just inches apart. Passengers were shaken but none seriously hurt.

Stoneham Boston & Northern Road Franklin Street Pond Street Melrose Wallace Burke Medford

Oldest Mason James Bellows McGregor Turns 106 in New Hampshire

Mt Sunapee New Hampshire September 6 James Bellows McGregor long considered the world’s oldest Mason marked his 106th birthday with a public reception He was born in 1801 a mile from his current home near here He enjoys good health for his age reads ordinary print and has an excellent memory compared with a man of 60 or 70.

MT. Sunapeer N. H James Bellows McGregor

Rodgers Charged with Assaulting Officer on Merchants Row

William Rodgers twenty two and living at 262 Blue Hill avenue was arrested by Station 2 officers for assault and battery on Patrolman Morrill on Merchants Row.

Rodgers William Rodgers Blue Hill Avenue Morrill Merchants’ Row

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