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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1903
Page
7
The burial of Leo Cooper, who died from accidental burns at Burray Hospital, is planned for this afternoon without a medical examiner’s statutory inquest. His mother accuses hospital staff of neglect and plans action against the nurse, while authorities reportedly will not intervene.
Miss Elizabeth F Frazer formerly of Springfield will start this week as an appraiser of private residences for a prominent Boston fire insurance company. She has had about eight years in the field and previously worked in Springfield.
Years as clerk in Springfield public schools office of Superintendent Balliet revealed Miss Frazer's skill in selecting and pricing school repair materials. She developed a hobby valuing buildings and interiors and became known to western Massachusetts insurance adjusters as an expert. The new employer seeks a woman expert for valuations of wardrobes, jewels, plate, bric a brac and furnishings.
Desks fully equipped for college use featuring twelve smoothly running drawers. A complete line offered with prices up to eighty dollars, providing sturdy models and ample storage.
A new security plan places twelve Secret Service men on duty at Sagamore Hill to protect President Roosevelt. Three guards stay near the house day and night, with others stationed along the road, tennis grounds, and surrounding grounds to intercept any approach.
Hypatia declares its shoe line will continually improve each year with greater beauty. The brand notes its standard for the $3.00 shoes is high and that even more care goes into crafting the $5.00 and $6.00 models.
Boston municipal courts brace for a record day as Labor Day crowds swell arrests. From 8 Saturday to 8 Monday morning 412 people were taken into custody with 315 charged with drunkenness. By Monday, total arrests exceed 500 as day and night rounds continued. About 180 prisoners were bailed, clerks foresee most cases in district courts while a portion go to police court in Pemberton square.
Three hundred black worshippers and bystanders plunged into three feet of water when a Bayonne pier collapsed during a baptism by Rev. John T. Thornton. Forty injured, four needing medical attention after being hurt by debris and crowd panic. baptism postponed.
The Cape Cod steamer sailed from Bay Line wharf daily for a four hour voyage to Provincetown with saloon and promenade decks full of excursionists. Operations continue through Sept 14 possibly longer, with 9 a.m. departures daily and 9 20 on Sundays. Good staterooms and strong June to August business.
Miss Elizabeth E. Murray of Roxbury describes a quick assault on St Stephen street as a young black man grabbed her purse. She fought back and screamed for help but the thief escaped with $10, her keys, and left her shaken but unharmed. She notes lack of escort, warns others to be cautious, and identifies the assailant only as a dark young man.
Steamers from Rowe's wharf to Pemberton and Nantasket Beach run hourly and the Nantasket season extends into September due to proximity to Boston. Many attractions remain open and autumn beach days attract crowds. Next Sunday afternoon features two farewell concerts by the Martland Brockton Band with Mace Gay's galaxy providing a musical treat.
Charles W. Newman a 37 year old Harvard Law School janitor in Cambridge has been missing since Wednesday morning raising concerns of foul play. He left the campus Tuesday noon after drawing pay and was last seen visiting a local club before leaving Boston for Cambridge. Police in Boston and Cambridge are searching while his clothing and personal effects remain at his boarding and workplace locations.
The French-American Society of the United States held its annual dinner at Young's Hotel with about 40 attendees. Francis Hurtubis Jr. and other notables spoke while Hugo A. Dubuque Ho gun was named president with a slate of officers. Hurtubis praised Bishop Cheverus and recounted Lefebre de Cheverus's work for local Catholicism.
An advertisement from the Workingmen's Bank touts a “straight” mortgage as debt at year end, offering monthly payments to reach independence. It claims $25,000 available monthly with no commissions, plus title insurance and related fees, inviting readers to request circulars.
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