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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1907
Page
5
An ad proclaims the American edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica will be withdrawn as a higher priced English edition dominates the U.S. market. It urges prompt action to secure the New Werner 20th Century Edition, 31 volumes, about 25 000 pages, for ten cents a day.
A stubborn blaze erupted yesterday afternoon in the engine room of the grain lighter Carlo while docked at Pier 6, Grand Junction wharf. The Boston Towboat Company estimates damage at $500 and has found no crew aboard at or before discovery. the cause remains undetermined pending investigation.
Miss Gordon will debut as Zara in David Belasco's American adaptation of the French play. She rose through stock company work and gained popularity in Chicago with the Grand Opera House company. Earlier she starred as Esther in Mizpah and is noted for emotional, strong dramatic impersonations and a wide repertoire for the season. Her portrayal as Zara should draw Boston audiences.
Mary F. Holton, wife of George L. Holton superintendent at the Somerville Derby desk works, was arrested last evening on a charge of disturbing the peace at 20 Vernon street factory. She was bailed for 100 dollars. The case may proceed without the husband as a witness, with two company employees expected to support the charge.
The Boston Board of Aldermen failed to elect a Democratic chairman as Curley and most Democrats withheld votes except Whelton. Bell urged withholding to protect Alderman Clark absent. Baldwin and Curley clashed over leadership claims while Silent Johnny Baldwin reaffirmed his candidacy. The motion for reconsideration failed and Woods warned he will demand Sughrue’s resignation on prior campaign charges.
On her first Boston voyage the Harvard turbine steamship of the Metropolitan line nearly ran ashore in Hell Gate to avoid a tug collision. Metropolitan Steamship Line officials said she had a slight mishap off Astoria but noted no confirmed damage.
Starry Goldberg, 15, rushes to Haymarket Relief Station with his 12-year-old brother after lime burns his eyes. Doctors remove lime particles and treat the boy as crowds watch. the elder brother humbly says he did only what any brother would.
Louis M. Choates, 85, of 388 Kenneth Street Roxbury, was fined $25 yesterday in Roxbury District Court after being arrested for operating an automobile on Newbury Street while under the influence of liquor.
President Gompers of the A F of L A F of IL leaves Washington for New York to meet Telegraphers' Union President Small about a possible settlement. The details of the proposal remain undisclosed.
Charles L. Brown an almshouse employee was kicked while leading a horse to water. He died this morning from injuries suffered yesterday afternoon in Stoneham.
Crowds packed Siegel's department store for its second anniversary sale, with shoppers buying everything from gloves to silverware and books at deep discounts. Five deep lines formed in the stationery area as visitors chased bargains across all departments including furniture, rugs, and groceries, with new stock daily to finish the event.
Branch 4 of the Commercial Telegraphers union reported no desertions and growing recruitment from Western Union and Postal offices. President McGarty noted New England operators remain unified for better wages as the strike continues. A benefit baseball game at National League grounds was planned with thousands of tickets sold.
Danville Illinois September 9 announcement that a merger of coal properties is in process with an investment of 12 million dollars. W S Bogle of Chicago is in New York handling the financial end of the deal which would include 25 mines in Illinois and Indiana.
A man or woman regales a breakthrough wrinkle treatment claiming a night cure without creams or injections. Harriet Meta promotes a self invention with free details by mail at Suite 750G Syracuse New York.
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