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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1905
Page
2
Blizzard conditions and a 50 mile per hour gale raked Mt Washington New Hampshire halting visitors at the summit. Freezing rain coated buildings and the thermometer read 18 above zero as the storm cleared briefly later in the day delaying departure after the Lizzie Bourne monument anniversary observance.
A severe northeast gale battered vessels around Cape Cod and Massachusetts Bay forcing tugs to shelter and many ships to seek anchorage. Small coasters and schooners suffered damage while the Allan Dale was towed to safety by Betsy Ross off South Boston. The storm impacted the Frostburg, Rightaway, James Barber, and others en route to Boston or New York.
New York report shows Treasurer Cromwell testifying that Mutual Life earned a paper profit by paying nothing for 1.12 million dollars in Title Guarantee and Trust Company shares, which later traded above 600. He described railroads and bankers as jointly controlling bond pricing, and noted a million dollar deposit move with Guaranty Trust to fund a special purpose.
A sharp temperature drop sparked two fires in South Boston. At 10:00 a.m. Box 157 reported a blaze at 241 Fifth Street in the McLean home due to an overheated stove causing $150 damage. At 10:14 a.m. Box 187 cited a fire at 113 Boston Street in a United Shoe Manufacturing Company building caused by an overheated stove with $20 damage.
Waltham committee on finance votes adoption orders totaling 37 000 for a covered reservoir west of the basin 21 000 to sink a well and add water supply equipment 21 000 to extend the sewer system to the Roberts district and 1 400 to place electric wires underground on Moody and Lexington streets all on city land or rights.
Report claims James Hazen Hyde has won Miss Charlotte Warren, with marriage planned in Paris. Mrs Whitney Warren and daughter Charlotte have left New York for Europe to buy a trousseau and prepare for a Newport season return.
Patrolman Cordiner of Station 2 shot and wounded Herbert C. Deans, alleged thief, while he attempted to break into R. E. Shannon millinery at 42 Summer Street. Deans, son of a prominent physician, is recovering at the Relief station with a hip wound after a pursuit through doors, elevator shafts, and a fire escape.
Duke M. Farson millionaire broker and church leader, arrested on a warrant by Mrs. Katherine Schafer accusing him of wilfully causing the delinquency of her 16 year old daughter Hazel Schafer. Edwin L. Harvey hotel proprietor and his wife Gertrude B. Harvey were also arrested on related charges.
The three day motor boat carnival began on the Hudson River with 12 high power craft launching from West Ninety Seventh Street. A patrol of three revenue cutters watched the course and warned two steamboats to keep off. The Mascot won in cruisers over 50 feet Arcadia won in cruisers under 50 feet and Debosse won in the launches.
The home of John Donovan at 655 Stearns Street North Cambridge burned early today. Donovan and his wife and children escaped with neighbors using ladders to reach the second floor. The escape by stairs was blocked and an alarm brought aid as neighbors arrived. The house was completely destroyed.
Judge Morton of the Supreme Court dismisses abutters petition to revoke a Fitchburg liquor license. The case hinges on a published license listing 6 Putnam Street, a partially built structure later rebuilt. Courts rule that publishing the building number, though under construction, suffices.
Mr. Charles H. Porter of Raymond New Hampshire reports dramatic relief from two years of neuralgia after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. He describes severe head pains burning forehead eye ache and sleepless nights followed by complete lasting cure after six boxes. The pills are sold by druggists or from Dr Williams Medicine Co New York.
Walter R. Torrey a Norwell lawyer and his brother Frank Torrey marble dealer of Melrose faced charges of stealing a four thousand dollar check and a one thousand dollar promissory note connected to the Gilman restaurant in Boston. Walter was arrested on Sept 7 and bailed for ten thousand dollars. both brothers are due in Municipal Court.
A letter of condolence from Boston Italians was sent to Mrs Patrick A Collins on Core y Road expressing heartfelt sympathy and shared sorrow. The note was read at a meeting of a committee including George A Scigliano Dr Rocco Brindisi Joseph De Marco Dr EB A Scalzilli and A A Badaracco.
The funeral for Mrs. Gilbert Comtois of Hudson Street proceeded from St. Rose's Church with a requiem mass, burial at Howard Street Cemetery, after a one hour delay caused by a hot box on the hearse wheel en route from Marlboro.
David Kearney a pedlar was leading a cow on Webster street when a bull dog suddenly seized the cow by the leg causing it to plunge forward. Kearney was knocked over and crushed, sustaining cuts and bruises though no bones were broken.
The Weavers' Union votes to rejoin the Textile Council after withdrawing in November 1991, gaining a vote on wage demands. The council now includes weavers, carders, loom fixers and spinners, following the wage dispute and threatened strike.
Worcester reports William Henry Peterhaus, a genteel ex convict and housebreaker, as a charming thief who targeted women as well as homes. Several Worcester women including Miss Letitia Whitaker received proposals while his past crimes emerged. Witnesses recount gifts and romance as police and residents recover stolen items.
Ohabel Shalom, the largest and oldest congregation in New England, will install Rev. M. M. Eichler as rabbi Sunday at 3 o'clock at Union Park Street temple. Eichler, elected to succeed Rabbi Samuel Hirshbert, comes from Philadelphia where he won broad regard. Installation by Rabbi Solomon Schindler with cantor Erwin Wolkowich directing music and a double quartet choir.
A meeting is called for next Monday to act on the resignation of Rev. Charles E. Harrington D D from the Trinitarian Congregational Church in Waltham. Harrington resigned last June, the church initially refused, later accepted, and will bid him farewell September 30.
George L. Hatch of Gun Rock Nantasket sought police help in locating his wife Rose Hatch who left with $75. Hatch describes her as 2 years old and a "graduate of the stage" and notes the baby was left behind.
Inspector Knox stopped Frank Bénner and Isaac H. Rogers as they tried to rob a woman in front of the Siegel store yesterday afternoon. Rogers previously served time in reform school. both youths face arraignment this morning.
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