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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1900
Page
10
Hundreds of landseekers from the central West flood Brewster in Okanogan county as Colville Reservation opens October 10. Between 5000 and 8000 settlers are expected to enter the reserve in the looming migration.
Earl Whittier and Albert Thompson, aged 11 and 10, of Humboldt and Warren Streets, were injured yesterday on Guild Street when a horse kicked the grocery wagon they rode on. The horse, agitated by saddle sores, struck their legs. No bones were broken. Ambulance from Station 9 attended.
In Frankfort, Sept. 21, Dr. Philips testified James Howard’s memory lapses stem from a 1896 head blow. C. H. Robinson recalled meeting Howard at the Board of Trade Hotel minutes before the Goebel shooting report, claiming he saw the shot and Goebel fall in joke during cross examination.
The Y M C A and Y W C A hosted a freshmen reception in Jacob Sleeper Hall to formally welcome new students. Speeches by Professors Taylor and Warren, Miss Evelyn E Howe, and others offered greetings as Greek letter societies showcased their activities to prospective pledges.
J W Roland a prominent contractor of 253 Shawmut avenue was attacked by five men near Massachusetts avenue and Beacon street around midnight. He was knocked down kicked robbed of 30 to 40 dollars and left unconscious. He was taken to Emergency Hospital for treatment of a contusion behind the ear a cut over the eye and other bruises. The incident occurred close to Police Station 16 under bright electric lights.
Bay State Statistics of Labor reports 22 women in coffin factories and 12 in bricks and sewer pipes, with 57 in tool works and 48 percent in box and barrel factories. Women hold partners or stock in several industries, with cotton and woollen mills showing the highest female engagement. The 1899 figures show rising capital, stock, and product values across manufactories, though coffin production fell slightly while tombstone work jumped.
Samuel P. Huxford of Cottage City was arrested in Edgartown on charges of forging Frank Chase's name to a $500 note at Mechanics' National Bank of New Bedford. State Officer Thomas A. Dexter tracked him from Boston to Portland to New Bedford. The 60 year old man will be arraigned tomorrow. he previously had a good reputation.
The Vermont Marble Company of Proctor has secured a contract exceeding 100000 dollars to supply the marble exterior for the Carnegie Library donated by Andrew Carnegie to Washington. The agreement was announced in Chester Vermont on September 21.
The store touts its hat department with styles on sale at 32.00. Style 2525 is highlighted as a top seller with colors Black Ceylon Hector and Oxford Gray. The ad promises every hat is guaranteed and compares features to a five dollar hat.
The War Eagle, Carrie R, and a line of wharf boats burned in St Louis as five people are believed dead. Cabin watchman William Kirchner woke crew and passengers, aiding escapes after a lantern caused the blaze. Firemen could not control the flames, and several aboard slept through the disaster.
The railroad commissioners conclude their investigation into the Webster and Dudley street railway collision on July 4 in Webster. They find the company liable and present the reasons in a lengthy report detailing the basis for the ruling.
Final testimony in the Frances Hiller will fight at Middlesex Probate Court revealed Mrs. Hiller discussed divorce from Henry Hiller 2d with lawyer F. W. Kittredge and cited having half a million in property. Witnesses described her temper, business skill, and varied wills, with adjournment set for October 5.
Mrs Eaton withdraws the complaint against Mrs Winnie Williams in a Concord District Court hearing as Mr Eaton joins reconciliation with his wife. Warren, the missing Newton dentist, remains unlocated with investigators tracing a possible trip to the Provinces and a sighting at Norumbega Park on Sept 10.
Mrs Arthur F Bryant remains in a serious condition after a severe shock from losing custody of her son to his father. Dr Mayberry says she is resting easier but remains precarious as of Sept 21 in West Medford.
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