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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1915

Page

3

Crazed man attacks priest at Sacred Heart Rectory

Pietro Rochito of Baker's Alley North End rushed the rectory seeking baptism for the hat of an enemy. He bit Father Vittorio Gregori on the arm while the Rev. Father Filipo Vitiglo escaped danger. Gregori suffers a severe bite as he guards a fellow priest.

Father Filipo Vitiglo Church of the Sacred Heart North End Pietro Rochito Baker’s Alley Vittorio Gregori North Square

Hat Baptized by a Violent Brother at Sacred Heart Church

Pietro Rochito, sobbing and armed with a torn hat, attacked Father Filipo and Father Gregori at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Hanover. He injured himself on a shattered glass panel, bit a priest, and was subdued after a chase with Nicola Forziati and police. He faced intoxication charges at Hanover Station.

Rochito Hanover Pietro Rochito Church of the Sacred Heart North Square Father Filipo Father Gregori Nicola Forziati Fitzpatrick Prince and Hanover O’donnell McDonald Hanover Street Angelo Merio Moon Street Merio Italy Rochit

Fire Destroys Two-Family Home at 153 Galen Street

A fire yesterday morning nearly destroyed the two-family residence at 153 Galen Street Watertown. The owner is John Burns and occupants include Mrs. Mary Cousineau and family on the first floor and Frank Knight and family on the second floor.

Galen Street Watertown John Burns Mary Cousineau Frank Knight

Cleanliness Seen as Key in Rheumatism Cure

Dr. E. G. Brackett urged public health listeners at Harvard Medical School to maintain cleanliness of the mouth teeth nose and throat as a major preventive measure and part of rheumatism treatment. He noted digestive tract health also influences several cases.

E. G. Brackett Flarvard Medical School

Rheumatism Tied to Infections and Dental Foci, Says Expert

A medical expert outlines that rheumatism stems from toxins and germs entering the system. He links chronic cases to diseased tonsils and teeth, chronic appendicitis, and improper digestion. Dietary tips include concentrated meals, water intake, simple breakfast, and mineral baths as palliative care.

Horse Eats Her Bouquet on Tremont Street

A young woman on Tremont Street was momentarily interrupted when a hungry cart horse ate her violets and pansies corsage. A bystander recalls the horse opened its mouth and removed the bouquet after she patted its nose.

Tremont Street

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