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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1913
Page
3
A new treatment method to relieve pneumonia is under trial at the Rockefeller Institute. Dr. Clarence A. McWilliams reports improvements in cases using a serum prepared differently from earlier serums. While a cure is not guaranteed, observations show positive progress and ongoing patient monitoring.
Dr McWilliams notes results from two-year pneumonia research with two bacillus strains. Serum derived from separate inoculations may target each strain. An announcement of success or failure is expected in two to six months in the Journal of Experimental Medicine.
At Wiesbaden on April 18 Professor Emile von Behring of Marburg University announced a new diphtheria prevention method. It uses an injection of diphtheritic toxine and anti-toxine and has been tested in Magdeburg and Marburg showing the treatment to be harmless and effective. Behring offers clinics the prophylactic with observation and registration guarantees.
Associate Justice Farrell of the Somerville Police Court did not render a decision yesterday in seven cases charging employees with accepting money and gifts from former workers. He said he would announce findings on Monday.
Elizabeth T Beals sues Milton A Woodbury for about 1730 claiming loans and support during their marriage ended by annulment after Beals first husband returned from 17 years absence. Court papers detail items from 1909 1911 including room rent meals and various loans before final balance.
The testimony describes Mrs Beals pawning her rings and lending saved rent money to Woodbury. She claims part of the money due includes room rent and meals at their Massachusetts avenue home. She says she gave $20 weekly for his moving picture theatre in Somerville during their relationship.
Ithaca N Y April 18 Harry Thurston Peck professor of ancient languages at Columbia University for 28 years is critically ill at Ithaca City Hospital. He is under care of special physicians and horses who give little hope of recovery though end may not be near. His former wife in New York is kept informed by bulletins every few hours. Two years ago Peck was sued by Esther Quinn for breach of promise for 650000. the suit was dismissed but another similar action remains pending.
The late judge Addison Brown leaves $40 000 from his $750 000 estate to educational and charitable institutions. Harvard gets $10 000 with $7 500 for a scholarship and $2 500 for a Dame Law School prize fund. Amherst College receives $5 000. New York Botanical Gardens gets $21 750 for a plant illustration magazine. West Newbury Library Association gets $500. most of the estate goes to the family.
Washington April 18. The tariff revision bill moved quickly in the Democratic caucus as a Republican conference suggested amendments. Democratic Leader Underwood predicted the bill would be taken up in the House on Wednesday.
The Ways and Means majority held through a tense caucus as amendments to the income tax bill were debated. The life insurance policy exemption was clarified to exclude policy proceeds after death, while several proposed exemptions were rejected. Republicans opened a tariff clash, and a delay on the Payne-Hill wool bill was noted as caucus actions continued.
In Brussels on April 18 the Liberal leader M Hy man tries to end the general strike affecting Belgium while workmen demand manhood suffrage. After lengthy debate the Chamber of Deputies adjourned until next Tuesday to weigh the situation.
Work began on a 30 foot high watch tower atop Hart's Hill Wakefield. A fire warden will patrol the tower during the dry season to watch for forest fires.
Massachusetts plans a state military school modeled after West Point to train Militia officers. The program, endorsed by the Adjutant-General and major state figures, will start in September with Captain Merci B Stewart as head instructor. The aims are foundational training, uniform instruction, and long term professional development.
The Boston Athletic Association runs a special train for runners and pacemakers today leaving South Station at 8 55 a m over the Boston and Albany line to Ashland with a Wellesley stop. Four coaches and a baggage car will carry bicycles needed for the race.
Commander Eva Booth told officers at the New England Provincial Congress in Boston that the Salvation Army, once barred from prisons, now receives official courtesy nationwide. She noted her father General Booth wished efforts to reach colored people in the South and assigned Adjutant James N. Roberts to the work.
The article reports on a reconciliation between Bryan and Clark following earlier Baltimore remarks. Clark dismisses personal or political attacks and emphasizes cordial cooperation with the State Department to advance administration policies. The piece names key figures like Marshall Lane Kern OGorman Crisp Tumulty Osborne Malone Logan and James.
President Wilson accepted the resignation of George M. Bowers as United States fish commissioner to take effect immediately. Dr. Hugh M. Smith, deputy fish commissioner, was named acting commissioner.
Vatican reports three feverless days and improving health for Pope Pius with convalescence likely in two days. Doctors note influenza with trachea and bronchial involvement, broncho pneumonia not suspected, kidney issues possible but not acute. Pope shows renewed interest in affairs and plans for Pentecost Mass and Eucharistic Congress.
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