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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1906
Page
7
The Hague reports Queen Wilhelmina remains gravely ill with no heir in view as eminent physicians say a prolonged rest is needed. The nation mourns the royal illness and the loss of future Dutch succession amid the queen's broken heart.
Judge Dodge ordered Charles E. George a former lawyer journalist and promoter sent to Concord New Hampshire for trial on alleged ingenious schemes to obtain money. He was arrested after completing a deer island imprisonment term for similar offences and is in custody of deputy marshals for transport.
San Francisco July 31 The Trans Atlantic Fire Insurance Company of Hamburg Germany has refused to pay San Francisco insurance claims around 4 000 000 The company cites losses from an overwhelming catastrophe caused by providence and says the policy did not cover indemnity and that re insuring companies’ stance forces this position.
A compact reflection credits Elbert Hubbard with linking success to blood vitality. The text notes the little red corpuscle drives energy, affecting nerves, activity, and appetite.
An old advertisement touts Apitezo as a brain and body supporting cereal and biscuits. It claims the product supplies vegetable iron and essential elements in concentrated form for all ages. It urges trying with milk or cream for a month and promises easy digestion and enjoyment with grocery availability.
The Jesuit order announced annual transfers on St. Ignatius day across the New York Maryland province, affecting Boston College Fordham Georgetown Holy Cross and several churches from New York City to Washington and Maryland. Names include Gannon Neary O Hara Lehy McCluskey Scully Richards Cormickan Ennis O Kane Swickerath Torndorff Crim Palermo Quigley Scanlon and Richley among others with assignments to Boston College Fordham Georgetown Holy Cross and St. Marys Boston.
Sergeant Brazer arrested a demented stranger who gave the name Frank in Forest Hills square yesterday. The 45 year old man, about 5 feet 4 inches and 160 pounds, wore a dark sack suit and black felt hat. He had four white shirts with a Maltese cross stencil, and police believe Frank escaped from an institution.
Patrolman William J. Sutherland of the Somerville police department was overcome by the heat yesterday morning at the corner of Somerville avenue and Spring street. The police ambulance carried him to his home. The doctor says he will be all right in a few days. Elizabeth Dougherty was also overcome at Washington and Malden streets, treated at City Hospital, will recover.
In Chicago on July 31 Harry G. Creel and his wife vowed to raise their 18 month old son as a devoted labor leader. The dedication sermon framed the child as a future worker guided by the golden rule and brotherhood of man.
Berlin reports a birth of Kaiser Wilhelm's first grandson to Crown Princess Cecilia. The heir, nicknamed the "Little Kaiser," is described as a striking Hohenzollern likeness to the emperor. Congratulatory telegrams from Europe's royal houses flow to the palace.
Mrs. Thomas J. Gargan spends the summer in Germany with her husband. The Gargans have long been connected on the continent and in the British Isles and host European celebrities at their Brimmer Street home. Paul du Chailly visited Boston and stayed with the Gargans, boosting their social circle with Ireland’s leaders.
Edward Dow aged 20 residing at 37 Almont street Medford fell 60 feet into an elevator well at A. C. Lawrence leather dealer 95 South street. He was found unconscious at the bottom and died at Emergency Hospital despite examination by surgeons. The exact cause remains unclear.
Mrs. Henry A. Arnold suffered burns to her arms and body when a pan of hot fat spilled while she lifted it from the stove. Dr. Hodgdon attended and dressed the injuries, described as exceedingly painful.
There is no present likelihood that electricity will be adopted as motive power for suburban trains on the Boston and Albany lines out of Boston. Vice President Edgar Van Etten says he is waiting for new developments in electric power before committing to electrification. He asserts that until radical improvements in electric power for heavy traffic appear, adoption cannot succeed under current Boston conditions.
An advertisement claims Piso's Tablets cure common female complaints including irregular periods backache and leucorrhea without surgery. It states the tablets cost 25 cents a box and encourages requesting a free sample and full instructions from The Piso Co. Warren Pa.
Hebrew communities in Boston and suburbs marked Tisha B’Av with intensified Zionist activity. Young men distributed blue and white badges in synagogues and homes urging purchase of national fund stamps to buy land in Palestine for the Jewish state. Abraham Alpert said the day recalls ancient calamities and urged unity to awaken the homeland, citing efforts to build railroads docks schools and homes.
The day shows a 76 maximum and 73 percent humidity with a 73 degree mean. July weather records conclude with five sunny days, fifteen cloudy and eleven partially cloudy, marking high humidity as a notable feature.
A small fire at 76 West Cedar street last evening started when a lighted gas jet touched lace curtains. It caused a brief panic but was extinguished before fire engines arrived. Loss estimated under $5.
William E. Corey president of United States Steel is expected to marry actress Mabelle Gilman whom he met during her Broadway run. The Reno divorce decree against Mrs. Corey was granted with names of women omitted as part of a $1,000,000 settlement. Gilman is in Europe studying voice at Corey's expense and was notified of the divorce by cable.
London July 31 Marie Corelli issues an authentic likeness of herself for her new Treasure in Heaven frontispiece. In the pref ace she objects to misrepresentations and publicity noting the personal self is nothing.
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