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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1906
Page
7
Belief grows among Belfast and Waldo county officials that Clara Bratey died by her own hand after exhaustive investigation. They dismiss drowning as uncertain and resist autopsy, citing family troubles and retired behavior as factors. county attorney Fors says no exhumation unless new evidence emerges.
In Boston the historic Cotton Mather house at Hanover and North Bennett streets will be demolished within days to make way for a large new commercial structure. The 200 year old wooden dwelling hosted Increase Mather on his arrival after the 1677 fire, Cotton Mather in his youth, and later Andrew and John Eliot, making it a notable residence of four prominent ministers over generations.
Testimony in the Hartje divorce case concluded with John A. Ball and John Gayer describing an interview on April 12 in which Hartje allegedly said letters exist to prove Mrs. Hartje is a bad woman. The defense challenged the account as the trial heads into closing arguments. Edward Hartje denied making the statement, and Hartje’s counsel disputed a prior recollection by Fred L. Long.
Grief stricken parents Maurice and Mrs Weinblatt rushed toward the Bath wharf after learning their 12 year old son Frank drowned in an accidental fall between docks. They were restrained by bystanders as they threatened to jump overboard. The father required hospital aid. the body had not been recovered by late evening.
In Kiel on August 2, a submarine boat designed by engineer Mont Justin, born in Vienna to Spanish parents, was launched at Krupp's Germania works. Trials are set for September. The craft displaces 180 tons with a 38000 mile radius, 12 knot surface speed, 9 knots submerged, electric motor propulsion, and a crew of 12 to 16.
Post readers are urged to send in concepts that may become dilemma pictures. Submissions should be directed to the Dilemma Picture Editor at the Boston Post for possible development.
Col. Ourry Aug 2 T A Thompson general manager and W W Mather foreman of Tempest Apex Mickey Breen mine were found dead under debris in a tunnel a half mile from the mine. They disappeared a week ago and had tried to shelter from a cloudburst as dirt washed into the opening.
Eugene N. Foss declares Iowa Governor Cummins nomination a victory for tariff revisionists in Massachusetts and a rebuke to Draper interests. Colonel Albert Clarke says the moderate reciprocity platform pleases the Home Market Club. Foss expects ex Mayor James Hall to run his campaign in Cambridge and plans to start speaking in about ten days in Haverhill Essex County. Clarke awaits Speaker Cannon response to speak in Massachusetts on tariff.
Walter C. Hook, 50, a Brighton resident and Boston broker, shot himself in his bedchamber after preparing his estate documents. His death followed months of pain and depression while living with Mrs. F. C. Guild. Survived by his father, a brother, and two sisters.
Boston society figures join Paris and Liverpool contingents for summer season. Mrs. Horatio Nelson Slater and sister Mrs Hunt Slater visit Paris. Miss Georgiana Lowell Putnam and Miss Dorothy Bolles set sail for Liverpool. Washington and Newport socialites plan musicales at Pride's Crossing and Canonchet. the Chadwicks sail to Nauheim and return in October.
Newport Rhode Island August 2. The rain bath is the season's latest fad as men and women eschew umbrellas. Miss Pauline French and Miss Vera Gilbert drive open carts in the rain hatless, declaring wet weather wearisome but tolerable.
In a terse exchange Mrs Boarders asks about the quality of cakes while Gritter concedes the cakes are hard to beat but claims the supplied tools aren’t enough to win. The dialogue hints at competition and resource limits without broader context.
An evident attempt to derail an electric streetcar on the Taunton and Fall River line at the foot of Academy Hill was thwarted by Motorman Arthur Sayward’s prompt action after three ties were placed on the track late last night.
Hanover Aug 2 James A Garland a New York and Boston clubman remains in poor condition with little change since morning. Doctors report a good deal of stimulant was administered during the day as his temperature and pulse stayed substantially the same.
Police Commissioner O Meara announces all Boston policemen have paid their poll tax with no delinquents. An order threatened discharge for any member who had not settled by August 1, and the force complied.
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