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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1904
Page
7
A Boston area woman reportedly prolongs life by sleeping outdoors in sunshine, guarded by dogs to wake her before danger. The Sunday Post promises a detailed account with illustrations, presenting her case as inspiring hope for others with incurable diseases.
The Sunday Post investigates Newport's wealthy gay colony and how Millionaires observe the Christian Sabbath. A reporter spends Sunday visiting churches at the bathing beach, strolling the driveway, and dining at the Casino to reveal how the elite spend their day of rest in the resort town.
A Massachusetts millionaire’s son, educated and healthy, begins as a low level employee in his father’s company to learn the trade and earn respect. The piece cites Vanderbilt’s example and urges New England youths to persevere and strive for success through diligent work, not idle wealth.
In London, wealthy Bostonians gather near the Hotel Cecil unable to escape the shadow of handcuffs. Tomorrow’s Sunday Post will publish the list of exiles, recounting their falls and the tragedy of losing home. The piece warns of trust abuse and leaving a small prison for a larger one.
A portrait of M. C. D. Borden, praised for high wages and stable employment. The article notes his mills stay busy while others idle, no wage cuts, and his outlays help restart neighboring mills. A $15,000 picture accompanies tomorrow's Sunday Post feature.
A Maine preacher Rev Fr E Clark head of the Christian Endeavor Society accuses Old Orchard of misconduct rivaling Paris. A Sunday Post reporter tours the seaside resort with a local minister to verify claims and interviews prominent figures, with a detailed illustrated feature planned for tomorrow.
The Well presents a lighthearted note on The Leopard's Mask linked with The Funny Section’s humor. A playful aside hints at a vocal gem in the Music Supplement, inviting readers to enjoy a witty pairing of page features.
The judge releases his own statement refuting prior reports of a strict rule that “to be drunk” means frenzy or stupefaction. He asserts the 1901 trial of Joseph P. Chaves showed no such contention and presents the stenographer’s captioned words defining drunkenness as being overcome by intoxicating liquor.
A Police Board edict orders the mounted squad to use lighter officers. Superintendent Pierce asks captains to list the lightest men for riding duty after concerns over horse backs and saddle strain linked to oversized riders. Several long‑serving officers over 250 pounds may resign as a result.
Dedham Aug 5 a bold horse theft attempt at John J Burgess Broad Oaks West Street was stopped by Miss Sarah K Burgess who fired three shots with a revolver as the thief attempted to hitch the horse to a milk wagon Her brother then fired two shotgun rounds as the man fled The family had recently been robbed of a horse and the town laments police failures amid suspected organized gang activity in Norfolk County with properties possibly moved to Providence.
Elmer Chickering used over eight pounds of flash powder in a Public Garden experiment to photograph the river carnival views during encampment week. The flash lit up the area and drew excitement from nearby residents who mistook the blaze for lightning. Two shots were taken from near the bridge showing the bridge and the pond.
Judge Edward B. Thomas in Brooklyn ruled Robert B. Roosevelt personally liable to the Holland Building Association stockholders. The $100,000 capital stock company suffered depreciation due to what the court called unauthorized and negligent acts by Roosevelt and his associates. Roosevelt owned $25,000 of the stock, and Elbert A. Bruckerhoff led the suit on behalf of all similarly situated stockholders seeking recovery of their investments.
Owing to track construction on Washington street at Kneeland and Eliot streets starting 1 o'clock Saturday night and continuing through Sunday, all Washington street cars will be diverted and run both ways via Dover street Shawmut avenue Tremont and Boylston streets.
Malden Aug 5 William Keen a sixteen year old Franklin street boy who had been the subject of a police search returned home today after a three day trip visiting Portland and other places of interest He expressed surprise at the anxiety over his disappearance and said he now wishes to stay at home rather than travel further.
The Cape May express from Camden hit an open switch near Woodbury at 60 miles an hour. The engine and several cars overturned, injuring about twenty passengers. One fatality was feared, with Richard Doughty of Glassboro crushed beneath the engine and others like Frank Turner escaping by leaping from the cab.
Aug. 5. The spate of break-ins persists with two new reports. One burglary found at H. B. Pinkham’s residence on Maple Avenue. An attempted entry on Vista Avenue in Auburndale failed.
L B Burnett of 1595 Massachusetts avenue Cambridge reported theft at Hemenway gymnasium Harvard College yesterday afternoon. A gold watch and 150 dollars in cash were stolen from his locker on the first floor while he checked the basement after hearing a small upstairs noise.
Arthur W. Noyes of 8 Roseclair street Dorchester reported to Station 11 last evening that during the family absence yesterday his apartments were entered and valuables valued at 150 dollars stolen. Two watches a gold chain and a gold locket were taken from a trunk opened by force.
In Rouen Mrs Maybrick is under strict guard with her mother the Baroness de Roques. Authorities say long imprisonment has shattered her mind and recovery seems unlikely. Relatives in the United States await news as American plans collapse and no crossing is expected soon.
Miss Norma Hamilton a New York society figure becomes the first woman regularly enrolled in the U S Life Saving Service. At 19 she is stationed at Long Beach Long Island to begin duty. She earned 100 percent in deep sea diving swimming breakers and rescue tests.
In Kenosha Wisconsin on August 5 Jessie Garland Lulu Rowbottom Jennie Garland and Lydia Curtis four of Bristol's best known young women joined the Anti Old Maids League. The group includes village notables and annually elects four new members. The league has existed seven years and only five of its members have not married within a year of joining.
Esther Harding, wife of Frederick Harding, sues for absolute divorce and alimony alleging extreme cruelty and threats to kill. She cites his ownership of three Paterson silk mills and an income claim of $15,000 to $18 per week. The couple allegedly wed October 23, 1894 and April 29, 1895 amid concerns over irregularities.
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