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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1913
Page
3
The grand old elm in Northampton dated nearly two centuries old toppled today, its long life ending as it fell to the ground in another sign of aging.
A giant elm planted around 1726 by a noted Presbyterian divine withstood storms in the Connecticut valley, later toppled to cause widespread disruption. Its fall tore down wires and triggered alarms. the trunk yielded souvenir pieces as cement filled its hollow to prolong its history.
Mary Riley of Boston drove to Medford to snatch a baby from a carriage at 36 Monument Street. Medford police found her an hour later driving with the infant in her arms. Officers had to return the child to the McGuiness home as the State holds custody of a State charge.
Eight year old William O Malley of South Boston was seriously injured when a 50 pound block of pine fell from a second story window at his home on Fifth Street. The block struck his head fracturing his nose and cutting his head face and neck. The mother dropped the wood accidentally.
A cablegram from Ashtabula Ohio reports Rev Samuel Mills aged 60 who spent 20 years as a missionary in San Domingo has died in Santiago. Mills formerly resided in Ashtabula.
Dr. Charles E. Page of Tremont Street warned that anti-toxin is dangerous and not a cure in commenting on the death of Professor John Milne, who opposed vaccination. He claimed anti-toxin poisons blood and is unprofitable for doctors to promote.
The piece challenges diphtheria serum use arguing it worsens outcomes, cites historical figures like Sir Benjamin Ward Richardson and Alfred Russell Wallace, questions anti toxin efficacy, notes mortality trends despite sanitation, and describes a cautious treatment anecdote of a young girl with throat cooling methods.
Thomas Lane tends a garden at 31 Murray road West Newton and displays a drumhead cabbage weighing 13 pounds the largest seen this season at the Post office. Last year his garden produced three potatoes totaling 4 pounds 6 ounces.
The account details careful feeding and hydration during recovery, with small portions of warm water and fresh water as needed. It cautions against overreliance on anti toxins to immunize against spread, noting some treated recoveries still fail and die.
Two carrier pigeons, advance guards of four suffragists traveling from New York to Boston by horse and buggy with a hand organ and monkey, reached Boston yesterday after a two day journey. They were released from City Hall Park, New York, before the procession began and carried a greeting to the people of Boston.
Prince Stanislaus Sulkowski and Miss Marie Freese flee across state lines amid a Mann Act case. A Los Angeles warrant was issued after testimony by Clara Melcher. Deputies search Lake Tahoe resorts as they pursue the couple believed to be in California Nevada border area.
Rt. Rev. Samuel G. Babcock of Lynn, suffragan bishop of Boston Episcopal diocese, ruled that excluding Mrs. Effie A. Carter from worship in Wayland was fully justified. He spoke at length in the absence of Bishop Lawrence.
Mrs. Carter sues Bishop William Lawrence and Rev. Arthur B. Papineau for 10000 dollars claiming defamation of character false arrest and ejectment from church and refusal of communion. The suffragan bishop says her disruptive worship annoyed neighbors and led to protective measures by church officers.
In South Boston police court yesterday twelve men were arraigned for trespassing on New Haven railroad property. All were arrested by railroad officers and Judge Fallon fined each five dollars.
An earthquake on Wednesday razed Caraveli and Quicacha in Peru. Thousands become homeless as relief efforts begin and misery spreads through the affected communities.
Cardinal Gibbons arrived in Chicago en route to Milwaukee for a Federated Catholic Societies gathering. He told reporters he personally opposes women voting though he acknowledges suffrage will come to women and noted the church has not spoken on the issue.
An outbound Lebanon Street car axle failure halted all Boston and Northern cars through Malden Square for over two hours during rush hour. Crowds spilled onto five approach streets, delaying wrecking crews while Sullivan Square terminal and police managed large crowds. Broadway and Ferry cars were diverted to Main Street and Northern lines used side routes.
In Newburyport on tuberculosis day, prominent business men walked or rode trolleys while their wives and friends used automobiles to raise funds. Members of the Anti Tuberculosis Society netted hundreds of dollars selling self‑popped popcorn on the streets.
Market reports a wide abundance of garden produce and plentiful fish. The joy of shoppers grows as families plan meals around the generous supply and favorable prices.
Yesterday's price list from downtown markets shows yellow corn and musk melons rising with new carrots and green gage plums. Seafood includes Spanish mackerel 30 cents, cod cheeks 15, bloater mackerel 50 cents, and more. okra noted as best for succotash with a recipe hint.
Major Georg T. Langhorne of the Fifth Cavalry chosen to succeed Captain Alfred Bjornstad as military attaché at the American embassy in succession to Bjornstad. Selection approved by Emperor William.
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