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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1900
Page
1
Prominent physician Rary Baker Eddy, connected with the Christian Science founder, faces denial of care from Mrs. Eddy and her household as details emerge about access to medical attention and treatment decisions.
Rev Mary Baker Eddy declares she is well and free from disease in a public message to the world. She rejects rumors of cancer and medical doctors attending her, calling such reports malicious falsehoods and urging followers to trust the Great Physician.
Allied dispatches report two pathways for an August 15 deployment of a 50 000 strong army. Japanese advance guard clashes with a robust Chinese force and is forced to retreat with losses. Consul Fowler at Che Foo states China allows ministers to communicate with their governments in cipher.
Washington reports General Chaffee's account of the Yang Tsun action on August 6. Wounded: Second Lieutenant Frank B. Lang of the Ninth Infantry. About 60 casualties shared by the Ninth and Fourteenth Infantry and Battery F of the Fifth Artillery. Heat and fatigue prostrated many. Lang born in Maine and later commissioned from the state.
Cambridge wife 22 and sister 17 pursued by jealous husband from Cambridgeport to Harvard Square and Waverley Oaks where he confronted two Cuban teachers. Neighbors heard screams. police took the women home and released the two men without charges.
A local notice urges shoppers to stock up for winter before the old blue store is torn down on Oct 1. A. Isaacson & Co. announces clearance of clothing furnishings hats boots overcoats and all goods at low prices with limited stock on Boston Patent bicycle and golf clothing.
James Flask suffered a fractured shoulder and foot injury when falling pig iron struck him in the hold of the Electra of the Wilson line at Mystic wharf. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
Anthony Bonner aged 45 of Cady Street Charlestown fell through a coal hole on Causeway Street early last evening. He sustained a fractured spine and was removed by Station 1 ambulance to City Hospital.
Fair weather is expected across Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts on Friday and Saturday with notable warmth easing by Friday night as northwesterly winds pick up Local forecast calls for fair skies and little temperature change through Saturday.
In Concord on August 9 Rev Mary Baker Eddy leader of the Christian Science church spoke to the Post denying reports of illness or cancer. She said no doctor attends her and declared she enjoys perfect health though wary of malignant rumors. Her household corroborated the claim and noted she travels daily in all weather.
Despatches report an army of 50,000 will be ready to advance on Pekin by August 15. The current fighting is seen as reconnaissance in force, with the main movement expected soon.
The dispatches from London and Washington describe Allied losses over 150 killed at Yang Tsun where the attack cost the Japanese the heaviest toll and British losses were light. The report notes 1600 Chinese defenders and outlines broader moves toward Pekin with 60 000 or 50 000 international troops planned for mid August.
A. Shuman & Co offers sharp cut prices on gentlemen hot weather attire this week. Blue Serge Suits $10, Whit Vests $1, Thin Coats $1.50, Crash Knickerbocker $1, Flannel Suits and Skeleton Coats from $5 to $10, reduced from higher prices. Exceptional opportunity for savings at Shuman Corner.
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