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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1906
Page
12
President Roosevelt dispatched two telegrams to the Chilean president expressing sorrow and sympathy for Valparaiso after the earthquake. He voiced intense concern and horror at the disaster and the American people’s solidarity with Chile.
Santiago Chile August 20 banks at Valparaiso are reported safe and the damage to the commercial centre is not serious though the populous quarter has been completely wrecked.
London reports damage in Valparaiso with English firms avoiding destruction. The Rose-Innes Company walls are cracked while Hotel Ingles is in ruins opposite. Trans-Andine Railway has no news on line damage. Antofagasta-Bolivia Railway reports no damage at Antofagasta or Mejillones, though Mejillones felt a three minute shock.
A discreet private wedding joined Willard H. Wood a Boston attorney and Miss Gertrude Miller of Holland Michigan. The couple, longtime planed, wed Thursday with only family present. The romance began in Grand Rapids where they were schoolchildren and a freshman. the bride 28 and groom 37. Reverend Frederick W. Beekman of Woburn officiated.
A Washington family reports dramatic skin and digestion gains after abandoning coffee for Postum Food Coffee. They describe improved digestion, clearer skin, and steadier nerves within six weeks, crediting Postum with no longer relying on tea or coffee.
At 5 40 p m a condemned river street building collapsed trapping three men a woman and a ten year old girl during demolition work. Kazamir Zemetis badly hurt internal injuries Rosa Zemetis saved by her father Macej Amazenius injured face and Mrs Auletta Mickeleniuss Leg injury others aided by firemen and officers. Authorities warn more structures may be unsafe.
A double funeral service was held at St. Joseph's Church Somerville for Bridget Regan and her son Richard both of 23 Allen Street. They died Saturday within an hour of each other after long illnesses. They were the wife and son of John Regan longtime labor leader and secretary treasurer of District 30 Knights of Labor. A mass at 9 45 a m was followed by Nearer My God to Thee and burial in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Judge Harris granted an indefinite continuance in the G. W. Carr Company case indicted on four counts for evading building laws. Related cases for foreman John J. McAllister cement mixer Richard Tansey and Nicola Gentile were also continued.
Louis LeClair of Dixville Quebec became crazed by heat and attacked the Canadian Pacific express at North station last night 8 40 stole a watch 68 dollars and trinkets fought the conductor and two police officers before being subdued He was jailed and a brain check was ordered by Dr Jelly to determine detention need The man wired his family for help after the incident
Daniel Downing and William Connors, released from Salem jail after six months for assaulting non union strike breakers, were greeted by over 1000 union men in Edgemakers Hall. President Norman Kelly praised Lynn unions and noted progress. A $510 purse was divided between the two men.
An advertisement extols Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer as the healthiest and most satisfying drink. It claims eight day malt, a longer maturation process, preserves barley’s food value, and makes the beer nourishing and wholesome for meals.
The Socialist party in Boston schedules precinct caucuses on Tuesday Sept 25 1906 from 6 a m to 4 p m to elect delegates to state and county conventions and nominate candidates for various offices in Suffolk districts. Blank nomination papers available Aug 23 and filing deadlines run through Sept 8 with secretary at 724 Washington Street. K G Hall Chairman O W Sherman Secretary.
The Pacific Mail steamer Manchuria lies hard aground broadside to the mainland off Rabbit Island near Honolulu. Among 950 aboard are General James F. Smith and his wife bound for the Philippines. Governor Carter is helping with passenger reunions. Attempts to refloat have failed though the ship shows no immediate danger. Kilau joins the scene as a strong northerly wind complicates operations.
Premier Sar r ien, newly elected head of Saone et Loire department, said in Macon that government with Parliament and public opinion will enforce the church and state separation law. He warned against attempts to incite a religious war and expressed confidence in the people's good sense.
A Concord car near the Arlington line burst into flames from a burning fuse at 12 20 this morning. Miss Mary Walker of Arlington Heights jumped from the car and suffered a concussion of the brain. She was taken to Somerville Hospital in a dangerous condition. Two men also jumped and were injured. The fuse flame scorched the motorman and terrified passengers.
Dedham Aug 20 William K Vanderbilt Jr the New York and Newport millionaire did not appear when his case for overspeeding his auto was called His attorney Arthur Clark secured a postponement until Saturday Vanderbilt expected to contest the charge Charles Yack of New York also overspeeding defaulted After officers stopped him his chauffeur was told to ignore them and drove to the station with Officer Hatch climbing in to compel entry
E. Wilson of Liscomb Iowa reports an eruption covering chest neck face and limbs improved with Cuticura Remedies including Resolvent Soap and Ointment. He cites complete relief for eczema in a neighbor's infant and notes five years without recurrence after three bottles of Resolvent and other products.
Two Massachusetts men were reportedly cured at St. Anne de Beaupré. James Kelley of Jamaica Plain regained use of his left leg after 20 years, and Joseph Baldwin of West Lynn, born blind, had his left eye restored to sight. Boston pilgrims witness the miracles and plan to return home after high mass.
Senator John Levitt president of the Bank of Yarmouth and A Crowell vice president and leading capitalist were arrested in Yarmouth on charges of making false and deceptive returns about the bank to the Canadian finance department.
The Ezra Sutton fund for the former Boston third baseman rose to 204.75 dollars after a Huntington Avenue collection. Huby Curley announced 31 dollars from the third base boys, plus additional pledges from M. Porter Frank B. Phillips John Marsh J Frank Meehan and promises from Bobby Lowe Captain Collins and Fred Doe to solicit more contributions.
Patrolman John Moulton of Jamaica Plain collapses on duty and is treated at home. Dozens suffer heat exhaustion across Boston as residents like Anna McGarney and Dora Shedd are hospitalized. One woman, Margaret Scanlon, dies from heat illness. Other victims include Annie Casey and Antonio Palato, with several rushed to relief stations and City Hospital.
John Cahill twenty two living at 145 Tyler street, temporarily deranged by heat, laid his head on a track in the Dover street yard of the New York, New Haven and Hartford line at 3 30 pm. Switchman Michael McDermott risked his life to pull Cahill to safety as a fast express passed. Rescued Cahill appeared dazed and incoherent, taken to Police Station 6 and then to City Hospital where doctors diagnosed heat prostration.
An early advertisement touts Hood's Tooth Powder for corrective and astringent effects. It claims to produce healthy action firmness hardness and redness of the gums.
A new enamelled can is touted as ideal for travelers. It resists breaking and preserves fragrance, offering durability and odor containment for on the go use.
In Lynn on August 29 two people collapsed from the day’s heat. The more serious case involved George Lawry, steward on the steamer Calvin Austin, who collapsed crossing Central square and was taken to Lynn Hospital with about an even chance of recovery.
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