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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1905

Page

2

Anti Mosquito Rally Tonight At Dorchester Yacht Club

Residents plan a protest meeting at the Dorchester Yacht Club house on Freeport street to oppose mosquito breeding pools in the Mill Pond area near Harrison Square. Senator Callender and Alderman Clark are among scheduled speakers at this city property once bought for park use but never developed.

Dorchester Yacht Club Freeport Street Old Mill Pond Harrison Square Senator Callender Alderman Clark Dorchester

Do Bad Girls Ever Reform

New York police report quotes County Detective Erastus Backus saying no girl or woman reforms after going wrong. He blames mothers for most cases while probationary officer Patrick Mallon cites idle time for juvenile depravity. A remedy proposed is eliminating small candy shops where youths loiter.

New York Erastus Backus Kings County Mr.Backus Patrick Mallon St. Vincent de Paul Society

Old Home Week Observed Across New Hampshire Towns

Old Home Week celebrated in 25 New Hampshire towns with 15 towns declaring Old Home day. Walpole hosted noon dinner, sports, band concerts and fireworks. New Ipswich held events at Appleton Academy Hall, Somersworth featured Alumni Association, Marlboro welcomed Governor McLane, and Dr. George F. Munsey presided in Pembroke.

Concord N. H New Hampshire Walpole New Ipswich Appleton Academy Hall Somersworth High School McLane Marlboro Pembroke George F. Munsey Nottingham Town Hall Chichester Alexandria Warner Wolfboro Richmond Candia Sempster Littleton Gilsum Madison Hopkinton Newbury Conway Hollis Hudson and Fitzwilliam

Missing Worcester Girl Found Safe in Clinton

A 15 year old Worcester girl, Valentine Donnelly, who vanished from home last Saturday, was located this morning in Clinton. Her brother John Donnelly sent a message to their mother saying Val is in Clinton and all right.

Worcester Clinton Valentine Donnelly Val All Right John Donnelly

Escape From Naval Prison In Norfolk

Patrick Kelly and Irvin Moore, both firemen, escaped from the brig aboard the receiving ship Richmond in Norfolk yesterday. They cut through two steel bars with a makeshift saw, climbed through a porthole, and fled to shore while under guard for a general court martial related to the Franklin. A search is underway amid suspicion of outside help.

Norfolk Patrick Kelly Thomas Kenny Irvin H. Moore Richmond Franklin Kelly Moore Stewart

Body of Arthur W Bemis Found Off Pumpkin Island

The body of Arthur W Bemis, an employee of Burrage Hospital, was recovered down the harbor off Pumpkin Island at 9:30 yesterday morning by John Ganson and towed to the island. Though decomposed, the clothing identified him. The medical examiner Dr Fuller ruled accidental drowning.

Arthur W.W. Bemis Burrage Hospital Pumpkin Island John Ganson Fuller

Marsh Will Be Freed in Brockton

George Lawrence Marsh, held as a fugitive from justice since August 15 for an alleged Chicago murder near last November, will be released tomorrow morning at Brockton courthouse. Chicago police confirm Marsh is no longer wanted. a relief-filled family plans to bring him home at about 10 o'clock.

Brockton George Lawrence Marsh Willie Bate Chicago John M. Collins Chicago Police Boyden Marsh Bate George R. Marsh Centre Street Plymouth

Osmo-Chemic offers free medicines ending August 31

Osmo-Chemic physicians announce a limited-time offer with a month of free medicines and treatment for all patients including renewals. The program ends August 31 at 8 p m after examination and X ray, covering chronic diseases and eye ear and throat issues.

Mrs A J Bradstreet Praises Osmo-Chemic Treatment

Mrs A J Bradstreet of Gloucester Massachusetts credits Osmo-Chemic doctors with curing a tumor and improving heart and kidney health after eight years of illness. She says light treatment without surgery brought the tumor under control and urges others to seek consultation.

A. J. Bradstreet Washington St Gloucester Mass

New Islands and Channels Found in Arctic Expedition

Anthony Fialia of Brooklyn leads the Ziegler polar expedition to Crown Prince Rudolph Land and Cape Flora discovering four new channels and three large islands. He recounts perilous returns to Cape Abruzzi in 1904 and slow progress in 1905 due to rough ice and high temperatures.

Franz Josef Land Fialla William J. Peters United States Geological Survey Cape Abruzzi Hooker Island Fialia

Governor to name savings bank commissioner nominee

Governor Douglas will present a nominee for savings bank commissioner at today’s executive council meeting to replace Commissioner Washburn who resigned. insiders say the leading choices are Thomas J. Gallagher or Andrew Dorr.

Douglas Executive Council Savings Bank Washburn Thomas J. Gallagher Andrew Dorr

TAR RECOVERING AFTER RAMPAGE

John Morgan a sailor with the Wabash at the Charlestown navy yard is recovering at the Marine Hospital in Chelsea after a rampage on the vessel. He attacked with a knife, leaped overboard, was rescued by two sailors who followed, a lifeline secured, and Morgan fought in the water before being saved.

John Morgan Charlestown Navy Yard Marine Hospital Chelsea Morgan

Clover Club Clam Bake At Falmouth Heights

Prominent Bostonians attended a Clover Club clam bake hosted by Frank L. Wells in Long Pond Falmouth yesterday. Guests from Boston included Edward I Morrison Dr Joseph R McLaughlin medical examiner Dr Thomas B Durell Thomas J Barry James M McLaughlin music director Thomas J O Daly county paymaster WW Draper F O Whitney William J Flanigan George H Quinn and Dr James E Quinn.

Falmouth Heights Terrace Gables F. O. Whitney William J. Flanigan George H. Quinn James E. Quinn

Three More Bodies Found From Atlantic Coast Line Wreck

In Norfolk Virginia on August 22 the bodies of three more victims from last week's Atlantic Coast Line excursion wreck were recovered from the western branch of the Elizabeth River. The remains are unidentified Black men.

Norfolk Atlantic Coast Line Railway Elizabeth River

Osmo-Chemic doctors offer free diagnosis before Aug 31

Florence Cram of Chelsea Massachusetts praises Osmo-Chemic physicians after a difficult illness. The doctors claim they never treat without a thorough X-Ray based examination, offered free if treatment starts by August 31.

Florence Cram Willard St Chelsea Mass Florence B. T. Cram

Three Worcester Deaths Reported In One Day

Worcester police record three fatalities including a self inflicted gas death by a hotel guest identified as Ernest Morris a 35 year old baker. Frederick C Hennessy 27 died accidentally from oxalic acid in his home. Dennis Kenneally a Boston and Maine freight conductor was killed by moving cars in Lincoln square yard.

Commonwealth Hotel Ernest Morris Frederick C. Hennessy Jeremiah Hennessy Europe Dennis Kenneally Boston & Maine Railroad Lincoln Square

Longest 100 Mile Trolley Trip Reaches Salisbury

Fifty passengers completed the longest trolley excursion in U.S. history, traveling 100 miles from Worcester to Salisbury aboard the Boston & Worcester Trolley Air Line. Led by General Superintendent B B Shaw Jr and Auditor Arthur E Stone, the trip included stops at Waite's Corners Framingham Junction Chestnut Hill and a visit to Salisbury City Hall before returning to Worcester.

United States Boston & Worcester Trolley Air Line Company Salisbury Worcester B. B. Shaw, Jr Arthur E. Stone Waite’s Corners Marlboro and Hudson Framingham Junction City Hall Salem Salem Willows Swampscott Lynn Chelsea Bostonston & Worcester Air Line Company

Heroic Yeoman Commended for Rescue at Sea

Secretary Bonaparte sent a commendation to Charles Dick Sutton yeoman first class on the Hancock for saving H. G. Miller an apprentice seaman from drowning on July 30 in Boston Miller was attached to the Detroit Sutton acted with promptness and selflessness in rescuing a shipmate from drowning and won the department's commendation

Washington Bonaparte Charles Dick Sutton Hancock Sutton H. G. Miller Detroit Boston Department

Woman Takes Laudanum After Spurned Kiss Refusal

Cripple Creek Colorado August 22 Mrs James Burns of 123 West Golden took laudanum last night to spite her husband who refused to kiss her Burns left the house yesterday morning without saying goodbye In retaliation she swallowed poison Life saved with a stomach pump.

Cripple Creek Col James Burns West Golden Is Burns

Osmo-Chemic Eye Treatments Claim Restored Vision

Several testimonies from Mrs A Colclough of Swampscott Mrs M Lemke of Brooklyn Mrs T M Brown of Greenwich and Miss Sarah Kessler New York praise Osmo-Chemic Radiant Light for curing long standing eye troubles. They report reduced need for glasses improved sight and eye health after limited treatments.

A. Colclough Roy St Swampscott Mass Thomas M. Brown Belle Flaven Greenwich Conn T. M. Brown Sarah Kessler Allen St New York

Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine Overview

A condensed look at the osmo-chemical system of medicine as described in early texts. The passage notes its incorporation within broader medical theory and outlines core principles and applications in practice.

Chronic Disease Book Offer At Beaton Office

Permanent offices at Suite 8 9 10 entrance 18 Boylston St Beaton Mass invite readers to request a book on chronic disease by sending a two cent stamp. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. daily, closed Sundays.

Boylston St Beaton Mass

Girl Leads Quincy Gang in Fires Near Italian Quarter

Officer Murray corners juveniles linked to a string of fires around the granite sheds. One boy, Frogant, held on $500 bond till Thursday. a 16 year old Italian girl is named as ringleader, while Fire Inspector Rice says all boys confessed and face local court next morning.

Quincy Murray Frogant Canal Street Rice

Hayes calls for recount of Lowell population

Representative W. H. S. Hayes challenges Lowell census figures. He asked Charles F. Pidgin, chief of the bureau of statistics, to conduct another count to ensure accuracy. Citizens feel the report harmed the city’s reputation.

Lowell W. H. S. Hayes Charles F. Pidgin Bureau of Statistics State House Hayes

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Callender Clark N. H. Towns Remington Remington Typewriter Co Franklin Street Naval Arthur W. Bemis James M. Solomon Beacon Street White Dental George L. Marsh Tar Dirk Clover Club Ce Astoria M. Lemke Incorporated Quincy Gang Hood Puritan Dental Co Melody Auburndale J. Newman & Sons Corp'n Tremont St
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