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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1908
Page
2
Medford reports Mrs. Thomas H. Noyes remains missing from her home at 20 Fourth Street. Tonight clothing described as hers was found, ending the hope of her return entertained by her husband and relatives.
A party of youths discovered pieces of clothing in a swamp that resembled garb worn by the missing Mrs. Noyes. Medford police had no new information, having done little while her husband hoped for her return. Mrs. Noyes, married about 20 years with six children, was last seen a week ago by conductor John Lucey on the Edgeworth-Wellington line en route to Sullivan Square.
Baltimore report states detectives claim Bonnie Rosenbloom and her daughter Eva confessed that the body found in a trunk near Camden New Jersey on August 16 is Samuel J. Rosenbloom of Windber Pennsylvania husband of Bonnie. They say Alexander Rosenbloom killed him at the Windber home around November 12. The two women 57 and 16 were arrested at their home on East Baltimore Street.
About 50 Brookline citizens and property owners attended a Board of Selectmen hearing to oppose the Boston Elevated Railroad petition for tracks in Brookline village and use of Walnut street and Moss avenue properties. The company’ s representative could not confirm the intended use beyond a possible shelter for Cypress street cars. Objections also floated against an island in Brookline village that could hinder traffic.
Police and city officials reviewed a robbery at W. R. Chester’s office on Doane Street where a pocketbook was taken from the safe. Chester says the loss will not exceed 25 dollars and notes in the book are not negotiable, rendering the $45,000 value mainly myth.
Mayor Hibbard was confined to his summer home at Provincetown with a slight malaria attack and may be unable to fulfill duties for several days. Secretary White said the lamplighter hearing on a $2.25 daily rate clause with Rising Sun Lighting Company might be postponed due to his indisposition.
Readers are urged to perform a 24 hour urine test to detect sediment indicating kidney trouble. The ad touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a natural kidney remedy that aids purification of the blood, offering a free sample by mail from Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton, New York, along with a booklet.
Baron von Speck Sternburg the German ambassador to the United States died in the Hotel Victoria Heidelberg after midnight wife Miss Lilian Langham of Louisville Ky stood by his side The immediate cause was lung inflammation following a lupus diagnosis by Prof Vincenz Czerny The baron born 1852 had served in diplomacy since 1880s and held posts in Pekin Belgrade and Washington over the years The baroness Langham noted for social ease and language skill accompanied him on several tours and enjoyed wide social connections in Washington and New York
Two Roxbury girls aged 15 and 16 were placed under police protection in Providence and returned to their parents after arriving quietly on Fountain street seeking a stage appearance. Josephine Gately of 16 Island street Roxbury and Helen Patten of 13 Farnham street Roxbury gave conflicting home details as they faced funds running low and possible lodging issues.
Neither Miss Gately nor Miss Patten had arrived at their homes in Roxbury, leaving family and neighbors concerned for their wellbeing as investigations continue.
Last night, their parents fear the sisters have run away to New York. The girls reportedly wished to become chorus girls or soubrettes. They left home Friday.
Tensions rise between cemetery trustees and Mayor Hibbard over keeping D Henry Sullivan as Mt Hope Cemetery superintendent after James Morton resigns. Hibbard plans to unify public grounds and cemetery under Sullivan to save one salary. Trustees weigh six or seven candidates for the Mt Hope role.
A. W. Clarke of Detroit is poisoned after a rat bite into which he injected virus. Doctors fear the toxin may enter his blood and cause madness, potentially proving fatal.
A collection of cheeky maxims about marriage and courtship. It jokes that providence shapes relationships yet notes clever men avoid marrying those they flirted with. It contrasts male head logic with female heart feeling and mocks traditional roles.
In Lebanon New Hampshire water surged from the Fredette farm excavation where workers sought 75 000 dollars in gold seen by clairvoyant Nellie M Titus. The inrush filled the hole. digging paused as the water flowed in at a predicted level not previously suspected.
Mrs. Titus says spirits revealed a long vanished whirlpool where Indians hid a chest of gold. She claims the old sink remains underground and is now exposed by her excavation. She cites more gold in nearby hills but warns not to pursue it until current work finishes.
John Brennick an oiler aboard the fruit steamer Admiral Sampson leaped into the water at Lewis wharf to save a boy in trouble. After reviving the youth he returned to the ship and changed into dry clothes. Brennick lives in Dorchester and is well regarded.
J Edward Dame, charged with murder for the killing of Walter G Sterling a Dover police officer and stepfather in law, pleaded not guilty in the police court. The case was continued to Sept 5 with Dame remanded to jail and insisting he acted to save his life.
An advertisement promotes Murine Marine Eye Remedy for red tired and watery eyes. The copy asserts soothing relief and painless use, urging readers to try the product for immediate comfort.
In Belfast Maine a 540 pound block made for Panama Canal work was shipped this week. Don O Robbins, 44 inches tall and 41 pounds, stood beside the block for a Post photographer. At 48 he remains Maine’s smallest man, born in 1860 in the city and once sought by Barnum & Bailey before choosing private life.
Richard Croker joined Dublin's roll as an honorary burgess, signing the roll and receiving a freedom certificate from the Lord Mayor. The roll honors distinguished supports for Ireland and liberty, listing General Grant Edward Potter and Patrick A. Collins among earlier American names.
Mayor Hibbard to appoint a Democrat to the Rapid Transit Commission to fill the vacancy from Thomas J. Gargan's death if a suitable candidate is found. The current Democratic member is ex Mayor Quincy. suggested names include ex Congressman Sullivan, Bernard J. Rothwell, Dr. William H. E. Grainger, and others.
In Charlestown John R. Murphy Daniel J. Kiley and John A. Coulthurst are named in a City Hall circle discussion. The mayor is not hurried to announce a choice for the vacant place and the appointment may not occur for months.
Napoleon B. Furnald, the city’s oldest officer, marked the 80th anniversary of his birth in Quincy today.
Dr Frank B Gallivan chemist in the milk laboratory resigned after calling the director Professor J O Jordan's plans foolish and unnecessary He spoke with Board of Health commissioners Ritchie and North and was told to follow instructions His resignation followed. Gloucester man John Johnson 72 died after lodging at the police station overnight.
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