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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1909
Page
2
In Beverly on September 11 2500 Grand Army of the Republic veterans will see President Taft ride to a side street and sit in his car for a half hour as Essex County posts march by The visit defies Tafts vacation pledge and marks a rare public appearance by the President
Corporal Alvin A. Hanscom and Essex County greet the President with cards after a firm Secret Service stand at the Taft cottage. The President plans a 3:30 to 4:00 review ride with no speech or reception. Mrs Taft shows improvement while Baton Rouge seeks an extra hour on Oct 29 by riverboat.
New York August 24 The residence of Mrs Philip Howe widow of a former Mayor of New York at Cedarhurst L I was sold at Mineola courthouse under foreclosure for Mrs Russell Sage on a 6939 98 judgment. C C Galston of Cedarhurst bid the property in at 13760. The appraised value was 20000. Mrs Hone is now living with a married daughter near Ozone Park.
Members of Father O'Donnell's St. Philip's parish on Harrison Avenue hold their annual midsummer reunion and field day at Amory Grove on Columbus Avenue from 10 AM to 10 PM.
A reader shares how four heaping teaspoons of Postum brewed long enough transformed coffee drinkers into fans. They praised its flavor while unaware it was Postum. The writer credits improved health from quitting coffee and urges others to try Postum as part of a broader “freedom” from coffee.
Byron Chandler reportedly married actress Grace La Rue and registers her as wife on ships and hotels despite a New York decree barring remarriage. New York authorities say they would arrest him if found with her within the state.
Alvah M. Norris of 52 Franklin Street North Revere claims to be the state's luckiest man in misfortune after suffering four separate fires in two years. The latest blaze began at about 4 am awakening his 14 year old son and prompting neighbors to assist as the family saved valuables. Norris notes none of the fires have been traced to a cause and laments his string of losses including a laundry that burned in one incident.
Dr H W Gross head of Fore River Works Hospital shot himself in the temple in his hospital quarters in Quincy. A Boston physician, he had served at Boston City Hospital Children's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital and was a Spanish War veteran with the Sixth Infantry M V M.
Mrs Emma Goldstein of 6 Genesee street was fined 5 in Municipal Court for sweeping the sidewalk in front of her husband’s store last Sunday. She received another 5 for keeping the store open over Sunday. She said she went out with her broom to see what the officers were doing and was arrested.
John J. Johnson formerly Bay Side IL postmaster was found dead by gas in his Flushing Maple Avenue residence. A paper stuffed in the keyhole and around a window gash suggested asphyxiation. His wife had died three months earlier and he had shown despondency. he was a Civil War veteran and active Republican politician.
The non magnetic auxiliary brigantine Carnegie, after sailing from New York, put in at New London for repairs to its machinery following a slight accident in the Sound.
The Hon. James Shaw interviews Maxwell, a Glasgow bailie, praising Boston and New York while criticizing British restraint. He contrasts American wealth with poverty, cites New York’s vast enterprise, and predicts the city may outgrow London. He notes Glasgow’s public ownership and low streetcar fares and observes 18% homelessness in Herald Square.
Panama August 24 The body of Gordon B. Smith of Atlanta Georgia nephew of ex Governor Hoke Smith was recovered from the Chagres River today. Smith an engineer drowned while making a survey.
Providence report Aug 24 notes with 86 games left and 21 points behind the leaders in the Eastern league, manager Hugh Duffy promises players $1500 if they win the pennant this year.
Radcliffe College may name Miss Mary Coes as the new dean after weeks of discussion. A Radcliffe graduate and longtime secretary, she serves as a college associate and has held alumnae leadership roles. Final selection rests with the 30 associates and a nominating committee has yet to report.
At the entrance to Montevideo harbor a collision between the Argentine steamer Colombia and a German passenger steamer sank the latter quickly. Reports say 150 to 300 people, mostly women and children, drowned with rescue efforts hopeless.
Parishioners of St. Mary's North End gathered at St. Mary's Parochial School to organize the three day golden jubilee for Rev. William J. Cannon. Sunday October 10 features a 10:30 a.m. solemn high mass with a sermon by Rev. Thomas I. Gagson S J. A vespers service and sermon by Rev. Charles Maxey follow. Monday night shows a school entertainment in honor of Father Scanlon, and Tuesday includes choir entertainment and addresses by North End leaders.
The annual field day and illumination event is scheduled for August 3 with Beant Rock and Ocean Blue hosting festivities. Organizers invite residents to participate in games and lighting displays.
A New York trolley car struck a steam roller at Jackson avenue and Fifth street Woodside Long Island injuring twenty people, two likely fatally. The open car tore its side and roof, throwing passengers into a heap. Two women suffered severe head injuries and skull fractures. Paramedics and police rushed injured to St John’s Hospital for emergency surgery.
The 11th annual session of the National Medical Association opened at Parker Memorial Hall Berkeley Street with over 300 delegates from many states including physicians dentists and pharmacists. Leaders include P A Johnson W S Lofton J A Kenney A W Williams Mrs J P H Coleman and A T Robinson.
The body of a woman, aged about 45 to 50, in a blue flannel suit was picked up by a fisherman three miles east of Narragansett Pier, Newport, R I. Height about 5 feet 6 inches. She had not been identified as of tonight.
The Osmo-Chemic Physicians promote a limited time offer to renew patients on or before August 31st. One month of treatment including all medicines is free, aiming to cure chronic diseases and make care affordable for all. The notice emphasizes urgency with six days remaining and encourages sick individuals to act.
A historical notice lists diseases allegedly cured by Osmo-Chemic physicians including asthma bronchitis blood diseases cancers catarrh consumption deafness and dyspepsia. The claim asserts treatment success for numerous chest lung and digestive ailments without surgical intervention.
The Rev. D W Sheffield returned from Pe kin discusses Chinese attitudes after the Russo Japanese war. He predicts China will become a major world power and says Japanese are unwelcome in China. He doubts another Boxer uprising and notes foreign safety among Mongolians is assured. He travels with his wife.
Floating hospital management outlines a series of receptions for benefactors. Listings include dates and guests such as Mrs. M. 8. Jonesday at Hotel Pemberton, W. L. Alden day with Mrs. H. W. Wadleigh, Macallar Parker Company, and events honoring George R. Holgar and Mrs. George R. Eagar.
The new poslam skin remedy claims to stop itching from eczema on first application and rapidly heal various skin conditions including acne herpes rash and tebter with external use. A 50 cent package targets minor troubles while a two dollar jar and free samples are advertised through Riker Jaynes drug stores and Emergency Laboratories New York.
Democrats will hire a second room on the second floor at 168 State Street to receive nomination papers next Saturday. The Republicans start filing at 6 a.m. while Democrats begin at 8 a.m. The last day for both parties is Wednesday September 1 with noon deadline for Democrats. After opening day, Dem filings return to Old South building.
Mrs. Lucretia Jarvis of 75 Chestnut street Waltham wife of George Jarvis and mother of Dr. W F Jarvis district deputy grand master of the grand lodge of Masons was found dead in bed heart failure. Born in Canterbury New Hampshire she was 75 years old and came to Waltham about 18 years ago. She is survived by her husband and one son.
London experienced a brief postal strike as 150 workers quit for several hours on August 24. The stoppage aimed to spark a wider walkout but after delays the majority returned to duty and normal service resumed.
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