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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1909

Page

5

Dutch Ship Andyk En Route With Cholera Aboard

Washington August 26 The Dutch vessel Andyk sails from Rotterdam for Baltimore with cholera aboard The slow steamer is not expected to reach Cape Charles by September 8 The Marine Hospital Service will prevent landing until a full sanitary review is completed

Washington, D. C Andyk United States Rotterdam Marine Hospital Service State Department Baltimore Cape Charles Wyman

Forger dies in horrific ax and tool plant accident

Charles H. Lambert a 48 year old forger at the American Axe and Tool Company plant in East Douglas fell from a ladder while adjusting a belt. His clothes caught on a pulley set screw and he was hurled into the drum at 300 RPM. His body was wrecked. his right arm wrapped around the drum and both legs severed. He died after the power was shut off, survived by a wife and eight children.

East Douglas Charles H. Lambert American Axe and Tool Company Lambert

Cholera Precautions Prompt U S Sailings Rules

Surgeon General Wyman ordered Assistant Surgeon Wollenburg at Naples to Rotterdam to assist the American Consul as cholera appears there. They must ensure Treasury rules for vessels sailing to the United States are enforced and prevent disease entry.

Washington Wyman Public Health and Marine Hospital Service Robert A. C. Wollenburg Naples Rotterdam Histoe Treasury Department United States

City Council Reports Cholera Deaths and Cases

Rotterdam municipal council announces four deaths from cholera and nine suspected cases in isolation sheds, with three confirmed infected by cholera bacillus.

Rotterdam

Arrival of cholera steamer Andyk halted at bay

Aug 26. When the steamer Andyk from Rotterdam with cholera aboard reaches Chesapeake Bay entrance, quarantine officials expect it will be held there and not allowed to proceed to Baltimore until it is deemed entirely safe.

Baltimore Andyk Rotterdam Chesapeake Bay

Pollitt Heads Sons of Veterans encampment choice in Atlantic City

Atlantic City was chosen for the next Sons of Veterans annual encampment. George W. Pollitt of Paterson was elected commander in chief amid a lively contest. No date was set. the event will align with the Grand Army of the Republic national encampment, date pending. The group postponed joining with the Sons of Confederate Veterans on a peace monument in Washington. A Maine disaster memorial plan was referred to a special committee for report next encampment.

Washington Atlantic City N. J Sons of Veterans George W. Pollitt Paterson Grand Army of the Republic Sons of Confederate Veterans Tne Maine

Man Kills Self in Everett Hotel Room

Everett, Aug 26. Allen Snow Brewer, 21, a commercial traveller for a New York company, died by suicide in his Main Street room. Authorities cite a possible temporary insanity linked to a recent severe illness.

Everett Allen Snow Brew New York Main Street

Dorchester Mayor Snubbed by Republican Club Outing

The Young Men's Republican Club of Dorchester did not invite Mayor Hibbard to its Sept. 2 outing at the Rockland House Nantasket. Club picks Frederick J. Brand to run for Mayor and notes the invitation list includes national figures like Taft and Lodge despite Hibbard's absence. About 5000 tickets already distributed and reception committee includes several state and local officials.

Young Men’s Republican Club of Dorchester Hibbard Rockland House Nantasket Frederick J. Brand Board of Aldermen Brand James D. Henderson Henderson Taft United States Lodge Draper Frothingham Crane Samuel Ll. Powers Curtis Sidney O. Bigney North Attleboro Hill W. Prentiss Parker G. B. Abbott Charles A. Malley Harry W. Ham Luther G. Greenleaf Herbert W. Burr J. Mitchell Galvin John C. Barry W. B. Willcut

Man Arrested For Barber Shop Theft In Worcester

Anthony Kenneally aged 32 was arrested by Patrolman John Legassey at 10 a m for larceny. Doyle proprietor of 501 Southbridge street barber shop said Kenneally slept there overnight and stole four razors. Four razors and a $5 bill were found on Kenneally at Station 1. He claimed the bill was his and that he sought shelter after his boarding mistress Kate Kiley left for New York overnight.

Worcester Anthony Kenneally John Legassey Mark H. Doyle Southbridge Street Kenneally Front Street Doyle Legassey Kate Kiley Congdon Street New York

Hungarian pianist Mlle Yoland Mero to visit Boston

The Hungarian prodigy Mlle Yoland Mero, born 1887 in Budapest, famed for her technique and artistry, is billed to perform in Boston this winter on an American concert tour. Critics praise her intellect and stage presence as she attracted acclaim in Dresden London and Paris before turning 18.

Boston Ferdinand Ertel Mlle Yoland Mero America Hungary Franz List Mile Mero Budapest Dresden Germany Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra London Paris Yolanda Mero

Deer Island Prisoners Escape Rescued at Sea

After mutiny over meals, long term prisoners McGregor and Howard fled Deer Island by plank in Broad Sound. Rescued by the schooner Annie near Boston light, they recounted a capsized fishing boat and ballast sinking as the escape tale spread. Chelsea docked they thanked the captain. authorities pursed them but expected they would flee the area.

McGregor Howard Second Street Everett Skinner Deer Island Broad Sound Boston Annie Chelsea Cronin House of Correction Hibbard Carruth Winthrop

Jordan Marsh Company Hosts Floating Hospital Day

The Jordan Marsh Company sent its subscription for a Floating Hospital day to be named Jordan Marsh Company day. A prior gift of 250 dollars funded a memorial bed. The Boston Floating Hospital visit reported 116 inpatients, 90 day patients, 92 mothers, and 18 other children.

Jordan Marsh Company Floating Hospital Boston Floating Hospital Boston Pemberton Hull

Veteran Teacher Marks Golden Wedding in Dedham

Dedham August 26 Mr Charles F Kimball and his wife celebrate their golden wedding with relatives from across the country The 45 year veteran public school teacher was joined by former colleagues and numerous descendants at the home A living brother Henry Hastings Kimball of Boston attended The couple began teaching in New Boston New Hampshire and he later served 35 years as sub master of Rice Ft in Boston

Dedham Charles F. Kimball Kimball Henry Hastings Kimball Boston Charles Kimball New Boston N. H Rice Ft

President Lost in Lynn Woods Near Saugus Line

Aug 26 report from Lynnhurst says the President of the United States was driving with a chauffeur in Lynn Woods near the Saugus line. Captain Mansfield prepared to deploy police if needed until three Lynn women guided the party to the right road.

Lynn United States Lynn Woods Saugus Lynnhurst Mansfield

President Taft Guided By Lynnhurst Women In Woodland Drive

Harriet Shaw Katherine Drummond and Irene Grant of Lynnhurst directed the President to the correct road after his chauffeur lost the way during a Lynn Woods drive with Mrs Taft and two secret service men. The event ended with Taft thanking the trio for their help and remarking on the hot weather.

Harriet Shaw Katherine Drummond Irene Grant Lynnhurst Burgess Point Walnut Avenue North Saugus William Howard Taft United States Meadlow Avenue Old Salem Turnpike Western Avenue Floating Bridge Beverly Lynhurst Taft Lynn Woods Carpenter Secret Service Lynn

Young Teddy Has To Travel Like King

Theodore Roosevelt Jr travels with A B Higgins of Enfield Conn in a Merrimack valley run by machine. They registered at the Richardson Hotel as David Gray to avoid attention. The Higgins carpet family party has been in New Hampshire mountains for ten days on an auto trip and stopped for lunch at the Richardson.

Lowell Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Merrimack Valley A. B. Higgins Enfield

Start Campaign for Plan No 2

The piece argues for Plan 2 to make city government more ward based and controllable by a small, trusted council. It praises lower body size for transparency, urges organized ward campaigns, and notes support from Ward 16 and 25 residents. William C. Pree stresses hard work in every ward ahead of election day.

James E. McConnell Joseph J. Leonard William C. Pree Committee of One Hundred

Weare family 14th annual reunion announced

Seabrook New Hampshire reports the 14th Weare family reunion set for Dearborn Hall on Thursday September 2 with Hon. Warren Brown of Hampton Falls and Frank W. Sanborn of Cambridge among speakers and other family members delivering addresses.

Seabrook N. H Weare Dearborn Hall Warren Brown Hampton Falls Frank W. Sanborn Cambridge

Russia withdraws from Hankow loan bid amid China talks

Russia drops out of the 30 million dollar Hankow Sze Chuen Railroad loan competition. Peking assures a share in a future Chinese railroad loan. Diplomatic talks address Chinese troop concentrations on the Russian frontier and Sungari customs and Amur navigation rights under the Aigun treaty.

ST. Petersburg Russia Peking China Foreign Office Rusian Blagovyveschensk Mukden Sungari Amur

Goldstein’s Sunday Store Charge Dismissed

Mr. Goldstein of 6 Genesee Street faced a court hearing Tuesday over having his store open on Sunday. The charge was dismissed as not proven.

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