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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1910
Page
2
Charles I. Richards of Nashua New Hampshire died at 48 from hydrophobia three years after a dog bite while serving as an agent for the New Hampshire Women's Humane Society. Doctors conducted an exhaustive investigation though no new infection was found since the bite.
Monday Richards fell ill with puzzling symptoms including thirst and fever. Doctors D M Shea and A W Shea diagnosed hydrophobia after a three day illness and treated with opiates until his death. Richards, a Nashua shoe operative and later soap maker, leaves a widow and his 89 year old Civil War veteran father.
William M. Pennell of Portland, defeated Democratic candidate for Congress in Maine's first district, formally announces his candidacy for the United States Senate. He says neither Charles T. Johnson nor Obadiah Gardner can win on the first ballot. Pennell was the 1907 Democratic nominee for Senator against Frye.
London announces the engagement of Lord Decies and Miss Vivian Gould daughter of George J Gould of New York The couple met at the 1909 horse show in America and renewed their courtship after his return to England Miss Gould 19 is to debut this winter and the pair are highlighted by military and social circles with Decies a distinguished soldier and polo lover.
Chelsea Board of Control released a letter from Chairman McClintock and President Bancroft replying to delays on the Central avenue line. Bancroft cites excavations near Meridian street bridge limiting operation and notes few cars during rush hours with no waits observed between Chelsea and East Boston car sets. He urges Chelsea authorities to push public agencies for tracks and better conditions to restore service.
About 600 Harvard students gathered for a government lecture when ex President Theodore Roosevelt walked on stage to speak on The Public Servant. The crowd roared with applause and cheering before he could begin his talk.
Colonel Roosevelt urges Harvard students to enter public life with both solid government theory and practical experience. He cautions against crediting others unfairly and against the rut of disbelieving, stressing open minded, broad service and direct contact with people. Cheers erupt from the hall.
A mysterious fire at Student Brothers shoe store at 127 Moody Street Waltham last night forced three families living in the upper floors to flee. The flames started in the rear of the store after closing hours and were confined to the street level causing about 2000 dollars in damage to the building and stock. The state police will investigate.
A testimonial from W. G. Skinner of Wakefield Massachusetts asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood and cures echeumatism. He reports immediate relief from rheumatism after starting the remedy and ongoing good health since. It is available in liquid form or as Sarsatabs tablets.
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