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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1905
Page
7
John P. Holland predicts a future of human flight using aero planes with large silk wings. He describes a rigid wing system attached to the back and hips that vibrate alternately to provide lift. Holland says walking energy at three miles per hour could move a person at 15 miles an hour, with 40 miles per hour attainable.
Countess Ilka K Palmay of New York hotel accuses Baron Frederick Seefeld of obtaining money under false pretences. Police say he lent him money and used his automobile as security, which she says did not belong to him.
A Christmas tree on board a train was the sole Yuletide celebration for 40 Eastern newspaper editors guests of the Los Angeles limited. The tree laden with gifts was unveiled in a Pullman vestibule as a surprise during the return trip across the continent.
Christmas activities at the White House included a family dinner with Congressman Nicholas Longworth and a long drive by President Roosevelt. Government business paused as all departments closed and Cabinet meetings were suspended for the holiday week. Pope Pius X plans a wedding gift mosaic from the Vatican for Miss Alice Roosevelt’s February marriage.
After Professor Richard Hodgson died last week investigators in psychical research await any posthumous communication. Mrs. Piper says she has received no message to date and would not discuss further. Hodgson was regarded as a cautious investigator who exposed fraud in many phenomena. An early attempt may be made by notable mediums to reach his spirit.
Vandalsen, a condemned killer due for execution next month, constructed a miniature scaffold with a trap door and dummy victim. He placed it over his door with a rope about the neck and a sign reading drop nickel in slot and see how it looks for a man to be hanged.
Charles W Tapley treasurer of Farmington Savings Bank and of the Odd Fellows State Relief Association died at 70. A native of York Maine he served in both branches of the New Hampshire Legislature. He is survived by his widow and daughter.
In New York on Christmas morning John Moscow and Andrew Casman, recent Russian arrivals invited to a family reunion, were found dead in bed after an illuminating gas leak. A third fatality, 5 year old Sadie O Neill, died when her clothing ignited from a Christmas tree fire at East 102nd Street home.
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Milford reports the death of Mrs. Almira Pierce Johnson aged 101 years 6 months a longtime member of the Woman's Relief Corps and Daughters of the American Revolution She claimed descent from Levi Pierce of Worcester who served in the Revolutionary War Born June 24 1804 in West Boylston she married Captain Nathaniel Johnson of the Lancaster Artillery on July 6 1826 A son and two daughters survive her.
In New York on December 25 the parents of a five month old boy, son of Frederick Shannon of 169 Douglas Street Brooklyn, were arrested as detectives probe a kitchen fire believed caused by careless handling.
Lawrence report states Salvatore Alli vito alias Charles Gallone was arrested at request of North Adams police for alleged larceny of 52 dollars and 25 cents from the Building Laborers Union treasury in North Adams.
The Milford resident who died yesterday aged 101 was noted to be the daughter of a man who fought in the American Revolution.
John McCall J H Wells and James Bester all of Lumberton Mississippi were found dead in a St. Charles street rooming house late last night after blowing out the gas. The tragedy occurred in New Orleans on December 25 as reported by local authorities. The victims were identified and investigators began examining the scene for motive and connections among the three men.
A "Jack the Hugger" has appeared near the Wetherbee school in South Lawrence. Women fear going out after dark. police set snares to catch the assailant after two nights of following and an attempted embrace.
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