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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1909
Page
2
Buying Fleisher Yarns guarantees best possible results with even lofty elastic skeins. The trademarked yarns insure against imperfections and offer more yards per pound. Look for the Fleisher ticket on every skein as a personal pledge of quality and protection. If your dealer lacks them, ask him to order by insistence.
The Anglo-American steamer Seneca arrives at New Haven docks after a globe-spanning voyage. It carried 9000 bales of hemp to Boston and 19000 to New York along with 500 tons of general cargo including gum. The crew of 41 Chinese celebrated the New Year and planned escapes as a strong watch was kept. Six Chow dogs were shipped from Japan, three dying en route.
New York February matinee at Carnegie Hall saw pianist Paderewski bruise a finger on his left hand during encores. The mishap led to the cancellation of his Philadelphia engagement at the Academy ofMusic, though Boston recital Saturday afternoon remains on the schedule.
Washington February 2 Congressmen O Connell scores a victory over Senator Lodge as a conference report favors O Connell s bill to exempt Castle Island from immigration station use in Boston. The decision reverses expectations and blocks Castle Island for the project.
HAVERHILL February 2 Melvin H Noyes of near Millvale reservoir had a near death drowning when he fell through ice while cutting it Saturday He escaped by his own efforts and saved himself by walking home in wet clothes His beard was frozen stiff on arrival.
Captain Jerry Cook of Gloucester has been chosen by the Gloucester Master Mariners' Association to join the United States Fish Commission schooner Grampus as the fishing expert for the upcoming mackerel research cruise.
Thomas Kennedy, 40, a mildly insane Worcester Hospital inmate, escaped for a second time in five months and walked to Waltham despite cold and snow. He arrived seemingly unhurt and was a former hospital trusted worker. Ambulances and coffins were dispatched to a nearby mining accident scene at Ensley with officials unsure of current mine personnel.
Providence Feb 2 The United States Circuit Court grand jury returned three indictments charging Carroll H Chapman president of Young & Holland co George Roukous of Providence and Joseph Adams of Rockland Me with conspiracy to conceal assets of a bankrupt estate The case centers on removal of $25 000 worth of merchandise from Providence to Maine Chapman is also charged with perjury before the federal court and its special commissioner He recently served about five months in jail for contempt of the court.
A Chicago woman identified as Claud Hamilton of Philadelphia attempted to enlist at the South Chicago recruiting station disguised as a youth. She planned to endure the Philippines trip as a private to be near her sweetheart before her disguise was uncovered and she admitted her ruse.
A New York centennial committee seeks a 500000 endowment for Lincoln Memorial University at Cumberland Gap. Notables including Elihu Root, Henry Cabot Lodge, George W. Wickersham and William Draper back the effort, with President Roosevelt and President-elect Taft issuing endorsements. Subscriptions are directed to A S Webb Jr treasurer Lincoln Trust Co New York City.
Bertha Mountain Chief 20 a full blood Crow dies at 868 Essex street North Andover after living there four years. She studied at Hampton Institute Virginia and was a favorite of Miss Sarah P Foster who brought her to her home and housed her as a member of the household.
Marblehead reports Mrs. John R. Stacey of 8 Orne Street killed herself by hanging this morning. Found by her husband in the attic. She had been in poor health and was to be taken to Danvers Hospital today.
Light green signs with large white letters warn drivers to follow arrows at street corners. Officials say the arrows will direct vehicles and reduce the need for police at crossings, easing traffic flow.
Mrs. Martha M. Dunphy of Boston testifies in Chicago on charges of stealing $8000 in jewels and property from C. E. Giles. She describes coercion to sign estate papers, threats to ruin her husband, and a prior break in where Giles forced open a safe to seize stocks.
Ki Ko Massey known as Ki Ko the Wild Man, once with Barnum and a famed New England act, was buried yesterday in Howard Street undertakers. He toured fairs with Diamond Lew Walker, appeared in a cage with iron bars and raw beef, and lived as a loyal body servant to Judge Massey on a Virginia estate.
Dr L O Howard of the National Bureau of Entomology warns that the typhoid fly is the most dangerous insect pest and should be kept away from dinners and kitchens. He spoke after meeting with Governor Draper in Boston to discuss gypsy moth work for the coming year.
Washington February 2 The committee of expert cotton classifiers made great progress in fixing an official standard for cotton grades authorized by Congress. Practically all questions at issue were threshed out, but no definite conclusions on a standard have yet been reached.
Meres Shifin yesterday killed Arthur Gestland by throwing him on a roaring buzz saw at the Harris mill in Oakville Virginia. The saw sliced Gestland along the back while workers looked on.
An advertisement extols Marine Eye Tonic as a remedy for red eyes eyelids and fatigue. It positions the tonic as a quick solution and emphasizes eye comfort and relief. The copy targets readers seeking clearer vision and reduced eye strain.
Judge Anderson of the Cr iminal Court ruled army officers are not to be bound by the asylum will of two officials. Major Frank B. Andrews petitioned for release from the Government Hospital for the Insane in Washington, seeking habeas corpus relief.
Paris Feb 2 Alfred Picard named minister of marine presents cabinet with a development plan for the French navy. Excluding new ships the program calls for an expenditure of 45 million dollars to reorganize and carry out reforms.
The President today nominated Fred H. King as post master at Portland Maine.
Obscure illnesses like brain tumor Brights disease diabetes consumption and cancer are detected by Osmo Chemic Physicians eye exams before progression. They offer treatment to patients failed by others and invite them to begin before February.
In a series of patient statements from Massachusetts addresses, individuals claim cures by the Osmo-Chemic Physicians. Testimonials include relief from systemic catarrh, asthma, and eye-related issues after treatment.
A Boston area medical ad lists numerous residents from Medway to Reading who report cures or treatment success with Osmo-Cemic Physicians. The notices cover catarrh stomach, bowel trouble, lumbago, eczema, rheumatism, asthma, bronchitis, kidney disease, cancer of the face, neurasthenia, and digestion improvements. Names and addresses span Massachusetts communities from Jamaica Plain to Revere.
J A Plunkett VW D chief consulting physician offers treatments for eye ear nose throat lungs cancers and tumors with new improved methods. Permanent offices in Boston at Boylston Street entrance 18 suite 8 9 10 hours 9 am to 12 pm and 2 to 6 pm daily closed Sundays and holidays.
Captain James Brown of Providence sails from San Francisco aboard the Mariposa with a large crew to recover treasure said to be taken from Spanish freebooters by Captain Smith of the Black Witch. Brown fronts a Boston funded venture with G. M. Faulkner and H. A. Harrington, aiming to locate an island burial site and a rumored Australian transfer of wealth amid a 5,000,000 pot.
Miss Carrie Piper of 64 Sylvia Street Lynn Mass advertised for a home and companionship after her fiancé died She hopes to correspond with an educated man around 60 and has already attracted many replies from New Hampshire. She was born in East Boston and lived in Belfast Maine. She has worked as a housekeeper for G W Dunkle in the city.
Miss Lydia A Salg, 18, of Corona died after drinking chocolate soda with her elder sister after a Saturday theatre outing. Both felt fine overnight but Lydia became ill Sunday morning and collapsed, death attributed to the soda event.
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