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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1914
Page
5
Dr W B Cannon recalled a Philadelphia unaided method that brings a dead heart to beat using electrical devices. It has been shown to medical students in Harvard Medical School physiology courses for a quarter century, according to a Boston Post interview.
Professor E A Gabb of Berlin invents an electrical hub device that lights the heart and shows internal action by pumping water through the organ. Dr Cannon says Harvard Medical School has used the invention for the last quarter century to observe the heart’s movements.
Mrs Jennie Wiley Smith aged 23 received a three to four year term in State prison for bigamy in Rutland Vermont City Court Judge Lawinnerton imposed the sentence. The case arose after a baby girl was left on the doorstep of Mrs Richard Baker and Mrs Smith claimed maternity before authorities revealed Mrs Richard Dalton was the mother of the child.
Executive committee of the Laymen's League elects delegates for a conference on lay duties with the Century Society of New York on February 22 and 23. Attendees include Myles O'Dwyer and A C Fitch from Roxbury and Arlington respectively, with Allan G Barton of Boston. Frederick T Widmer of Emmanuel Church plans to join.
The Sun Printing & Publishing Association of New York filed copies of the statement presented to Attorney General Mc Reynolds about the relations of the Associated Press and the New York Sun. A hearing was requested and will be held by the sub-committee on February 18.
Canton Division 2 of the A. O. H. marked its 40th year in Odd Fellows Hall. Rev. James J. Chittick preached as county chaplain and pastor of the Church of the Holy Redeemer Hyde Park. Charlestown’s Hon. John R. Murphy gave the evening’s address.
Mayor Curley argues Boston style rules suffice for public dances and that policewomen are unnecessary and costly elsewhere. The Massachusetts Federation of Women’s Clubs urged legalizing policewomen, while Malden and other cities push for enforcement roles at dance halls to curb improper dancing.
Rev. Donald McDonald of London lectured on Eucken and Bergson, arguing that matter and spirit are linked through truth and virtue. He praised intuition as understanding with all humanity, contrasted Bergson and Bucken, and urged a unity of mind and matter to align with cosmic purpose.
Aviators from across the country met in New York City at the Aero Club of America to discuss a proposed all-water race from the Statue of Liberty to Boston Light. The 600 mile route would require pontoons or flying boats. land-only machines would be disqualified. The meeting backed the plan to spotlight development of water-capable aircraft.
From the wreck site to the Patchin mine two miles from the rail yard a secondary trail leads to the foothills. Navajo trackers followed the mine trail. It is now believed that robbery was the motive behind the incident.
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