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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1909
Page
4
Worcester reports Colonel Carroll D. Wright president of Clark College is in critical condition at his home 88 Woodland Street after a mental and physical breakdown. He fell seriously ill December 12 and has not attended the college since then. physicians say recovery is unlikely and death may be near.
An advertised kidney treatment prescribes Buchu extract, Murax compound, gin, and mixing instructions. It claims to promptly ease backache and urinary symptoms, warning of risks like Bright’s disease if untreated and alleging the remedy cleanses the kidneys and cures rheumatism.
In Nashville on February 17 Daisy Lee testifies in the Sharp-Cooper trial that on November 9 Colonel Cooper conferred with his son at John Bradford's office and denounced Carmack for tarnishing Cooper's name, suggesting a motive and right to protect himself.
A. Shuman & Co. employees hosted a grand dance at Copley Hall Clarendon street with 700 attendees including company heads and department chiefs. Proceeds from the event bolster the Employees Association relief fund while a promenade concert opened the evening followed by continuous dancing and a performance of Home Sweet Home.
Mary Careno 22 of 54 North street was shot in the back while walking with two companions on North street. She was taken to Relief Hospital where the bullet was removed. Police seek the shooter who fired a revolver nearby.
The South End Improvement Association voted to form a committee to meet the Rapid Transit Improvement Association about replacing the L trains in Tremont street subway. Petitions are circulating district wide and counsel will represent at hearings before the committee on metropolitan affairs at the State House expected soon and well attended.
James D. Russell was not confirmed as constable and tax collector by the Cambridge Board of Aldermen after a 1 to 10 vote last night. Alderman Joseph H. Beall was the sole member to vote in favor of confirmation.
The piece argues against dieting and exercise and promotes a home recipe of Marmola half ounce, Cascara Aromatic 1/2 ounce, peppermint water 3 1/2 ounces to reduce weight up to a pound daily. It claims safety and cosmetic benefits while warning of fat dangers.
Testimony in East Cambridge Probate Court alleges Judge Michael I Farrell knew more about the English wills and had recent England exposure before they were found. Farrell drew the contested will and is named an executor amid a dispute by two nephews alleging undue influence and lack of mental soundness.
In a tense courtroom scene Judge Farrell questions Sears B Condit who denies accusing Attorney Farrell of forging wills. The testimony names Wilbur P Rice a Somerville real estate dealer now in Pasadena as a potential witness. Condit admits past influence over East Cambridge nephews and presents promissory notes while denying transfers of will interests.
Henry Johnson died in New York Tuesday the 16th of inst in heart trouble. A native of East Cambridge he spent much of his life in Boston and contributed to printing presses and machinery. He had a strong bass voice and sang in St Pauls and Park Street choirs and later helped New York musical life as a vice president of the Oratorio Society. He leaves a widow.
A privately printed Longfellow book sold today in New York for 2200 dollars to an unnamed buyer. Autographed letters by Longfellow also fetched a sum as the sale continued the disposal of the late Coster Chamberlain library collection.
A Vermont millionaire Edeson Doe forgives his son Harry and his Arlington bride Ethel Lowe after their Providence elopement. telegrams prompt the couple to return home to South Newbury for reconciliation. Doe initially opposed an arranged match, preferring his son's chosen partner.
LENOX Feb. 17 James Clark of Otis 84 years old and his son James caught five pickerel in two hours at Otis Reservoir. The haul weighed 15 pounds for two fish, nine pounds for another, and 4 3 4 pounds for a final catch.
Mrs. Mary Agnes Bartlett widow of General William Francis Bartlett died in Pittsfield of pneumonia. Born June 18 1841 she married Bartlett October 14 1865. Her public roles included 10 years as chaplain of the Berkshire Woman's Relief Corps and leadership at the December 16 Armory dedication with Governor Curtis Guild Jr.
Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovitch died in St. Petersburg this evening from asthma followed by heart failure after a military parade. He was the eldest uncle of Emperor Nicholas, born April 10, 1847, son of Emperor Alexander II and Maria Alexandrovna. His father was assassinated in 1885 and his mother died in 1880.
The four masted schooner Miles M. Merry ran aground off Moriches Long Island early yesterday, near the spot of a previous wreck a year ago. Captain Farrow and 12 crewmen were rescued by breeches buoy. The vessel, owned by J. S. Winslow & Co. of Portland, was bound from Norfolk to Newport News with coal and valued at $25,000.
Ann Arbor February 17 Dr James Burrell Angell submitted his resignation as University of Michigan president to take effect next June The board of regents created the office of chancellor and offered Angell a 4000 dollar annual salary with continued use of the president mansion.
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