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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
4
Haverhill February 18 a blaze swept Mt Washington Baptist Church during the afternoon session endangering twenty pupils of the second to fourth primary grades as they faced dismissal.
Miss Clara Bond and assistants Mills McGarthy and Hall kept calm to prevent a stampede as a hot air furnace overheated and caught woodwork, sending flames through the flues into the church auditorium. Teachers led children outside, believing they were getting early dismissal and unaware of the danger.
The Thaw family discussion of an annulment for Evelyn Thaw faces silence from members. Mrs. William Thaw hides at a Mattawan hotel visiting son Harry, who after acquittal is urged to accept separation. Courts may be asked to annul the marriage on insanity grounds.
Reports linked E R Thomas to Evelyn Thaw at a two hour dinner in Manhattan igniting talk of Harry K Thaw pursuing divorce. Evelyn Thaw denied the meeting claiming Thomas was not present and that she dined with her husband’s circle instead.
The report describes a dead woman found hanging by a cord, with authorities noting the suspect condition of Mr. Woodbury and monitoring him for further coroner investigation. It details prior marriages, health issues, and appearances by physicians, as the case draws concern in the community.
A broad minded and liberal figure invites inquiries by mail offering to share particulars absolutely free. She promises candid information and invites all who write to request details.
Della Ellison of Scranton announces a harmless simple treatment that banishes wrinkles in one to three nights and improves complexion. She offers free details by mail at 23 Burr Building, Scranton Pa, promising future letters with postage paid.
About 200 persons gathered at Concord station but did not cheer as Taft was taken to the State House. He was received by Governor Floyd and introduced to the executive council, the Governor's staff, and Grand Army members.
At 2 oclock the secretary spoke to a full Phenix Hall mass meeting. The hall, seating a thousand, was filled before General George H. Adams called the gathering to order. Three cheers followed for our next president.
Advertising copy claims Brown's Bronchial Traches treats coughs and throat disorders with long proven efficacy. Product sold in boxes at 50c, 500, and 1 dollar, advertised as free from harmful ingredients.
Winston Churchill told a Manchester Post man that New Hampshire is solid for William H. Taft and will send a pledged delegation to the national convention. He noted few Hughes supporters in the state while Governor Floyd declined to declare a preference.
A massive five building blaze in Dorchester and surrounding districts drew fire apparatus from Dorchester Ashmont Lower Mills Neponset and Dudley Street. Chief Mullen and Ladderman Whalen braved near certain death to cut through a storehouse roof and push a hose inside as refrigerators and packing packed the rooms. The fire, though intense, was checked within an hour with the walls and roofs saved by careful strategy and brave action.
Augustus Victor 21 of Brockton stabbed his wife Mabel 20 in Cambridge street after a jealous dispute. The couple, well known in the West End, had been living apart. Mabel sought refuge in Relief Hospital where the non fatal wound was dressed. Victor fled toward Charles Street and was not captured.
The death of Harriet E. Benedict exposes a will benefiting the Salvation Army Ruggles Street Baptist Church and Trinity Church. Washington G. Benedict, long a promoter of real estate hotels and amusements at Revere Beach, left provisions for these religious bodies.
The Benedict estate created a life trust for Harriet E Benedict with 2500 per year and free housing. Any income beyond 27500 plus a Maine farm would go to three churches. Salvation Army says no funds were received. Mrs Benedict’s death may finalize the distribution. Benedict estate totaled 122950.70 with 37356.70 personal property and 85000 in real estate.
Advertisement praising Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for indigestion. Claims the product digests 3,000 grains of food per tablet and is endorsed by leading physicians. Offers 50 cents at druggists and a free sample on request from F A Stuart Co Marshall Mich.
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