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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1906
Page
2
Four sleeping occupants narrowly escaped a late night blaze at 83 O Street, South Boston. The two story frame dwelling was set alight by an incendiary fire, just before midnight Saturday. Three residents were carried from the burning house, while a fourth was helped to the street by a neighbor.
A family including Joseph Dearden and his invalid sister-in-law Anne Dearden were driven from their smoke filled rooms when a fire from below torn through the floor. Neighbors Maurice Hennessy and James Humphry rescued the ailing woman and Louise. Police conduct a rigid investigation, with possible arrest if incendiary origin is proven.
A new party sets out from Berlin New Hampshire to find Arthur M Styglis a South Boston logger who vanished in Magalloway after a heavy snowstorm three weeks ago Only his pack was found as teams scour the woods and authorities fear he may have perished after a possible encounter with wild game.
Alma J. Styglis of South Boston says he has almost given up hope of ever seeing his boy alive in the White Mountains. He fears his son perished in a snowstorm after tiring, as men give way, lie down, and do not rise without quick aid, though a faint chance remains of reaching an unexplored camp.
A historical outline shows Olmsted’s design for Roxbury Latin School grounds, detailing proposed buildings, athletic fields and other uses of the estate. The plan emphasizes landscape features and layout to accommodate educational and recreational needs.
Prominent graduates urge preserving Roxbury Latin School from destruction due to growth. They advocate relocation funds by subscription, noting the Jamaica Plain site as suitable and the current site in a tenement district no longer serves local children. Commentators expect success in preventing loss of the school.
Waltham February 25. Local interest grows over the annual Board of Health meeting slated for the first Monday of March. Chairman Bartel has resigned and no successor yet. M. B. King’s term expired. Medical inspectors for the schools, a physician, and the chairman are to be elected.
New York report details Josephine Terranova a 17 year old Sicilian maid who killed her uncle and wounded her aunt then, after confessing and with witnesses, is said to have been forgiven by her husband of one month who has welcomed her back. The narrative notes her birth on the crucifixion day and her claim of evil influence by her uncle and aunt.
Mrs. Elizabeth Rannells of Newton Kansas describes hereditary nervous twitching in her legs and sleep loss. After six boxes the twitching vanished and sleep improved, with occasional brief recurrence. Pills claim to cure bloodlessness indigestion influenza headaches lumbago neuralgia nervousness spinal weakness and female ailments.
Ripe red strawberries appear in the North End West End and South End markets signaling the season. Two children nearby notice the sign Cradle of Liberty and spread the news of spring as crates display strawberries for 75 cents per box.
Mrs Julia Ward Howe, who had canceled all engagements due to a serious indisposition, was reported improving rapidly yesterday. There is no doubt of her complete recovery now, and after a complete rest she will be able to meet all engagements, it is hoped.
A crusade on female health extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as essential for busy home life. It features testimonials from Mrs. Bessie Ainsley of Tacoma praising restored health after childbirth and urges sick women to seek the remedy and Mrs. Pinkham's guidance.
Frank G. Fox and Electa Charlebois Fox of Chicago plan a honeymoon auto trip to Boston and back, aiming for enjoyment over speed. They expect arrival in Boston today with friends ready to greet the western couple at a right royal reception after their Chicago wedding last week.
In Paris Montparnasse a Boston artist Anita Sargent joins American Woman's Art Association works as part of an exhibition. Also listed are Rhode Island's Miss Caroline Hall Philadelphia's Miss Ferguson San Francisco's Miss Partington Minneapolis's Miss Heisser San Francisco's Miss Ghiradalli and several others including Mrs. Congdon Mrs. May Hart and Mrs. Bruce along with Mme Francois Millet Miss Thomason Miss Rockwell and Miss Watkins.
Alderman Edward J. Bromberg will appear on stage Monday evening March 5 at the New Century Club theatricals with sketches My Lady Tongue and Danger of Ideals written by his law partner William M. Blatt. Associates include Samuel L. Silverman Bertha Dann and Bert Landau with committee Martin Witte M S Lowrie A C Webber Reuben Wyner H A Egge and William M Blatt. Dancing will follow.
Judge Hale remands the Calculagraph Company of New York versus John C. Wilson to the Circuit Court with orders to dismiss the bill of the company with costs in both the Circuit Court and the Court of Appeals.
In St Louis on February 25 Secretary of War William H. Taft, a guest, stated he is not a candidate for the presidency to succeed Roosevelt. He smiled and said there is no presidential chair for me, and that he is not considering the matter seriously. He added he is not responsible for friends foolish notions.
Bernard TH Wezikivisch, 65, died at Relief Hospital yesterday from a cerebral hemorrhage after being admitted Wednesday. His body is held pending action of relatives.
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