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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1898
Page
9
London dispatch reports Dr. Schenk of Vienna announces a life science discovery that allegedly fixes offspring sex, equalizing male and female numbers and potentially reshaping dynasties and governments. The claim sits with mixed skepticism as doctors await Vienna Academy review.
In Vienna Dr Schenk reportedly found a method to influence offspring sex by parental nutrition. Dr Schrady of the Medical Record supports the idea linking diet quality to male or female outcomes, citing human and animal examples and noting the rich may bear more daughters while the poor have more sons.
A pardon petition for Joseph Jasigi from State Prison is circulated in city clubs. It cites his ill health due to shock and confinement as incompatible with recovery, though not alleging dangerous sickness, as the reason for clemency in the embezzlement case.
Rome dispatch reports Mrs Draper wife of General William F Draper United States ambassador to Italy outshines diplomatic corps at the New Year reception at the Quirinal in value and brilliance of her diamonds rivaling Queen Margherita.
Ira D. Sankey, famed evangelical singer and author, sails on the Normannia with a large party as advance guard for a Palestine expedition led by Rev. Russell H. Conwell. Sankey plans four weeks on the Nile and Egypt, then joining Conwell in Cairo for a tour through Jerusalem, Damascus, Athens, Rome, and more.
A South End theft report notes Neal O. Nelson of 596 Tremont Street had his room entered yesterday. A silk-lined black over coat, a light gray overcoat, a black diag ora frock coat and a black three-button cutaway coat were stolen, total value about ay.
William Robinson aged 88 died at his home 310 Franklin street Melrose Highlands yesterday morning. He celebrated his golden wedding November 17. Born in the North End Boston he was in the baking business there for 45 years.
Alexander A. Bakers claims his wife Annie Jones was stolen by relatives after a quick marriage at the Parsill House in Belleville. He urges justice and the head of police to search for his missing bride, valued at $15,000, while denying the aunt’s involvement.
The tenth annual Coachmen and Stablemen's Protective and Benevolent Association ball drew about 1500 guests in Odd Fellows' Hall. Doherty's Orchestra played, with Kelly as caterer and a large reception committee ensuring all were well attended.
Patrick M. Keating West Roxbury lawyer and Democrat former Ward 23 chairman was feted at Hotel Savoy by the ward committee. A gold headed cane was presented as thanks for his campaign leadership and retirement. Attending were Mayor’s private secretary Thomas Mullen Alderman Salem Charles John Lee James Foreman and others with William J. Leonard presiding.
A meeting of the Anti-British Alliance Association was held in New York to oppose any Anglo-American treaty. The group aims to organize branches nationwide and mobilize a petition to Congress protesting an alliance with the British Empire. Joseph P. Ryan plans a Boston trip to establish a local branch.
Margaret McColgan aged 80 living at 64 Cabot street dropped dead yesterday morning in front of 1280 Tremont street. Cause of death is stated as heart disease.
Annie Wales aged 65 of 187 Pleasant Street was struck yesterday afternoon at the corner of Dover Street and Shawmut Avenue by a team driven by John J. McDonnell. She suffered a head injury and a fractured collar bone.
The Jones poisoning case in Dover New Hampshire ended abruptly with Alfred W. Jones held without bail for the grand jury. Prosecutors rested. defense offered no case. Witnesses testified that Alfred appeared a caring son and that a vial marked poison was found among his belongings.
The twelfth annual Hebrew Ladies Society ball was held at Minot Hall on Washington Street last evening. About 200 couples attended with a grand march featuring 120 couples led by Mr. and Mrs. Julius Kallman.
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