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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1902

Page

7

Duel Over Wife Sparks Fatal Wounding in Hanover Park

Berlin reports a duel between Von Bennigsen and Falkenhagen in Springe near Hanover over gossip about the governor's wife. Falkenhagen shot Bennigsen, who fell wounded and did not fire. Bennigsen's father Rudolf Bennigsen and his son arrived to aid the injured man.

Berlin von Bennigsen-Falkenhagen Springe Hanover von Bennigsen Falkenhagen Bennigsen Rudolf von Bennigsen National Liberal Party Reichstag German New Guinea

New York Pair Attends Reid Ball Honour Mills Daughters

Mr Robert T Wilson Jr of New York engaged to Miss Marion Mason arrived in town last Sunday and stayed at the Hotel Brunswick. He attended a ball at the residence of Mr and Mrs Whitelaw Reid on Madison Avenue in honor of the Mills sisters, Misses Mills, twins of Mrs Ogden Mills, that night.

Robert T. Wilson, Jr New York Marion Mason A. Lawrence Mason Clarendon Street Brunswick Whitelaw Reid Madison Avenue Misses Mills Ogden Mills

Uncooked foods urged to beat disease says Dr Elmer Lee

New York reports Dr Elmer Lee claims most disease stems from indigestion and wrong eating. He asserts proper diet, mainly raw foods, could cut sickness by 60 percent in a year, and that uncooked foods preserve vital cells while heating reduces value. He cautions that some meat and cereals must be cooked but promotes fruit vegetables and nuts as primary foods.

New York Elmer Lee Bright

Growth of the American Statistical Association Meeting

The annual American Statistical Association meeting at the Institute of Technology heard addresses by Hartwell and Fay. The society now has 404 members with five deaths this year. Officers were elected, finances reviewed, and a resolution favored a permanent census bureau. Hartwell spoke on Massachusetts election statistics and Fay described Boston's growth method.

American Statistical Association Institute of Technology Carroll D. Wright United States Commissioner of Labor Edward i M. Hartwell Frederic H. Fay Pr. Davis R. Dewey Mayo Smith John S. Clark Treasury National Senate House of Representatives Horace G. Wadlin Ofessor H. C. Adams John Ward Dean N. D. North Henry Garnett Worthington C. Ford John 8. Clark Davis R. Dewey John Hyde Samuel W. Abbott Cressey L. Wilbur Frederick L. Hoffman Newark N. J John Koren Walter F. Wilcox Osborne Howes B. Pearmain Walter ©. Wright Julius L. Clarke Samuel W. Dike Edward M. Hartwell Hartwell Massachusetts Boston United States

Senate committee backs favorable report on Frye ship subsidy bill

The Senate commerce committee approved a favorable report on Senator Frye's ship subsidy bill despite Democratic opposition to reporting. Amendments allow iron or steel mail vessels, cap bounty vessels at 1000 gross tons, and outline costs and expected outcomes. The report argues for American ocean mail supremacy and maritime independence within ten years.

Washington Senate Committee On Commerce Frye Mallory United States Asia Gulf of Mexico Caribbean Sea South America North Atlantic Great Britain

Hingham considers ex secretary Long as town moderator

HINGHAM Jan 17 People in Hingham would welcome Secretary of the Navy John D. Long as town moderator if he resigns his navy duties. Long is idolized in town and 15 years ago he first served as moderator, with ex governor Francis H. Lincoln now circulating the idea of Long returning to the post. The village also watches a local contest between Hiram Gibson and David Smith for fence viewer.

Hingham John D. Long Secretary Long Francis H. Lincoln Lincoln Navy Department Hiram Gibson David Smith

Stuffed Canaries as Dance Favors for Boston's Upper Ten

Mrs. Nathaniel Thayer, newly crowned queen of Boston's upper ten, debuts a string of novel favors for elite dances. May poles with ribbons, Dresden dolls on wands, cherry-adorned cages, stuffed canaries, rose bowls, and gilded trinkets from France showcase her fashion for elaborate, playful dance accessories for the new year. MADELAINE STUART.

Boston Nathaniel Thayer FE .Rollins Morse Thayer France Madelaine Stuart

Growth laws from 1730 to 1900 Boston statistics study

A study examines population, polls, valuation, income, expenditure and net debt from 1730 through 1900 to model growth. It notes population rises faster than polls, valuation rises in two main periods, and net debt climbs from 1892 to 1900 mainly due to permanent improvements and current-expense borrowing.

Boston Julius L. Clarke Association Mayo Smith

Quincy’s Spotless Police Force Inaugurated by Mayor Bryant

Quincy city police under Chief and ten officers boast spotless uniforms and gleaming brass since the mayor’s inauguration. Citizens note heightened vigilance as crooks avoid the town while crooks and rogues move operations elsewhere. The mayor remains silent, fueling speculation of potential danger.

Quincy Bryant Attona Crookdom

Missionary Service at Emmanuel Church Sunday Afternoon

A special missionary service for the Sunday school will be held at Emmanuel church on Newbury street tomorrow at 4 pm. The service replaces the usual Sunday afternoon gathering and will accommodate about 1900 attendees, using all available space in the church.

Emmanuel Church Newbury Street

Darien route for the canal faces scrutiny in Washington

A sub committee heard from American Isthmian Ship Canal Company representatives General Edward W. Serrell H H Adams and Theodore Schroeiler who advocate a sea level Darien route from Mendago Harbor to Pearl Island with a five mile tunnel 22 feet clear water 85 feet deep and electric trolley draw. They estimate construction at 75 to 90 million dollars with tunnel work at seven cents per cubic yard and say terms would leave canal ownership to them with the government paying half the cost as work proceeds. They offered no rights of way or government concessions.

Washington American Isthmian Ship Canal Company Edward W. Serrell H. H. Adams Theodore Schroeiler Darien San Blas Mendago Harbor Pearl Island Professor Hopkins Messrs. McDougal, Sweet, Forman Rude United States Serrell Melkinley Maritime Canal Company Panamia Com Teal Warner Miller Sind Panama Company

Early Canal Report Ordered By Senate Panel

Senator Morgan reported to the Senate committee on interoceanic canals that the President pressed for an early Commission report and Admiral Walker said the Isthmian Canal Commission would likely report by Saturday night. He added no proposition from France or Colombia had been heard, and a subcommittee of Harris Kittredge and Foster was named to take testimony on canal routes.

Washington Morgan Senate Committee On United States Panama Government of Columbia Harris Kittredge Foster

Isthmian Canal Commission Split Over Panama Offer

Washington January 17 It is learned from high authority that the Isthmian Canal Commission is not a unit on any single proposition. While no precise sentiment was released a majority of members are believed to urge accepting the Panama company offer.

Washington Isthmian Canal Commission Panama

President Roosevelt to visit Charleston Exposition

Magor Smyth and Charleston Exposition officials met with the President and Secretary Cortelyou to discuss plans for a quick Washington Charleston trip. The president aims to travel February 11 12 with Mrs Roosevelt Miss Roosevelt and Cabinet members, returning study poised for a brief stay.

Washington Magor Smyth Fickens J. C. Hemphill Charleston Cortelyou Savannah Atlanta

Postal Get Well Offer Promises Cure for Nerve Power

An advertisement urges readers to request a postal for Dr Shoop's Restorative claiming a month trial with six bottles and a promise to pay $5.50 only if cured. It asserts high success among 550000 past customers and asks readers to specify book number to request and their kidney or rheumatism concerns.

Dr. Shoop

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