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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1910
Page
2
Severe flooding along the Seine defeats streets and services in Paris suburbs Ivry Sur Seine and Alfortville. Rescue boats save 83,000 and 30,000 shelter themselves. Looters clash with police. soldiers restore order. Hospitals face inundation as supply lines fail. Major relief funds topped by Fallieres and banks.
Barrett Wendell Jr a Harvard baseball star is set to marry Barbara Higginson daughter of Francis Lee Higginson of Beacon Street The engagement announced yesterday came sooner than expected Miss Higginson a Vincent imb member is a noted dancer involved in society productions Wendell a Harvard 1902 graduate belongs to the Somerset Tennis and Racquet Country clubs They have been seen together recently and formerly lived with John A Lowell Blake
In New York the robber Frank A. Giese, sought in Chicago and New York for forgeries, was captured after deceived fiancée Mrs. Frieda Sommers exposed a $10,000 diamond theft. Detectives shadowing him thwarted a suicide attempt as diamonds were recovered and identified.
Paris battles a historic flood as 50 000 troops assist in evacuations and the Seine bursts its barriers. Sewers fail, streets flood, and key landmarks including Alma bridge and the Pont des Arts face danger. Bread prices rise while Red Cross appeals draw funds.
Frederick L. Briggs, secretary of the Massachusetts State Board of Embalming, was presented with a thirty second degree watch charm by Joseph Warren Lodge A. F. and A. M. as he completes 15 years as lodge marshal. Edward L. Baker, past master, made the presentation and Briggs gave a fitting reply.
Custom tailoring prices drop with markdown season. Burke & Co. offers bargains at 18 School Street, Boston, 843 Washington Street, Boston, and Harvard Square, Cambridge. $30 to $35 goods and many $40 to $45 suits reduced to $25.
An advertisement touts Hood's Lotion as a quick relief for chaps chafes and other skin troubles. It claims soothing healing effects with small price points of 25 or 50 cents.
Boston Caledonian Club marked Robert Burns birthday with a Mechanics Hall celebration attracting about seven thousand attendees. The event featured Scottish dancing, songs, bagpipe selections, and a miniature statue presentation to Chief James N. Williamson, alongside clan parades and a large Burns display.
Panicked medical ad promises one month of free treatment and all medicines for anyone beginning or renewing care at 18 Boylston Street on or before January 29 1910. It touts free consultation and X ray exam with broad list of diseases claimed curable, urging immediate action as offer lasts only four days more.
A notice invites readers to begin a course of timen oe at the Office of the Osmo Chemical Physicians located at Room 10 No 18 Boylston Street. Participants may receive consultation and examination with perfected X Ray and a month of treatment free if they act by January 29 1910.
A listing promotes a new Osmo-Chemic physician method promising cures for multiple diseases. It cites symptoms like coughing choking asthma and suffocation as examples treated, asserting broad effectiveness and noting many other conditions not explicitly listed.
Every train carries patients from surrounding villages to seek cures from Osmo-Chemic scientists as the four day window for treatment nears its end.
The new Cadum remedy is said to halt eczema itching instantly and start healing from the first application. Advertised as treating pimples, blotches, hives, tetter, acne, herpes, psoriasis, rashes and more, with trial and large box prices listed.
The notice lists Mr and Mrs Charles E Ferris Mr and Mrs William D Jardin Superintendent Pierce of the police department Mayor elect John F Fitzgerald Neil McNeil and Alderman Cotton in connection with the event or announcement.
Malden officials consider placing high school secret societies and sororities under the school committee after 130 residents signed a petition. The petition was laid on the table as the start time shifted from 8 35 to 8 15 and closing from 1 35 to 1 00, effective next week.
Elbridge G. Glines, longtime head at J. T. Glines & Co. on India Street Boston, died at his Dartmouth street Somerville home. He was 71, born in Charles Town, celebrated his golden wedding on November 24, 1809, and leaves a widow, two sons and a daughter.
Daniel F Lehan died January 24. He served as past exalted ruler and trustee of Boston Lodge 10 B and died recently. Funeral services are set for Wednesday January 26 at St Anthony's Church Holton Street Allston at 10 a.m. Interment will be at St Pauls Cemetery Arlington. All members are asked to assemble at residence 38 Seattle Street Allston at 9 a.m. to act as escort. Signed Daniel J Kane George H Johnson Secret Exalted Rules.
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