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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1907
Page
2
Newport reports Nathalie Schenck-Collins awaiting a divorce decree to sever from Captain Glen Collins. She may wed Paul T. Rainey of Cleveland, a noted millionaire and society favorite, amid renewed scandal and public interest.
An old style remedy explains exercise and wood sawing as natural cures for constipation. It promotes Cascarets from the Sterling Remedy Company as the only safe artificial aid, claiming ten cent boxes fit pockets and are stamped CCC.
A local dental office, Ne Pain Crt, prices services against rivals including RELIABLY HARV DENTAL CO and Dr.7 opposite Bowdoin Square, noting fee variations across practices.
Newburyport June 30 Peter Mattieux a French mill worker was badly injured when knocked down during a late night fight on Middle street in front of a pool room. He was found unconscious and police have the parties involved under surveillance as fears of severe brain concussion rise.
Ex Representative Jerry McNamara of Ward 18 plans a possible challenge to Senator Frank J. Linehan of South Boston. The decision followed a Douglas Club outing at Peddock's Island, with McNamara stating he will consider the candidacy.
Galveston reports Mother Mary Joseph superior of the Southern Ursuline nurses has been chosen as assistant to the mother general in Rome and head of the English speaking Ursuline lines worldwide. She departs for Rome immediately and is famed as a Galveston flood heroine.
Dr E L Drowne warns against blank cartridges and risky fireworks in a public safety notice. He lists specific donts from avoiding revolvers to not holding lit firecrackers and not aiming at others to prevent painful injuries and lifelong damage.
In Holden Massachusetts a tame rooster acts as a foster parent to 24 abandoned chicks. The bird, defying typical rooster duties, provides care and ensures the brood thrives on daily barnyard provisions. The tale echoes the same outlandish description from another town in a related report.
Alexander Ward of Arlington Missouri uses a daylight hoax to coax hens to lay twice. He darkens the henhouse around 10 in the morning and corrals the birds. After the afternoon shade is drawn, the refreshed hens often lay a second time that day.
Frank Stevens of Boutonville, New York, owns a four month old pallet that hatched bald and shows no signs of feathers. The chick, cared for by Stevens' servants after the mother hen abandoned it, remains healthy though bald.
Former Governor Odell unveils a new feather pulling machine in Newburgh New York. The device uses vacuum suction to remove feathers from freshly killed fowl and claims complete feather removal with no remaining plumes.
In Reno Nevada on June 30 a dog dressed as a baby slept in a Pullman berth defying Southern Pacific rules. The pup belonged to Mrs A L Scranton of Fresno California and surprised officials when it barked as it left the train in her arms.
In Woodstock Vermont a calf born to H L Jones exhibits bovine body and canine head with a doglike tail and behavior. The strange animal, healthy and wagging its tail, could bring a large sum if weaned.
In Tarriffville Connecticut on June 30 a local couple testifies that a pet trout herd performs remarkable tricks. They claim the fishs learn to greet Joe Mitchelson and can tell time while dining from his hand in the pond.
Women seize fashion jab at masculine hats. Men endure bemused smiles as shops stock bizarre styles from pancake monstrosity to Revere Beach varieties. Next year hats trend toward oversized sky scraper designs, especially favored in Boston.
A two and a half story wooden building behind 343 Medford Street Charlestown has troubled district fire crews, with three small fires in recent weeks. Formerly a stable, it is owned by the Stone estate. An alarm from Box 425 at 8:35 PM reported last night. no damage occurred.
In Cody Wyoming on June 30 Mrs Grace Loewer weighing 130 pounds defeated four men and a woman who tried to deter her from digging for water near their land. She remained fresh at the end of the confrontation.
San Francisco June 30 The steamer transport arrived from Pribitoff with word that 23 Japanese sea poachers were captured at St Pauls Island off Pribitoff by the U S revenue cutter Perry.
June 30 report describes a combined life preserving device invented by Mrs. F. Brown. The contrivance aims to save shipwrecked travelers and enhance safety at sea. Details suggest a swimmer’s aid for flotation and rescue, attributed to local ingenuity with practical marine use.
Washington dispatch reports speculation that railroad magnate James J. Hill may avoid government action amid anti trust inquiries. While Harriman faces five counts, Hill is not expected to be targeted. analysts say Morgan interests and Standard Oil backing influence decisions and Hill may continue in his operations without dismemberment.
Private Frank Bracken at Fort Andrews on Peddock's Island died yesterday at 3 o'clock from an overdose of morphine. Reports say officers and physicians nationwide worry over a rising habit among soldiers using morphine or cocaine. None at Fort Andrews would discuss the private's case or the drug habit.
Two notable Somerville residents died yesterday. Liam H. Todd aged 56, longtime secretary of the Evening Star Knights and Ladies of Honor, died at his home 24 Lincoln Street from heart disease. Funeral services were to be held tomorrow. Philip B. Hire, 62, died on Pierson Road near his daughter Charlotte McConnell’s home. He was a native of Halifax, N.B.
At the Independent Club of Ward 9 a member named A. F. Hurvitz received a gold medal recognizing his services. The meeting also nominated officers and announced elections for next Sunday as the club prepares for spring events.
Report from Norwood dated June 30 describes local officers responding to a crowd under a tree amid rumors of an anarchist plot. Seven Finns were rounded up during a card game but released on bond to appear in court tomorrow.
The funeral for Joseph O'Brien, who died defending a young woman in West Enderday, will be held from his parents home on Dickens Street in Dorchester with services at St Peter's Church Meeting House Hill. The fighting story has been denied by all parties. O'Brien was a well known Dorchester native educated at Harris Teenmar and Dorchester High School. He was popular among younger men in the district.
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