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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
7
Frederick A. Hall of Cambridgeport leaped from Harvard bridge yesterday at 1 pm and, after 18 seconds underwater, surfaced free of encumbrances. His canvas sack and manacles were found locked after the stunt, marking his first deep water attempt at age 21.
Mae C. Wood of Omaha has been indicted by a grand jury on perjury and forgery charges. She allegedly signed Senator Thomas C. Platt's name to a document acknowledging marriage to Miss Wood.
Mayor Hibbard orders detailed reports from all city departments on proposed spending for the rest of the fiscal year to curb end of year deficits. Dispute arises over a 39500 public grounds grant. official says funds will go to gypsy moth control. A 25000 transfer to the Board of Health is authorized for scarlet fever response.
Ellen N. Quinn asks the Post to help locate James Kelly of County Clare Ireland who left for Australia about 20 years ago. He sent letters from Adelaide but has not been heard from in 14 years, and Miss Quinn hopes a reader in Australia can provide his address.
The Sayers' Union 22 elected officers led by President Henry Minard and Edward Naven. Wood, Wire and Metal Lathers' Union 72 chose Thomas I. Keogh as president. Noddie Island Assembly 5789, K of L, elected officers including Master workman James Young and others. Outing date set for Sharon ug. 19.
A simple home remedy advises: soak a cloth in X Zalia and apply directly to the rash. Reapply if itching persists after absorption, as this method aims to stop pain and heal the eruption quickly.
Special Attorney General Morrison argued in the government suit to dissolve Standard Oil that the firm sold oil at a loss in Springfield Massachusetts due to competition but recovered losses by high prices in Boston and Fall River where competition was weaker. Witnesses including W D McMillan and Thomas J Hisgen testified as cross examination continued. The hearing adjourned until tomorrow.
Three accident cases within minutes of each other sent victims to Relief Hospital. John J. McNamara age 33 of Cambridge suffered a severe scalp wound after being on a running board as a car started. Frederick Jadice, 14 of Somerville, was run over while crossing Congress street with minor abrasions. Bernard Lanigan Jr. fractured his collar bone after falling from a team on Atlantic avenue.
Harry Roberts, 31, a West Indian cook, shot two women at his boarding house on Winter Street in Providence. Edna Edmunds, 26, died at Rhode Island Hospital. Carrie Lloyd, 37, was wounded and expected to recover. Roberts then killed himself with a self-inflicted wound to the chest. Medical Examiner Magill called the act crazed. Six shots fired in total.
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