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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1906

Page

2

Four Die From Heat In Boston Area Prostrations

Four people succumbed to heat and heat related illnesses treated at area hospitals. James Kelle, 44, of Roxbury, was found unconscious on Columbus Avenue and rushed to City Hospital. John Hanley, 48, of North End, wandered in an apparently insane state and jailed for examination. Mary A. Carpenter, 76, of South Boston, collapsed at Park Street Dorchester Avenue and later returned home. Albion C. McIntyre, 60, from Togus Soldiers Home, collapsed near Atlantic Avenue and was taken to Relief Hospital.

James Kelle Old Heath Street Roxbury Columbus Avenue City Hospital John Hanley Blackstone Street Mary A. Carpenter Lock Place West Fourth Street South Boston Park Street Dorchester Avenue W. J. Walton Albion C. McIntyre Togus Atlantic Avenue Relief Hospital

Mrs. Louisa Barnes Dies After Noted Marriage

Newton Highlands July 8 Mrs. Louisa Pierce Barnes aged 77 died at her home after a sensational match with physician Dr. Barnes a medical student she wed years younger than her. The couple fled to Newburg and later California where Barnes built a practice and obtained most of her property, including a $12 000 homestead, in a prolonged legal fight. Two nieces in Europe are sole heirs.

Newton Highlands Louisa Pierce Barnes Barnes Amos Pierce Newton Europe

Plague Outbreak in Manila Claims Several Lives

Cholera of a virulent type has struck Manila and surrounding provinces. Four Americans are ill in Manila with one death, Charles Sheehan. Provinces report 26 cases and 25 deaths. Fort McKinley suburbs quarantined. one soldier, Cook Christian G. Dwight, dies. Health officials intensify precautions amid fears and concealment by Filipinos.

Manila Charles Sheehan Fort McKinley Cook Christian G. Dwight Company C Sixteenth Infantry

Emperor William Embarks On Kiel Cruise To Trondheim

In Kiel Germany on July 8 Emperor William departed on a northward cruise. He is expected to reach Trondheim Norway on July 8 as the voyage progresses through the region.

Kiel Germany Emperor Wiliam Trondhjem Norway

Coadjutor O Connell Takes Charge of Boston Archdiocese

With Archbishop Williams away on vacation in Lake Hemlock New York the administration of the Boston archdiocese passes to Coadjutor Archbishop William H. O Connell He has recently led confirmations at many parish churches and will stay at Union Park Avenue home all summer to handle archdiocesan matters and receive visitors

Williams Lake Hemlock Rochester N. Y Archdiocese of Boston William H. O’connell O’connell Union Park

Lynn Shore Boulevard Construction Back On After $100,000 Cut

Metropolitan Park commissioners resume work on the shore boulevard in Lynn after securing a $100,000 reduction in land valuations from shoreline property owners. The price cut, urged by a Board of Trade committee led by Ralph S. Bauer, allows the project to proceed toward completion.

Lynn Shore Metropolitan Park Commissioners Red Rock Park Board of Trade Ralph S. Bauer Bauer

Street Railway Workers Win Wage Increase

Amesbury July 3 The Haverhill Merrimac and Amesbury street railway announced a wage increase for employees with three years service from 20 cents to 22 cents an hour.

Amesbury Haverhill, Merrimac & Amesbury Street Railway

Missing Mary Picartello Allegedly Abducted by Italians

In Needham and Newton, Mary Picartello, 19, disappeared last Sunday with three Italian men after plans to marry John Patierno. Her mother accuses jealous suitors. Patierno swears vengeance, while police seek the abductors who have not been found.

Needham Andrew Picartello Carter Street Mary John Patierno Patierno Chestnut Street Newton Post Luigi Pollicino Newton and

Perjury hearing delayed as grand jury session stalls

The grand jury perjury probe involving the Republican State committee was postponed to Friday afternoon due to routine business. Several top Republicans, including Talbot, Peterson, Reynolds and McAnarney, appeared early, left frustrated, and returned as DA Moran cited agenda limits. Moran remained firm, with Innes arriving hopeful and Proctor still with counsel.

Grand Jury Republican State Committee Star Chamber Mr. Moran City Hospital Ellen Cosgrove Boston Thomas Talbot Joseph M. Peterson James B. Reynolds John W. McAnarney Secretary of the Treasury Reynolds

Pettigrove Qualifies as Massachusetts Prison Board Chief

Fred G. Pettigrove of Boston yesterday qualified at the State House for a new term as chairman of the Massachusetts Board of Prison Commissioners. Governor Guild renamed him to head the board at last week’s Executive Council meeting. The oath was administered by the governor, and the five year reappointment continues Pettigrove’s longtime leadership since the 1901 reorganization.

Fred G. Pettigrove Boston State House Massachusetts Board of Prison Commissioners Executive Council Governor Guild Mr. Pettigrove Prison Commission

Indian Ocean fisheries study by British official in Boston

Sir Frederick Nicholson and Lady Nicholson visit Boston to learn American fish culture methods. They plan to help India develop deep sea fishing off the west coast of India to increase native food supply and reduce famines in the Madras presidency. The mission aims to introduce modern curing and canning to prevent losses and, like Japan, supplement agriculture for a growing populace.

Sir Frederick Nicholson K. C S. E East Indian Service Boston India Lady Nicholson Henry W. Peabody Montserrat Japan

M. D. Green Appointed Buildings Inspector

Michael D. Green of Charlestown has been appointed elevator inspector in the public buildings department. He resides in Ward 5 Charlestown and is a member of several local societies. His name appears on the civil service list with a salary of 1200 dollars per year.

Michael D. Green Charlestown Public Buildings Department Green Civil Service

Big Liners Race to Europe Active Wireless Duel

New York reports the Antwerp and Dover voyage steamer Kroonland reached New York today and spoke via wireless with the Deutschland and La Provence, which left New York last Thursday racing to Lizard Head England. The Deutschland captain said he led Provence by 60 miles, and Provence later claimed to gain on Deutschland. Details of positions were not released.

New York Antwerp Dover Kroonland Deutschland la Provence Lizard Head England Provence

Shedd Begins 20 Month Term In Glasgow Mfg Case

James A. Shedd 68, former customs examiner, started his 20 month sentence for conspiring to defraud US customs duties. He was committed to Dedham jail after presenting to Judge Dodge. Other defendants Samuel Grunberg and Charles A. Battler already began their terms. John W. Trafton seeks a new trial on newly discovered evidence.

James A. Shedd Glasgow Manufacturing Company United States Government Customs Duties Dodge United States District Court Dedham Shedd Lowell United States Circuit Court of Appeals Samuel Grunberg Charles A. Battler John W. Trafton

Mrs Lawson Improves Significantly In Dreamwold Care

Doctors report a remarkable improvement in Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson at Dreamwold. They express hope her recovery will be speedy if her condition remains favorable, with danger considered reduced.

Thomas W. Lawson Dreamwold

One Chicago saloon rule becomes law without mayoral signature

Chicago, July 8. The ordinance limiting saloons to one for every 500 people became law without Mayor Dunne's signature as the City Council adjourned last night.

Chicago Ill Harkin Dunne

May Lose His Hand From Blood Poisoning

Edward Shannon an eight year old boy of 88 Brooks street was carried to the relief station yesterday by his mother suffering a serious blood poisoning and may lose his hand.

Edward Shannon Brooks Street

Thief Tied Up Chinaman In Essex Street Burglary

A daring burglary at Sing Hing's Chinese laundry on 363 Essex Street ends with Theodore F. Allen of Fayette Street arrested for assault and theft. Sing Hing, bound on bed, gnawed free and alerted Police Sergeant Thorn around 6 AM, recovering a gold watch and $17.

Thorn Allen

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