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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1902
Page
2
During vacation a lighter cooking load helps free time for play. Grape-Nuts, a year round breakfast, is thoroughly cooked at the factory and ready to serve with cream. Its high nutrition supports strength without heavy meat, keeping the body cool and comfortable for picnics, camping, and home meals.
Seattle July 8 Amid a vast manhunt hundreds of officers and bloodhounds chase Harry Tracy the famed desperado still at large. He has killed at least six, wounded several, and commandeered a launch to Seattle while evading capture along Cedar Mountain and Palmer routes.
In Boston the Osmo-Chemic Physicians extend a six day liberal offer of one month’s free treatment and free X Ray examinations until July 15 at 8 PM. The clinics, claiming the largest specialty practice in New England, urge immediate calls to learn the cause of ailments from deafness to nervous diseases via their Flavoroscopic X-Ray system. Testimonials from residents in Wakefield and Waltham praise the firm’s treatment for rheumatism catarrh and related conditions.
A Boston ad promotes Osmo-Chemic physicians at Colonial Bldg 100 Boylston St claiming to cure incurable diseases across a wide range including deafness bronchitis consumption asthma heart kidney liver nervous and blood diseases and women’s ailments. The offer pledges one month of treatment with medicines free if begun before July 15.
The suspect recalls little after the shooting of his parents. He recalls paying $2 for a hat, telling a conductor to keep another $2, and visiting a swampside house for tea he could not drink. A cake wrapped in a towel remains unexplained as officers plan further questioning and gallery measurements.
Police tie motive to a demand for money and a quarrel with his mother. Hill, a Reece Buttonhole Company machinist on Harrison Avenue, shot after being refused funds then killed his sister who came to her aid. He was found at 7 am on the front hall floor fully dressed, claiming he arrived by 8 after a night of drinking. He earlier set up machinery in Brockton on Monday and returned home before daybreak.
Mrs. Charlotte S. Palmer of 308 Brookline Street Cambridgeport Massachusetts testifies to the skill of the Osmo-Chemic Physicians in treating bronchitis and stomach catarrh.
A man named Hill shot his mother at their Warren and Waverly home after a dispute over money. He then killed Mrs Riley at the pantry door, firing a bullet through her neck and another through the jugular as neighbors and Dr Hall responded. Police deem the incident a family murder near the kitchen.
Hill fled after seizing two dollars from painter John McGowan and fleeing through streets and woods in East Milton. A massive manhunt with 150 officers, mounted police, and volunteers tracked Hill from Julian Street to Columbia Road and Geneva Avenue. Mrs Hill was injured, Francis Riley, carpenter and husband of the murdered woman, and George Hill, brother of the suspect, were questioned as the chase continued.
Young Hill a well liked worker showed signs of nervous trouble after drinking and sleeplessness. He sought sleeping aid at A Fairburn drugstore, planned to see Dr Jelly, and exhibited odd behavior including visions. Neighbors and a friend noted strange conduct and a possible risk of insanity. he may be examined for sanity.
Persons living at a distance are requested to write describing symptoms of their case in detail. The Setmo-Chemic physicians will forward literature and provide advice free of charge.
The Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine with consulting physicians J L Plunkett MD and J P Naughton MD. Permanent offices located at Rooms 526 527 5249 529 530 Colonial Building 100 Boylston St Boston Massachusetts. Office hours 9 am to 12 pm 2 to 4 pm 7 to 5 pm daily. Office closed on Sunday.
Police pursue manslaughter case after John Farrell, fatally injured Monday night by an N Y N H and H train, allegedly pushed off by a freight brakeman. Witnesses say Farrell, not a tramp, rode a freight with a companion sought for questioning. Farrell’s body remains at City Hospital unclaimed, with further investigation ongoing.
Two bulls and four cow moose, part of a 20 animal consignment, were set free along Uneas road in the Adirondacks. All yearlings arrived in excellent condition. The release site is remote, offering the animals a favorable start to their new home.
At a special town meeting in Norwood this evening the electorate approved a 25 000 appropriation for an eight room brick schoolhouse and a 7 000 appropriation to improve the town cemetery.
In Renton a mob surrounds John Anderson as he recounts his journey after leaving Port Madison. He describes Tracy’s accomplices aiding the escape, their movements from West Seattle to Black River, and Anderson’s capture and subsequent detention until rescue at Gerald’s house.
Don M. Dickinson of Detroit urged Joseph H. Choate as a presidential candidate during the Hardwick Society dinner in London. Notables present included the Earl of Desart, Sir Charles Tupper, Sir Edward Clarke, Justice Bartlett, and Lord Hardwicke. Dickinson praised Choate, Roosevelt, and Anglo American unity, ending with a toast to liberty and a partnership of English speaking nations.
The Glenview Golf Club in Chicago has finalized arrangements for the national golf championship. The USGA fund for expenses is surpassed fourfold by Glenview officials who promise a successful event. The course is long and tough, with new greens and bankers. tents replace sleeping cars, a four-private-car spur will be built, and 60 golfers will be accommodated. John Reid, father of American golf, will be a guest of President Littleton.
The Navy Department demands rapid completion of repairs on the battleships Kearsarge Alabama and Massachusetts at New York Navy Yard and the cruiser Olympia at Boston yard by July 15. The aim is to ready the North Atlantic Squadron for sea and joint maneuvers with the Army. Large armor plate deliveries for Pennsylvania class cruisers will help speed progress on orders.
Highland road Somerville hosted a festive whist evening with 30 verandas each offering a single table. Couples moved between verandas for successive hands over two hours, then gathered at Frank R. Arnold's lawn for refreshments and a fireworks display.
Jimmie Briggs of Chelsea and Jack Peaks of Brooklyn fought to a draw in ten rounds before the New Century A. C. in Providence on July 8. Billy Plimmer of Pawtucket decisioned George Ashley in six rounds. Billy Hamilton of Fall River outboxed Harry Albee. the bout was halted in the third with Hamilton winning.
Washington July 8 The State Department decided to press toward completion the Colombian treaty for right of way for the isthmian canal. This marks a slight change from the original plan which sought full title adjustment before concluding the treaty. The move is meant to prevent disruption from future political changes.
Cambridge resident Will Stinson leaves for a month or more in the West to recover from the effects of his European journey. He will stay with a Providence gentleman near Hot Springs, Arkansas, for rest and recuperation.
Eldorado Kansas July 8 Jessie Morrison convicted June 28 of second degree murder for killing Mrs Olin Castle at her home in June 1900 by cutting her throat with a razor was today sentenced to 25 years in the penitentiary. Motion for a new trial was overruled. The case will be appealed to the State Supreme Court. At her second trial Morrison was given five years.
The Lynn Common Council refused to concur with aldermen in appropriating $1000 for Old Home Week celebration. Consequently there will be no such observance in the city.
At Arlington on July 7 Mary Smith widow of the Rev Isaac a Knowlton D D aged 77 years. Funeral from 18 Cabot street Winchester Wednesday at 2 30 p m. Burial New Bedford. Maine papers please copy. Shea infant daughter of Catherine and Patrick Shea died in City Hospital on July 8 aged 1 year 4 days. Funeral from 34 Chickatawbut street Neponset Thursday July 10 at 2 p m relatives invited.
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