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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1907
Page
5
The Post reports Peter Cooper Hewitt's Gliding craft that skims above water with hull out of waves. A 100 mph speed is claimed with a 50 mph baseline, promising stability, lower wear, and potential naval and commercial uses with larger craft.
The Rev Dr A C Dixon of Chicago denounces modern art galleries as evil in Tremont Temple with vehemence. He cites the devilish wiles, condemns art as impure, and urges burning up to 75 percent of gallery contents while praising Boston for resisting a New York statue with an imp. The preacher calls the devil a failed, fallen entity and warns against agnosticism and deception in scripture interpretation.
Information from the Commerce Commission shows a widespread lack of farm machinery across the far West and Northwest, hindering this season's harvest. Railroads were asked to help but fear discriminating against other shippers prevents relief efforts.
An advertisement claims X-Zalia antiseptic liquid stops prickly heat itching. It purports to quickly heal the flesh without danger of blood poisoning and to prevent further spreading of the rash.
Cambridge residents from professors to laborers join the Keep-the-Streets-Clean Brigade to tidy streets for Old Home Week. Citizens rally to haul away rubbish as city leaders admit no funds to hire outside cleaners and urge public help.
A blaze yesterday at 2 in the Eastern Expanded Metal Company on Sidney Street Cambridge damaged the black smith shop for about $3000. The cause remains unknown and the loss is insured.
Fire of suspected incendiary origin discovered at 1 30 a m in the South Boston Bos ton Plate Glass Company plant on A street. Night watchman reported smoke, A D T notified, District Chief Sennett, Lt McCockle, and Lt Kanealy investigated. Fire found under a floor and quickly extinguished.
A police raid in a building on Ocean Avenue Revere halted a panicked escape. Patrolmen Stewart and Brooking arrested five men for gambling. Nine dollars and a pack of cards were seized. Suspects named Samuel E. Clark Samuel Cominsky John Cominsky James Driscoll Morris Collins were released on bail.
London readers note rising dog costs as Pekinese spaniels become the toy of the smart set. A quality specimen runs about 300, while a flawless show dog may fetch as much as 5000.
In Newark on July 14 Vice Chancellor Emery filed an opinion recommending denial of Irving G Looker’s divorce suit against Madelon R Looker. The case, tried in April, named four corespondents and the vice-chancellor cautioned that it would not be safe to grant a decree based on the detectives’ evidence.
Rome July 14. The first public production of Clemenceau's early drama The Veil of Happiness was staged in Ferrara. Ermete Novelli played the principal part and was hailed for the performance.
Oyster Bay July 14 Mrs Theodore Roosevelt leads a corset reform aiming to discard corsets and spark a national hygienic crusade. The effort faces strong opposition from corset manufacturers and vested interests, echoing past first ladies reforms.
New York July 14 dwarf Kerry cows from Ireland arrive near Meadow Brook Country Club as Mrs. Adolph Ladenburg promotes a fashionable novelty. The small Dexter type cows reach 36 to 38 inches high, resemble dachshunds with sturdy bodies, and yield good milk.
The Boston Public Library trustees open a Neponset Reading Room at 362 Neponset Avenue. It operates weekdays in summer from 2 to 6 and 7 to 8, closing at 6 on Wednesdays. Saturday hours extend to 9.
Karl Bunz the German consul general in New York has returned to Berlin for his annual vacation and says he is slated for promotion to an important post in the diplomatic service.
Mrs Robert Goelet and Mr and Mrs Cortlandt Bishop rode the first ascent of the St Louis balloon built in Paris to join the St Louis contest. Pilot Alan Howley directed the inaugural flight this week.
Newark July 14 The Fremont Society of 1856 a political group criticized State Senator Everett Colby for inconsistency noting he denounces bossism yet dictates many nominations including his own.
Ben Vanasek, who once sold newspapers in Milwaukee streets, wins the grand prize for cornet playing awarded by the National Conservatory of Music in Paris.
At Paine Memorial Hall the Street Cleaning Department Employees Protective Association finalized plans for a July 30 field day and picnic at Houghs Neck. Tickets have sold beyond expectations. President John T. Slattery led the meeting. final arrangements to be set on Sunday July 28.
At Roxbury Crossing the Sinn Fein Club held its monthly meeting with officers nominated for the year. Communications from Sinn Fein League of Ireland were read, and discussion focused on Irish self reliance, potential MPs running on Sinn Fein, and plans for a charter and lecture series on British free trade and its impact on Irish and American markets.
On July 14 residents near Round Top Mountain and Sankernton clash over wildlife rumors. A farmer found a coyote in a cow lot at milking time. Round Top reports a 15 foot snake sighting, with hunters organized to capture it.
The body of Charles Bixby of Concord New Hampshire, who drowned while bathing July 6, washed ashore at Woods Hole on July 14.
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