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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1911
Page
5
The Sun day Post profiles Boston politicians with Martin Lomasney praising Governor Foss while Republican figures like Norman White Roger Wolcott Grafton Cushing and Joseph Walker critique Foss. White predicts a Republican win, others doubt Foss, and Walker hints at post session campaigning.
An advertisement promotes Sargol a concentrated treatment claimed to add weight and vitality for the thin. It promises rapid gains, cites testimonials, and offers a free box after sending 10 cents for postage stamps and a coupon.
New York suffragists plan a seven day fast from August 15 to August 21 to raise funds for California’s suffrage effort. Prominent supporters have subscribed, and the saved money will be donated to advance the vote for women in California.
Thousands of women suffer kidney or bladder trouble often without realizing it. Kidney problems can trigger pain, headaches, and loss of ambition, affecting health and nerves. Swamp Root claims to restore kidney, liver, and bladder function, offering a free sample and bottles for sale at drug stores.
Cholera conditions at quarantine show progress with one death in the last 24 hours and no new cases. Eighteen Swinburne Island patients are convalescent though several remain seriously ill. Bacteriological tests are under way for 600 people from the steamers Moltke and Perugia. Health officer Dr. Doty calls the situation satisfactory.
Washington July 17 Every possible effort is being made by this government to prevent cholera in the United States. With the rigid quarantine in New York the public health service has strengthened its inspection abroad and issued detailed instructions to health officials. Treasury order directs 10 day detention for steerage passengers from cholera regions arriving on ships with cholera cases, or five days if no bacillus carrier is found.
Charles M. McLeod a 15 year old deaf mute from Lynn visiting Malden took a car from in front of the Malden courthouse. The auto owned by Dr. R W McAllister of Everett. After about two hours he was found on Forest Street near Floral Avenue and brought to police. He allegedly confessed by writing. The case goes to Judge Bruce.
On the Regina off Nantucket Shoals a bolt of lightning burned a hole behind crewman William Baishel’s knee and another bolt struck the rigging. Captain Shea and sailors describe a 60 mile gale, the loss of two dories, and a near-total catastrophe as Baishel was helped to safety and later cared for aboard. Charlestown's David B Shaw and Malden’s Thomas P Riley, vacationing, tell the tale of the harrowing escape.
The Earl of Yar mouth, former husband of Alice Thaw, faces bankruptcy and will surrender Abbeymede at Bourne End to a receiver. The estate will be sold to satisfy creditors. his father refuses to help, and his ex wife reclaimed 500000 worth of Pittsburg real estate after an annulment.
J. C. Bud Mars, hurt in last Friday's plane fall, sat up with head swathed in bandages at Pri hospital in Pennsylvania. If his condition improves, he will be allowed a rolling chair tomorrow and hopes to leave soon.
The Newark Meadows Improvement Company will quit Buzzard's Bay dredging without delaying Cape Cod Canal construction. Officials say the small contract loss and company exit do not affect progress. Baltimore and Galveston firm Furst Clarke Construction reports rapid ongoing work with a steam shovel between Buzzard's Bay and Sandwich and two more dredges planned in the fall.
A party of about 200 Boston Chinamen held a sea picnic aboard the Nahant steamer General Lincoln yesterday. They outwitted police who barred land picnics due to past trouble at Peddock's Island. Twenty five white women joined the group. After touring the North Shore, the steamship returned to the inner harbor and remained until 10 pm when the picnickers disembarked.
Washington dispatch reports King George intends a westward world voyage for the Prince of Wales. The tour, proposed by King Edward, aims to broaden royal knowledge of British possessions and the vast territories he may someday rule. Arrival in the United States is expected within weeks after departure.
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