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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1910
Page
2
Detroit July 19 Dr Henry B Keeler once a prominent Gotham dentist was arrested charged with swindling a Brooklyn woman out of 13500 and several valuable bonds after marrying her A woman who posed as his sister and aided him in getting the money is also held in connection with the case
Police say American and European authorities hunted the pair as detectives allege the doctor wooed and wed Mrs Wilhelmina Lynch Keeler of Brooklyn. The trio sought 13500 from a Manhattan bank after claiming a Mexican land fortune. The bride waited outside as the doctor and the “sister” vanished and were later captured in Detroit.
Two men believed to be crew members of the freight steamer H. F. Dimock, damaged in a pier fire at Metropolitan Steamship Company, were found floating in the North River near Fulton Street. The incident ties to the ship operating between New York and Boston.
President Taft arrives in Eastport Maine marking his 10 day stay in Maine and completing visits to all four US regions. He praises nationwide homogeneity of American citizens amid plans to sail the Mayflower to Bar Harbor for a three day stay.
President Taft spent about ninety minutes ashore in Eastport and toured Moose Island by auto after a midday Mayflower voyage. He spoke briefly at the Peavey library, urged closer Canada United States trade, praised regional civility, and noted Maine election timing while avoiding politics. Eastport crowds, including Canadians, cheered as Mrs Taft toured Campobello and the President rode to Indian Point.
Mrs Eliza A Trask aged 83 committed death by own action by hanging today in Fairfield Maine after a yearlong illness with consumption and despondency. The report notes she had been very ill and suggests Adamson's Balsam for a graveyard cough.
A lively crowd watched Nat W. Niles fall to Beals C. Wright in a star match at the Longwood tennis tourney. Wright started fast, won the first set 6-3, then took the second 6-3 to lead 2-0 in the match. Niles rallied in the third set to level at 4-4, but Wright prevailed, taking the decisive 14th game to win 7-6 and the match 3-1 with set scores 6-3 6-3 6-4.
Richard J. Smith, a Boston post office clerk, drowned at Surfside Nantasket Beach while swimming with Mrs G H Dunn of Brookline who watched helplessly as a rescuers tried to reach him. Smith had stayed at the Sea View House since Friday and was a strong swimmer. He lived with his father John Smith and sister Margaret at 168 Central Street South Weymouth.
Portland hosts the 47th convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians at the Mason Temple starting at noon. Dublin and Cork were noted as especially Irish in the city during the opening.
Washington July 19 A telegram says Montana stock on ranges outside national forests is in critical condition due to drought. The message from Chief of Grazing Adams at Missoula to Associate Forester Potter notes urgent forage shortages and warns of possible grazing restrictions.
In Potsdam at Garrison church twelve pairs of hopeful brides were blessed as Queen Luise of Prussia’s centenary death anniversary honored a royal fund. The yearly dowry of 112 dollars funds six brides, chosen for merit, with twelve dowries awarded this day matching both the centenary and the 40th anniversary of the Franco-Prussian War declaration.
The wedding was witnessed by thousands as Victoria Marguerete, eldest Hohenzollern princess, presided with Frederick Leopold's daughter present. Three dowry brides celebrated silver weddings with their husbands. Empress Auguste Victoria gave autograph certificates. Emperor William sent congratulations and ordered 5000 copies of Luise's life to be given to schoolchildren. In press coverage, Queen Luise was honored and her tomb decorated by Prussian veterans.
Fire broke out today on the German tank steamship Standard, just arrived with a petroleum cargo from Philadelphia. The blaze spread quickly and port authorities ordered ships tied up to be ready to quit the harbor at short notice. The Standard previously faced trouble, colliding with the White Star liner Baltic on June 8 before continuing its voyage.
American aviator A J Drexel Jr. flew a Bleriot monoplane from Bournemouth to Beaulieu in Hampshire, carrying a passenger. The 85 mile trip crossed part of the sea and the traveler kept a log of the journey.
Two illustrated features published on the homes page forecast next Sunday in the Post. They offer hands on advice for yard improvements and sleeping outdoors. Another brief item previews interior decor ideas to enhance living spaces.
A short advertisement extols Hood's Lotion as soothing healing beautifying and quick-drying. It argues the product does not cause hatty growth and presents pricing at 5 cents and 50 cents.
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