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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1908

Page

4

British Prince of Wales to Visit Quebec With Indomitable

The British battleship Indomitable carrying the Prince of Wales reached the Gulf of St Lawrence about 600 miles from Quebec. Landing is planned for Wednesday as Vice-President Fairbanks arrives by tram. escort to Spencerwood will mark his official residence. The harbor and city landmarks like the Citadel and Chateau Frontenac are shown in the public views.

Quebec Gulf of St. Lawrence Earl Grey Fairbanks Spencerwood Citadel America Chateau Frontenac New Hampshire

New Hampshire Joins Harbor Fleet for Carnival Pageants

The United States battleship New Hampshire arrives at 1 PM to swell the harbor’s battle fleet to ten ships. Admiral Cowles and Captain Winslow meet Governor General and Countess Grey at the Italian gardens. American and French officers exchange calls and pay salutations as crowds celebrate amid illuminations and carnival scenes preparing for the forthcoming pageants.

United States New Hampshire Cowles Winslow Countess Grey

Nova Scotia to Present Mink Coat to Future Queen

On the tercentennial visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Quebec Nova Scotia will present their future Queen with a mink coat made from 150 mink skins. The coat measures 50 inches and uses Nova Scotia gold buttons. Funds were raised by popular subscription.

Faiifax N. S Nova Scotia Prince and Princess of Wales Canada Quebec

Bishop Potter Relapses. Condition Again Grave in Cooperstown

Bishop Henry C. Potter, ill since June 27 at Fernleigh in Cooperstown New York, suffered a relapse today. His condition is grave and recovery hopes are abandoned though death is not believed imminent.

Cooperstown N. Y Henry C. Potter

Prosene Prescription Tops Stomach Ailment Rush

Digest from Prosene makers claims rapid relief for indigestion sour stomach belching and dyspepsia within five minutes after first dose. The product marketed by Riker Jaynes Drug Stores is featured as a reform in stomach care, with a compound tincture and sherry prescription offering quick stomach rest and reconditioning.

Diester Riker-Jaynes

Chinese Merchants Take Outing to Plymouth Rock

Eight hundred fifty Chinatown merchants aboard the Old Colony for a Plymouth excursion. They cheered Plymouth Rock, danced with American wives, and heard interpreters recount the Pilgrims tale. American guests included Thomas Barry and Judge Gallagher.

Old Colony Plymouth Plymouth Rock Chinatown Canton Rowe’s Wharf Thomas Barry On Leong Tong John Feeney Gallagher Hart and Conway Boston Briny New York Philadelphia Chung Ding Commonwealth of Massachusetts Gloucester Soo Soon Merchants’ Association Bay State Marblehead Mr. Feeney

Rotten life preservers cause river tragedy and rescue

A Massachusetts river accident left Mr Bowman dead after a life preserver broke in two while rescuers pulled two children from the water. The girl revived at the Hotel Somerset, while witnesses blamed rotten life gear from Fenway distribution. Ralph Berry and Seguin aided, with Maurice Murphy providing a rope. Bowman had served in local government.

Bowman Benjamin Matthews Concord Street Helen Bobby Ralph’ Berry Charlesgate Hotel Matthews Berry Seguin Mr. Seguin Post Maurice Murphy Armstrong Transfer Company Hotel Somerset Mr. Bowman Fenway Robert H. Bowman Tremont Street Adine Robinson Bowman Robert Murphy Medine Maurice T. Murphy Mr. Murphy Beacon Street

Train engine detaches at West Quincy halting Brockton freight

A Brockton bound shoe freight engine derailed near West Quincy station last night, leaving the line blocked for about three hours. No injuries were reported, and railway crews cleared the wreck and restored service as repairs were arranged.

Brockton Quincy

Shocked to Death by 25 000 Volts at Power House

George Gray, an experienced WB Electrical Development Company switchboard operator in the Niagara Falls power house, was fatally shocked when his hands touched a live 25 000 volt cable. He died instantly at the scene.

Niagara Falls Ont George Gray WB Electrical Development Company

Rescue at Fenway Life Preservers Fail as Drowning Man Falls

A Boston crowd watches as a life preserver breaks in two while a man and his daughter are saved by bystanders and a rope thrown from shore. Officials question who is responsible for Fenway life preservers and vow an investigation.

Fenway Back Bay Fenway Boston Park Department Boston Park Commission Messrs Charles KE. Stratton Daniel H. Coakley James M. Prendergast John A. Pettigrew Bowman Stratton Commission Post Massachusetts Humane Society Park Department Humane Society The Park Commission Bath Department Prendergast Ufe

Arrest in Swell New York Extortion Case

John A. Van Rensselaer 34, son of Mrs. John King Van Rensselaer and a Newport brokerage figure, was arrested on a charge of attempted extortion after a letter to his mother demanding funds and threatening harm was produced. He admitted writing the letter and faced bail, with police noting a prior wealthy family lineage.

New York John A. van Rensselaer John King van Rensselaer Crowley Newport R. I van Rensselaer van Rennsselaer Waverly Place Mannion Harold Europe J. A. Rensselaer Lee Colonial Dames of America Henry Bell van Rensselaer Winfield Scott van Rensselaers Jeremiah van Rensselaer Colonial Assembly

Women Petition to Mayor Over Lodging House Commission

A women’s association debates constitutional issues and public parlor concerns. Cronan argues the parlor harms families as officers are elected: president Cronan, vice president Mrs. Post, secretary Mrs. Lasell, treasurer Mrs. Moran. They plan to present a petition to Mayor Hibbard and seek an immediate report on lodging house conditions and possible abolition.

Mr. Cronan Chicago Boston Cronan Post Mariel Lasell Albert Moran Hibbard

No Clue in Girl Murder Tarnishes Teal’s Pond Mystery

Troy New York July 20 There is still no trace of the murderer of Hazel Drew whose body was found in Teal's pond twelve miles from the city The affair remains as mysterious as ever with no tangible clues to lead to an arrest.

Troy N. Y Hazel Drew Teal’s Pond Juli

Tracing Hazel Drew Near Teal's Pond Raises Death Theory

Investigators traced Hazel Drew to Teal's Pond area on the evening of Tuesday July 7, the last sighting before her death. Authorities say the death by self harm theory gained prominence after doctors' autopsy findings suggested a fatal wound occurred before body entered the water. District Attorney O'Brien initially favored murder pending the autopsy report but shifted to the self harm conclusion after the physicians' conclusions.

Teal’s Pond Hazel Drew O’brien

Two Arrests in Gould Case Prompted by Perjury Plot

New York July 20 two arrests were made for subornation of perjury in an alleged attempt to plant false testimony in the divorce suit of Helen Gould against Frank Gould. Julia E Fleming a seamstress and Henry S Mousley a private detective were named with an unnamed woman.

New York Helen K. Gould Frank J. Gould Julia E. Fleming Henrys Mousley Smyth Mabel D. McCaullan Gould

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