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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1907
Page
2
The famed eagle atop the old Salem custom house, over 100 years old, was declared unsafe due to rot and decay. It will be exhibited at the Essex Institute, noted as the oldest eagle in the state and older than the current custom house statue Hawthorne referenced in his Scarlet Letter preface.
Douglas denies Colonel Drinkwater and says he has no interest in the current contest. He insists he is out of politics entirely and does not want to be bothered with political questions or have his name mentioned in connection with politics again.
Massachusetts motorists face a August 1 deadline for re registration. The Massachusetts Highway Commission will notify owners by mail, with blanks and fees due to the commission. Auto registration costs dollars and cycles dollars, with forms to be returned along with payment.
An advertisement urges hot weather relief through Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. It claims to strengthen the body, kill disease germs, purify the system, and improve heart action. It markets the product as a safe, medicinal family remedy sold for $1 a bottle.
Mrs. Inga Hanson who left her husband and two of their four children in Boston last October came to Denver and then to Colorado Springs with a young man named Will Hart. The 12 year old daughter has been placed in the custody of the father, now living in New Haven Connecticut, while the mother retains custody of her 38 year old daughter and the husband has the other two children.
New York July 22. Rug importer H. S. Tavshan jian, said to be Persia’s commissioner to the Chicago World’s Fair, was shot dead in Madison Square. The assassin was seized. the motive cited extorting money to fund an Armenian revolution. Suspect Beros Hanpaszonmian of Van Archer Street, Chicago, arrested.
A 12 member Boston Municipal Band gave a Monday forenoon concert from 10 to 12 on the Washington School roof playground at Norman Street. About 750 children attended as the band played under a large awning, with pupils ranging from infants to older youths seated around in a wide semi circle.
Harvey A. Searles, who killed his wife, wounded his brother, and attempted suicide a week ago, was considered out of danger in North Chesterville, Maine, today as authorities report his condition improving.
A Batson Athletic Association member will present a beautiful shield to the club scoring the most points at the New England track and field championships at Locust street grounds on August 3. Points: five for first, three for second, one for third. Strong New England representation suggests a close contest.
Boston readers noted the death in New York of Augustus Rodney Macdonough aged 86 born in Middletown Connecticut. Son of the late Commodore Thomas Macdonough he visited Boston often. He served two years as secretary of the Erie Railroad and retired over six years ago due to ill health. His nephew Rodney Macdonough is well known in the city and recently married Estelle Greason of St John. They reside at 84 Huntington Avenue.
Charles and Benjamin Caplan, painters of 78 Leverett Street, fell from a broken sixth foot staging at the fourth floor corner of Leverett and Causeway streets. Charles suffered a compound fracture and internal injuries. Benjamin has a hip fracture and internal injuries and was placed on the dangerous list at City Hospital after initial treatment at Relief station. An inbound tram car was splashed by falling paint, startling passengers and causing some fainting.
Lynn July 22 Miss Lydia M. La Plante wed John W. Gray of New York City yesterday and will be very busy for the next few weeks as she adjusts to married life and associated social duties.
Lydia LaPlante wed Mr. Gray in New York after a pact by four sisters to remain spinsters and run the family millinery business in City Hall square. The wedding, performed by Rev. J. B. Parent of Saint Jean de Baptiste Church, ends their lifelong vow to stay unmarried.
In Camden New Jersey on July 22, 18 year old bride Mrs Alice Brust was shot and killed by her husband Frederick Brust after a quarrel at their home. He then killed himself.
The colonial fishery cruiser Ingraham reports the cod fishery season backward overall. Only Belle Isle Strait shows good catches while the northern coast remains blocked by ice floes.
Lynn honors John D. O'Shea exal ted ruler of the Lynn Lodge of Elks and chairman of the grand lodge trustees as his funeral is held from his brother's home. A requiem high mass followed at St Joseph's Church with national Elks officials and about 200 Lynn lodge members present. The service ended with interment at St Mary's Cemetery where honorary pallbearers included local dignitaries and Lynn Evening News representatives.
Captain George Greenleaf of the freight schooner Mary F. Smith said he observed a capsized sloop and two men aboard after a Seguin squall last Tuesday. Fog prevented rescue. the craft is believed to be the one carrying Bowdoin students Richard A. Lee and John F. Morrison from Mere Point and is deemed lost.
Lynn July 22 A Lithuanian 35 at the P. A. Kelly Morocco Company mill worker Joseph Leguiheuse died instantly when a milling wheel clogged and he crawled inside to inspect it the wheel restarted breaking his neck.
The Transit Commission explains in its 10th annual report why it appropriated the Washington and Winter streets corner for a new subway entrance. The rail way company favored corner sites but could not secure any roadway or sidewalk on Washington or Winter streets due to heavy traffic, so the present location was chosen.
Large attendances marked today’s open air Salvation Army of New England meetings at Old Orchard Me. Visitors and officers from across New England joined the summer school of prophets opening for several days along with regular open air gatherings. Addresses were given by Majors Whiters Davis and Dunham of Boston.
John J. Sullivan known as Sport Sullivan and Frank Perricon face arraignment in Municipal Court today after arrests for alleged gambling at the National League baseball grounds. Courtroom attendance is expected to be sparse despite strong local interest in the case.
Civil style ad claims Brown Tail Poison itch and rash treatments in household use. It states druggists refund money if the oil fails to heal, under the branding THE HOUSEHOLD SURGEON. The note lists a price of 25e and markets Porter's antiseptic product as a cures-all home remedy.
Nashville July 22 Four men were killed and two more likely lynched in Lake County Tenn yesterday. Pat Worlds was shot in a fight with Luther Rankin. Two unnamed negroes died in a pistol duel. Ned Dublin killed a negro in a debt quarrel. Smith fought a negro who left after wounds were dressed. bodies found today. It is believed they were lynched.
Springfield July 22 The Knox Automobile Company of this city made a voluntary assignment for the benefit of creditors to A N Mayo as trustee. The factory which employs 400 men will not be shut down.
Agent Sumner of Cunard denies Boston papers' report that sailor Thomas Holden died at the Relief Hospital after the Sylvania sailed for Europe. He says no such sailor was aboard, no death occurred, and no pursuit to notify the captain happened.
On the British tramp Laura from Progreso to Boston two animals caused a stir. A shaggy goat, owned by the skipper, and a raccoon belonging to the chief engineer, began with fights but soon became inseparable. They rode the deck together, ending with the goat disembarking at South Boston with the raccoon on his back as Captain Rae praised the voyage.
Portsmouth July 22 Thomas Young and O. Frost baggage handlers at the depot were arrested on charges of stealing from passenger trunks. Watches jewelry silk shirt waists and other items are missing. Valuables reportedly found on Young and Frost and authorities claim they admitted involvement in the thefts.
A band concert will be held tomorrow at the Menotomy shore boathouse on Avon Place Extension Spy Pond Arlington.
Multiple death notices from Roxbury Malden and East Boston list names Evelyne Regan Evelyne S Regan Mary Meade Phelan James Esdaile Charles Murdock Patrick J Murphy and family details ages birthplaces and funeral arrangements with church services and residence addresses included indicating dates July 21 22 and 24 with times and locations for masses and processions
An advertisement cites a Utica woman’s recovery after six months of illness post childbirth. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic that builds new blood, improves appetite and strength, and recommends purchasing by mail from the Dr Williams Medicine Co.
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