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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1916
Page
8
Four physicians and Dr Frank Lamson fought to save the college president wounded by three bullets. Despite every effort to sustain vitality, the patient’s condition worsened and he died as authorities prepared to pursue murder charges against Atwood.
The Osmo-Chemic Physicians announce a limited time offer for chronic disease sufferers. Beginning or renewing treatment on or before July 29, patients receive one month of treatment and all medicines free. The promotion emphasizes a cure for obstinate chronic diseases and notes only eight days remain.
The ad touts cures for chronic diseases once deemed incurable. It lists patients by name and address, claiming relief from head noises ruptures facial blemishes heart and liver issues stomach ulcers intestinal indigestion stomach disease skin conditions paralysis rheumatism birthmarks and more. Dr Walsh of Boston offers what it calls OsmO-chemical medicine with stated office hours.
The incident began when Dr Atwood fired a fatal shot at Dr Harris at the Hotel Westminster. Harris later died from a spinal hemorrhage and a shattered sixth dorsal vertebra after a prolonged illness. An autopsy will inform police of the cause as investigations continue and Dr Atwood faces murder charges.
About 50 Continental Clothing House Mutual Benefit Association members attended the Nantasket Beach outing. The married men lost to the single men 59 to 18 in a baseball game. Fat men’s race and pipe race were highlights. a shore dinner followed at 6 and the group enjoyed Paragon Park afterward. Guests included Charles A. Olmstead, Ernest F. Lovejoy and Charles K. Talbot. The event was organized by A J Sullivan, J R Donavan, F J Skelly, C E Anderson and Albert Humphrey.
National Guard troops will be on the border this winter say militia officers. In two weeks estimates will be made for equipment needed as cold weather sets in. The Second Regiment is receiving Class C equipment for a permanent camp with boarded tent floors and small stoves.
The Second Regiment prepares a new camp site within a week or two while storing heavy wool uniforms. Officers head to base for duties linked to the Mexican campaign. A board led by Major Foote investigates the killings of two apparent Mexicans near the camp amid questions on ammunition and outpost firing.
San Antonio Texas July 2 For the first time since mobilization provost guards patrolled the streets tonight at the Eighth Illinois colored regiment camp. Some soldiers were shot by guards after a street disturbance and an investigation exonerated the guards while court martial trials were ordered.
Constitutionalists under General Obregon report victory near Parral over Francisco Villa at the San Isidro ranch. Pursuit of Villa's forces continues as his cavalry moves toward Durango. seven arms cars seized. General Calixto Contreras killed at Tuitan station.
More than 5000 regulars and militia faced a staged assault at Camp Pershing El Paso led by bay State field hospital sentry Bartlett who fired his revolver at two men he believed were horse thieves. Soldiers stormed the corrals with improvised weapons as searchlights lit a comical scene. Private Weiss suffered severe injuries when a pit collapsed. rescue by Dr Wesselhoeft saved his life.
In Holyoke on July 25 Daniel Donoghue and Patrick Darby were fined five dollars each for mutual assault after a dispute over a wedding gift. Donoghue had paid his own fine to raise Darby’s, then Donoghue’s upcoming marriage was noted. Darby attended the scene with his wedding present and claimed jealousy sparked the quarrel. Darby will not attend the wedding.
Notices may be left at the Post office or mailed to the classified department. Telephone Main 1388 after 8 A M for notices and charges. Rates are 50 cents for four lines or less and 15 cents for each additional line.
A column lists multiple bereavements across towns including Woburn Dorchester Charlestown Roxbury Jamaica Plain and Cambridge with funeral details for Atwood Brown Clougherty Coffey Crowley De Manadeer Doyle Flynn Forant Glynn Goldman Haggerty Jager Keyes Kestle Kubler Madden Maloney Marsh Meuse Murphy Adams Page Powers Pratt and others. Services set or pending in mid to late July with masses and interments noted.
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