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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1915
Page
7
Fifty two Connecticut banks petition to move from the Boston to the New York Regional Reserve District. In practice 90 percent of their business is conducted through New York reflecting long standing commercial, financial and social ties with New York bankers.
Travel ad invites readers to tour Colorado on the way to the California Expositions with low round trip fares from Boston. Promotes Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado Springs Manitou Pikes Peak Cripple Creek Pueblo and other sites on the 4 Rock Island Scenic Circle Tour offering multiple speedy train options and one ticket covers both expositions. Rock Island Travel Bureau provides literature and travel guidance via contact in Boston.
George W. Kendall of 3 High Street Wakefield, aged 90, celebrates a birthday and credits consistent daily walking from his Greenwood home to Wakefield center and back as key to his health. He works as a wheelwright and blacksmith in Lynnfield Centre, remains vigorous, and avoids bright lights, late hours, alcohol, and smoking since age 19 when he first became ill from it.
Harry N. Archilles a 21 year old brakeman on the Elevated road is listed on the dangerous list at City Hospital with a fractured spine. Police from Dudley Street station investigate after he was found unconscious at 15 Palmer Street Roxbury unable to explain injuries. He resides at 200 Norwell Street Dorchester.
John T Brake age 71 of 230 Cambridge Street Winchester died yesterday at home from injuries suffered Monday when a hay wagon wheel passed over his chest after a fall from the load.
An ad-style piece urges obesity sufferers to eat sparingly of starches and take oil of kerein capsules after each meal and before bed. It recommends weekly weigh-ins, promises harmless fat removal, and claims a week’s trial proves unnecessary burden of excess weight.
Manuel Marks sought to fly his kite yesterday morning but lacks a back door path to open country or wide fields, instead taking to a Washington Street setting for his activity.
A country boy from 988 Harrison Avenue Roxbury risked life and limb to fly a kite on Washington Street near Northampton Street despite heavy traffic and overhead hazards. He kept the kite aloft and survived the stunt to try again another day.
The public check room at the Boston Public Library will be closed for the summer, except on stormy days, per a large placard. The measure disappoints hundreds of suburban shoppers who regularly visit to store heavy coats and luggage, though the service is not intended for their use.
A women's retreat starts Aug 5 at the Convent of the Cenacle in Brighton led by Rev. Henry de la Chappelle. St Ambrose Dorchester choir hosts a whist party tonight at 234 Adams St Fields Corner to fund the field day at New Downer's Landing Aug 7.
A runaway horse freed from its wagon caused a stir in Union Square Somerville as it dashed into a fast moving automobile narrowly escaping collision. Onlookers reported the incident with authorities arriving to control the scene and tend to the frightened animal.
Reserve Officer John Shea halted a dangerous horse after a drag sequence, earning praise from the mayor. The animal leaped over a car striking the windshield and narrowly missing occupants, colliding with Catherine Motherway who was knocked down but later recovered. The horse stumbled again before Shea secured it by the bridle as a bystander in the car, H. C. Upton of New York, watched.
Cambridge citizens push to alter the Park Street subway stop so cars from Scollay Square can release passengers near the Cambridge entrance. Mayor Good drives the movement with support from Associate Justice Robert Walcott of the Cambridge police court.
Riders urge a reconfiguration after a remodel at Park Street Cambridge station. They want north end unloading at the platform start with loading at the far end to shorten boarding and alighting times.
Police in Cambridge request help from New England towns to locate James Powers, 70, of 253 Broadway, missing since last Thursday. His sister-in-law, Alice Conner, fears foul play or paralysis has left him unable to identify himself. He is about 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs around 145 pounds.
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