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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1905
Page
4
Hamburg professor Dunbar tested pollen serum on hay fever patients but the Munich Medical Journal reports no desired effect. An antiseptic liquid X Zalia inhaled through the nostrils is claimed to relieve hay fever symptoms and halt disease germ growth.
Mary A. Tucker a Providence woman and school teacher vanished from her summer camp at Camp Ossipee New Hampshire. A shawl identified as hers was found in nearby woods twenty miles away. Police statewide appeal for aid in the search continues as relatives explain she is nervous and overworked.
Massachusetts observance opens as many cities and towns begin Old Home Week with community events and activities. Local leaders highlight regional pride and historical ties while residents participate in parades gatherings and commemorations.
Matilda Jane Ayres of Taylor county, famed as the woman who has married nine times, weds again at 33. Her eight late husbands lie in graves marked with identical epitaphs, with the newest name to be added. Meanwhile old home week festivities sweep Massachusetts with reunions and economic benefit hailed by Governor Douglas.
Campers on Governor's Island battled flames yesterday afternoon when the old block house caught fire. About a hundred improvised firefighters, including an East Boston man named Murphy who was overcome by smoke, helped contain the fire. Two youths seen arriving minutes before the blaze were questioned by harbor police. The fire was spotted shortly after 1 30 PM and water was carried from the beach to the burning structure.
Emma A. Bleakley of 203 Huntington Avenue was nearly overcome by smoke while trying to extinguish a home fire Saturday night. She was saved by A. M. Westagrans and Patrolman Fountaine and rested comfortably the next day under a physician care with no serious injury beyond smoke effects on the lungs.
London July 30 The round of honors accorded United States Senator Lodge ended with a personal audience for the Massachusetts statesman to King Edward The King showed courtesy and Lodge's Alaska boundary dispute success earned him respect among English leaders He plans to return to the United States
Rev Courtland Myers of Brooklyn spoke at Ruggles Street Baptist Church on the burdens facing rich men. He defended wealth against slander, likened financiers to bearing the cross of Christ, and urged Boston listeners to stand by Jesus as Simon did.
July 30 Melrose marks the start of Old Home Week at the Town Hall with a crowd of former residents. Chairman Charles H. Adams presided at 8 o'clock as Rev. Charles Bf. Davis, a former resident, was introduced to speak and Mayor Sidney Buttrick delivered a city address.
George Abbott of Needham drove a light runabout hitched to a horse that bolted on Beacon street near Coolidge Corner Crookline last evening. The horse ran onto the sidewalk overturned the vehicle and threw Abbott to the ground. Spectators aided him then he was taken to a drug store for treatment and later home.
Auburndale July 30 Bishop W F Mallalieu president of the general conference commission on aggressive evangelism of the Methodist Episcopal Church and former resident bishop for New England is on an extended tour to preside over seven camp meetings in Ohio Pennsylvania Michigan and West Virginia at age 70 he remains active in the religious field.
Jerry Simpson the former Kansas congressman is critically ill in AgswelI New Mexico with heart disease. Doctors say he may not survive another 24 hours.
William J. Colbert and 16 other heirs await a share of 75000 left by their uncle Charles Colbert. After two years since word of the estate arrived, legal battles in Montana courts have delayed distribution as heirs claim their portion.
Mr Colbert of South Boston recounts receiving word from Boston lawyers that a Charles Colbert died leaving 60 000 to 80 000 dollars and that he and other relatives must prove kinship. He sent photos and papers proving relation, noting no prior contact with the uncle in life and recalling a westward link dating to the 1860s.
The Montana intestate Charles Colbert leaves an estate of about 60 000 to 80 000, with 17 claimants in Boston and Salem. Family ties trace eight siblings born near Cork Ireland, many elected to live in Salem and South Boston, while Ellen Colbert is the only who recalls his departure 40 years earlier. William H. Colbert the Alderman is expected to help sustain the family business interests.
The 23-year-old Mary McDonough, seen as virtuous and quiet at home, is described by her father as mentally unstable and a “little off.” Police say she is the self described pal of two men accused of breaking into and robbing Harlon's barroom at 640 Dorchester Avenue last Wednesday night. Authorities continue questioning her involvement as her father candidly discusses her troubled background and alleged influence.
Joseph Latorre, a Centre street fruit dealer, was detained for two hours until Frances Hennessy confessed her accusation against him was false. Latorre said his reputation for 14 years in the country remains intact and he plans to keep his family away from future trouble after the summer.
Irish county delegates met in Wells Memorial hall and initiated delegates from Leitrim and Tipperary. By laws report was accepted and will be presented August 29 with all members expected. Chairman Walsh of the Clare Association named two committees to report next meeting on a shared hall and on national issue debates at club meetings.
A high mass was celebrated at the State prison in Charlestown yesterday by Rev Father A D Malley. The Dorchester Choral Society provided music and Gounod s St Cecilia was sung. Soloists included Miss Lucy C Phillips soprano J J Mahoney bass and J F Tivnan tenor with Miss Ethel Smith singing Ave Maria.
Mrs Crackenthorpe once Miss Ida Sickles, daughter of General Daniel E Sickles, wins royal favor in London. Invited by Countess De Grey to dine with the King, she dances with castanets for the Queen and King, drawing praise as rain dampened the outdoor gathering.
In Paris on July 30 the New York registry in Paris records include Phil ippe de La Rochelle Benjamin W. Cohen Fred B. Rice and J D Buckingham among Bostonians listed.
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