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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1910
Page
4
Robert E. Burke aged 35 of South Boston and William Flynn aged 22 of Dorchester were injured in an early morning crash on the Columbia road strandway. Both regained consciousness yesterday afternoon and are recovering at City Hospital.
Larry J. Flynn, brother of William Flynn, arrested for drunkenness by Patrolman Workman of Stani, was placed on probation in Dorchester District Court yesterday. The driver George Roughan of 70 Pond Street Jamaica Plain had his case continued until next Monday. he was represented by a physician due to injuries preventing his appearance.
Mrs James Duffy of Marietta announces the engagement of her sister Edna Francis Malone to Dr Gerald Blake of Boston.
At a Civil Service hearing a Water Commissioner appointee faced opposition from ex-Congressman John A. Sullivan. Detectives were rumored to be involved as the Mayor accused unknown pursuers of tailing him during a Washington trip over bridge disputes with federal authorities.
Readers flocked to the season sale featuring SUMMER COATS with eager shoppers competing for bargains. Store displays highlighted varied styles as crowds pressed to claim discounted outerwear.
In a Boston court Mrs Florence L Miethke faced divorce charges from husband Maximilian M with witnesses from the Fool Company testifying that she was with them in Maine working at Purdy's studio during April and May. Dr Edward Otis reported incipient consumption and recommended outdoor treatment. Private detective Alonzo W Baker testified about kissing a young woman in Walker's office, though he could not confirm it was Mrs Miethke. The case resumes this morning.
Ralph McDonald of Lowell described Mrs Miethke as mu scal director on March 39 and her departure on May 24. Testimony identified Samuel A Walker known as Daddy when Miss Anderson lived in Winthrop. Miss Collins recalled Walker’s wealth and alleged plans involving Gorman and Miethke.
A timeless reminder urges careful food and drink choices. It stresses listening to the body’s warnings and adjusting diet to keep the body functioning smoothly and in good order.
Dr. William T. Councilman of Harvard delivered the Yale Medical School commencement speech on A Medical Retrospect. He argued new medical knowledge should be shared with the public to advance hygiene, education, and social reform, and discussed reactions including Christian Science while praising philanthropy and the physician’s lifelong commitment.
President Taft, buoyed by recent legislative gains, plans to press Congress to pass before adjournment the bill requiring publicity of campaign contributions in all campaigns involving federal offices.
The Post offers five dollars in gold to the driver who identifies a washed out team photo taken in the banking district. He must visit the City Editor at 275 Washington Street between noon and 6 pm within five days with proof of identity. A second photo appears tomorrow with more images.
The Post shows a horse Nat and wagon 1791 owned by National Express Company driven by George Williams. Williams collected a $5 gold piece at the City Editor’s office yesterday afternoon. A second feature shows a wagon owned by George B Hugo Company 147 Shawmut avenue driven by William Brassil of Cambridge with horse Bob. Brassil received a $5 gold piece at the City Editor’s office yesterday afternoon.
Charles S Cummings, already serving eight to ten years for Framingham note crimes, is slated for trial today in East Cambridge on larceny charges seeking 4250 from Holliston Savings Bank. Judge Stevens may issue a habeas for his appearance. John P Lombard, Framingham town treasurer during the period, is expected to be summoned to plead to indictments this week.
Augustus Ryan of 146 Sixth Street Boston was sentenced to six months in the House of Correction after his father Michael testified that Ryan stole 527 dollars from him while he slept. Police recovered 380 dollars on Ryan including 280 dollars under his arm and 100 dollars in his cell. Ryan said the money represented 14 years of his labor.
Charles Thompson of Houghton and Dutton, active in Scottish societies, was honored at a farewell dinner at the Boston City Club before a two month Saxonia voyage to Scotland. Toasts by McGregor Riggs Miles Martin Pirie May and clergy noted. Walter Ballantyne presented a traveling companion keepsake. About 50 people attended.
Four fishermen are reported missing after fog swelled off the Grand Banks with two boats, the Rob Roy from Gloucester and the Rose Cabral. The Rob Roy dory was lost three weeks ago. three other dories from the Matiana knockabout were later found, crews reporting their schooner returning with flag at half mast in mourning.
New York police say they are balked in the murder of Moses Sachs an aged jeweller killed for diamonds and banknotes and stuffed into a trunk left in a Goerck street hallway. The trunk was found Saturday and detectives pursue clues to the killer.
The steamer Lola sank in the Calumet river en route to Riverdale Park with 100 passengers aboard. Three or four launches pulled away to rescue all on board and bring them to safety.
A Kentucky family recalls their three month old daughter suffering severe scalp scales and crossed eyes from eczema. After using Cuticura Remedies including Soap Ointment and Resolvent, the patient improved in weeks with hair regrowth and straightened eyes. The family cites lasting health and ongoing use of the products since 1909.
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