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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1905
Page
7
Danvers report details Alice Bradbury of Melrose fleeing an insane hospital, eluding 12 searchers, and stepping in front of a fast express near Ferncroft station. The hospital supervisor calls the death shocking and notes prior improvements amid strict supervision and recent escapes.
James L. Richards, new head of the Boston Consolidated Gas Company, outlines radical plans to lower gas prices, offer free house and cellar connections, and end patron complaints. He aims to save Boston and Brookline $265,000 yearly, expand mains from Dewey Square to the North End, and establish a coal gas plant at Dorchester.
The Foresters Home Association representing Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters met at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross to organize a home for indigent sick and distressed members. Florence J. Lawler presided as officers were elected and plans urged a four year goal with a one cent weekly per member contribution.
John Quinn Jr of Ward 7 was elected treasurer at a special meeting of Division 43 AOH. He will be installed at the next monthly meeting in July with members from other cities in attendance.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians in Suffolk County held a regular session at Wells Memorial Institute with County President John Dillon presiding. State President Matthew Cummings urged recruiting younger members and more business leaders, with 51 division reps at roll call and several additions later.
In Providence Rhode Island on June 25 Hannah Chace 94 years old fell after a dizzy spell at Roger Williams Park, striking a stair corner and fracturing her skull while with friends from the Old Ladies Home.
Dr. Alexander Mann in his second sermon as rector urged restraint from revelry. He cited Paul’s Philippians on truth and honor, warned against neglect of prayer, and urged attention to divine services and scripture readings amid New York’s mighty buildings and subway growth.
London reports that Professor Burke of Cambridge Cavendish lab is described as producing artificial life via radium. His cultures allegedly grow and may subdivide or reproduce while decaying, suggesting radium acts only as initial spark and that life-like products arise from non-living matter.
Melbourne June 25 The Commonwealth government invites Secretary of War Taft and his family and Miss Alice Roosevelt to extend their tour from the Philippine Islands to Australia. Assurance is given of cordial welcome by all classes. The Manila despatch said the Commonwealth would defray all trip expenses.
In a long series of cloth thefts from the American Woolen Company mills at Winooski Vermont Thomas Pasino a driver and utility man for the company was arrested. A search of his house uncovered a large stash of cloth and government property stolen from Fort Ethan Allen. Police believe several men aided Pasino and plan to pursue them. Pasino to be arraigned in court tomorrow.
Nantucket harbor yields a bed of quahogs that brings up bottles of champagne sherry port wine Medford rum and tonics over a week. The source notes the mystery of how so much bottled goods ended up at the bottom as demand for rakes and poles rises.
Newton June 25. The city looks forward to the arrival of Mr and Mrs John Patrick Mackintosh on their honeymoon voyage. They wed June 8 in Foochow China and will reach Newton about July 20. Mrs Elsa Caroline Drew of Newton, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward B Drew, is a Newton native. The groom, Belfast born, works for Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Amoy China.
Police and Wiswall family search for thief who broke into the cellar at 214 Concord Street Upper Falls and took a roast of beef from the ice chest early this morning.
Crowds press into the Gloucester woods as volunteers search for Zoa White, the “trance girl” last seen leaving the Davis home on Grove Street. Mayor MacDonald vows a vigorous hunt with rewards and bloodhounds if needed.
Sunday scenes show subway construction crews at work along Washington Street despite the Sabbath. Drills, shovels, and spades churn in muddy trenches as linesmen brace wires while engines shriek and coppers observe. Noise and bustle define the day as workers, horses, and machines toil.
Franklin Park police confront repeated violations of park rules and speed laws by drivers engaging in provocative behavior. Officers struggle to identify offenders as vehicles speed away, prompting plans for sentries, autophones, cameras, and restraints.
In Ellsworth Maine on June 25 Helen Dyer four year old daughter of John Dyer of Franklin died from burns suffered when she played with matches in bed setting clothing on fire. Her mother Mrs Dyer was seriously injured but expected to recover.
Freemasons connected with the Scottish Rite marked the second anniversary of their admission with an anniversary service at St. Pauls Baptist Church. Illustrious Grand Chief C Pitcher led 115 members from Excelsior Lodge 10 Widow's Son Lodge 12 Eastern Star Lodge 14 and Aaron Lodge 23 in a vestry muster. Delegates attended from Worcester Springfield Fitchburg Salem Providence Lynn and Portland.
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