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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1906
Page
7
Mrs Thomas W Lawson, ill with heart trouble, remains in critical condition though reported resting a bit easier. Four doctors attend at Dreamwold as Mr Lawson suspends stock activities to stay by her bedside.
A new writing system blends the old slanted hand with the vertical script that followed it. The compromise teaches a subtle, legible slant while keeping letters from lifting.
In Macon Georgia Dr J L White pastor of the First Baptist Church reports that many white babies have been given to colored women. Six babies have been rescued and placed in Hepzibah Orphan Home with more cases under review. He cites loathsome moral and social conditions in the city.
President Roosevelt declares in a letter to W A Conant of Colorado Springs that he will not be a candidate for the presidency. The missive, dated June 21 from the White House, thanks Conant for his support and urges voters to back another Republican next time.
The Rev. Dr. Judson Smith long prominent in Congregational church circles died at his Roxbury home after a lengthy illness. Born June 28 1887 in Middlefield he rose through Williston Seminary Amherst College Oberlin Theological Seminary and Oberlin College. He served as secretary for the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions for 22 years and held trustee roles at Oberlin Mt Holyoke and Williston. He was married to J Augusta Bushnell who died in February last and is survived by one son and three daughters.
In Pittsburg June 29 Augustus Hartje’s wife testified in the famous divorce suit. Her account exposed detectives duped by Miss Helen Scott and revealed misleading stories to Hartje. Mrs Scott’s popularity and Hartje’s reactions sparked laughter, while questions linger over the conduct cited as evidence.
A reader asks about pursuing a friendship with a 22 year old man who will move 10 miles away. The adviser notes the age gap is small and suggests the difference should not deter romance if both are comfortable, implying the relationship could progress despite the youth gap.
A Boston fire department member seeks guidance on handling two women who admire him. The response urges clear, kind boundaries and notes the difficulty of stringing along rivals when affection is not returned.
At Fort Leavenworth Kansas about 3000 troops are confined to barracks after numerous fights broke out between the Eighteenth Infantry unit of white soldiers and the Forty-eighth Cavalry unit of colored troops. The clash prompted authorities to enforce curfew and keep the men within the post tonight.
Detroit records a 93 degree afternoon with a 16 mile per hour breeze. One death and one prostration attributed to the heat were reported, illustrating extreme conditions.
Two people die and several injured when a Ringling Bros tent blows down in a severe wind and thunderstorm in Aurora. About six thousand spectators, many women and children, are affected as panic ensues and rescue crews respond within twenty minutes. Eighteen elephants in the arena are kept from stampeding by handlers. Three women are among the serious injuries as exits become congested and debris blocks egress. The storm also damages nearby buildings.
Luigi Ludi forty of 231 Friend Street apparently walked to his death when he stepped from a third story window. He fell about forty feet to a brick sidewalk, was found unconscious with bleeding from mouth and ears, and later taken to Relief station with fractured ribs head contusions and internal injuries. Police say recovery chances are very slim.
Attorney General Moody reported to the Senate the Department of Justice suits under the Sherman act the interstate Commerce law and the Elkins act with their outcomes by presidency from Cleveland through Roosevelt including indictments convictions nolle prosequi dismissals and non prosecutions.
Washington June 29 The conference report on the pure food bill was favorably acted upon by both chambers. The House and Senate approved the report with little debate. Mr Williams Mississippi asked about the State and municipal control section and Mr Mann confirmed it had been removed before voting.
The Cambridge Hospital was the sole public beneficiary under the will of Henry C. Houghton who died June 14 after a short illness. Trustees receive 2500 and the will filed at East Cambridge. Mrs. Rose R. G. Houghton widow gets 50000 with remainder left to Mrs. Houghton and Edward R. Houghton, the income split between them and the children. The will is dated July 2, 1902.
Vineyard Haven reports that six of twelve Knickerbocker Boat Club motor boats from New York started at 6:30 last night and passed the harbor between 7:00 and 7:30 this morning. No. 2 Unome owned by Alfred R. Lincoln of Hingham led, with No. 10 Sis of Eben Stevens of Boston close behind in a close duel.
District Attorney Jerome of New York arrives in Truro from a Cape Breton fishing trip and boards the late train back to New York after receiving an urgent message. He declines to discuss the Thaw-White murder case. He says the fishing was good and he sent forward several large fish.
The jewelled G. A. R. badges contest closes as the Daily and Sunday Post prepare to honor the youngest and oldest G. A. R. veterans in New England. Winners will be revealed on Sunday, July 1.
The piece notes Fred G. Scott of Kittery Maine a Civil War veteran born April 12 1860 who served in the Thirty second Maine Volunteers and acted as a hospital messenger in Washington It also recalls Rev Leonard Dolph of Brandon Vermont born August 28 1805 noted on his 100th birthday and recounts his Civil War service and chaplain role in the One Hundred Eighteenth New York Infantry The report praises his health routines and mental brightness.
George Rock Chelsea dog catcher is hospitalized in Boston with possible rabies. He may be sent to the Pasteur Institute in New York for treatment after showing premonitory symptoms.
Cleveland city plans to hire seamstresses at Gordon and Edgewater parks bathhouses to let out 1600 skirted bathing suit waistbands. Chief Gold soll notes trend from smaller to larger waists due to physical culture fads corset reform and athletic interest, even if costly.
Chairman Parker of the board of pauper institutions and the Mayor conferred on whether Dr Nathaniel P Thayer was legally appointed resident physician of Long Island The dispute centers on his medical registration with the State Board of Medicine Parker will investigate further and report to the Mayor Thayer has since applied for State board registration.
Charles H. Dalton tendered his resignation to Mayor Fitzgerald marking 13 years of service. His term was extended by the Legislature for three years from July 1. Ex Mayor Josiah Quincy is expected to succeed him. Dalton has held multiple public roles and strong business and charity ties in Boston.
A rear end collision on the Broadway line of the United Traction Company in North Albany at 10 tonight injured sixteen people, two seriously. The two trolleys were traveling in the same direction when the first car stopped abruptly and was hit.
Civil service commissioners plan a meeting with fire chiefs from five major cities to discuss new examination plans for fire service applicants in the Commonwealth. A physical inspector may be appointed to assess physical qualifications, shaping the exam largely around fitness for the fire forces.
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