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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1905
Page
12
City physicians discuss meningitis cases and treatment options noting the term spotted fever and the use of anti-toxine. They stress cleanliness, report two cases in the hospital, and cite a high 70 percent death estimate while warning against alarm and acknowledging variable disease forms.
Two suspected cerebro spinal meningitis cases reported in Cambridge yesterday. Dr Dudley warns of severity in 18 month old Charley Carleson and notes danger if condition does not improve within 48 hours. Walter Lowther, 19, moved to Massachusetts General Hospital in precarious condition. Cambridge Board of Health acts to limit spread by mandating mercury-treated wrappings and sworn cleaning statements for funeral arrangements.
Henry H. Rogers, vice president of Standard Oil, offered $1000 toward rebuilding the church in Acushnet after its edifice was burned, aiding the congregation in recovery and reconstruction efforts.
The prudential committee of the American Board of Foreign Missions published the sub committee report on whether to accept John D. Rockefeller's $100,000 offer. The report confirms prior dissatisfaction among protesting ministers and notes the committee might delay final action for two weeks. It cites a long history of gifts from diverse groups including Mahammedans and Parsees.
The board explains it accepts gifts from all faiths and backgrounds to fulfill missionary work. It declined to refuse a 100 000 gift arguing gifts create no obligation and that protestant opponents should use other means to express views.
A Brighton man Doherty set fire to oil soaked rags against a building owned by Miss Anna McBride. He was arrested and held $3000 after a probable cause finding. Miss McBride and Doherty claimed not guilty as police investigate possible instigation. The insured property worth about $16,000 rents for $12 monthly. The brother describes Doherty’s act as a possible temporary insanity fit.
Melvin Village resident I F Hooper claims divines accuse John D Rockefeller of squeezing the poor with his business methods. He recalls kerosene prices falling after Standard Oil’s rise and argues Rockefeller’s methods lowered cost and improved quality, despite critics.
The text notes the disease is extremely rare in infants and the elderly, with most deaths occurring in large cities. Towns under 1,000 report 186 deaths, less than 5 percent of the total, and since 1897 deaths in towns of 5,000 or more have actually decreased. In early 1905, three months show SS deaths and three cases under treatment.
Mayor Willard of Chelsea orders police to inspect every yard and alleyway to curb potential spotted fever spread. One case is already treated at Frost Hospital.
A blaze in Louisburg caused about 70000 damage destroying tobacco warehouses and several buildings including those of C. B. Cheatham and W. T. Hughes. The fire began today and is under investigation as authorities assess the loss.
The advertisement urges readers to view the new Spring 1905 men’s wear including topcoats priced 10 to 30 dollars raincoats from 10 to 30 dollars paddock overcoats 16 to 35 dollars and new suits 10 to 30 dollars. It emphasizes that only by seeing the collection can one grasp the season’s styles.
Fire Commissioner Wells sent a letter of thanks to Ladderman Frank Patrick of Company for responding to a fire alarm on his day off. Ladderman John H. Johnson of Company 12 is promoted to assistant engineer of Company 28, his first promotion since joining March 23, 1900. He has served at Engine Company 19 Ladder Company 8 and Engine 16 and previously at Ladder 12 since December 5, 1902. he succeeds Assistant Engineer Louis J. Howard who moves to Engine 42.
John J Cassidy aged 20 was arrested near a tenement fire on Margaret Street and confessed to setting the blaze and other fires in the neighborhood. He was bound over to the grand jury in $5000 bond on arson charges after a fire destroyed a seven tenement house and a barn causing about $3000 in damage.
Mrs A L Williamson of Ridgeway Road Auburndale reported two buckshot shots fired at her head and through the front door. She suspects an air gun and believes youths may be involved. Police, including Lieutenant Soule and Chief Mitchell, investigated but found no solution, though officials think boys were responsible.
Walter Buazzell aged 62 of 46 Hawthorn street Chelsea, an engineer at 43 Beverly street, was killed in an engine room accident when his left sleeve tangled in a flywheel. Fireman Albert Hill found his body, and medical examiner ruled instant death from a head injury. He left a widow and two children. his mother lives in New Bedford. He was past chancellor of Apollo Lodge 74 Knights of Pythias and had just presided at a brother’s funeral. Chancellor Commander C H Ross of Chelsea took charge of the body.
Eugene Flanagan of 23 Green Street Cambridge faced assault charges after a late night encounter with Mrs. John Flanagan. At a party hosted by a friend on Western Avenue the pair met, he offered to escort her home, a struggle followed near Western Avenue, the woman feared for her life, Flanagan fled and the case was continued until Friday.
Harvard and MIT merger talk sparks faculty debate. Instructors pledge about 917,620 from salaries to fund the institute, showing the “Tech spirit” runs deep. If faculty alumni or students oppose, merger could be abandoned.
Stephen Gaw reports his brother John Gaw missing from 388 Auburndale Avenue since Friday. Police contacted after wife said he left Brown Durrell Co. in Boston about 10 am with $40. Described as 47, six feet tall, light complexion, smooth face, wearing a black derby hat a dark suit and overcoat.
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