Physicians Split on Tobacco Heart Effects Debate
Washington May 4 Heart specialists at a congress of American physicians and surgeons debated whether prolonged tobacco use causes sudden heart death. Dr H L Elsner noted possible harm in hypertensive patients while Dr Judson Daland cited a family with angina pectoris among heavy cigar smokers. Dr R G Curtin argued against a clear link, citing gender differences and Japan where heart disease is less common. The discussion continued as the congress moved on to vaccines.
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Washington
Congress of American Physicians and Surgeons
H. L. Elsner
Syracuse
N. Y
Judson Daland
Philadelphia
R. G. Curtin
Japan
Arlington Street Church annual meeting elects officers
The Arlington Street Church Society held its annual meeting in the vestry. Officers elected include Charles B. Barnes Jr as clerk and Frederick A. Turner Jr as treasurer. A prudential committee was named with several members, and renovations to the exterior and interior of the church have begun, with steeple inspection and strengthening underway.
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Arlington Street Church Society
Charles B. Barnes, Jr
Frederick A. Turner, Jr
John Mason Little
Arthur F. Eastabrook
Francis W. Sargent
Curtis Guila, Jr
George H. Mifflin
Russell G. Fessenden
Frederick S. Clark
Prudential Committee
Newfoundland sees record surplus on 10 months’ results
Newfoundland business reports a projected surplus of 120000 dollars by end of June after ten months ending April 30. Imports are heavy and overall trade is strong as all sectors show good activity in the colony.
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T. John’s, N. F
Newfoundland
American playwright Mrs Marks brings Piper to Stratford
Mrs Lionel Marks, winner of an English international contest among 300 entrants for her play The Piper, arrives in Stratford on Avon where the production is planned this month. London papers praise the play and her persona, noting the tale reimagines the Pied Piper legend in verse with humanized characters and a hopeful ending.
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Lionel Marks
Josephine Preston Peabody
England
Stratford-on-Avon
Shakspere
London
Hamelin
Marion Terry
Somerville Man Missing After Pay Day Farewell
Somerville, May 4 Frank W. Garfield of Kensington avenue has not been seen since his last payday Saturday. His wife fears foul play. Garfield planned his wife's birthday celebration and his absence on Monday alarms his family. He stands six feet tall weighs about 19 pounds, dark complexion, smooth shaved. Married nine years previously lived on Eden street Charles Town.
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Somerville
Frank W. Garfield
Kensington Avenue
East Somerville
Garfield
Eden Street
Charlestown
ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS ELECT NEW OFFICERS
The Massachusetts Association Opposed to the Further Extension of Suffrage to Women held its annual meeting at 54 Beacon Street. Officers for the coming year were elected, led by President Mrs. G. Rowland Shaw and Vice Presidents including Mrs. J. Randolph Coolidge and Miss Anna L. Dawes.
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Massachusetts Association
Beacon Street
James M. Codman
G. Rowland Shaw
J. Randolph Coolidge
Anna L. Dawes
Charles Eliot Guild
Charles D. Homans
Agnes Irwin
Henry M. Whitney
Elizabeth Johnson
Charles P. Strong
Mary 8. Ames
Martin L. Cate
Sarah H. Crocker
H. L. Dodd
Katharine E. Guild
Elizabeth H. Houghton
Henry P. Kidder
Elizabeth McCracken
L. G. Post
B. L. Robinson
R. M. Saltonstall
Elizabeth P. Sohier
Awaiting Trial: Inmate Attempts Suicide in Cell
Elizabeth White, awaiting trial on larceny, attempted death by hanging in a city jail yesterday using bed clothes as a rope. She has been moved to Austin Farm for examination to determine her mental condition amid police believes of drug induced insanity.
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Elizabeth White
Austin Farm
Request to bury in Boston follows Bradley’s death in Panama
John R. Bradley died in Panama two years ago and urged that his body be buried in Boston. Dr. F B Von Teuber, head of the Bradley expedition, promised to honor the request and is now in the city seeking Bradley’s relatives to arrange the burial.
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Boston
John R. Bradley
Panama
F. B. von Teuber
Bradley
von Teuber
Panama Refuses Early Shipment Of Bradley Remains
Dr. Von Teuber reported Panama health authorities barred shipping Bradley’s remains to the United States for two years after his death from a contagious fever. The body was vault-placed until the time limit expired two days ago, allowing removal. He seeks Bradley's Boston relatives, has not found them yet, and continues the search. One expedition member had the relatives’ address.
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Panama
United States
Bradley
Dr. von Teuber
New York
Boston
Expedition to the Isthmus Coast by Bradley Party
An expedition including Bradley departed New York for exploration along the northeastern Isthmus coast in aid of the Smithsonian Institute. The journey faced harsh conditions with shortages of supplies and a prolonged struggle against starvation before reaching a trading post and resuming travel with renewed stores.
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Bradley
New York
Smithsonian Institute
Isthmus
Dr F B Von Teuber Explorer Dies After Illness
Not long after capture by Indians five men traveled toward the coast. Three fell ill with fever. Bradley died. Dr F B Von Teuber, famed explorer and former official photographer for the Isthmian Canal Expedition, remained in Boston at the Hotel Bellevue as authorities interred Bradley in a Colón vault.
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Bradley
von Teuber
Colon
Boston
Hotel Bellevue
PAY ROLLS OF CITY GROWING
Boston payrolls for the first four months of this year show a total of 4,248,812.93, up 316,183.69 from the 3,932,629.24 in the same period last year. April alone rose to 1,069,699.88 from 970,335.48, an increase of 99,364.40. City Treasurer Slattery released the figures.
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Boston
Slattery
Trent Jury Locked Up
Providence Rhode Island May 4 The fate of William Trent charged with the murder of William F Meagher in Meaghers grocery store Pawtucket April 21 rests with a jury which was given the case late in the afternoon and locked up at 10 30 PM presumably until morning
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Providence
R. I
William Trent
William F. Meagher
Meagher
Pawtucket
Fire Bell Toll Funeral Dirge for Ex Fire Captain Cronin
The hearse bearing ex Fire Captain Mortimer Cronin left St Patrick's Church Dudley Street for the cemetery as Engine 12 and Ladder 4 sounded tolling bells. St Patrick's Church hosted the funeral with nearly forty department members present including cronin's former company pallbearers, Chief Mullen and Commissioner Parker.
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Mortimer Cronin
St. Patrick’s Church
Dudley Street
St. Patrick's Church
Mullen
Parker
Cronin
Rioting in Providence Illinois Prompt Militia Call
A mob of about 1000 laborers rioted over a strike dispute in Providence Illinois. Felice D Allessandro led the unrest and was arrested on warrants for revelling and fined 20 dollars after arraignment before Judge Raymond. D Allessandro held 200 dollars bail. Several workers were cut and bruised in widespread coal and stone mill disturbances. The governor declined militia action until county sheriff relief was requested.
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Providence
R. IL
Felice D’allessandro
Ton
D’allessandro
Raymond
Stones Mills
Ladies Aid Society To Host Apple Blossom Whist Party
The Daly Industrial School in Dorchester will host an apple blossom whist party in its hall on May 7. Mrs Richard A. Lynch, president of the society, will oversee the event.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Daly Industrial School
Dorchester
Richard A. Lynch
The
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