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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1910

Page

2

Tech Men 10 Live in the Woods

Technology institutes a new summer school for civil engineering students to study in the Maine woods.

Tech Men Woods

Course for hydraulic and railroad engineering in one year

Announcement describes permanent dormitories drafting rooms and classrooms plus facilities to take the entire hydraulic and railroad engineering course in a single year.

Technology presents new civil engineering plans at banquet

Professor Charles M. Spofford unveiled plans at the annual Technology Civil Engineering Society banquet at the American House. He said vacant lots and open country used by students will be taken by buildings and new sites must be found as work is planned to begin soon. Other speakers included Lucius Tuttle of the Boston & Maine railroad, Albert F. Bemis of the Technology Association, and Homer Albers, business law lecturer.

Charles M. Spofford Civil Engineering Technology Technology Civil Engineering Society American House Lucius Tuttle Boston & Maine Railroad Albert F. Bemis The Technology Association Homer Albers Institute

Doctor Answers Health and Beauty Questions Told

A newspaper health column offers home remedies and tonics for coughs insomnia skin issues and vitality. It cites affordable homemade syrups, antiseptic vilane nasal wash, and nerve tonics with labeled ingredients and dosages, urging readers to sign with full name and address for column replies.

Stetson Downfall Tied to Toler Schemes in Harlem

A Boston church official linked Henry Pennington Toler to a plot to found a new Jerusalem in Harlem, leading to Augusta Stetson's expulsion by Mrs. Eddy. Adam H. Dickey declined broader comment while noting Toler, a once wealthy New York banker, joined the Christian Science movement under Stetson's influence.

Henry Pennington Toler New York Jerusalem Harlem Augusta E. Stetson Eddy Boston Adam H. Dickey Toler

Toler and Stetson in Harlem scheme and tragedy

The report describes Henry Pennington Toler's alleged schemes with Mrs. Stetson involving Harlem land, a plan to transfer property to a church and create a "New Jerusalem." It details his ruinous investments, a public repudiation by Mary Baker Eddy, a violent confrontation, his institutionalization, and his subsequent death by suicide after fleeing Ward's Island. A letter from Eddy’s secretary to Toler is included, with Dickey explaining Eddy’s supportive reply and the asylum’s view of his mental state.

Toler Hugh K. Toler Adam H. Dickey Mary Baker G. Eddy Beacon St Boston Mass Henry Pennington Toler New York Dickey Mr. Toler Christian Science Church Mrs. Eddy

Miners Entombed After Palos Mine Explosion

A Palos Coal & Coke Company mine in Birmingham area witnesses a massive blast sealing No 3 coal mine. Forty five white and 135 Black miners are believed dead with two bodies recovered. rescue efforts continue into the night.

Birminghaym Ala No. 3 Palos Palos Coal & Coke Company of Birmingham

Palos Mine Explosion Triggers Large Rescue Effort

Flames shot 200 feet into the air as rocks caved in at the mine mouth hindering access. The blast hurled timber and damaged fan machinery while air was pumped in to reach any survivors. A special Birmingham train brought inspectors, doctors, and relief workers to Palos as the region mourns the Mulga disaster of April 21 with 41 lives lost.

Palos Birmingham James Hillhouse J. J. Rutledge Knoxville Tenn Mulga Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Company James Gousby

Engagement of Viola Davenport to Alvan Fuller Revealed

Yesterday announced engagement of Viola Davenport the singer to Alvan T Fuller a Boston automobile agent. The couple’s news includes Miss Davenport’s plan to resign her aim of becoming an opera star and focus on marriage.

Viola Davenport Alvan T. Fuller Boston

Arrest Two Women for Kidnapping in Providence

Providence May 5 Mrs Jessie Sawyer 42 Mrs Edith E Robinson 21 and Napoleon Ayott all Worcester residents will be arraigned in the Criminal Court tomorrow on a kidnapping charge. Helen Jackless seven year old daughter of John Jackless was taken from her home at 152 Charles street Providence last week.

Providence Jessie Sawyer Edith E. Robinson Napoleon Ayott Worcester Criminal Court Helen Jackless John Jackless Charles Street Anshelm Cambridge Amalie John Henry Anshelm Harvard Street Bernard Mary I Thomas Bernard Victor Neal Worcester Street Carney Charlestown Elizabeth Patrick Carney Doherty Wallace Court Winthrop Street St. Mary's Church Warren Street Poentes Casey City Fospital Michael Bridget Casey Barry Newburg Roslindale la Heart Church United Order of Golden Cross Alpha Commandery Des Bapa Ee East Weymouth Charles H. Des Wauries William E. Lynch Lake Street Church of the Immaculate Conception Mohatquot Grealey James Sundey Pepose Star of the Sea Church Johnson Hyde Park Edward Johnson Boston Jamaica Plain John Becker Xanoa Street Allan J. McDonald Margaret Shields Marginal Street St Boston Jem Seymour Roxbury William Seymour Liy Ottawa Street Watson Orient Heights Mar Thomas R. Watson

Three Kidnappers Arrested in Worcester Huddlers Case

Three alleged kidnap suspects were arrested in Worcester and brought to Providence this afternoon. The kidnapped child was found with them and returned to her father. Mrs Sawyer, who had been hired by the Jackless family, aided the plot along with Mrs Robinson and Ayott. They allegedly lured Helen Jackless into leaving home, boarded a train to Worcester, and were arrested at 3 Trumble Street. They face kidnapping charges with life imprisonment as the maximum penalty.

Worcester Mrs. Robinson Ayott Providence

Troops Camp in Uncle Joe's Town in Danville

In Danville Illinois 200 militiamen are deployed after threats by striking coal miners in Westville. About 1000 foreigners marched to four mine shafts armed with stones clubs and a flag and forced 200 union miners to stop repairs and safety installations.

Danville Ill Westville

Walker Bill Is Passed In Senate 27 To 10

The Walker-Cushing bill proposing direct nominations to the people passed the Senate 27 to 10 without amendments after earlier attempts to modify it. Tensions rose between Speaker Walker and Senate President Treadway over possible amendments.

Senate Walker House President Treadway

Nason Pushes Direct Nomination Bill in Senate Fight

The measure lets 10 percent of voters in an district petition to place direct nominations on the ballot for Senators Representatives and county officers. Senator Doyle attacked J Otis Wardwell while Nason’s amendment to expand the bill faced rejection 17 to 18. Bennett’s split referendum proposal was rejected 17 to 2 as the debate over direct nomination continued.

Senate Doyle J. Otis Wardwell Nason Lawrence Essex Warnwell State House Bennett Saugus

Senators Split On Direct Nomination Bill Vote

Bennett denounced the amendment while Nason backed Walker-Cushing. The roll call showed 27 voting Yes and 10 No, with all except President Treadway recording. Names on record included Blanchard, Bunting, Burnham Butler, Denny, Doyle, Hultman, Lomasney, Tolman, Turner and Bennett among others.

Nason President Treadway Blanchard Bunting Burnham Butler Denny Doyle Harbey Hultman Keith Lomasney Mahoney Malley Meaney Mulligan Nash Newhall O'Connor

Fire records of Roxbury and Dorchester incidents

The Daily Fire Record lists multiple incidents with times, box numbers, and locations in Roxbury Dorchester and surrounding streets. Names include Frank E Simmon ds John B Reynolds Catherine Peez Charles Rogers Hamlin Philcott George Burgess A J Lincoln and E W Clarke Company with losses ranging from 10 to 200 dollars.

Rossmore Road West Roxbury Frank E. Simmonds Bickford Street Roxbury John B. Reynolds Bay View Catherine Peez Hudson Street Charles Rogers Shawmutraphy Walk Hill Street Dorchester A. J. Lincoln P. m Centre Street J. P E. W. Clarke Company

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