15 May 1909
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1909
Page
1
Amherst College astronomer Professor David N Todd will fly seven to eight miles in a balloon to intercept wireless signals from Mars and other planets. He will partner with aeronaut Leo Stevens between May and September to test whether signals from other worlds exist.
Alfred Gallant aged 22 of Egmont Bay P E I regained speech after a perilous voyage across the Northumberland Strait in a small frail boat made during a period of mental distress. He recalled the hazardous journey with fear of capsize as he reached Moncton New Brunswick and spoke of the five years of silence ending upon arrival.
Belmont residents face fear after a wave of bold holdups one felonious attack and several burglary attempts in the fashionable district. A prominent citizen offers a $500 reward for the arrest and conviction of the culprit or culprits. The town recalls 1902 slugger cases as tension rises.
The piece describes a Directoire style pantaloon gown on Fifth Avenue and Broadway by early June. The olive chiffon dress features a 56 inch train, French embroidery, ecru lace, black satin, and 12 dozen self colored buttons. When the wearer moves the skirt parts to reveal trousers ending at the shoe soles.
Miss Helen Taft daughter of the President and a party of friends were stranded on a mud flat in the Delaware while aboard the yacht Beatrice. Guided by Dr. Thomas Cook Stellwagen and his daughter Miss Nannie Stellwagen the craft ran aground due to a northeast wind and was afloat again by 5 p.m.
An unidentified man bound and gagged, claiming Secret Service ties, was found on Benton road in Somerville. He was taken to Somerville Hospital with no serious injuries. A badge reading National S. A.-Detective appeared from his coat pocket and he gave an address in Roxbury but provided little other detail.
Charles Douglas fiancé of Laura E Regester, who was strangled Tuesday night, summoned three police inspectors to her home. They reported the family disclosed she knew an Auburn man who has since disappeared and is being sought. Police plan renewed vigor in locating the man, last seen leaving his boarding house Monday morning. He is believed to be in Haverhill or Chicopee Massachusetts with friends.
Cambridge physician Dr. Charles B. Tower of 1 Waterhouse Street died yesterday afternoon at his home after a long illness. He was long regarded as a leading practitioner in Cambridge.
Mrs Anna Y Woodbury wife of Charles H Woodward arrested in a downtown store for attempting to pass a forged check. The 82 year old former Miss Anna Yates and her 59 year old husband were jailed in the Tombs. authorities question influence and past crimes tied to Woodward.
At a Donaldsonville ball for Missis sippi sailors the Navy men occupied the floor and many local girls, leaving officers without partners. Regulations prompted the bluejackets to depart, after which girls followed to a second ball held in a nearby hull.
Weather forecast notes Saturday fair in Boston vicinity with afternoon and evening showers. Sunday expected showers and warmer, variable winds. May 14 report from Washington indicates cooler inland Saturday and light variable winds.
Rainy conditions stopped the Red Sox vs Tigers game while several scores rolled in. National Chicago 6 New York 0 Brooklyn 10 St Louis 4 3 Philadelphia 2 Pittsburgh 0 American St Louis 5 Washington 4 New England Brockton 4 Worcester 2 Lynn 7 New Bedford 2 Haverhill 9 Lawrence 1 Fall River 5 Lowell 1.
Schedule note shows trolley service on Saturdays and Sundays using the Boston and Worcester line through suburbs and country. Cars depart Park Square every 15 minutes during the weekend service.
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