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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1909
Page
2
Professor Todd discusses how humans might signal Mars if life exists there. He argues intelligent beings would surpass us in understanding communication, possibly using electric methods, and considers the implications for future contact.
A historic health advert promotes Hunyadi Janos Water as a gentle natural laxative for women. It argues female physiology makes bowels prone to sluggishness and warns against harsh remedies. One bottle provides many doses at little cost and urges customers to insist on the genuine product.
The speaker describes ascending in a light aluminum capsule to intercept signals from planets. Equipped with wireless instruments, oxygen supply, and pressure control, the project aims to detect messages from Mars or Venus. They hope to learn a Martian code and eventually communicate. Mars will be closer next September than in 1907.
The Rev. W. Sherman Thompson of Prospect Hill Congregational Church Somerville has submitted his resignation effective June 1 due to ill health.
A tornado ripped Hollis Kansas today killing three people and injuring ten. In Concordia reports state every building in Hollis was wrecked or seriously damaged as rescue units worked amid debris.
The judiciary committee reports a beef sales bill touching the slaughter and inspection of carcasses. Senator Teeling warns it could permit selling beef infected with tuberculosis. The measure links to last year’s beef law and proposes penalties for improper stamping and slaughter methods are under review.
F Augustus Heinze, once copper king and bank executive, was arraigned in U S District Court on a 16 count indictment accusing him of misapplying about 2 million dollars of Mercantile National Bank funds. He pleaded not guilty with option to withdraw next week. Over 1 million remains unreturned and half a million drawn on his personal note also unpaid.
Marcus Kallman of Dorchester died yesterday at age 66. He served for 30 years on the visiting board of the Chardon Street Home and was secretary of the Hebrew Benevolent Association. He was the oldest member of the Boston Turn Verein.
Lawmakers debate a revision restoring pre 1908 safeguards on selling meat from cows with tuberculosis. The speaker argues the amendment undermines health protections, while dissenters accuse Governor Draper allies of pressuring the chamber. Three officials oppose stamp misuse penalties and call for a Board of Health slaughtering methods inquiry.
Frank P. Cheney alias Franklin Pierce, a stranded actor from Lawrence Massachusetts and former Black Beauty company villain, was jailed on larceny and forgery charges after allegedly buying a ring with opal and two diamonds valued at 150 dollars and attempting delivery to his apartments to pay later. He fled the hotel room after clerk raised suspicion. Cheney recently married Cecelia Lennox. Mrs. Cheney headed to Lawrence for help.
A Philadelphia suit filed May 14 charges Emma Eames with alienating the affections of baritone Emilio DeGorgoza. Elsa deGorgoza of New York, the singer’s wife, acts as complainant. Eames was served at her hotel before departing for Europe. no statement has been filed.
A Boston committee of Italian citizens presented B F Keith with an illuminated address thanking him for offering the Boston Theatre and providing entertainment for the Sicily earthquake relief benefit. Andrew A Badaracco judge Frank Leverent and others spoke of the action, with Keith recalling his years in Italy in 1896 and 1897.
Rosario F Pratt of Haverhill Massachusetts sought an affinity through the Union Social Club in Pittsburg asking for a woman with cash and a paying business. Leon Lewis and Lena Miller of the club were convicted of mail fraud for taking fees. Police warn of a single attacker molesting women near Mill street and Concord avenue with repeated assaults.
A youth who vanished after a small boat was seen missing reappeared after fright restored his speech. He had drifted, was detained by police on a strange conduct basis, then spoke to his parents for the first time in five years and returned home to Egmont Bay, P E I.
Town police face frequent attacks in the outlying areas as women fear leaving home at night. The prominent female victims discourage reporting, leaving many incidents unrecorded.
Malden May 14. George M Huntley of Everett 20, was sentenced to 20 days in Cambridge jail by Judge Sweetser at the District Court at his father's request. The elder Huntley, blind, peddles kindling. He testified his son stole his wagon and sold it for 1.50, though worth 30, saying he did it out of hunger.
An advertisement asserts the Yale lock is genuine with the name Yale upon the device. It proclaims The Yale & Towne Mfg Co as the only makers of genuine Yale Locks and promotes its security features.
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