Infant mortality cited as target in Boston meeting
A Boston gathering led by the Women’s Municipal League in Huntington Hall opened a broad indictment of medical schools and the U S physicians, criticizing infant mortality rates and urging prenatal and postnatal education, better obstetric care, and public pressure on lawmakers to block a bill restricting cow stable examinations. Dr J Whitridge Williams of Johns Hopkins urged reform and more investment in obstetrics and physician training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred F. Walker
Burlington
State Department of Animal Industry
United States
Women's Municipal League of
Boston
Huntington Hall
J. Whitridge Williams
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Walker
William Lowell Putnam
State Board of Health
Board of Health
Williams
Massachusetts
America
Bigamist Escape Traced To Iowa Forgery Suspect
Frank V. Mapes, a two year bigamy convict and paperhanger, escaped last Saturday while working on jail repairs at Low ell jail. A $25 reward is posted by keeper Charles A. Eveleth for information leading to his recapture. Mapes is wanted in Iowa for forgery and is described as 39, 5 feet 2 1/2 inches, 168 pounds, dark hair, brown eyes, smooth face, dark complexion, square jaw, gold capped tooth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Eveleth
Lowell
Frank V. Mapes
Mapes
Iowa
Fire Menace to Tenements Near South and Water
A fire after 3 P M yesterday threatened the tenement district between South and Water streets Somerville. It started in James J Salvin 82 South street rear stable and spread to Galvin’s house and James Fitzgerald’s 78 South street. The Great White Spirit Company plant adjoins the Galvin stable. only a brick wall saved it. The stable was destroyed and much of Galvin’s house damaged. Fitzgerald’s roof and side were scorched. Loss estimated at 3500 dollars.
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South
Water Streets
Somerville
James J. Salvin
South Street
Galvin
James Fitzgerald
Great White Spirit Company
Fitzgerald
Minister Varley Resigns From Maplewood Church in Malden
The Rev. Arthur Varley, pastor of Maplewood Congregational Church in Malden, resigned to the trustees. He has three offers from other churches and will accept one. Varley, secretary of the ministers association, has led the church for five years and his resignation takes effect in three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Varley
Maplewood Congregational Church
Malden
Mrs James I Chase Wounded In Rural New Hampshire Tragedy
Mrs James Irving Chase, 73, was wounded by her husband who then killed himself by a shotgun blast. The injury struck her right wrist, severed an artery, and her doctors say she is expected to recover.
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Londonderry
N. H
James Irving Chase
Avon Corsets and Parasol Sale Catalog Page
Itemized sale notice listing Avon and Fleur de Lis corsets in small sizes 18 to 25, prices from 1.50 to 6.00, made in broad fabric with various features. Includes French bras, imported and domestic parasols, silk and silk union, Madeira luncheon sets, scarfs, linen cloths, and towels with multiple price points.
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Cotas Peates
Kan
Silk and Silk Union
POPE
Gloria
H. S
Eos
Akaers
Brussels
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van Camp
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Lardeva
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Efi
Egular
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Gerani
Vermont
Oxford
Washington Street
Boylston
Hollis
Arthur Varley OF
Jordan Marsh Company
New England
Appenzell
Ofcgechetk
Ates Bod
AIS
Stewie
Eton
Russia
Rob Roy
Adam
Charles Ll
Nodpecke
Marcus Ward
Royal Irish
Setar
Lstian
Morocco
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