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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
3
A large black dog, believed rabid, ran amuck on Harvard street Cambridge yesterday biting a colored man in the leg. The wounded man went to the Relief Hospital for treatment but fled before surgeons could cauterize the wound after showing signs of fainting during preparation.
A severe storm in Philadelphia struck the spire of Old Christ Church on Second Street and Market, causing fire damage estimated at $15,000. The historic church dating to 1695 drew thousands as flames spread, with its belfry housing eight chimes rung to mark historic events.
General and Mrs. Henry B. Carrington of 19 Summer street plan a trip to Sheridan Wyoming in early July to attend a Chamber of Commerce led celebration. The event recreates the 1866 Fetterman massacre with Fort MacKenzie soldiers and Crow Nation actors, honoring Carrington’s veterans unit from Fort Phil Kearney.
Rear Admiral French F Chadwick retired spoke at Lake Mohonk on international arbitration arguing the navy preserves law and order and shapes international law. He warned of a forthcoming convulsive period and urged peaceful readjustment while noting naval officers influence diplomacy and that war is not begun by initiative.
John T. Langford 66 prominent in Newton politics and Boston business circles died at his home 36 Walnut Park Newton He served in the State Legislature in 1899 and 1900 His efforts helped the Boston and Albany tracks reduce unrest A daughter Mrs George W Priest of Newton survives him.
Clarence I. McNair testified that Northwest Paper Company earned an average 5.99 dollars profit per ton for six years and described a 1.2 million dollar plant. He detailed a 10 year paper contract with Scripps-McRae and a later readjusted agreement at 2.10 dollars per 100 pounds. George W. Meade reported mill profits from 1904 to 1906, ranging 5.54 to 8.14 dollars per ton.
Miss Jennie Ring of 499 Broadway, a South Boston stenographer, and Seymour Scott, a leather firm salesman, plan to wed in June. They met during vacations in New Hampshire in 1906 and 1907, with friends showering the bride and Tuohey presenting a granite tablet at the New Hampshire hotel recalling where they first met.
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