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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1911
Page
2
In Alfred, Me a court hears attorney arguments over a manuscript written by Mrs Ole Bull Vaughn. The document allegedly shows her growing enmity toward Abbie Shapleigh and claims of mental instability. The attorney cites a supposed psychical conspiracy influencing her will.
Testimony details claims by Mr. Whipple that Miss Margaret Noble and others from the Hindoo circle unduly influenced Mrs. Bull. Witnesses discuss Vivekananda’s book Raj Yoga and alleged mental exercises, with letters and correspondence scrutinized amid questions of guardianship and estate handling.
The Post reports widespread prostration and hospital cases amid a heat spell. City bathhouses were opened by order of Mayor Fitzgerald and Bath Trustees chairman Richard Walsh, drawing thousands to beaches in North End Park Woob Island Park and others.
A small black terrier bit Frank Creighton of 312 Douglass Street Cambridge several times on the right hand after he tried to grasp the dog by the neck. Sergeant Rowe from Station 2 Cambridge arrived on Douglass Street after the dog inflicted three deep cuts and shot the animal.
Mayor Fitzgerald ordered the bath trustees to open all city bathing beaches. About seven thousand residents took a cool dip, with officers noting continued hot weather. Governor Foss may consult with Metropolitan Park Commissioners on temporary opening of State bath houses to aid the public.
The Brookline thermometer climbed to 10 degrees yesterday with noonday heat forcing masons and workers to quit. Wealthier residents with cars enjoyed long rides as Brookline Village registered the hottest reading at 110 degrees.
Heat from sun ignited pressed hay in the barn of Franklin P. Simmons at 199 Burlington road Lexington causing a $20,000 blaze. The barn burned to the ground and most furnishings were lost as the Simmons family were away at the time.
Edmund F. Bierbaum, named on his cards, collapsed and died in his seat at American League Park during a New York versus Pittsburgh baseball game in New York on May 22.
May 22 report states Mrs Annie Downey wife of Deputy Superintendent Hugh Downey died after prostration in extreme heat while convalescing from illness.
Forecaster J. W. Smith says no relief is in sight for a day or two with only light showers possible if any rain falls. He notes a hotter spell may linger and compares this June to last year’s dry start, while predicting rainfall across New England remains uncertain.
Mrs. Tom L. Johnson, widow of the late advocate of three cent fares, applied in Probate Court to be named administratrix of her husband’s estate in Cleveland. She stated the estate has no real property and personal property valued at 126000 dollars, with total assets reported at 135060 dollars.
A small boy, suspected of arson, was found near a Hanover Street cellar with a half burnt match and a hoop. Officers O'Donnell and McDonald investigated a fire set amid paper and excelsior near a wooden partition. He confessed to intending to start a fire and was taken to Juvenile Court for examination.
Tension erupts as the Health Board appoints Dr Francis Slack of the University of Kansas as secretary by 2 to 1 vote. Mayor Fitzgerald has delayed approval and summoneds the board to his office to resolve the dispute this day. Commissioner Greene questions Slack's qualifications beyond bacteriology.
The piece urges specialization as key to success in any field and for products. It highlights Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a proven remedy with a long track record. The text notes free samples by mail from Dr Kilmer and Co and states regular bottle prices of fifty cents and one dollar.
Mrs. Bertha Leeson sues Mrs. Frank Dwyer for 10000 dollars in slander in Plymouth County Court. Leeson says Dwyer spread malicious stories about her husband and themselves on Washington Street, harming reputations and employment prospects.
The body of Patrick Fleming of Wal tham, a plasterer, was recovered from the Charles River behind the Stillman infirmary in Cambridge yesterday afternoon by the Metropolitan police and taken to City Hospital morgue. He had been in the water about four days, causing death by drowning.
An advert hypes Sarsaparilla as the best preparation for summer heat and fatigue. It promotes liquid form and Sarsatabs chocolate tablets with a call to buy this spring.
A list of death notices and funeral details for residents across Roxbury Roslindale South Boston Brighton and surrounding areas. Entries provide names ages addresses relatives and mass times plus burial plans and transport notes.
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