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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1910
Page
6
Capetown reports that the first Cabinet of the United States of Africa has been formed. Premier Botha is leading the new administration as speculation grows about early policy directions and regional integration.
Sixty six embers of the class of 1910 at Boston University School of Law hold their last day exercises in Isaac Rich Hall. William C Prout gives the opening address as graduating class president. Jonathan Bartlett Holt of Mattapan is expected to deliver a class prophecy. Weston A Friend of Gloucester will be class historian. Charles Alin of Roxbury speaks to undergraduates. John M Morrison of Park delivers the class evangel. The event features two divisions and officers for each group.
The Fourth Company of the Brigade of Midshipmen earned the General Excellence award for carrying brigade and national colors for the next year. Commanded by Midshipman A. H. Gray of Massachusetts, the win was announced at the Naval Academy in Annapolis on May 30.
A testimonial from Amenia New York praising Eckman's Alterative as effective against tuberculosis. The letter recounts severe La Grippe progressing to consumption, rapid weight loss, night sweats, and eventual recovery after using the remedy, claiming the product saved the writer's life. The piece emphasizes recognizing tuberculosis and endorses Eckman's Alterative for lung troubles and consumption.
The eight year old Alma Kellner who vanished last December was found today in a sub-basement of St. John's School at Clay and Walnut streets, lying in three feet of water. A plumber discovered the body while stopping a basement flood.
Chief of Police Lindsay and Coroner Ellis Duncan announced Alma Kellner is the victim. The girl disappeared near St. John's Church on Dec 8 and was found dismembered in a school basement with quicklime aiding disintegration. Relatives and Frank Fehr, her uncle, identified the body as Alma.
Albert H. Whidden, a Salem businessman, died of heart failure induced by excitement as he started his car on Maple street. He cranked the engine and leapt back to his seat, collapsing as the vehicle moved forward. The car struck a fence, injuring no one else.
In Tacoma on May 80 a triple wedding was held at a home near Clear Mother. The Rev. Ove J. H. Preus of Our Saviour's Church officiated for six principals including a daughter, a son, and a young woman.
M Biller secretary of the Garment Workers District Council of Boston and vicinity heads a 4000 member delegate body that has helped abolish the sweat shop system in Boston. He also serves as recording secretary and business agent of Pants Makers Union 173.
A weather stained tintype shows a woman with a dead infant and a grave receipt for Cypress Vale 411 made out to Rachael Graham at Mt Hope Cemetery Dorchester. The letter from J T Lockwood of White Plains notes Vermont troops held Fort Marcy and suggests a Massachusetts regiment likely owned the relic.
A column of medical tips covers asthma care through diet and regular use of a compound with eucalyptus and mentho laxene, plus guidance on eczema, foot care, skin treats, digestion, skin freckles removal, excessive sweating, stomach issues, and blood circulation. It includes several named remedies, dosages, and cautions from multiple readers.
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