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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1916
Page
6
Mrs. F L Hutton of New York drove her car into Henry D Burnham of Boston on Cottage street. Burnham was shaken but unharmed, while his coachman suffered a severe scalp wound and profuse bleeding. both families are prominent Bar Harbor summer residents.
A persuasive guide from the C. B. & Q. Railroad promotes a personally conducted daylight trip to California. The host attends to passengers’ comforts at no extra charge, inviting interested readers to request reading matter, maps, and pictures, or visit the Boston office to discuss trips with Alex Stocks, New England Passenger Agent.
The Boston Board of Health reported 13 new infantile paralysis cases and one death, Joseph Gill, 23, of 61 Terrace Street Roxbury. Additional Boston cases include children on River Street Back Bay Bremen Street East Boston and several adults. State totals show 24 cases in Massachusetts yesterday.
West Newbury authorities report a new infantile paralysis case leading to the temporary closure of local schools. The announcement cites health concerns and precautionary measures as the outbreak response continues.
Six cases of typhoid or illness were reported in the city today prompting school authorities to order the High School closed for an unspecified period. The Central School opening planned for next Monday is indefinitely postponed.
The Orient Heights Improvement Association discussed needed improvements for Orient Heights in East Boston. Officers elected included President John H. L. Noyes and Vice President John B. O'Brien, with secretary Albert J. Beaton and treasurer David J. Larkin. Thirty-one new members joined.
Oceanic notes show tides for Oct 6 with morning high at 8 ft 8 in and evening forecast. Full moons on Oct 11 Nov 9 Dec 9 mark lunar milestones as Mars dominates at evening, while Jupiter Venus and Saturn shine in morning skies.
Fourteen fishing vessels were at the fish pier with six fleets carrying mackerel and a varied load of groundfish. Dealers kept prices high with haddock at 6 38-4 to 61-2 cents and cod and pollock among other rates. Vessel lists show gains and destinations including a Cuban sugar shipment and a move to Antigua for the Senator Saulsbury.
Freight shipments were described and two passengers were taken for Havana aboard the Landsman.
Shipping notices detail arrivals and movements of multiple steamers schooners and tugs from New York Boston Portland and Philadelphia with towed barges and lighter loads including Neponset Sears Sandwich Oak Hill and L & W No 5 destined for various ports. Ocean carriers listed include Catherine Cuneo Prince Arthur Neponset and others with routes via Eastport Portland and Beverly to Seatuate and Philadelphia.
A list of steamers schooners tugs and barges with origins at Philadelphia Boston and other ports to destinations including Havana Port Limon Yarmouth New York and Portland. Vessels mentioned include Limon Telumah Edward Trevoy Annie Rueben Sea King Oak Hill and Ampere with barges Fiera Irene Larimer Henry Endicott Wiconisco Potomac Cassie and more.
Rev. Louis F. Barry pastor of the First Congregational Church in Stamford since 1903 died suddenly of heart disease at Grand Central Station in New York. He was 48 and a Harvard graduate, well known in Southern New England Congregational circles.
At the annual meeting in Portland the Maine Bible Society reported new records with more Bibles distributed this year than any since its 107 year history. Bequests totaling 3000 dollars were received. Officers chosen included President Horace Purington of Waterville, Secretary E T Garland of Portland, and Treasurer Osman Adams of Portland.
Roy Gately 12 of Belmont Street Malden fell from a wagon on Main Street yesterday afternoon under a horse. His leg was crushed and he was taken to Malden Hospital for treatment.
The Sunday Post promotes a new feature titled Billy Sunday The Boy The Man The Preacher highlighting the famous evangelist’s life and impact. Readers are invited to explore the rich portrayal across pages.
A Harvard Cosmopolitan Club reception for 200 foreign students was held at Phillips Brooks House. Principal speakers were Professors George G. Wilson and Frank W. Taussig, with Plenyone Obe Wolo of Grand Cess Liberia in charge. Students come from over 20 countries, especially Japan and China.
The new convent for the sisters who teach at St. John’s Parish parochial school in North Cambridge was officially opened yesterday. Parish members attended a reception at the new building last night.
An advertisement from 382 St Valier Street Montreal features a testimonial by Whitman describing severe stomach illness in 1912. He says doctors failed to help, weight dropped to 160 pounds, then Fruit a-tives aided rapid relief and recovery, with weight rising to 208 pounds. The ad promotes 50 cent boxes or six for 50, plus a 25 cent trial, from Fruit a-tives Limited Ogdensburg New York.
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