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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1907
Page
3
In Fitchburg on October 9 two men were injured in yard accidents. A freight train caboose was smashed and a wrecking train derailed while moving to clear wreckage. Tracks were obstructed for a long period causing delays to trains in both directions.
The Atlantic fleet returns from Cape Cod Bay firing exercise with heavy damage. Missouri and Ohio show deck and gun faults, 12 inch gun crack detected, Massachusetts withdrawing six inch batteries, and wear on Wearsarge and Kentucky guns. Damages total repair costs and decks weakened by vibration.
South Boston police tackle a troubling case after rumors spread about a large stock of tires and an abundant supply of explosives stored in a wooden barn on Boston Street. The investigation focuses on how such quantities came to be in the area and what dangers they pose to residents and property.
The piece notes Teddy Bear items expanding from stationery to cards and embossed motifs. It highlights widespread popularity among debutantes and a New York socialite who had Teddy Bear shaped ecards printed, with sly glimpses into a Back Bay woman's writing desk and her Teddy style stationery.
The Boston and Maine stockholders failed to elect any directors at the Kroston and Maine annual meeting in Lawrence. Only 9 508 of 147 817 shares were cast. A bond issue not to exceed 6 000 900 was approved to meet current needs.
A reader recounts severe stomach trouble and indigestion that resisted many prescriptions. After trying Cooper's New Discovery, she reports marked improvement after two bottles and full recovery after three, able to eat normally and feel well again.
A northbound freight was halted at a junction with Boston and Maine and New Haven Hartford lines. The Montreal flyer on the rival line, with right of way, collided with the freight caboose after failed flagging. Engineer Henry Cass broke his leg. fireman Albert French bruised. no freight crew injuries. Wrecking train derailed delaying repairs on a curved section.
In Worcester on October 9 the Independence League mass meeting at Washburn Hall nearly became a riot as their Governor candidate Thomas N. Hisgen faced loud hisses and jeers. The gathering, aimed at addressing steel trust influence in Worcester, decided to request the city government appoint a committee to investigate.
Biddeford Maine October 93 William Gastin a prominent Omaha Neb resident was stranded after pickpockets in Portland robbed him of all possessions including a Chicago bound ticket and a pass to Omaha The 75 year old Bowdoin College graduate and railroad attorney learned of the loss after the train left Portland Police offered no clues and he later returned to the State Capital with remaining funds
Harry Larson and four companions raided a stable on Boston Street, stealing fireworks for Fourth of July. A giant cracker exploded in a hall injuring William Clancy as Miss Stegeman ordered him from the room. Officials consider legality of keeping the stash in the barn.
The wealthiest heiress Helen Maloney and Samuel Clarkson vanished after leaving Spring Lake New Jersey for New York on a shopping trip. London reports place her not aboard the Majestic as speculation grows they married and sailed for Europe after a brief visit to New York.
Captain Francis H. Lomax of the U S A stationed at Boston Harbor married Miss Edith DeBellerive Bradford at St. John's Church. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Henry Hlovey and attended by numerous army and navy officials.
A clever Japanese spy is a central figure in the upcoming installment of The Vanishing Fleets in Sunday Post Magazine. The mystery tightens as readers are drawn deeper into the thriller’s plot and intrigue.
George D. Means of the State Street Trust Company and Miss Florence E Fernald a Chelsea public schools teacher were married last night at the bride's mother's Chelsea home. The ceremony was by Rev Sylvanus Haywood uncle of the bride in front of relatives. Edward A Fernald the bride's brother gave her away. Dr Arthur W Wacker was best man with Miss Edith M Fernald as bridesmaid and Miss Constance Fernald as flower girl. ushers included Charles A Keach, Werbert A Trofethorn, Millan 4s Packer and John Heewts. A reception followed and the couple departed for a wedding trip to Washington and the South. One gift noted was $19 in gold from the groom's associates at the State Street Trust Company.
Reported difficulties delay finish of changes at Wolf's Clothier corner Hanover and Portland streets. Carpenters and masons near completion of their work, with progress speeding afterward. Business remains uninterrupted due to store size and crowd handling capacity.
Boston milk dealers affirm the price will stay at 9 cents per quart though condensed milk rose one cent a can. A citywide canvass shows most large producers charge 9 cents, with some old customers allowed slow price changes. Independent producers and the Boston Cooperative Milk Producers Association draw scrutiny over representation and participation.
A health publication promotes a home mix of Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. Adults take a teaspoon after meals and at night with water, claimed to cleanse kidneys, relieve rheumatic pain, and reduce swellings, with druggists noting its effect on eliminative tissues.
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