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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1913
Page
16
The Rantoul hearing, restored yesterday, will continue today and finish tomorrow. Master Henry I. Hurlburt will decide if custody of two little girls rests perpetually with wife Mrs Lois Rantoul or if their four month yearly life with father Edward L. Rantoul allows the father to control their diet and daily routine.
Mrs. Rantoul petitions to hold her husband in contempt or seek another remedy alleging the father allowed the children to eat prohibited food and failed to provide proper medical care during four months with him. The case stems from a decree granting Mrs. Rantoul control via nurse Charlotte Richardson over the children's diet and daily life. Nurses and doctors testified. the discharge of Nurse Richardson is disputed. Thompson represents Mrs. Rantoul. Hunt butters for Mr. Rantoul.
Sacramento notice reports Dr. Frederick Parker Gay of the State University presents a typhoid vaccination method that eliminates fever and nausea common with previous vaccines. The announcement dated October 20 details a significant advance in immunity research.
Eleazer Thacher, commander of the revenue cutter Winnisimmet at this port, resigns after nearly 47 years in the service. He commanded many cutters along the harbor and has never figured in a serious accident.
Captain Thacher served seven days a week from dawn to dusk with no annual vacation, remaining at his post since 1878 when he joined the D. H. Mills and later piloted the Boston harbor revenue cutter. He outlived several cutters and began his career guiding square rigged vessels into Boston.
Five Protestant Episcopal Church missionary bishops were elected today by the house of bishops at the general convention. They include leaders for North Dakota Spokane Cuba New Mexico Porto Rico and Havana Hayti and San Domingo. Ratification by the house of deputies is required but expected.
Extra officers were stationed in Reading to catch two men accused of terrorizing women at night. Myrtle Prentiss reported a failed hold up on Woburn street near John F. Turner's residence. Police, led by Chief Swain, searched with four officers but found no trace. the suspects are believed to live in Reading.
An advertising notice promotes Williams Treatment as a cure for kidney and bladder issues and uric acid related ailments. It offers a free 50 cent bottle with name and address sent to The Dr D A Williams Company Dept 960 East Hampton Connecticut. One bottle per address.
The British steamer Templemore lies ashore at the harbor entrance after being towed from Georges Banks by the revenue cutter Androscoggin. The vessel, a long flaming derelict, had floated for days before being picked up and abandoned.
The Andros coggin tows the remains of the steamship Templemore, which ran aground Broad Sound after a fire aboard. The wreck reached Boston Harbor with smoke from bow and stern, masts twisted, and the ship regarded as a complete wreck after a 20 day abandonment. Passengers and crew were transferred to Arcadia in New York.
Miss Elsie Ferguson wowed a representatively brilliant audience in Washington at the New National Theatre. The debut in William Hurlburt's The Strange Woman showcased her comedic and dramatic talents with a strong moral theme. Notables present included Vice-President Marshall and Senators, among others.
The cruiser Albany sailed yesterday from Yokohama for Honolulu after a week long delay in leaving Japan. Honolulu feared she might be overdue at the post due to the late departure from Yokohama.
P B Magrane Lynn's leading taxpayer and merchant attacked the Lynn Harbor Commission plan for harbor development and sewage disposal at a public hearing. He argued Lynn cannot compete with Boston as a seaport and that marsh lands are better for manufacturing, proposing sewage be carried to deep water.
The Charitable Irish Society heard a report by its immigration committee at its October meeting at the Boston City Club warning that unaccompanied immigrant girls traveling between Boston and Chicago face great danger. The committee cited authorities noting many girls disappear annually on such journeys.
Charles Fritz 20 of Roxbury Mass surrenders to police in Indianapolis after fleeing Boston detectives pursuing him on forgery charges. Fritz said he had wandered across the country to escape pursuit and turn himself in.
A man admits sending his father's name on a $200 check and reports ongoing distress. Lieutenant Kinney detains the man on a loitering charge while Massachusetts authorities review his statements.
In a Police Court session Judge Wentworth ordered Sergeant Anderson to inspect two red flags carried in a Saturday night parade. William R. Henry of Lynn and Joseph Meirovitz, manager of The Leader, were found guilty and fined 25 each. They were given time to post bonds as their attorney said a test case on carrying the red flag would be pursued.
United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge has recovered from gastric ulcer surgery and can leave his sickroom to spend portions of each day on the Nahant porch. Doctors and family report his recovery as more than satisfactory, with strength increasing since he left bed last week.
Miss Isabel Maguire of Concord Junction wed John E. Kelley Maynard town tax collector in a ceremony at Help of Christians Church Concord Junction performed by Rev Father Cronin. They will reside in Maynard.
Thelma bound from Wiggins DC to Boston with lumber is reported missing. Esperta from Port Limon docked at Long Wharf last night, bringing news of the schooner and its captain Spofford.
Captain Mader spotted a three master Thelma five miles south of Winter Quarter shoal off the Virginia coast with distress signals. Esparta, after passing through a hurricane, delivered provisions including 200 pounds beef and potatoes before continuing to Boston. The ship also carried 35,000 banana bunches and 72 boxes of oranges despite bad southern weather.
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