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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1906
Page
7
A well dressed man about 29 who claimed to be Dr. John A Ward of Lewiston Maine was seen on a downtown New York street kneeling in prayer and was detained by police. He was later taken to Bellevue Hospital and placed in the psychopathic department.
Lewiston Missouri report notes Dr John A Ward of 164 Lisbon Street belongs to a prominent family. His father M A Ward is a retired merchant. Dr Ward has suffered nervous or mental trouble and has twice been confined to a sanitarium in Massachusetts for treatment.
Milwaukee briefing on October 24 reports the American Civic Association plans to campaign against outdoor advertising after its annual convention opened. Delegates pledged aggressive action to curb billboard proliferation and noise in urban spaces.
Mary Chartres, a maid for Mrs. John H. Clews, was discharged after being arrested on suspicion of involvement in a jewelry theft worth $10,000 from her employer. An attorney said Mr. Clews did not want further bother with the case.
From Duluth to Milan La Scala Miss Rena Vivienne studied Puccini and Cho Cho San learned the role under Victor Maurel. Savage plans American and Canadian tour if her trial satisfies Puccini and Tito Ricordi. She will perform Butterfly at Tremont Theatre Tuesday and Thursday nights and Saturday matinee.
Dorchester prepares to entertain the Briton Sir Thomas Lipton during his Boston trip. Local bachelors Michael J. Mitchell and Daniel T. O’Connell state Dorchester women, claiming to be the most eligible, will meet him. A house to house canvass may occur with details like hair color age and size used to select potential brides for a reception. Alderman Bangs is expected to outline receptions in the Back Bay.
Vermelbo the sleight of hand artist drew large crowds at Houghton and Duttons on Tremont and Beacon in a free fourth floor show lasting about 25 minutes. The world travelled magician presented tricks including Hitidoo flower plant surprise and American flag palming with billiard ball juggling. Vermelho performs hourly daily for one week, halting business on the floor during performances.
The state will not prosecute Almon White and Eva White of Richford on manslaughter charges linked to wood alcohol deaths following the 1905 incidents. No indictment was returned against Wallace White. The Whites and their father were briefly detained after the deaths of Bliss, Royston, and Legrandur, with the Wood alcohol sold at the elder White’s drug store alleged as the cause.
Dayton Ohio October 24 Alonzo Sonalin suffered a neck fracture from a falling board at a local manufacturing plant. A surgeon quickly applied a plaster cast to his head and shoulders. After 24 hours he shows rapid improvement and doctors expect recovery.
A letter to Mayor Fitzgerald from Dallas Mayor Curtis P. Smith commends Chief Mullen of the fire department for a paper on chemical engines read at the fire engineers convention in Dallas a few weeks ago.
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