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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1906
Page
5
Citizens in Chelsea discuss nominating the Rev. R. Perry Bush for mayor as a possible replacement for the aging incumbent E. Willard. Bush awaits summer return to state his views while Willard’s supporters question his candidacy and others push for change.
A five hour blaze in Fryeburg Maine destroyed the Oxford House and Fryeburg House hotels, two millinery stores, and twelve residences. Insurance covered much of the estimated 90000 dollar loss with 300 firemen aiding from Portland. A woods fire crest burned burn two miles of cut over land. one injury reported to lawyer Alonzo F. Lewis.
A Ward 19 Democratic gathering is planned a week from tomorrow at Fallon's Grove in Quincy. The first annual ward outing aims to unite all Democratic followers with over 500 tickets sold for a clam bake featuring lobster chicken and spare ribs. The arrangements committee includes Richard H. Baker M. H. Cleary J. C. Norton Ambrose Woods M. J. Reddish Joseph Goode and Parker D. Morris.
Dr. Harry Plympton returned to Brooklyn from Pike County Pennsylvania with a rat snakes display in Clark’s store Fulton Street. Nine babies and their mother were kept in a soap box bed. The keeper fed live mice to the rattlers despite an animal society warning. Two infants died. An officer questioned the practice. Clark insists on continuing feeding mice.
Timothy T. Crowley of East Cambridge on his death bed asks his mother not to let him die and to repay his parents for his education. A Harvard student on leave of absence due to illness, he has a scholarship worth 3820 dollars and had planned to graduate this spring. His health has steadily declined since June, with rest advised and a year of leave granted.
President Theodore Roosevelt hosted seven luncheon guests at Oyster Bay including Francis Leupp Indian affairs commissioner Dr Lyman Abbott Outlook editor Silas McRee Churchman editor Count Gleichen British military attache Bran der Matthews and Rep Herbert Parsons. Brander Matthews refused to discuss spelling reform with the President.
In Providence Rhode Island nearly 700 Iron Moulders Union members prepare for a widespread strike. They seek a $2.75 wage and a nine hour day. Committees press shops to sign the agreement endorsed by local and national unions. Some foundries accept. others to strike.
Edward Rosewater, editor and proprietor of the Omaha Bee, dies in the District Court room of the Bee building after a long campaign. A Bohemian immigrant, he founded the Bee in 1871 and served in the Nebraska Legislature and national committees. He was a key Omaha figure in politics, finance, and business for about 40 years.
A column of testimonials from Miss Irene Smith of Washington DC and others claim Peruna cures nervous debility and dyspepsia. Patients describe relief from head and stomach catarrh, improved digestion, appetite, and energy after using Peruna and Manalin under Dr. Hartman guidance.
United Order of Pilgrim Fathers lodges plan a two day reunion at Provincetown on September 15 and 16. The main excursion leaves from Bay Line wharf at 9 a m on September 15 with many taking trains in the afternoon. Mrs Murray deputy supreme governor and organizers Frank J Hagan Martin J Kelly George H Roberts M J Kimball and A M Clark lead the planning with hundreds expected to attend.
Reports from New York state Mrs. Astor once the undisputed head of New York society as failing health drives her to return from Europe in charge of physicians and nurses. At nearly 76, she is said to be weaker physically and less keen mentally than before. her birthday nears on Sept 22.
A book of 180 gelatin recipes published by J. G. Cox Edinburgh and revised by Oscar of the Waldorf Astoria. Sent upon request without charge. The Joan M. Chapman Company Hudson Street New York City.
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