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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1905
Page
2
Miss Elizabeth A. C. White reports from Horticultural Hall that plaid and striped patterns on bias dominate the season. Three piece suits with a princess skirt, fur trimmed coats, and gold or silver trims define the chic, with the Marie Antoinette collar as the hallmark accessory.
A 77 year old woman recounts how three years of stomach nervousness vanished after starting Grape Nuts. She notes rapid health gains, no sick days in two years, and renewed life interest, praising the product from Postum Company Battle Creek Michigan and recommending a 10 day trial.
Newport Rhode Island residents report a petition circulated to summer property owners in the southern section asking the General Assembly to create a new town named South Newport. The petition claims summer residents pay 65 percent of taxes yet receive no benefits and complain city management lowers property values.
The city’s oldest sergeant, George M. Carr of the West End force, heroically halted a runaway police horse driven by William Keane. Carr was dragged by the infuriated animal, suffering bruises and a ruined arm but remained on duty. The buggy and harness were wrecked after collisions with a stone and a produce wagon on Stamford, Green, Cambridge, Temple, and Bowdoin streets.
Miss Bessie Bennett daughter of Cambridge resident Poco Bennett announces engagement to Joseph Miller East Boston plumber supplies dealer. The marriage will occur in two months and the union draws Harvard interest due to Poco’s local fame as a money lender to students, despite prior licensing friction with the faculty.
Neill Wolfe, secretary treasurer of a Philadelphia auto firm, and Miss Marie Hamill, daughter of a German manufacturer, were hurled 90 feet from a car on Hayes bridge near Atco New Jersey. Hamill died instantly, Wolfe died soon after. Plummer, driver, was detained and released after statements in Camden. Steering gear failure blamed.
The December convention of the Miners Union at Shamokin will seek union recognition by coal operators via a signed agreement, an eight hour day, higher pay for unskilled workers, and a uniform wage scale across collieries. President Mitchell supports the push, noting coal companies’ excess profits after the strike award and declining to forecast miners’ actions before their meeting.
William A Paine president of Copper Range Company sues A O Burrage and associates for 750000 in equity alleging breach of faith over pooling 70000 Copper Range shares. The suit follows weeks of conflict after Paine tried to stop transfer and a Stock Exchange ruling to prevent a market panic.
Frederick Jackson a 24 year old boarder at 56 Beacon street Chelsea leaped from a third story window shortly after 6 last night and was killed instantly. The accident reportedly followed a bout of typhoid fever.
Boston police have been asked to locate Roy Jones of Surry Virginia last known working in a Boston hotel. He is not sought for crime but to claim a distant relative’s fortune of mining stocks left as his heir.
Berlin reports Geraldine Farrar the American soprano will sever ties with the Royal Opera House. She joins a leading Italian troupe and signs for two seasons with the Moscow Opera House to sing exclusively Italian opera at a higher salary than ever paid there.
Mrs Emma Colby of 13 Warren Ave Suite 8 Boston says friends led her to Osmo-Cemic doctors for back neck and limb pain indigestion and neuritis. She reports a gratifying course of treatment and urges others to seek honest skilled care at the Osmo-Chemic offices.
Mrs A Colclough of 75 Roy Street Swampscott Massachusetts says she has had eyesight restored by a treatment or procedure. Her statement appears in a local notice or human interest item.
Thomas Labranch a 38 year old Billerica stableman was held up and beaten by two footpads near Union station on Friend street at 9 30 pm. They knocked him unconscious stole 2 47 the few dollars he had and escaped in plain sight of bystanders. Labranch who had been out of work planned to seek a Cape summer resort job.
Attorney Curtis S. Metzler of 605 Tremont street represents Robert B. Kelley in a case against Young’s Hotel to recover a $3000 diamond and pearl ring lost there last Thursday night. Ronald B. Ward has taken the case, contacting the hotel proprietor and signaling a push to the limit with police collaboration. Kelley claims the ring was stolen and identifies himself as a Philadelphia lawyer with offices in the Blatz building.
Ten thousand spectators watched a feature filled carnival of sports at Revere near the band stand. Captain Alfred M. Davis led the Revere volunteer life saving crew with P. F. Farrell as referee. Agnes McAvoy won the girls heat with Celia Nelson second. Mary McDonough placed second in the final after winning the next heat. An exhibition of life saving methods drew strong interest.
Madrid dispatch says King Alfonso likely to marry Princess Eugenia of Battenburg despite denials. Eugenia is niece of King Edward, and the report places the union as probable.
Henry Schaeff a well known German of the city died suddenly yesterday morning at his home. Death was due to Brights disease. He was at work Friday in good health and was to participate in the Veteran Firemen's playout at Waltham on Labor Day. Survived by wife and daughter Lillian. Funeral at Wyte tomorrow at 2 PM.
Mrs. R. C. Jones of 41 Clark avenue Auburndale Massachusetts says I owe so much and hints at financial trouble in a brief statement.
Mrs. Frank L. Castner of Winthrop credits her husband with saving her life when a basement fire broke out at their home on Crest Avenue. He carried her to safety and assisted neighbors in escaping. The house valued at 10 000 with 5 000 of contents burned. valuables belonging to Mrs. Hay and Miss Armstrong were lost.
Haverhill seeks bid awards Friday at Salem Court House to finalize the Bradford bridge project. Mayor Wood says new plans tighten sub-structure details and saved the city about 37000 as Haverhill prepares to accept bids from H B Converse & Co at 140000 after earlier of 177000 quote.
Mrs A D Stanley of 22 Rosegell St Melrose Mass reports severe left side pain affecting her heart and rheumatism. She says Osmo-Chemic doctors gave thorough examination and treatment. Her rheumatism improved and she recommends the Osmo-Chemic doctors based on her nursing experience.
The Osmo-Cemic System of Medicine Incorporated announces permanent offices at 18 Boylston Street Boston Massachusetts. Send two cent stamp for a book on chronic disease. Office hours are 9 A.M. to 12 M, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M daily, closed Sundays.
Chicago expects a new era of social prominence when Marshall Field and his wife Mrs Delia Spencer Caton return in October. Field’s Prairie avenue mansion and Caton’s Calumet avenue home may be joined into one grand palace as the social center shifts back to the Field orbit.
In London at St. Margaret's Westminster Canon Henson united Marshall Field and Mrs Arthur Caton of Chicago. Attended by the bride and groom’s relatives and Ambassador and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid, with Field’s son Marsha Field Jr. as escort and Augustus Eddy with the bride. The ceremony was noon and the reception followed at Claridge's.
The Bay State Automobile Association postpones Readville races until next Saturday due to Monday rain. Officials say the program and list of entries remain excellent and unchanged.
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