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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1907
Page
7
Beatrice Miller, 18, a music teacher living at 22 Hawes Street Dorchester, told her mother she would give a couple of music lessons on Thursday and has not been seen since. She recently performed a public recital in Dorchester.
Mrs Miller tells a Post reporter Beatrice Miller, her only daughter, has left home and she hopes the newspaper can help locate her. She says Beatrice has always been well cared for and desires only to speak with her briefly to counsel her.
The article denounces English rules for the London 1908 rowing regatta. It argues that prohibiting manual workers from competing targets American amateurs and criticizes the exclusion of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen. It notes entry deadlines: Europe by June 30 and America by June 1.
At Tenean Beach Neponset at 1 o'clock this afternoon a programme of water sports will be contested open to all men one mile for boys 16 to 20 a quarter mile for boys 10 to 16 100 yards for boys under 10 50 yards for boys 5 to 9 necktie race for boys under 10 necktie race for girls under 10 special for girls 18 to 38 open to all half mile for women residents of Neponset quarter mile for girls 16 to 20 100 yards for girls 12 to 15 50 yards for girls 5 to 9 Entries to J T McKenney 384 Neponset avenue or at the bath house before 19 o'clock this morning
In Philadelphia area Lansdowne police officers Joseph Megary and Richard Burkhart wagered on the American League pennant. If the Athletics win, Burkhart shaves his moustache and grows a four inch red goatee. if they lose, Megary grows four inch emerald green whiskers. Burkhart, a 250 pound officer, is noted as the largest in Delaware County.
This afternoon at 3 at the National League grounds the decisive Greater Boston League game will determine the champion. The Independent Athletic Club and the Boston Giants lead after beating each other, and the pennant will be awarded by Robert Teamoh, president, to the winning team.
Plymouth reporter Wallace Towns employed at the cemetery notes a surge of frogs after a heavy early week rain. He believes scientists theory that frogs were drawn up in vapors and returned to earth with the rainfall.
New York Sept 6 Fearle the free love artist from Orange county says his wife Julia Earle left after his gloom and his intense personality. He recalls denying rumors and explains he parted from his wife to pursue an affinity while aiming to protect their son Harold amid hostile local reaction. Neighbors gathered as a crowd pelted the house with rocks and windows were smashed.
Boston clergymen and suffragists denounce Ferdinand Earle for sending his wife and child to Paris to marry a new “soul mate.” Opinions condemn the act as immoral and unsuitable, with most agreeing the wife should not be faulted for leaving.
Gardiner H. Shaw, owner of the Carlton in Boston’s Back Bay, sees a busy winter as applications surge. He plans to select tenants with care, preferring this season to discriminate and choose among numerous winter applicants.
The Board of Health urged the board of supervisors to burn the City and County Hospital which has sheltered plague cases. A late meeting was set to decide action. Marine Hospital service will take charge of the plague situation, seen as a step to halt the outbreak.
Boston reads Constitution will stay in place for now with no fixed transfer date to Annapolis. The Boston navy yard development continues under the existing plan and the frigate’s ultimate anchorage remains in statu quo while talks of its transfer to Annapolis pause.
Governor Guild awaits Washington word on the ongoing dispute to keep the Constitution in Kay State and Boston. A formal reply from the Navy Department is anticipated regarding the Governor's position.
In a letter to the editor Captain Albert Ober refutes a Sept 6 Post report about a floating body near Gloucester Harbor. He says he saw nothing and knew nothing of the matter until others discussed it at the wharf. The life-saving station crew reported a possible child body but no traces were found.
Daniel Nolan of Main Street Cambridge faces an assault indict ment for stabbing his wife Margaret Nolan with a knife leaving seven wounds. The Middlesex grand jury reported with 98 bills many for minor offences eight no bills. Rev Samuel L Bush a Cambridge colored minister was indicted on eight counts for serious charges involving young colored girls. Philip Currian of Lowell charged with larceny from the person for stealing $18. the victim unidentifiable. Zeccolo indicted for murder of Charles Reed at Watertown after dispute over a pet cat. Stephen J White of Sudbury indicted for manslaughter. Mary E Winfree known as Diamond Tooth Mary indicted for manslaughter in the death of James J Franklin at Cambridge Relief Hospital. Peter H J King of Newton indicted for manslaughter. Clarence H Brownell of Lowell and Peter Campbell of Stoneham indicted for polygamy. Gregorios Kalaprathakis of Lowell named in two manslaughter indictments with James Linares. Robert E Kenney of Lowell liquor dealer indicted for perjury. John P D Kelley of Lowell indicted for assault with intent to murder Mrs McBride.
Mrs. Laura M. Carter was acquitted by a jury after being on trial for receiving stolen money. She was accused of taking $5000 from Chester B. Runyan, the Windsor Trust Company teller who embezzled funds. Carter now plans to pursue a $7000 reward offered for Runyan’s capture.
Casablanca dispatch says the Modakras tribe, with 50 killed of 2500 engaged, is not discouraged and plans a new attack on French forces despite heavy losses.
Lynn youth John Munn son of a local engineer faces prosecution for speeding and fleeing after allegedly striking two men with an auto while taking it to Maluen owner. He was stopped by an officer and narrowly escaped mob rough handling as a crowd formed. He gave the name Neil Kent and police plan charges for recklessness and speech-law violations.
Three firemen from Engine 17 Dorchester were thrown from their engine on the way to a Clayton street blaze that proved to be an empty asa barrel. The men named William Harkins James Gaffey and Alonzo Ackley all residents of nearby streets were uninjured.
The Nashua fair grounds grandstand hosted a postponed baby show by the Nashua Fair Association with 65 entrants. Edward N. Wheeler, 17 months old from 10 Dow Street, won blue ribbons as the heaviest and best looking boy, weighing 27 pounds 3 ounces.
The freight handlers of the Boston and Maine railroad local 5572 A F of L will hold an outing tomorrow at Canobie Lake New Hampshire. Officials have provided a special train free of charge and the men praise the officials and thank them through the Post.
The Scientific American offers a trophy to be contested by American and foreign inventors under the Aero Club of America. The first event at the Jamestown Exposition on Sept 14, 1907 covers a one kilometer straight flight. The winner’s name will be inscribed after each win, and three victories by one entrant make the trophy theirs. The 32 inch sterling silver trophy rests on green onyx with six winged horses and is valued at 2500 dollars.
Lynn residents claim trustees hide infant deaths at a summer home for babies on Parker's Island Salem Harbor and allege deaths are transported in suitcases to parents. Dr C S Tucker for the institution says there is no morgue and babies are moved quickly with no such cases occurring.
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