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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1919
Page
9
Admiral Baron Beresford died of apoplexy during a visit to the Duke of Portland at Longwell Caithness Scotland. He was created a baron by King George in 1915 and bore the title Baron Beresford of Metemmeh and Curraghmore.
A portrait of Lord Beresford notes his abrupt speech and wit. Anecdotes recount his pranks as a cadet at Marlborough and later in life, including a Hyde Park mischief and a refused signature as junior lord of the admiralty. The piece underscores his independence and stubbornness.
A Columbia Pennsylvania reader testifies she was weak with back pains and fatigue, cured by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad argues the product uses traditional herbs to strengthen the female system and cites widespread testimonials from women nationwide.
Lord Beresford nicknamed Condor Charlie for his daring rescue of the Temeraire at Alexandria. A Dublin-born admiral and statesman, he urged Anglo American unity and peace through battleships, recalling Ireland’s new life and naval exploits with wit and daring.
A man missing since Friday night was found dead with a crushed skull and fractured left ankle. Police and medical examiner statements prompted an autopsy ordered by District Attorney Edward Este as investigators call it one of the region’s most brutal killings in years.
Body found under brush in a Gulley near Boylston after a taxi stand owner from Worcester vanished Friday. Police tied to taxi thieves theory. watch stopped at 3 30 and restarted when moved. Car licensed 21300, five passenger touring car. State officers Moult and McCarthy work with local authorities. motive suspected robbery and abduction.
William Casey of Lynn was fatally injured near Salisbury Beach when a man in a passing car kicked him from his motorcycle. He was taken to a Newburyport hospital. Police traced the incident to a large motor car that passed and kicked him from the running board. the vehicle was not identified by nightfall.
Lucille Rivard a 10 year old daughter of Zepheris H Rivard and Mrs Rivard was struck by an automobile driven by Alphonse Morin at Kelley Street Jollette in Manchester New Hampshire while en route to buy an ice cream cone. Morin was held for a hearing. The child still clutched the money intended for the purchase.
Commander of Salem Knights Templars led a parade through Boston on the way to the 34th triennial conclave in Washington. They departed on the Federal Express last evening.
Ninety members of the Knights Templar Winslow Lewis Commandery No 18 of Salem left from the South station on the Federal express for the 34th triennial conclave in Philadelphia starting today. Six women accompanied the party. Led by a 30 piece band, the group in lodge regalia paraded through Salem’s business section from North to South station before departing at 7 30. Hundreds cheered as the train pulled away.
Miss Margaret McInnes, 65, housekeeper at Charles FE Dennett's residence, 18 Tremont Street, Malden, was found dead in the hallway. The death was attributed to acute indigestion.
Dr. A. Z. Conrad, delivering at Park Street Congregational Church, expressed sympathy for Police Commissioner Curtis. He lauded the Boston police for protecting all citizens, criticized current views, and commended Mayor, Governor, and police officials for their attitude. He also supported a League of Nations and President Wilson.
Tide heights listed with morning and evening values. Dates indicate full and new moons, plus planetary visibility for the remainder of the year. Moon phases include New Moon Sept 28 and Oct 23, with Full Moon Oct 9 and Nov 7. Planets Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Venus mentioned for the year.
The Hall line vessel City of Shanghai arrived at Pier 47 Mystic docks after 46 days from Calcutta and Colombo via Suez. She carried general cargo including wool burlaps skins and jute. Two ship officers kept pet monkeys aboard as the vessel docked. Sugar ships also reported with Lake Sunapee 15500 bags and Lake Agomrak 22000 bags destined for Charlestown and South Boston refineries. Each bag weighed about 350 pounds. Governor Dingley of Western Steamship lines and 626 passengers arrived from St John while North Land carried 509 passengers from Yarmouth.
Nathaniel Stone Simpkins, 55, prominent in copper mining and Calumet Hecla, died at his Hamilton home. He contributed three sons to the Yankee Division. Nathaniel S. Simpkins Jr. was killed in action, and his sons John and Willard were captains with the 6th. He was known in Washington New York and Boston clubs.
Shipping notices list steamers Lake Agomak Quinn Guantanamo sailing via Newport News and numerous vessels including Lake Sunape Dumke Manzanillo in Cuba with Norfolk and New York departures. Tugs Pallas and others tow barges northern no 8 Riverside and Wabash Savage sail to Norfolk.
Lugdio Tusso of 300 Sumner Street East Boston was arrested by Belmont police Lt Parks on Robert Pierce estate for hunting on posted property. He fled during a chase and killed a rabbit kept as evidence. He is to be arraigned in court today.
A party of 18 soldiers returning to barracks from church at Fermoy was ambushed by about 20 attackers. One soldier was killed and three wounded. The assailants overpowered the troops, took their rifles, and fled in waiting automobiles.
Conductor Thomas Condon, employed by the Elevated, was seriously injured last evening after stepping from a car on Broadway Everett into an oncoming auto driven by Israel Schuman of 9 Harkins street Roxbury. Police report he left the car as it slowed and moved into the vehicle’s path.
Aero Club of Massachusetts endorses creating a single independent air force bureau to oversee all aviation activities including army navy post office and civilian flight. Delegates urge Congress to unite aviation and curb interdepartmental rivalry while noting slow national progress toward a unified program and military as well as commercial aims.
The text discusses a F. W. BA two seater plane allowing control from either cockpit and notes West stant fliers do not that of their engine at any time. It also mentions W. T. Irish linen as a top fabric for airplane wings.
The three master Reiherstieg sailed from Hamburg in ballast for Philadelphia today and will return with 2000 tons of mineral oil.
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