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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1904
Page
5
In St. Louis on September 9 John L. Sullivan laments aging and waning respect from a new generation. He recalls meeting old friends, mentions Alderman Tom Kinney, and notes the famous belt and cup, hinting at future business plans and a possible permanent stay if conditions allow.
Washington reports that if Roosevelt defeats Parker the DAR may have its first husbandless or non-presidential-linked leader since its start. Mrs Alton B Parker is a charter DAR member active in New York State councils and could become president general if urged. Mrs C W Fairbanks, the current president general and wife of the presidential nominee for vice president, is no longer eligible. Mrs Daniel Manning backs Parker quietly for the post.
A long list of Sunday services across Baptist Congregational and other congregations. Includes Tremont Street and Washington Street locations with times, sermon topics, pastors, and free seats. Also notes spiritualist meetings, Universalist and Beacons, and special classes.
The Royal Exchange Assurance Company of London paid 15000 to Massachusetts authorities after charges in the Supreme Judicial Court by Attorney General Parker. The state accuses the firm of writing nonstandard Massachusetts risks, routing Massachusetts business through nonresident agents, and reinsuring policies with unauthorized companies, totaling over 50 counts.
Cablegram from Aix les Bains France dated Sept 9 reports Dr Lori mer died at the Hotel Regina the day before following lung illness and complications. Earlier in Berlin he underwent a surgical operation and recovered before a relapse in Aix les Bains. He leaves three married daughters Mrs Gilbert FE Porter Mrs Herbert Dunlevy of Chicago and Mrs Edward Russell of Denver and one son George Horace Lorimer editor of the Saturday Evening Post Philadelphia.
George Horace Lorimer of Philadelphia and his wife arrived in Aix les Bains France to accompany the body of Dr Lorimer to New York aboard the Teutonic sailing from Liverpool next Wednesday.
Rome Sept 9 work on the Simplon Tunnel was stopped when a hot spring discharged 1500 gallons a minute and interior temperatures hit 112 degrees Refrigerators will be installed and work will resume in a month The tunnel through Simplon Mountain is 21374 yards long with 21142 yards cut A Turin despatch noted interior heat was deadly to workers and many had to be sprinkled with cold water.
Chicago reports from the School Board's child study unit show a majority of 300 pupils examined last year suffered nervous disorders. Causes cited include crowded housing, noise, poor nutrition, late hours, and proximity to cable lines, with teachers largely passing physical exams.
Washington reports from Felipe Valle in Mexico City Toronto and Mare Island show the midnight time signal arriving slightly slow or early by fractions of a second. A second cable confirms the two signals reached Adelaide Australia exactly 14 seconds after leaving Washington.
Frank Bostrom a 34 year old submarine diver from 90 State street Brooklyn escaped serious injury after a 2500 pound iron drill fell near him while he worked on a ledge off Castle Island yesterday. He was found at the Relief station with only a few bruises.
Vessels arrived with haddock, cod, pollock and swordfish totaling thousands of pounds. The Two-Forty and Eliza A. Benner brought swordfish, while White Star liners carry hundreds of passengers. Towboat Leader captures the W. N. Zwicker with wool cargo valued around 125000 dollars. Stowaways deported from Antwerp.
John McCoy aged 45 of 59 Billerica Street misstepped near the top of a long stair flight yesterday morning and fell the full length to the hall below striking a wall projection. Physicians say the fracture will be fatal.
Somerville police face a dilemma after Henry J. Collum was killed by a passing express train at the Fitchburg division crossing. The body, kept at Undertaker Fudge's on Somerville avenue, remained unidentified for 24 hours until A J Meserve of 2 Sanborn court recognized him. The dead man's wife later identified the body but did not arrange burial.
Julia Malouf, 16, disappeared from 74 Harvard Street after her parents planned to depart for Syria. Her father Nanney Malouf, a lace dealer, says she loved America but was drawn by a yearning for Syria. Police and family fear she may be heading abroad, as $140 cash and goods were found missing after her departure. She is described as having jet black hair and red cheeks, wearing a white straw hat with cream ribbon, a light shirt waist, and a black skirt.
A list of vessels and their destinations sails and clears from multiple ports including Crowell New York Kennebec Colby Bath Bay State Oliver Portland and many others with barges and tugs noted along with schooners W N Zwicker Emeno Rosario and Ida M Barton among others. The record tracks vessels cleared and sailed with destinations like Antwerp Balti more Buenos Ayres London and Gloucester as well as harbor actions tied to Portland Nantasket Roads and Saugus.
Sun rises 5 18 a m sets 6 04 p m day length 12 46 hours. Moon rises 6 41 p m. High water 11 15 a m 11 45 p m. Vessels arriving include Prince George Lindhansen Yarmouth Otta Nantucket Baltimore via Norfolk Philadelphia New York and others reported in this mini almanac.
New York reports a crowd of husbands debating dress costs at the dressmakers convention. The discussion centers on yards of fabric, with estimates from $240 to $400 for a fashionable gown. Mrs Belle Whitney weighs in blaming male international dressmakers for lavish styles.
Boston hosts Miss Helen Lee of Smith College daughter of Oscar Lee broker famed as the best dressed New York fashion. She discusses style, her originals and riding. Her gowns include a red taffeta creation costing 300 to 400 dollars and a turquoise blue chiffon evening dress with modest neck and sleeves.
George T. Angell, editor of Our Dumb Animals, denounces pony polo as cruel to horses and demoralizing to players. A Plebeian letter describes brutal check reins, spurs, and rough riding, with horses ruined for life and spectators applauding the act.
An advertisement claims Cuticura Soap and Ointment give instant relief and sleep for skin tortures in babies, with Resolvent for severe cases. It cites a two year old with facial eczema improving after using the products, and a March 1908 update from Mrs. L. J. Root in Jerusalem New York reporting a permanent cure and healthier skin.
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