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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1908
Page
5
William Clark a sailmaker leapt into Boston harbor to escape the ill fated Puritan and drifted at sea until rescued by an Italian fishing vessel. He was taken to Relief Hospital and later disappeared. Puritan officers will not press desertion charges.
Clark reports ongoing quarrels aboard the Puritan after a recent fire injuring morale. Sailors bitterly oppose his faction, while five Puritan hands deny hard luck claims and defend Captain as kind. Clark swam for shore, was rescued by Charles Dallo of a fishing vessel near T Wharf.
News from Boston reports the death of Dr Charles Harrington secretary of the State Board of Health from heart failure in Tyndon Devonshire England. His wife and three children survive. He was born in Salem in 1857 and educated at Harvard College Harvard Medical School and studied in Europe. He served at Harvard Medical School and the board of health since 1904 promoting pure milk and public health laws.
Wildfires burn across several thousand acres in Maine as winds threaten Jackman Village and Loose River. Firefighters increase from 200 to 350 while rain is hoped to quench flames that have consumed millions of feet of timber and endangered the McKenney Hotel area valued at 20 000 dollars.
Professor Ludovico Seitz, head of the Vatican picture galleries, died suddenly today at Albano.
A bold promotional notice offers a home cancer cure with no plaster or operation and promises to reveal the full method at no cost. It asserts rapid relief and urges readers to trust the technique without medical consultation.
A letter asserts a radiated fluid cures cancer with many reported successes. It cites Peter Keagan of Galesburg Ill on mouth and throat cancer once deemed hopeless. Dr Rupert Wells of St Louis Mo invites cancer patients to write for free information and rapid proof of cures.
Tense battle for lieutenant governor dominates headlines as Luce accuses hold-up tactics and Wardwell denies shifting stance. Colonel Doty headlines a stormy session while questions swirl over Gardner's ties to Frothingham. Republican leaders fear a historic clash must be resolved.
Representative Luce attacks alleged evasions of the corrupt practices act while seeking support from Senators Crane and Lodge and Lieutenant-Governor Draper. Colonel Doty denies a Waltham delegation arrangement for Mr. Cole as J Otis Wardwell denies switching from Cole to Frothingham. Congressman Gardner returns and may align with Frothingham or Cole impacting Essex County.
In Jefferson Hall Ward 6 last night Ex-Congressman Conry spoke about the Congressional Record of March 11 1908 and the post office appropriation debate. He cited Goebel and Keliher amendments and noted Goebel's plan would give raises to all carriers while Kelcher's would limit increases to 60 percent. Henry S Fitzgerald, brother of the ex mayor, chaired and promised Conry would act upon return from Europe.
New York reports a murder case after the body of 22 year old Mrs Anna Mauro, wife of a traction company employee, was found lifeless in her apartment at 317 East Forty fifth street. Police investigation began immediately.
Mrs. George A. Hibbard denounces a claim by Mrs. James W. Orr of San Francisco that Boston mayoral wife was discourteous and improperly dressed at a reception. She explains the June reception at Westminster and defends her attire and conduct during the event, noting she stood in line two hours and followed her husband’s social duties.
Charles Roach aged 13, of 1382 Braintree Street Brighton, climbed an electric light pole on the Everett Street Bridge during a game, became entangled with a live wire and was thrown to the pavement. He suffered severe burns and concussion and died at City Hospital.
Ira Parker of Kilsyth Road Brookline was found guilty in Brookline Municipal Court of misusing a transfer check issued by the Boston Elevated Railway Company at Village Square Brookline. He was fined $5 by Judge Perkins.
The Irish National Foresters will dedicate a memorial tablet in Calvary Cemetery tomorrow at 8 PM for Edmund Phelan the first general organizer. The Boston area branches will conduct exercises with an address by Frank R. Carroll general treasurer and lifelong friend of the deceased.
The Railroad Commission approved the Boston Elevated Railway Company petition to extend platforms to eight cars during rush hours. Work on Atlantic Avenue is under way with extensions northward and changes planned at Pleasant Street and North Station. The Washington Street subway is built to handle longer trains and the enlarged cars will operate over all lines.
In Washington Pennsylvania a 62 year old man claiming to be a former slave of Jeff Davis applied for a marriage license with Emma West, 36. They lacked the required fee until the bride added 48 cents and the couple returned with one more cent, securing the license.
A discussion on how working girls face increased risk of organic feminine disorders from standing long hours sitting in cramped positions and exposure to harsh weather. The piece argues many letters show the need for greater assistance for working women.
Women share praise for Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound claiming recovery from feminine illnesses and improved health after use. Advert says the remedy treats headaches back pain nervous issues and fatigue with decades of reported cures.
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