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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1910
Page
4
Mrs. Hattie M. Cheever, 70 Harvard avenue, a blind Civil War veteran’s widow, died in Bennett Hospital from burns after her clothing caught fire lighting paper in the stove. Carpenter George Gardner discovered smoke, entered her apartment, and extinguished the flames.
Newport Sept 12 Numerous private and public bequests fill the will of Mrs. Titus Zabriskie of Newport and New York who died recently. A peculiar clause provides that if she and her daughter die about the same time, the family cat Whiskers shall be euthanized by Dr Thomas G Sherwood of New York. The bulk of the estate goes to Miss Ethel Zabriskie. Newport property valued at 200600.
A one year old prisoner at Deer Island reformatory escaped in a rowboat this afternoon. He slipped from confinement and fled under the cover of daylight, prompting searches by authorities.
Old Point Comfort Virginia reports the Atlantic fleet under Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder ready for two weeks of mimic warfare off the coast. A featured night attack uses searchlights to designate hors de combat as ships move into direct rays, shaping the simulated battle.
The article describes a large Atlantic fleet force including 20 first class battleships and five armored cruisers and scouts. Vessels are set to practice at sea with aims to improve accuracy and firing rate, signaling drills, anchor handling, coal use, oil efficiency, and submarine detection.
A Washington government employee reports clear skin after using Poslam with pimples and blemishes improving quickly. The ad touts Poslam as a universal remedy for eczema acne herpes and other conditions with overnight results. It sells for 50 cents at druggists and offers free samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
Charlestown Councillor William F. Murray rallied 500 voters in Cauley Hall Ward 4 accusing Congressman Ieliher of supporting Cannonism. He cited March 1909 Congressional records and Boston papers to claim Kelcher aided the Cannon rules and that Democrats later censured two deserters in the caucus.
Herbert Wellington has been elected a director and active vice-president of the International Trust Company of this city and begins duties immediately. He previously served as treasurer of the Franklin Trust Company of Brooklyn and held senior positions at Farmers' Loan & Trust Company of New York, a major national trust firm with a capital of 1,000,000 and substantial surplus. His longstanding ties to Farmers' Loan & Trust are expected to benefit International Trust Company customers and the broader community.
Oswego New York Sept 13 Private C McGlasson of Fort Ontario drowned while attempting to escape arrest on a charge of absence without leave. He jumped into the Oswego river and was swept away.
In Nashville on the eve of the Independent Democratic State convention, independents insist Governor Malcolm R. Patterson’s withdrawal signals a bid to protect his machine. They reject peace overtures from regular Democrats and cite the 。
Thomas J. Giblin accused Mayor Whitszgerald of cold storage politics during talks in Canley Hall Ward 1 Day Square and other city areas. He pledged to support a strong navy, pure food, and lower living costs while denouncing substitutes backing for opponents.
Sophy Zaigle, 25, of 24 Maplewood Street Malden, was hit by a Peabody car on Revere Boulevard near Revere Street at 10 15 last night. She received facial head and body bruises and was taken to Frost Hospital by Dr Wilkinson. Injuries not serious.
A midnight blaze destroyed the Woods block at Church and George streets in New Haven. Flames spread to the adjacent Hegel Furniture Company building and threatened the Hotel Oneco as the Woods structure burned vigorously.
James R. Keene, long ill with pneumonia in Lexington, Kentucky, for ten days, has recovered enough to travel to Castleton stock farm near the city.
Ex Senator George Monahan proposed a hat draw plan among Ward 5 Councilman William Murray and Representative David Shaw to select a single rival against Congressman John A Kelcher. Shaw spoke. Murray failed to attend. the hall closed after 3 am with Monahan still active. Kelcher prepares to launch campaign at Faneuil Hall tonight.
Destructive rains in southern Sweden cause heavy losses in Scania. Much grain ruined and the Sugar beet crop severely affected across the province.
A Cincinnati traveler recounts severe weight loss and illness over a year then credits Grape-Nuts with a full recovery. He gained from 135 to 194 pounds, reports clear thinking and strong appetite, and notes coworkers dubbed him “Grape-Nuts.” He offers the letter for publication and promotes the product’s benefits.
Enlisted sailors can earn higher pay for the next year by maintaining strong performance in Sunnery, while poor records earn reductions and the label wooden ships for underperformers. Navy lift of the embargo allows newspapermen aboard battle practice for realism, with costly gunfire offset by service gains. Newark navy yard built improved targets ride like ships at sea, bearing warship outlines to aid spotters in judging shot accuracy and destructiveness.
A description defines a person who is good for something and pleasant to be with who contributes through solid work and agreeable times. It notes distress after eating and symptoms like headaches and nausea as possible signs hindering usefulness or enjoyment of life.
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