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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1908
Page
2
Fire swept Vale street destroying a residence as residents fled with valuables. Two small children were rescued from 64 Vale street by Michael Venelsein, while Fred Draper carried two children to safety and returned for a third, a baby, found sobbing on the floor. The blaze consumed the house amid startled cheers.
Three men were injured in a big fire with minor injuries reported during the excitement. Ralph Gould attempted to fight the flames and sustained a minor hurt while aiding responders.
A bystander fell from a Pope & Cattle building during the blaze, dislocating his hip and fainting before being taken home. Patrolman Henry Peal was struck by a missile, suffering a deep head wound but continuing duty. Charles McHatton, a teamster, cut his hand and arm on broken glass while removing goods.
Fire officials and residents debate the blaze's origin as sparks from a passing locomotive are blamed for the Chelsea fire. Firemen cite dry lumber and strong winds, while others doubt multiple arson points. Chief Spencer sees no incendiary cause due to lack of evidence.
Sixteen full blooded buffaloes were sent through Dallas to Edgar R. Trueman of Cleveland for distribution to zoos in major northern and eastern cities. The Texas Panhandle ranch of Harvey Palmer supplied the animals, and Trueman paid $1000 each.
Hulda E. Frisk filed a $5000 damage suit in District Court after claiming an excessive electrical treatment by physicians burned her scalp and caused hair loss. The incident is described as occurring in St. Paul Minnesota on September 21.
Hyman Weinberg of 18 Chambers Street applied to police for a revolver permit claiming life threats and bodily harm. He met Commissioner O'Meara who sent him to Captain Ryan, who said the case would go to Station 3 and HQ would notify within a day or two.
In Monroe on September 21 Mrs Eleanor Earle returns with her baby after eluding villagers and meets husband Frederick Pinney Earle at Oxford station at 8 30 pm. He drives them to the Earle residence to avoid notice, ending a period of separation amid previous accusations of abuse.
In Kittanning Pennsylvania Davis Fiscue refrained from retaliating after John Moore struck him in a churchyard. Minutes later Fiscue, returning from a spring to wash his face, found Moore and then beat him.
Frank H Hitchcock, chairman of the Republican national committee, said funds for a vigorous speaking campaign are scarce. He explained delays in starting state campaigns and hoped a late October push would still win normally Republican states and many doubtful ones. He noted costs of a large speaking force and postponed paid speakers until October 1.
Chin Foung How, 40, a Chinese immigrant, killed himself by taking poison at his home 383A Harrison Avenue yesterday. He had warned his brother of intent and acted alone when the sister declined to marry him.
Randolph, Sept. 21. Richard E. Kelly of 206 Massachusetts avenue, Boston, shot himself with a 32 caliber revolver at an unfrequented spot on Randolph avenue near the Quincy line. He died within an hour after being found by Joseph L. Dunne at 2 15 p.m. Letters to three Boston relatives were found, a pawn ticket showed a $5 pawned watch, and only 15 cents in cash was on him. Kelly, about 40, left despondent notes due to ill health.
Bridgewater firefighters obeyed orders to avoid fires without a special permit, turning away from High street. After obtaining Selectman John Kent’s approval, they finally fought the blaze at John Luddy’s house and barn, managing to save the cellar.
A new phase in the Old Dominion Copper Mining and Smelting Company suit against Albert S. Bigelow emerged in the Supreme Court. The development shocks by including famed New York lawyers Alton B. Parker and Peter B. Olney, brother of Richard Olney. Arlington reports a fatal street accident when a bakery wagon was struck by a moving inbound car, injuring Byron E. Hardy 16 who died after 15 minutes. A horse died on impact and the wagon shafts broke at Massachusetts and Bartlett avenues.
Albert S. Bigelow must repay the plaintiff 2 000 000 dollars as improper profits from promoting Old Dominion Copper Mining Smelting. Leonard Lewisohn, now deceased, faced related suits. U S Supreme Court rulings favored Lewisohn, potentially shaping New York state case actions. New York attorneys will advise on potential Supreme Court action if the case returns from state courts.
White Cross Antiseptic Foot Powder claims to prevent footsore and weary feet with pure antiseptic healing ingredients. It is advertised as alum free and recommended by physicians, targeting policemen, letter carriers, soldiers, firemen, and railroad workers with 10 and 25 cent cans and free samples from White Cross Toilet Powder Co., New York.
Young Hardy, delivering bakery orders, pulled his horse onto tracks and struck his head on a passing car. He was unconscious and taken to his parents' home at 12 Prospect Street. Conductor and motorman were questioned but released. traffic was delayed briefly.
Lena Sarcalle, 29, pleaded guilty to polygamy in Lawrence on Sept 21 and was sentenced to one year at Sherborn.
Theatrical manager McKee Ran kin and star Nance ONeill were arrested in New York by a U. S. deputy marshal on an indictment from California claiming copyright infringement of the Suderman play The Fires of St. John. They were arraigned and held in $1000 bail each for examination tomorrow, then paroled to their counsel.
Jane McCrellish of Trenton departed by steamer from New York aboard the Voltaire to wed Albanas W. Goulding. Goulding, formerly of Trenton, works as a mine superintendent about 700 miles from Buenos Aires in the Argentine Republic, marking a long journey for the couple.
The Dexter A C seeks 110 to 115 pound teams for games starting Saturday Oct 3. Contact J Anastas ia at Box 61 Essex Street Station Boston. Winthrop Neighborhood Club wants games with 125 pound teams for Saturday afternoons. Contact Charles Hewson 37 Sunny Side Avenue Winthrop.
A vintage notice promotes Marine Eye Remedy as an eye tonic for tired irritated eyes. The brief the product claims to soothe fatigue and redness with daily use.
An health-focused ad promoting kidney health explains nine tenths of illness arise from kidney trouble and urges readers to request a free sample bottle of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root by writing to Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
Ernest R. Domansky of North Castine Missouri died at 68. Funeral at Massachusetts Crematory Walk Hill street Thursday at 2 pm. Relatives invited. Grace Keenan of East Boston died September 21, daughter of Edward and Sarah. Funeral from 26 Shelby street Wednesday at 8 15 pm. Requiem Mass Star of the Sea Church at 9 pm. Relatives invited.
Experts say rheumatism stems from blood problems and thinning. External liniments offer only temporary relief. the pills enrich blood and strengthen organs to expel impurities. Dr Williams Medicine Co offers 50c per box or six for $2.50 by mail from Schenectady New York.
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