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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1910
Page
8
New Bedford September 21 The Board of Health orders two public school teachers placed under strict quarantine after exposure to infantile paralysis. Officials say several more may be removed from duty if further contact with the disease is proven.
Dr A S Knight and William G Kirschbaum report Miss Emma Casey and Miss Emily Davis exposed to infantile paralysis at Rockdale Avenue School. Board of Health orders two weeks away from schools with monitoring as eight cases emerge and two deaths occur. Harold Winslow says vigilance and no general alarm, urging mothers to protect children. Close school watch will lead to closures if outbreaks appear.
Taunton Sept 21 Infantile paralysis claimed an adult victim in this city when George M Lincoln a 37 year old succumbed to the disease He was taken ill Thursday and grew rapidly worse until the end came today He leaves a widow and one child
The funeral service for John L Ambrose longtime first assistant clerk of Middlesex county courts was held at Prospect Congregational Church Somerville. Attendees included judges district attorney officials and county officials. Pallbearers included Mayor John Woods ex Mayor P B Kas and other local figures. Interment followed at Mt. Auburn Cemetery.
Congressman John A. Kelther spoke at rallies in Winthrop and East Boston addressing attacks by opponents Giblin Shaw and Murray. He rebutted claims about death rates and salary withdrawals, defending his integrity and stating he never took improper government funds.
The Hon. Richard Sullivan urged Democratic voters in several wards to back Roxbury's candidate for the Governor's council, arguing South Boston should not nominate another representative and promising victory through united support. He highlighted Ward 19 as needing recognition and urged voters to repay past favors by voting Roxbury.
Timothy J. Corcoran of West Quincy died from blood poisoning after attempting to pop a pimple on his nose. His initial procedure led to unusual symptoms and facial paralysis before his death on September 21 in Quincy.
Councillor William F. Murray addressed voters in East Boston and surrounding wards praising a square deal and attacking Keller's Cannon rules. He cited his Spanish War service and vowed victory in the Democratic bid, noting support in the governor’s council race and current campaign.
The grand jury reconvened to hear testimony on the meat trust with Assistant Attorney-General William S. Gregg in charge. Witnesses connected to large packing house interests, mainly from New England and a few from New York, testified as the government expects to continue into next month. Two DOJ agents have compiled findings and delivered them to Gregg.
A New York bar racks militiamen won the first inter post shoot at the Bay State rifle range in Wakefield Massachusetts Newport barracks finished second two points back Portsmouth N H barracks third and other units followed in the results led by New York barracks 5328 Newport barracks 5326 Portsmouth N H barracks 5148 Portsmouth prison 4990 Ty Sg Wabash 4908 Boston barracks 4850 Boston prison 45772
Sir Hiram Maxim, after years on a biplane dubbed the Pullman of the air, announces abandonment of aerial machinery experiments. He cites age and strong French competition as factors in the decision.
Marie Perez, a young Portuguese saloon passenger, is slated for deportation on the steamer Winifredian returning to Liverpool. She arrived last Monday claiming language study but admitted meeting Antone Videl of New York, her lover. Perez left husband Jose Weatherfield of Lisbon. Videl awaits deportation at Ellis Island.
Washington September 21 The Maine's keel is embedded in Havana harbor mud eight to ten feet deep according to Colonel William M Black of the army engineer corps The task of raising the ship will test the abilities of the ablest engineers and could cost a large sum of money.
Congressman Joseph F. O Connell spoke at three open air gatherings in the 10th district last night urging against a 4 cent per pound cocoa tax. He cited the Payne bill fight and highlighted wage gains at Walter Baker Chocolate in Milton. He plans a Ward 17 tour with nine precinct stops tonight starting at Blue Hill avenue and Dudley street.
Whitman, Sept 21 William LeValley thirteen son of Mrs Edward Burke of 18 Burton Avenue became entangled in live electric wires atop a pole at School and Beulah streets last evening. A 2200 volt current passed through him before power was shut off. His condition is serious but doctors expect recovery.
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