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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1904

Page

7

Nerve Tonic Paine's Celery Compound Promoted

The ad extols Paine's Celery Compound as a spring restorer that strengthens nerves and purifies blood. It claims fatigue, insomnia, constipation, and poor appetite improve after use, with a testimonial from Mrs. Nellie R. Baker. It also notes a related court alibi ruling concerning Tucker and a drowned bride.

Emma Petty Paine Huron St Indianapolis Nellie R. Baker Springfield, Vt

Tucker Proved Alibi At Midnight

Weston, April 5. Charles L. Tucker of Auburndale was detained for four hours at Newton police HQ while officers questioned his whereabouts on the day Mabel Page of Weston was murdered. He provided an alibi near Noon Thursday and was released, eliminated from the case per General Whitney.

Tucker Bride Charles Raver Weston General Whitney State Police Fletcher Newton Charles L. Tucker Auburndale Mabel Page Page House Mabel Walker St. Louis Whitney Rhodes Dunham

Tucker Despondent After Wife's Death in Charles River

Joseph Emerson recalls Tucker's agitation after the murder of Miss Page. At 1:30 p.m. Saturday Tucker hurried from the Metropolitan boat house along Auburndale road toward Weston while others, including Miss Kitty Conley, noted his hat in hand and bow as they discussed the case. He had worn a knife before but carried none recently, and his despondency has deepened since his wife drowned two years ago in the Charles River.

Waltham Page Joseph Emerson Post Ollie Kingsley Metropolitan Boat House Tucker Auburndale Weston Kitty Conley Charles River

Mrs Brown Secludes After Page Murder Cousin Link

Mrs Charles A Brown of Walcott Street hides in seclusion at her Auburndale home amid rumors tying her to the murder of Mabel Page. Police and neighbors report heavy security as investigators press for clues and the case draws local attention.

Auburndale Charles A. Brown Walcott Street Mabel Page

Sorrowful Weston funeral for Mabel Page

Sorrow-laden Weston honors Mabel Page with a townwide funeral as businesses close and flags fly at half-mast. Police cordon, cautious access, and services led by Rev. John Mattison at Church of the Messiah, Auburndale, followed by burial at Forest Hills Cemetery. Casket lay flower laden in the front parlor.

Weston Page Mabel Page John Mattison Church of the Messiah Auburndale Forest Hills Cemetery

Funeral Obsequies for Murdered Woman Near Lake Cemetery

Mourners gathered for the funeral of a murdered young woman as a prayerful procession moved through town. Police guarded the grounds while Harold Page and the grieving family faced a somber burial near a lake, with floral tributes and an unmarked Page family lot partly hidden by bushes.

Harold Page Page

Striking Glove Makers Freed After Labor Union Action

Two glove makers from Gloversville New York who had been jailed as vagrants during a raid on cheap lodging houses were released in Boston on the order of Dennis D Driscoll president of the Boston Central Labor Union. They had been held at Bridgewater for weeks and were deemed industrious and seeking work. The Central Labor Union voted at its Sunday meeting to secure their release.

Gloversville N. Y Dennis D. Driscoll Boston Central Labor Union Bridgewater Central Labor Union

Engineers threaten strike at Puritan Brewery

A sub-committee of the Engineers' Union 16 was appointed to press management of Puritan Brewery to reinstate an engineer discharged without cause. The executive committee meets tomorrow. if no satisfactory reply is received, a strike will be ordered for Thursday morning.

Engineers’ Union Puritan

Duel Among Democrats in Okla Ends in Fatal Shooting

At a Democratic convention in Lawron Oklahoma Colonel Hawkins was shot three times by Editor Russell. A suspect, Tucker, was taken for cross examine after witnesses placed him near the Page family. Tucker's alibi was corroborated by other witnesses, and the case drew heavy newspaper attention at the Brown residence where Ruth Page and Augustus Page relatives resided.

Lawron Okla Hawkins Russell

Dorchester Man Charles Lynch Weds Marie Thornton in New York Bride

Charles A. Lynch of Dorchester, a well known young man, married yesterday afternoon to Miss Marie C. Thornton of New York. A reception followed at the Adams House in the evening.

Charles A. Lynch Dorchester Marie C. Thornton New York Adams House

Constipation Cured by Iron-Ox Tablets Claims

An ad asserts Iron-Ox Tablets permanently cure constipation by toning the stomach and bowels rather than using purgatives. It states tablets are a tonic laxative, not a stimulant and that relief is gradual but certain, with a 50 tablet case priced at 25 cents from The Iron-Ox Remedy Co., Detroit Michigan.

Iron-Ox Remedy Co Detroit Mich

Peruna praised by a pastor's wife and supporters

A letter from Mrs Anna B Fleharty of Chicago recounts her improved health after using Peruna for pelvic catarrh and related female ailments. Endorsing figures include Dr Hartman and testimonials from Mrs Esther M Milner and Congressman T M Mahon. The ad urges readers to write to Dr Hartman for free advice.

Anna B. Fleharty Galesburg Ill Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln Nebraska Chicago Fleharty Peruna Hartman America Esther M. Milner DeGraff Ohio Thad. M. Mahon Chambersburg

Lohengrin Opens Boston Opera Season With New Cast

The Metropolitan Opera under Heinrich Conried opened a two week season at the Boston Theatre with Wagner Lohengrin. New to Boston are Mme Ackie Elsa and Miss Walker Ortrud, both praised for vocal power and stage presence. Pelix Mottl conducts with masterful control, eliciting exceptional orchestral performance. Tonight Carmen follows with Calve in the title role and a large audience attends. Seat sales begin Thursday for Aida on Monday and a sacred concert next Sunday with Metro artists.

Metropolitan Opera Company Heinrich Conried Boston Theatre Wagner BISA Mme Arkte Ammins Walker Siau Ots Heinrich der Vogler Cena Ee Ees Sicaes Boston Elsa Paris Grand Opera Ehiedy Dresden Christiania Ackie Miss Walker Vienna Mr. Conried Ortrud Goritz Telramund Messrs. Bluss Muhlmann Bizet Carmen Mile. Calve Lawrence McCarty Aida Mmes. Gadski Homer Poehlmann Messrs. Dippel Campanari Pol Plancon Masiero Gustav Hinrichs

Four Hundred Dollar Boxes At Boston Horse Show Auction

The Boston Horse Show auction at Leonard's on Bromfield Street sold 67 of 69 boxes for 400 dollars each, with premiums from 25 to 300 dollars. Each box seats six and is worth 100 dollars besides the premium. Attendance included Mrs. J. De Forest Danielson and Thomas W. Lawson who bid. The show runs April 18 to 28 at Mechanics' Building.

Boston Leonard's Bromfield Street J. de Forest Danielson Thomas W. Lawson H. G. Stanton J. Hecht Lawson Mechanics’ Building

Fire Suppression Saves Family At South Boston Home

Shortly after 11 last night a blaze at 115 West Eighth Street South Boston where Mrs. Mary Parry, 55, lived broke out while occupants slept. Citizens and firemen pulled them from the flames with Parry removed unconscious to Carney Hospital. Damage estimated at about $90.

West Eighth Street South Boston Mary Parry

Concord Club to Stage Ward 12 Ball at Copley Hall

The Concord Club of Ward 12 will hold its annual ball at Copley Hall on April 21. James H. Doyle, chairman of the Board of Aldermen, serves as president. Mayor Collins and other notable politicians have accepted invitations to attend.

Concord Club Ward 12 James H. Doyle Board of Aldermen Copley Hall Collins

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Paine’s Prof E. E. Phelps M. D LL. D Dartmouth University Cutter’s Corner The Boston & Albany Pond Street Aurburndale Mrs. Brown Wmiss Page Ely Lowney’s Los Angeles Summer St N.S. Woolen Con Gilman Hart Frank Division 138 Bond Street Samuel C. Bennett Herbert Parmelee Kitty Connelly Lester Fletcher Brown Augustus Page James H. Reed Boylston Street Brookline Arthur and Horatio Philo Happewaiting Co Afayette St Newark N. J T. M. Mahon Dr. Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus, O Anna_ B. Fleharty Brooklyn Chase L. Morgan Decatur St Woodward's Drug Store Tremont St Chase Mfg. Co Newburg
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