05 Apr 1905
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1905
Page
1
The case details a convicted youth and his counsel filing exceptions to the verdict as they vow to press the appeal. Included quotes suggest a plea for proof of innocence and confidence that a favorable outcome will emerge through diligent advocacy. The material cites a message from L. Tucker to his counsel amid the murder accusation of Mabel Page.
Bridgeport Connecticut records a deadly blast at the Union Metallic Cartridge Company plant. An explosion wrecked a large brick building, killed three workers, and caused over 30000 dollars in damage. Panic swept the city as flames and debris threatened a broader disaster.
The indictment was illegal due to a state detective being present in the grand jury room and improper circumstantial evidence was admitted before the jury. The court erred by its instruction on points of law to the jury.
Through Attorney James H. Vahey Tucker learns the motion for a new trial is unavailing. Sheriff delays informing the prisoner, but Tucker remains calm and declares his innocence while Vahey vows to wage a stronger appeal to reverse the jury verdict and seek justice.
Attorney James H. Vahey filed 25 exceptions in a Cambridge Superior Court list after the Tucker trial. Key points challenge the legality of the indictment and question motive based on poverty. Also notes a Cambridge, N Y, priest report of a parishioner recovering from consumption with Father John’s Medicine.
A committee of Congregational clergymen objects to the American Board of Foreign Missions accepting Rockefeller’s $100,000 gift. They argue corporate evils threaten the nation and the church’s mission as moral educator must not appear compromised.
A committee of Congregational clergymen opposed to the Rockfeller gift to the American Board of Foreign Missions has drafted a circular letter to corporate board members and Congregational ministers. The document argues against aligning the church with a donor linked to oppressive methods and disputes the notion that money itself is tainted.
A rear Allston building used as a hay and grain warehouse burned at 11 45 p m near the car stables owned by the Hollis estate. Firemen saved the car barn but the blaze threatened nearby homes. Two horses a cow a dog and several chickens were cremated. Loss is estimated at 3000 and insurance is believed to cover the building. Incendiary suspects circulate amid the panic among residents.
Mrs Noyes wife of Frank Noyes who killed himself after shooting her at their Dorchester home is dying in City Hospital. The 2 year old James Gallagher boarding there owed his life to Mrs Noyes who tucked him under bed clothes as her husband fired. Neighbors offered condolences to the four children and the grieving grand aunt.
Two mysterious blazes broke out in the Central House in Newton over several days. Citizens extinguished both fires with slight damage, keeping a potential large fire from spreading. The three story frame building sits in the business district with adjoined blocks. Police investigation follows the incidents.
A sub committee of the Democratic State committee convenes at 11 today at Democratic headquarters in Liberty Square to draft 1905 rules. Josiah Quincy was elected chairman last Saturday after Flaherty refused to preside over a meeting despite its election. Speculation centers on whether Flaherty will gain power to name the executive committee, with Major Robert J. Crowley of Lowell a focal point in the bitter clash between Gaston and Flaherty Douglas forces.
A fire shortly after midnight destroyed the Putnam Opera House block and two stores, plus tenement furnishings, totaling about 100000 dollars. Mr and Mrs Charles Putnam were overcome by smoke and rescued by firefighters. Simultaneously another blaze in R C White's residence caused about 4000 dollars in losses.
New York April 4 The Equitable Life fight enters a new phase as secret letters are made public and a plan to mutualize gains momentum The Hyde faction aims to force James W Alexander and Gage E Tarbell to retire from top posts at a board meeting next Thursday Letters from Hyde and Alexander illuminate disputes with Hyde charging breach of trust and Alexander voicing reluctant consent to a compromise plan
Dr. Robert Thompson alias J H Roberts alias J R Brown Jr was tried in U S Circuit Court for counterfeiting passing twenty counterfeit notes based on a Wiggin Wilson gang confession. Witness Fred B Wilson testified from prison while Thompson bought a photo and paper for the operation. Banks named include Fourth National Boston First National Lynn Eliot Merrimac Haverhill Waltham Athol. Prosecution by A U S Attorney William H Lewis.
In a speech warning of national crisis the speaker accuses politics of corruption and urges church youth to enter politics to counter bribery. He cites Frenzied Finance author and warns of danger to national life from corrupting forces.
Melrose April 4 The Rev S J Herben D D of Chicago, new editor of Epworth Herald, headlined the Epworth League rally opening the New England Methodist conference service at the local church.
B. F. Perry of 20 Dwight Street endorses Father John’s Medicine for colds and throat troubles, claiming it is unequaled and guaranteed.
Explosion at Union Metallic Cartridge Company's dryhouse in Bridgeport wrecks the building and endangers thousands. Loss estimated at 30000 dollars as three men die and many workers panic while windows shatter and nearby houses shake. Likely cause is fulminating caps igniting in the dryhouse and transferring to cartridges.
BRIDGEPORT Conn April 4 A massive explosion at the Union Metal Cartridge Company on Barnum Avenue injures and panics workers. John Neary Michael Hurley and William Bayliss are killed as debris wrecks the dryhouse where primer caps are dried. The blast shakes nearby buildings and floods the yard with panicked employees. Police and fire crews contain the crowd. a full company loss is estimated at 30000 with no further deaths found.
Boston area outlook calls for showers on Wednesday followed by clearing skies. Thursday brings fair conditions with fresh to brisk southerly winds shifting to westerly.
Mrs. G A Howland of 122 Howard Ave Boston reports doctors warned her daughter faced consumption but says Father John’s Medicine cured her.
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