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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1904
Page
2
Medical Examiner Mead tells District Attorney Sanderson the Weston tragedy was not a murder. Despite detectives’ six day search and autopsy, Mead remains firm that the girl died by other causes after examining the woman's organs.
In New York on April 6 the ministers selected to try Professor Bowne of Boston University for alleged heresy were appointed by Dr. Wing and began proceedings in De Kalb Avenue Church behind closed doors. The panel includes Rev. C. J. North as presiding officer and several Brooklyn and Manhattan ministers plus Dr. G. P. Mains and Dr. W. V. Kelly. Bowne chose Rev. J. M. Buckley as his counsel, editor of the Christian Advocate.
A man identified as John Mathews, about 50 and likely from Maine, attempted suicide on the Gov Governor Russell ferryboat after 7:45 pm. He was seized by John Sheehan and a fellow passenger and turned over to the Last Boston police station.
April 6 Dedham. The Norfolk county grand jury will hear the Dexter shooting case tomorrow with officers physicians and neighbors of the Dexters expected to appear. Summonses were served by Deputy Sheriff Fowler but none on young Harris Dexter or any family member. District Attorney French will lead before the grand jury.
Patrolman J J Driscol raced to the Hampton House sixth floor after a glow from room 46 signaled a blaze. John Sullivan lay asleep in bed as flames consumed the bed and curtains but he escaped unharmed as the fire was contained before spreading to adjacent rooms.
Washington and Hanover streets store promotes men s fancy Scotch cheviot suits for 7.90 dollars, originally valued at 15.06 dollars. The offer highlights substantial savings and targets local shoppers seeking formal attire.
Energetic young attorney sought to join a Boston area firm with moderate starting pay and strong growth potential. Must reside in Boston or suburbs. Provide address in confidence, stating experience and references for consideration. Immediate opening noted in Dost. DAY.
Newton police arrested Edward Crowley early today amid rumors he matched a Page murder suspect. Crowley, claiming Lynnfield origin, was found near Washington and Hovey streets disrobing to sleep, with only one shoe and no shirt. The police stated he is not the Page case suspect.
Judge Lathrop denied the mandamus sought by Philip Tworoger and others against the Board of Election Commissioners. The hearing in the Supreme Court followed the plan to decide today, after the morning indication of a decision. The issue centers on whether 50 plus applicants for Hearst delegation places, substituted for others and rejected for irregular substitutions, should appear on the Democratic caucus ballot.
The forecast calls for cloudy skies over Boston and surrounding areas with probable light showers on Thursday and Friday. Temperatures remain mild, with sporadic rain chances guiding outdoor plans.
Strong sale note highlights spring suits and overcoats at Gray & Co. on Washington and Hanover streets. Buyers are urged to save one half on spring clothing.
New Orleans dispatch reports Lawrence S. Sanborn of Winchester Massachusetts is entangled in a matrimonial tangle as Boston lawyers study records to set aside his second marriage to Gerda Ohlsen of Sweden. He previously wed Dorothy Gordon of Lowell and later eloped to Brooklyn where the ceremony occurred. The involved first wife suffered injuries in a Texas runaway incident. Sanborn’s whereabouts and the Ohlsen case remain unresolved, with two families affected.
Washington April 6 Keen interest rises in diplomatic circles as restrictions on the U S battleship squadron in Philippine waters are removed and trade references mention Fine Whiskeys and the Lincoln's establishment at 21 Essex Street keeping a long family service for 40 years.
A Newbury and Newburyport police posse and local farmers scour swamps to capture Arthur Russell, 35, charged with murderously assaulting his father-in-law Deacon George F. Little of High Street. Little’s skull fracture leaves little hope for recovery after the prior night’s attack.
An elderly man William Bishop over 60 was found dead yesterday in his second floor room at 124 Charles Street by landlord Thomas Bigney. The notice also advertises Washington and Hanover streets selling men’s Therbet suits at 6.90 and all wool business suits at 7.90 from F Gray Co Boston.
Despatches from Seoul report the Japanese prepared to strike in force at three or four key points and to deal a hard blow against the Russian advance within a day or two. They are strong enough to attempt crossing the Yalu River, with fierce resistance expected and continued fighting to roll back Russian forces.
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