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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1904
Page
5
West on April 7 The pursuit of a second autopsy in the Mabel Page death case emerges as officials keep details secret. Attorney General Parker and Dr Mead prepare for a discussion and potential board review to reconcile medical differences over whether Page died by suicide or foul play.
A Post reporter surveyed domestic workers about whether mistresses kiss maids when separating. Eight of ten respondents said it never happened, with testimonies from Nellie Currier Katherine O’Keefe Martha Smith Annie Davis Jennie MacDonald Ida Hanson Margaret Bruce and others detailing that such affection is uncommon and not customary in maid service.
Takenari Azuma a Japanese arrived on the Ivernia yesterday en route to a steamer for Japan. Like others in England and Europe he feels duty to return home to fight for his country. Rev H L Mosier wife and maid passengers in the first cabin came from India where he is a missionary. Mrs Mosier fell ill during the voyage and was rushed to a hospital on arrival in East Boston.
The ad touts Scott's Emulsion as a superior flesh producer and remedy for threat and lung wasting diseases. It warns against substitutes and adulterated oils, asserting its cod liver oil is absolutely pure and ingredients are carefully chosen and of the finest quality.
The article notes that shortly after 3 10 p m Mr Page rushed out to inform others about the tragedy marking the first public notification. No further details are given in this fragment.
The article lists witnesses with times about 1 30 to 1 45 pm near the Seaverns home and Page house. Herbert Seaverns Stanley Seaver ns George Doyle Ralph Perry Gust avus Limburger Dennis Doyle all place Page at or near the area within minutes of two o clock as authorities weigh timing discrepancies.
Amy Roberts recalls leaving Miss Page at 10 30 a m wearing a light wrapper. Laundry agent Maynard says Miss Page wore a dark walking dress about 20 minutes later with a skirt matching the chair skirt after the tragedy. The sequence raises questions if Miss Page left and returned unseen or undressed, as women at the time often shed outer skirts after entering a house.
Weston April 7 Chief Shaw Attorney General Parker and Middlesex District Attorney Sanderson visited the murder scene of Mabel Page. They questioned the Pages and the Roberts domestic, examined clothing and knife-cut garments, and searched the rear ground and bridge planking. They also checked the Jones cottage for clues but found little progress.
A historical report details the movements of Edward Page on the day of a death. Witnesses place him near Wellesley road and greenhouses around 1 40 to 2 00 pm, and near Cutter's Corners before returning home. Police note Page may have misjudged his arrival time by about an hour.
Massachusetts chiefs of police gathered at the American House for their annual dinner where the Page murder was reviewed. Officials declined to discuss specifics, citing case complexity, as Springfield Marshal Stebbins led and Beverly’s Field named VP.
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