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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1906

Page

4

Moses View of This Era to Highlight Public Seder in Boston

The public seder at Ohel Jacob synagogue in East Boston will feature a satirical address on Chad Gadir by A Alpert of East Boston and include a Moses letter to today’s Pharaohs. Speeches by Rev. Dr. Eichler and Leo J. Lyons are listed, with Cantor L Hillman likely leading the services as pupils sing Hatikvah. The Chalemoit Passover runs until next Tuesday with rejoicings and special prayers across synagogues.

Chad Gadir A. Alpert East Boston Ohel Jacob Moses Eichler Union Park Street Temple Leo J. Lyons A. Horowitz Zionist Council of Greater Boston Hebrew Free School L. Hillman

Special Musical Programme at St Mark's Church Dorchester

A program will be rendered at St Mark's Church Dorchester next Sunday led by Miss Mary C O Connell. At the offertory Miss Elizabeth O Connell will sing Luzzi Ave Maria. Other soloists include Miss Mary Walsh Miss Fanny Walsh Mr Jean Le Sage and Mr Frank Slattery.

St. Mark’s Church Dorchester Mary C. O’connell Elizabeth O’connell Luzzi Mary Walsh Fanny Walsh Jean le Sage Frank Slattery

Foresters to Meet April 19 for Pittsfield Convention Plans

Committees from 15 Foresters of America districts will gather at the Quincy House on Patriots Day April 19 at 2 30 pm to discuss plans for the Berkshire county convention in Pittsfield May 15 17. Delegates will consider endorsing Henry McManus of Pittsfield for grand chief ranger and Dr Joseph Santosuosso of Boston for grand sub chief ranger.

The Foresters of America Quincy House Pittsfield Henry McManus Joseph Santosuosso Boston Santosuosso Harmony

Noted Western Mass Lawyers Form Alliance

GREAT BARRINGTON April 11 A Chalkey Collins and Charles Giddings two leading lawyers in western Massachusetts have formed a partnership. Collins served a year as Republican Representative in the Legislature and Giddings three years as Democratic Representative.

Great Barrington A. Chalkey Collins Charles Giddings Massachusetts Collins Giddings

How to Exercise the Bowels

This piece explains that slow transit lets food decay and produce poison, while proper bowel exercise nourishes the system. It contrasts natural stimulation of bowel muscles with cathartics and lubrication, claiming regular exercise strengthens the bowels for the future.

Cascarets Safe Bowel Aid Promoted As Candy Like Tablet

Advertises Cascarets as a safe laxative alternative to harsh cathartics. Promotes easy digestion, pocketable candy like tablets, and urges readers to purchase 10 cent boxes from Sterling Remedy Company. Offers a gold plated bonbon box as a free gift for 10 cents in stamps.

Sterling Remedy Company CCC Chicago New York

Letters on Tucker case stir public debate on mercy and law

Two readers argue over the Tucker petition for commutation and the Governor's role in capital punishment. One defends using mercy as part of justice, while the other warns against sentimental interference and cites Governor Bell as a model.

Juries Change Opinions in Tucker Case

Saunders argues against commuting Tucker’s sentence citing doubt in evidence and the jury system’s fallibility. He recalls a Greater Boston murder case where a new trial led to a not guilty verdict despite stronger initial evidence, showing two intelligent juries can disagree.

Post Saunders Tucker Boston

Legalized murder debated in a letter petition

A letter argues against capital punishment and advocates commuting Tucker’s sentence, claiming legal execution brutalizes humanity and questions the motives of proponents if faced with Tucker’s fate.

Poll of Shopmates on Tucker Trial Verdict

A shop full of 47 middle aged men discuss the Tucker trial. They believed he would be acquitted and were surprised by the jury verdict. The letter warns against mobs who would hang an innocent man for justice.

Post Tucker

Sympathy Distorted Over Tucker Murder Verdict

A defender argues against mercy for Tucker noting a fair trial and urging the sentence be carried out. The author condemns sympathy for the criminal and emphasizes the murder of a good woman and the need for atonement for misdeed.

Tucker BE. A. M

Sympathy Misdirected in Tucker Case Jury Defense

L H C argues the jury and trial were fair and impartial. He criticizes sympathy from women that he says taints opinion and disputes the downgrading of circumstantial evidence. He states he does not support capital punishment but asks why Tucker should avoid the law’s penalty if guilty.

Tucker Lawan

God Save the Commonwealth Petition Sparks Outcry

A letter argues murderers receive leniency in trials, citing Tucker’s costly case as evidence of a dangerous element in society. The writer questions petition support and warns Governor Guild against yielding to public outcry against law and justice in Massachusetts.

Sir Tucker Thas Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Tucker trial opinion from Old Orchard reader

A Maine reader from Old Orchard argues the Tucker trial jury could not convict and urges signing petitions to save Tucker. The letter asserts Tucker’s innocence and prediction of eventual exoneration.

Post Tucker Old Orchard

Which is the more competent in judging a trial

The letter questions whether petition signers, mainly women, attended every day of Tucker's trial and whether they are better qualified than the 12 male jurors who heard all the evidence. It argues public sympathy should not override evidence and asks about the trial’s usefulness.

Tucker

Easter Lilies Cheer Tucker in Jail Cell

Charles L. Tucker received Easter lilies from his mother in his jail cell. Mrs. Tucker and Frederick H. Tuttle of Beverly brought treats. Tucker smiled at the gesture. Sheriff Fairbairn then limited access to family and counsel only, barring Tuttle from visiting.

Charles L. Tucker Tucker

Piano Player Overstock For Quick Sale

Our Piano Player department clears 12 to 15 returned or shop worn units. Angelus and Apollo models priced down from 250 to 125 150 and 2 Chase & Baker units from 275 to 150 175. Demonstration room players also reduced to 175 200. Buy soon for best value.

Angelus Apollo Chase & Baker

West Point Military Academy Rebuild Budget Raised

April 11 report that the House committee on military affairs votes to boost the general authorization for rebuilding West Point by 1.5 million dollars.

Washington House Committee On Military Affairs West Point Military Academy

Wolf's My Clothier Offers Free Garment Alterations

No charge for alterations on women garments at Wolf's My Clothier located at the corner of Portland and Hanover streets. With other stores charging from two to three dollars, this free service represents a notable saving for shoppers.

Wolf's My Clothier Portland Hanover Streets

East Boston Court Clears Gang Claim Against Bussard

Edward Bussard charged as assailant in attack on W. Shuman of East Boston. Bussard arraigned and given six months with appeal for lack of bail. Court expelled a dozen gang members who admitted belonging to the Paris street group. Shuman, at eye and ear infirmary, in serious condition with eye socket damage risking sight.

W. Shuman East Boston Edward Bussard Bussard Paris Clary

Merchants to Meet Mayor on Deer Island Fortifications

Boston Merchants Association met at Youngs Hotel to discuss Deer Island fortifications and city national government relations. A. Shuman and James Richard Carter were appointed to confer with Mayor Fitzgerald. The group elected American Hide & Leather Co. Andrew J. Lloyd & Co. and Frederick O. Woodruff & Co. as members.

Boston Merchants’ Association Young’s Hotel Deer Island Messrs A. Shuman James Richard Carter Fitzgerald American Hide & Leather Company Andrew J. Lloyd & Co Frederick O. Woodruff & Co

Band of Mercy Day in Boston Schools

Band of Mercy Day observes in public schools across Boston with pupils pledging kindness to living creatures and protection from cruelty. Speeches by notable humane advocates accompany the event as Bands of Mercy spread to nearly all schools in the state.

Band of Mercy Boston America George T. Angell American Humane Education Society Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Mr. Angell John D. Long Massachusetts Archbishop Williams Samuel A. Green Morton Parmenter Wendell Phillips Bands of Mercy

Division 9 A D H Anniversary Observed for 27th Year

Division 9 Ancient Order of Hibernians completes plans for its 27th anniversary observance Sunday with an oration by County President John H. Dillon and addresses by James M. Curley Thomas F. Curley James J. Conboy and Fred M. J. Sheenan. Musical exercises will accompany the program followed by a banquet. The committee includes William P. Grady Patrick Duggan Cornelius P. Mahoney and Patrick Carey.

Ancient Order of Hibernians John H. Dillon James M. Curley Thomas F. Curley James J. Conboy Fred M. J. Sheenan William P. Grady Patrick Duggan Cornelius P. Mahoney Patrick Carey

Maverick Arrives With Oil Barge No 81 at Port

The oil tank steamer Maverick from Bayonne New Jersey arrived yesterday at the port towing oil barge No 81. Both vessels belong to Standard Oil Company carrying 500000 gallons of oil on the steamer and 1000000 gallons on the barge. If distributed among Boston residents each would receive two percent of a gallon.

Maverick Bayonne N. J Standard Oil Company

Lighthouse gas buoy discontinued after wreck clearance

Commander W. A. Marshall announces the gas buoy placed February 13 1906 to mark the wreck of the schooner Joseph Hay at the western entrance to Vineyard Sound has been discontinued after the wreck was blown up.

W. A. Marshall Joseph Hay Vineyard Sound

Abandoned Schooner W. E. & W. L. Tuck Survey Planned

The abandoned schooner W. E. and W. L. Tuck at Sound Yarmouth may go to the marine railway after a survey. Officials believe the hull is sound.

Yarmouth N. S W. E W. L. Tuck Marine Railway

Carnegie Faces Atlanta Women Kiss Incident

Pittsburg reports Carnegie wrote that Atlanta women kissed him against his will in a dated letter, describing the incident as unwanted and humorous in tone.

Pittsburg Carnegie Atlanta

Gardner pushes aid for Massachusetts trawlers in Newfoundland case

Representative Gardner of Gloucester Massachusetts advocates for American trawlers fined by Newfoundland authorities for fishing on the west shore beyond the three mile limit. Secretary Root assigns Chandler Addison to study the Fortune Bay dispute as talks with Canada proceed.

Washington Gardner Gloucester Massachusetts Newfoundland Chandler Addison America Canada Root Fortune Bay

Cuticura Remedies Endorsed by Doctor in 1905 Letter

A physician, M. Fisher, M. D., of Big Pool Maryland, writes that eczema was cured by Cuticura Remedies and that he prescribes Cuticura Resolvent and Soap with success. He states he does not usually endorse patent medicines but praises their merit and allows publication of the letter dated May 24 1905.

Maryland Fisher M. Fisher Big Pool, d

Cuticura Set Promises Complete Skin Cure For All Humors

Advert says Cuticura The Set costs one dollar and claims to treat pimples, scalp conditions, and blood humors. It instructs bathing with Cuticura Soap and applying Ointment, plus Resolvent, to cleanse, soothe, and heal from infancy onward. Distribution via Potter and Clarke Co. Boston.

Potter Ch Bole Boston Team. Corp

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