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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1904

Page

2

Lead Pencil Key Link In Tucker Murder Case

State police seek to prove the lead pencil found with Charles L. Tucker was used by Mabel Page to write a note to her father on the day of her murder. Experts will test pencil composition and lead marks to match the note, aiming to strengthen circumstantial evidence against Tucker. A related case note describes a Seabrook druggist wrapping paper aiding conviction in a separate murder.

Tucker Thorp & Martin's Miss Page Harold Kittery Thomaston Seabrook

Missouri Explosion Toll Rises as Navy Probes Causes

The Missouri disaster’s death toll reached 32 with funerals held for 17 seamen as flags half-masted across the city. Telegrams of condolence went to widows while officials study turret design to prevent flame from reaching magazines.

Roxbury Men Fight Fiercely Over Labour Dispute

Mills Breaky 41 of 17 Cottage terrace Roxbury and William E Roberts 45 of 25 Prospect place teamsters for M Dooley contractor clashed while unloading rubbish at Southampton street dump. Patrolman Kellard arrested both men. Dr Starbird treated their injuries. Roberts suffered a deep gash on the left forearm requiring removal to City Hospital.

Mills Breaky Cottage Terrace Roxbury William E. Roberts Prospect Place M. Dooley Southampton Street Kellard Station 9 Starbird Roberts

Julia Brown Dies of Burns in City Hospital

Julia Brown aged about 80 of 81 Spencer street Roxbury died in City Hospital last night from burns sustained while lighting a fire yesterday. The elderly woman passed away after the incident and her death is reported as due to the injuries.

Julia Brown Spencer Street Roxbury City Hospital

Death of Charles Rice Roxbury boy on Missouri

In Roxbury yesterday grief touched the youth as Charles Rice two years old, born and raised there, died after enlisting as a landsman and serving on the Topeka and later the Missouri. Rice, a popular Dearborn Dwight pupil, shared a bond with schoolmate Engineer Johnson who was shot in San Domingo weeks earlier.

Eustis Street Roxbury Charles Rice Missouri Dearborn Dwight Rice Johnson San Domingo Navy Magazine Street

Missouri Explosion Deaths Reported in Navy Bulletin

A Navy Department bulletin lists additional fatalities from the Missouri explosion. The dead include John T. Donnelly ordinary seaman Orval B. Moe apprentice second class James E. Knight culinary seaman and Walbert Edward Elliott master-at-arms second class. Names from yesterday’s despatch are referenced.

Washington Navy Department Missouri John T. Donnelly Orval B. Moe James E. Knight Walbert Edward Elliott

Lieut W C Davidson Named Hero In Philippines

Lieut W C Davidson, heir of Mr and Mrs Andrew J Davidson of Sioux City, was killed in the Missouri explosion. While an ensign on the cruiser Concord in the Philippines he commanded marines on the coast steamer Petrel and captured a Spanish cannon later given to Sioux City.

W. C. Davidson Philippines Sioux City Missouri Andrew J. Davidson Concord Davidson Petrel

Help for the sick through Dr Shoop Restorative offer

A plea to send a book and six bottles of Dr Shoop Restorative on trial at one month to prove efficacy. The author promises payment by the reader or negotiates cost at $5.50 if cured, sharing success stories from twelve years and hundreds of thousands aided. He targets dyspepsia kidneys rheumatism and women’s health, urging readers to request specific book titles from Racine Wisconsin.

Dr. Shoop Shoop Racine Wis

Officials Work to Determine Cause of Missouri Explosion

Washington reports from April 14 indicate prior to the gun accident on the Missouri there was no flame back and the fire rate was slower than Alabama's. One man was blown overboard from the turret top. Navy officials fear full facts may never be known as all involved were killed. Relatives flood the department with anxious inquiries for victims' names.

Count Cassini Speck von Sternburg Roosevelt Missouri New York Admiral Capps Navy Pensacola Construction Bureau Wisconsin Alabama Navy Department Taylor Bureau of Navigation Washington Department American House Guild Bates Benton Foss

Foss Will Fight Today At Convention Rally

Clement Morgan and Isaac B. Allen urged strong anti lynching and disfranchisement protest as a reciprocity plank drew mixed views. Foss received warm applause after defying party lines to press Canadian reciprocity, while Lodge aimed to secure Roosevelt policy support. The Benton and Foss camps vied for delegates with Lubricant cheers and a busy hotel scene, as Parker chaired and Newton read resolutions.

Clement Morgan Isaac B. Allen Senator Lodge Roosevelt Massachusetts New York Lodge Philippines Panama Benton

Fire rescues at four story building on Harrison Avenue

Early morning fire at 319 Harrison Avenue threatened many residents in a four story structure. Families escaped via the fire escape and were helped by neighbors in the other half of the building. Damage was minor with more smoke than flame on the top floor occupied by Salvote Villellie.

Harrison Avenue Salvote Villellie

Dolofsky Surrenders After Shooting Incident

Harry Dolofsky 87 gave himself up at Station 9 after firing three shots at his wife at 948 Parker Street Wednesday night. He had fled, was in hiding, and was taken into custody by Officer Angel from Station 10. Dolofsky lives at 48 Bromley Park and has been separated from his wife for over a year, showing a sullen silence when confined.

Harry Dolofsky Parker Street Angel Dolofsky Bromley Park

Bicycle Crash at Howard Street Injures Youth

Hyman Caplan, 15, of 16 Minot Street, riding a bicycle taken from winter quarters on Somerset Street, lost control and crashed through a window landing on a hot flatiron on Chin Joe’s ironing board at 39 Howard Street. He sustained a scalp wound a badly cut face and a burn and was taken to Relief Hospital.

Somerset Street Hyman Caplan Minot Street Chin Joe Howard Street Relief Hospital

Skull Crushed By Electric Vehicle Accident In Cambridge

Aredis Elsmayan fell from an inward bound car on Main Street Cambridge last evening. He was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital with a fractured skull and internal injuries. Doctors fear for his life.

Aredis Elsmayan Main Street Cambridge Massachusetts General Hospital

Owl Outing Club Holds First Grand Ball at Institute Hall

East Cambridge hosted the Owl Outing Club of Cambridge for its first grand ball. Fred Lord supervised the floor as the club, famed among canoeists, organized the event.

Institute Hall East Cambridge Owl Outing Club Cambridge Fred Lord

Brimmer School Class Reunion Honors Longtime Teacher

The 11th annual Brimmer School class of 1884 reunion and banquet, and the 20th anniversary of the class graduation, were held last evening at the United States Hotel. It also marked the start of Quincy E Dickerman's 60th year as a Boston public schools teacher. Relatives and graduates attended, with speeches by Dickerman, Everett C Roche, ex-Senator Charles H Innes, Frank R Halloran and William Grover.

Brimmer School United States Hotel Quincy E. Dickerman Boston Everett C. Roche Charles H. Innes Frank R. Halloran William Grover

St Patrick's Church Social Delights Roxbury Dorchester Crowd

Several hundred young people from Roxbury and Dorchester attended what was deemed the most successful dancing party by the Catholic Association of St. Patrick's Church in Howe Hall Huntington Avenue last night. Guests included Rev Joseph Gallagher and Fathers Thomas Walsh James A Walsh and J E Crane. Officers were Henry Mulholland floor director Thomas O Neill floor marshal aided by Dr John H Dooley and James J Morris.

Roxbury Dorchester Catholic Association of St. Patrick‘s Church Howe Hall Huntington Avenue Catholic Society Joseph Gallagher St. Patrick's Thomas Walsh James A. Walsh J. E. Crane Cathedral Henry A. Mulholland Thomas A. O'Neill John H. Dooley James J. Morris

Woman Survives Consumption After Koch Lung Cure

Mrs M K Dodge of 54 Elmo Street New Dorchester Massachusetts overcame consumption after six months prognosis. Doctors at Koch Lung Cure 361 Boylston Street Boston urged care and she improved within three weeks breathing oily vapors. She plans discharge soon with many family members lost to the disease. Ashmont and Milton cars via subway reach her door.

Boylston Street Boston California M. K. Dodge Elmo Street New Dorchester Mass Ashmont Milton Subway

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Charles L. Tucker West New Ce Espi Gunners Chew HE_SUSSOVAL O. B. Moe E. F. Wright J. T. Donnelly Secretary of the Navy United States Navy William H. Moody Missouris Hospital King Dental ST. Says M. Braman William Carney Melros Charles ‘Rice Hanover Street Topeka Norfolk W. Va South Atlantic James K. Peterson Herbert Schelbarth U. S Sargent Tremont St Cor Hamilton Pl Park Street Church City A P. Langtry E. H. Brewster Springfield E. T. Harvell Rockland George H. Carleton Haverhill John J. Whipple Brockton Parker Eben S. Draper Hopedale A. H. Goetting State Committee Colonel Benton George A. Hibbard George H. Lyman McCarthy J. D. Gill F. H. Washburn J. B. Billings Crane Penn Cambridge Street Muscatel Brimmer Boys Mr. Dickerman ST. Patrick’s Church Social Oxford National Dental Winter Street Cor Music Hall Vorenberg Davis Optical CO Park Square Opticians Park SQ Stark Ae | CO Market Kington Oxford Lewis Jones & Son Undertakers Lacrance ST
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