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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1905
Page
12
The article outlines six guiding maxims attributed to Joseph Jefferson. They emphasize originality, focusing on the audience, avoiding pretentious airs, keeping public promises, excelling in one’s strengths, and avoiding vulgarity or impurity in performances.
West Palm Beach Florida April 18 Joseph Jefferson grew very weak at 9 o clock tonight and Charles B Jefferson says his father has given up. The family оста
Dr Potter states death is imminent for the patient, with estimates of a day or two remaining and the risk that he could pass away at any moment. The prognosis is dire and the family faces a grave uncertainty.
The Citizens' Trade Association of East Boston voted unanimously to endorse repealing the gas consolidation act of 1908. They urged East Boston Senators and Representatives to vote for repeal, arguing higher gas prices in their district.
James H. Farrell of Newton was saved from drowning in Cook's Pond by Joseph White the town engineer. Farrell was exhausted after rescue and Dr Maloney aided revival at the police station.
Fire believed incendiary gutted the unoccupied Mason Manor at Centre and Ward streets Newton Centre late tonight causing about 10000 in damage. Police say the blaze started inside and gained headway before George Ward, neighbor on the adjoining estate, spotted it. Police Sergeant Burk leads the investigation.
John W. Sullivan faced a manslaughter charge in Superior Criminal Court after a dispute near Salvation Army headquarters. Prosecutors allege Sullivan knocked John McCarty, who later died from a head injury. The jury is to report this morning.
In Lovels on Worthen Street the house at 243 Worthen Street owned by James H. Lynch, thought to be the birthplace of artist James McNeil Whistler, was partially destroyed by a fire of incendiary origin. Loss estimated at about $3000.
Twenty months in jail were imposed by Judge Lowell in United States District Court yesterday on Samuel Grunberg John W. Trafton and James A. Shedd for defrauding customs dues in Glasgow Manufacturing Company imports. C A Battler received 12 months and Simon Burman was fined 5000 dollars after pleading guilty. The case goes to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals with all four defendants on bail.
Five year old Grace McAuly of 194 Thornton Street was run over by a Drew & Irving Ice Company wagon driven by L. P. Drew on Marcella Street while playing with friends. She suffered head and leg contusions and was taken to City Hospital.
Melrose April 18 Alderman Levi Elms accused Charity Board Chairman Thomas M Gogin and pressed his removal. A board committee on investigation was formed with Alderman Charles J Barton as chairman to hear charges and Gogin’s refutation next Monday evening.
Robert F. Duval and Harry F. Ireland were found guilty in the Superior Criminal Court of stealing from the Soldiers' Home at Chelsea. John Jenson, the home's steward, on trial with them, died by suicide on Monday.
An inquiry last evening reported Professor Edward S. Wood steadily gains strength and that he may soon be moved to a spot on the south shore for rest and recuperation.
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