22 Apr 1904
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1904
Page
1
Government exhibits reveal a knife in Tucker’s house and a sheath in a wagon. Hair on Tucker’s coat and notes by Miss Page and Dr. Mead emerge as key items from the opening day.
Government claims the knife caused Mabel Page's wounds and was broken by Tucker. It alleges Tucker dropped the knife sheath in the wagon and admitted blood on his clothing. Prosecution cites blood on the knife and inconsistent statements by Tucker about the weapon.
The Hearst Williams forces were overwhelmingly defeated at Tremont Temple as Olney supporters won all contests. The Olneys adopted a unit rule binding delegates to Olney and named Richard Olney as the standard bearer for St. Louis. George Fred Williams pledged to continue the fight.
The article lists candidates for delegates at large including Patrick A. Collins William A Gaston John R Thayer William L Douglas George Fred Williams George E McNeil Joseph A Smith and Charles A Dean with cross references to continuation on page 9 and convention stories on page 8
A short health claim notes Lung Kuro as a remedy for throat and lung ailments, promising quick relief. The wording emphasizes universal applicability and ease of use, touting rapid benefits for respiratory discomfort.
The Sunday Post reporter attended a show featuring a remarkable pair of political twins in Massachusetts. He spoke with the twins and, in the following Sunday issue, describes their appearance and quotes their remarks as he recalls their public remarks and reactions to their act.
Alderman James M. Curley and Representative Thomas F. Curley, convicted in civil service frauds for impersonating others at a Boston letter carrier exam, will serve six days in jail each after delaying to May to remain residents eligible for office. They chose jail over appealing to the Supreme Court and plan to run again in Ward 17.
Fair weather expected in Boston and nearby areas Friday with a rise in temperatures through Saturday. City Hall faces a growing generation initiative, and every tax payer in Boston is urged to watch City Hall developments. The Sunday Post promises full coverage.
A Times correspondent from Niuchwang reports a messenger arriving with word that Russians fleeing north across the Yalu River are crowded into boats and hundreds are drowning. The dispatch notes these casualties as part of ongoing war coverage.
A two story house at 118 Lauriat avenue Roxbury was gutted by fire early today. The occupants Charles Johnson and Neal McChane lost all their household possessions as firefighters battled the blaze for over an hour. Damage estimated at 3000 dollars.
The Asthma Remedy & Mfg. Co. of 707 Tremont Temple Boston advertises a liquid remedy At-Ma- Syde said to give immediate relief and complete cures with persistent use. They offer free trial supplies and a patent atomizer, urging readers to try before buying the device and medicine.
The Rev. George F. Perin, 21 years pastor of the Every Day Church on Shawmut avenue, will move to the First Universalist Church in Brookline within months. The Brookline pastor, Rev. George M. Gerrish, has accepted Canton N Y to serve St. Lawrence University. Church leaders plan selling the South End edifice and building a new place of worship near Coolidge’s Corner amid mixed congregational reaction.
Exeter N H April 21 Charles F Brigham is indicted for murder by the Rockingham county grand jury after weeks of authorities search in connection with the death of Mrs Clara G Smith at Windham on March 1 Brigham faces murder charges as the case moves forward in New Hampshire authorities report
The defence today is expected to examine Amy Roberts the Pages servant. To put Dr Wood Undertaker Bruce and other government witnesses on the stand. To bring to light points in governments case not raised by the government itself.
Waltham April 21. In a dramatic opening of the Charles L. Tucker murder trial, the defense forced government witnesses to testify, aiming to shift the burden as jurors hear from the very people expected to bolster the prosecution. Judge Luce oversaw an all day session with Tucker appearing composed as defense plans to present its side tomorrow.
Near neighbor Shayler testified he lives in Weston near the Page residence and knew nothing of Tucker I. He recounted Miss Page's note read aloud by Mrs. Bennett and said he left at 12 10 and saw Miss Page sewing in the living room later Amy Roberts testified about her six years with the Pages in Weston and her routine meals and work on the day Miss Page died she described breakfasts at 7 15 and dinners at 6 30 to 7 00 and said she left at 9 35 after noting Miss Page sewing.
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