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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1905
Page
5
President Roosevelt will break camp on May 8 and travel to Washington immediately. He will only stop in Denver and Chicago for adjusted reception dates. Secretary Loeb, returning from the camp, said Washington affairs required a curtailed visit.
Promotes Sanozol treatment for diverse skin diseases using external lotion and soap. Claims quick relief and permanent cure for eczema lupus herpes ringworm psoriasis and more. Advertises prices 1.75 for full pint 1.00 half pint 25c per cake or jar and requests testimonials from Sanozol Laboratory Brooklyn NY.
Seventeen couples stroll the Public Garden at dusk in a spring scene. Moonlight highlights lilacs and tulips as lovers embrace beneath arbors and the elm trees. Doogue’s garden setting echoes with sighs as night winds carry a tale of romance past the park benches.
After an eight year absence from Boston T J Scollans who fled while awaiting trial for alleged complicity in the 1897 frauds will return. Extradition papers signed by Governor Douglas were mailed to New York where Inspector John McGarr awaits their arrival. It is not believed Scollans will delay his return and he is expected to be brought back tomorrow.
State police believe the firebug gang has paused operations after a threatening anonymous letter to Chief Neal. They view the lull as a temporary truce and plan to spring a trap if fires resume, suspecting a possible traitor inside the group.
A stranger woman in Athol tossed three kisses to Charles Lamb at the Pequoig Hotel window. Eyewitnesses describe her as striking with dark eyes and a white cloak. Lamb blushed at the gesture as others were kissed by wireless.
Investigators probe two deliberate efforts to wreck trains on the Fitchburg division near Kendal Green. A wheelbarrow blocked the track and fish plates were placed on the east bound line near Riverview station, both removed by workers before any collision.
Oliver Fader aged 9 of 18 Southward Street Roxbury was struck by lime blown from a passing wagon on Blue Hill Avenue. His eyes were severely burned and doctors at City Hospital said he faced possible loss of sight.
Victor Barron, 183 years old, was knocked down by a bicycle rider yesterday afternoon at Porter and Paris streets East Boston. He suffered a compound fracture of both bones in the right leg and was taken to the Relief Hospital.
Frank Dobratz 23 of 188 North Beacon Street Brighton grabbed the bridle of a light buggy horse racing toward Washington Street and Chestnut Hill Avenue. He halted the maddened animal after being dragged several feet, saving two children as hundreds watched. The horse bolted after a passing car near the local post office, narrowly missing an elderly pedestrian.
Worcester April 27 Deeds place Rev J H Humphrey as owner of nearly 100 acres on Burncoat Street between Clinton Lane and Clark Street The land was sold by O A Kelly who took a $30 000 mortgage no cash changing hands He plans to build a negro institute resembling Livingston College Salisbury NC with both men and women students to be drawn from Massachusetts and beyond seeking funds from substantial sources to complete the building for fall use
An empty four car Fitchburg passenger train and engine derailed near the North station drawbridge last night. Three cars were severely damaged and the Fitchburg division service was delayed from 5:15 to 9:30 PM.
The Hon. John A. Sullivan spoke at a reception hosted by the Highland Yacht Club of Roxbury last evening. He discussed political doings in Congress in a humorous address to club members and invited friends.
Rev Dr Washington Gladden of Columbus says his Boston visit shows much has been accomplished. He condemns accepting the Rockefeller 100000 gift and warns it would widen the rift between churches and working people and harm church credibility with youth.
The body of John Kent aged 83 years and formerly of Rochester New Hampshire was found this afternoon in the embers of a bonfire on an unoccupied farm he had gone to clear for planting. Authorities suppose he accidentally fell into the fire.
Liu Superintendent I O Wright of the New England Telephone Company faced cross examination at a Somerville aldermanic hearing on its petition for pole locations on several streets. The company plans to remove electric light poles and string wires from new poles. Ex mayor Glines questioned continuing the hearing as the crowd grew restless. Alderman Keene moved to permit withdrawal of the petition, which passed.
James M. Beck of New York attorney for Standard Oil told a Post reporter last night there is nothing in Rev. Dr. Washington Gladden's statement to attract him. Beck said Gladden did not attract him to Boston and there was nothing for him to say on the subject.
The Rev. Co. CG. Creegan, district secretary of the American Board of Foreign Missions, said in Columbus that after agitation against the Rockefeller gift any future approach to Mr. Rockefeller will require new instructions from the corporation.
Deputy Sheriff E. O. Bacon, 72, the longest serving deputy with 36 years in service in Worcester County, died at his home at 2 30 this afternoon of heart failure. Known as fearless, he arrested and convicted several noted criminals and survived by his widow and son Arthur E. Bacon of Worcester.
Melrose April 27 Alderman Levi Elms reports burglars took six pigs several hens and other livestock from his Lebanon street farm. Police seek clues while pig owners across Greater Boston monitor for suspect livestock as Elms juggles duties with charity board charges and his own business.
Thomas Dunlevy an iron moulder from North Adams Mass lies in Medico Chirurgical Hospital with his arm bound over his face. A large skin graft from his biceps now forms a nasal nose after molten metal burned his original nose away. He will stay in this position for weeks while feeding continues via tube.
The 1995 old home week effort was officially launched at the Massachusetts Old Home Week Association executive board meeting in the Globe building. Dr. Charles H. Bangs of Lynn chaired as vice president, with reports from across the state and plans for district rallies, stamping 1905 memorabilia, and boosting participation in towns slow to adopt the reunion concept.
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