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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1900
Page
2
Old Dr Hallock’s Wonderful Electric Pills promise quick permanent relief by targeting nerve centres. The ad claims they restore health, boost blood purification, and cure nervous symptoms, with price details and a free medical advice list from HALLOCK DRUG CO of Boston.
A 21 year old man was found dead in the East River. A plate on his clothing bore the number 1114 and the Boston Mutual Aid Association badge. Arthur Bitt of 78 Forbes Street Jamaica Plain was named as the badge holder. Mrs. Fletcher recalled Hill as a former switchman who boarded with her and left his Elevated Company job about ten months ago claiming to join the navy. Death cause remains undetermined whether suicide murder or accident.
The April meeting at Carnegie Hall discussed liquor and opium traffic impacting natives where missionaries work. It noted persistent pressure on President and predecessors to prohibit sale in lands under U.S. control, notably Alaska territory, Hawaii, and the Philippines.
In Vermont the pursuit of Dunstan and Frank Shaw continues across two counties. Deputies returned from Pittsfield and Stockbridge for Deputy Hoffman's funeral as dogs and volunteers renew a determined effort to capture the murderers dead or alive. The Shaws are believed surrounded in a swamp near West Rochester. Deputy Hoffman was shot amid a confrontation on Pittsfield Mountain.
Chicago April 29 Desk Sergeant Timothy S. O'Connell of Woodlawn station was killed on the Eighteenth Street viaduct. His revolver remained in his hand and a suspect hat was found nearby. James Santa was arrested two hours later as a possible accomplice after being found hatless. Police believe a robbery attempt led to the fatal shooting while the sergeant wore civilian clothes.
Ernst Bohm of the Central Federated Union urged Governor Roosevelt to suspend Supreme Court Justice Freedman pending investigation of a sweeping injunction on Levy & Co. cigar makers. Morris Brown questioned Freedman’s sanity while Joseph Barondess noted their shared Temple Emanuel ties. Striking workers vow to ignore the injunctions.
Melrose prepares for the fiftieth anniversary of its incorporation with a banquet for the city government and guests, a 6 pm reception, a 7 pm band concert on Main Street, and fireworks. Attending dignitaries include county officials, state figures, and city leaders. An early town officers reception runs 3 to 4 pm in City Hall.
The Melrose Athletic Club hosts an evening with common councils from nearby towns and prominent speakers Lt Governor Bates and others. A morning tea, a baseball contest for a silver trophy, a Catholic tie, a band concert, and a fireworks display at Kel Pond are among planned activities open to Melrose men.
Detroit April 29 Governor Pingree, once an independent Republican, told reporters he believes the people’s hope lies with the Democratic party in the coming general elections. He condemned trusts as beyond Republican remedy and declined to announce a party withdrawal.
William L. Wilson, author of the Wilson trails bill, while en route through Kansas City, predicts McKinley and Bryan will lead the ticket. He says Cleveland will not be mentioned and Dewey won’t gain traction, and that Democrats will go into the fight solid. He also questions Admiral Dewey’s role and suggests he may withdraw suddenly.
Officers arrested R E C Dodge of 31 Saxton street for illegal liquor sales at 1876 Dorchester avenue. A decomposed body, about 35, 6 feet 8 inches, found near the Charles River draw, taken to North Grove morgue. Fire destroyed four wooden shops at Huntington avenue and Francis street, loss about 1000. A monkey incident involving John Rogers ends with his finger treated at the Emergency Hospital. Samuel Seel of 469 Albany street was knocked from his bicycle by an electric car at Tremont and Waltham streets, spraining his right leg and side.
The sixth general session of the Congress of Religions concluded at the First Congregational Church in Cambridge last evening. Rev. Dr. Alexander McKenzie presided with speakers including Dr. McKenzie Rev. Dr. S. M. Crothers Rev. Dr. T. F. Wright and Rev. J. L. Jones secretary of the congress.
John H. Barry aged 18 died this afternoon in Salem after being severely injured in an April 8 bicycle collision with an electric car. Lockjaw developed following the accident.
Howard A. Saville, long claimed dead, arrived in Gloucester after an 18 year absence and identified by his sister Mrs. Dolliver and his former wife Mrs. Kinsman. He left for Boston on the 4 58 train. Saville, about 63, may have a New York estate claim of up to 50000 from Captain Richardson. He reportedly has interests in a Little Rock dry goods house and a western Arkansas ranch.
Police fringe the Five Cent Saving Bank robbery mystery with no leads as of tonight. Rumor says the chase narrowed to two well known suspects, each with a history of prior cases.
New York April 29 The World reports boxing licenses may be extended to today. Police commissioners were expected to issue licenses at sporting headquarters last night. Club managers showed cautious satisfaction, a mood unseen in weeks.
The New England reports a dismantled three masted schooner found by a fishing boat in an unfrequented bay of the Queen Charlotte Islands. The wreck is likely American built and recently sunk. Its rock and stern are smashed and no identity traces remain. bones of animals or men lie at the bottom.
Newman Scherzer, son of Mrs. E. B. Scherzer of St. Louis, shares a large Alaska house at Maton Reindeer station with Dr. Gambell, a government superintendent. Scherzer imagines himself teaching a ten child Indian Eskimo school in a former government room. They live bachelor-style in a two story house near a river and mountains.
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