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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1905
Page
2
Advertises Cutiura as a miraculous treatment for awful psoriasis lasting years with skin cracking and bleeding. Claims complete cure in thirty days at a price of $4.75, urging readers to buy immediately.
A testimonial from W. M. Chidhester of Hutchinson Kansas, dated April 20 1905, describes a 35 year struggle with psoriasis cured after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. He details the rash progression with red circular spots dry scales and itching and claims full remission after thirty days. The medical ad notes Cuticura products sold by Potter Drug & Chemical Co in Boston.
Salem and Beverly coal dealers allege Essex county commissioners favored one firm in last fall's coal awards for the jail and courthouse. They say bids on soft and hard coal were not awarded to the lowest bidder and accuse officials of impropriety, noting a prior 1901 instance.
A District Court hearing on assault and battery charges against Policeman James McMullen Jr. of Station 5 opened yesterday. Dennis Griffin, a city employee, testified that McMullen taunted him through a cell door, grabbed his throat, and later beat him with a club. Griffin showed facial injuries. the officer denied the allegations and the judge continued the case to today.
George W. Harrington 57 of South Boston collapsed at 2 a.m. while taking the milk team from the stable of his employer Frank Green. He died in the incident.
Indianapolis reports the death of Major General J R Carnahan in the uniform rank Knights of Pythias. He served as a high ranking officer and was a prominent figure in the organization.
The Brookline Board of Health will prosecute those who throw rubbish or garbage in the streets.
New York Aug 3 Mrs Kate Getin plunged five stories landing on a rug which cushioned her fall and left her with only a broken arm.
The Young Men's Hebrew Association will hold memorial services Sunday evening at 39 East Concord Street.
Phineas Bronsdon of Milton Massachusetts, builder of Boston Public Garden and the first horse-car railway to Charlestown, died in San Francisco in his 87th year. His first wife was Sarah K. Loud of Boston.
John S. Brennan aged 50 died from a fractured skull after a fall from a piazza roof last Wednesday night in Westfield. He was a peddler and three of his brothers live in Worcester.
Fort Ethan Allen Vermont August 3 The wealthy New York parents of Private Edwin A De Forest of the Fifteenth Cavalry have paid for his discharge He enlisted in St Louis after exhausting his allowance and becoming despondent.
A news note from Washington on August 3 reports that any living survivors of the Tenth North Carolina Battery may claim the tattered emblem of their Confederate unit from the Fifth Rhode Island Regiment.
Miss May Elizabeth Hsdale of the South End married Howard C. Nott a Brooklyn club man last March and kept the nuptials secret until now.
Patrolman Joseph F. Callahan must answer selectmen tonight for missing his court appearance against John O. Monroe over illegal liquor selling. Callahan cites losing his car while Chief Rhoades ridicules the excuse.
The son of J. J. Van Alen, just home from Europe, asserts his father does not intend taking British citizenship. He confirms the Van Alens remain American.
The daughter of J. Fenimore Clayton, who killed his child in 1885, won a pardon today. Born after his imprisonment, she had never seen him before the clemency.
Robert Scully of Cambridge and his wife and seven children faced tragedy as he died yesterday after falling from a St. Louis skyscraper in an accident.
Asheville August 3 Vanderbilt plans to cut staff at Biltmore. foremen dismissed wages reduced and general force trimmed as the estate moves toward self sufficiency.
In Winsted Connecticut a bulldog engaged a large rattlesnake with eleven rattles. The dog clamped between head and tail and chewed until the reptile died. The dog also died from injuries in the fight.
Frederick W. Story was arrested in New York after being traced by his female companion for stealing $4000 from his Montreal employers.
The Enterprise is docked at Queenstown Ireland with all well on board and will depart for Brest France.
Rochester New Hampshire Aug 8 a party of 150 men tracking Miss Mary A Tucker of Providence Rhode Island found she had turned back toward her friends suggesting she is returning to reason. Search leaders vow to intensify efforts with 500 searchers planned as factories close for workers to join.
A stranger named John Bowen arrived at the Emergency Hospital asking for rates and paying for a week in advance. He deteriorated rapidly, now lying strapped to a cot in a life threatening condition with doctors unable to identify his origins.
George Ashley of Fall River defeated Harry Edells of Chelsea by decision in a 15 round bout at the Rhode Island Athletic Club in Thornton. Monk the Newsboy won in the semi final, while Henry Wood beat Kid Raymond in the prelim. A strong crowd gathered with horsemen present.
The Metropolitan Water Board will supply Cambridge with 300 million gallons of water to ease local scarcity and support city needs.
In Gloucester on August 3, Samuel Thurston fell asleep and his pension papers were stolen, prompting a local investigation and a call for record checks.
Parents report 9 year old James Davidson of 8 West Eagle Street East Boston missing. Police seek public help and urge anyone with information to contact authorities.
Aug. 3 in Marshfield and a Daniel Webster Memorial Association clambake drew political figures from the top of the Republican slate General Edgar R Champlin Asa P French and Governor hopefuls. Augustus B Seeley hosted at the Seeley farm with remarks by Joshua B Holden President of the memorial association. The event featured clam bake fare and naval pomp while Holden boasted Marshfield clams rivaling Webster’s own favorites and showcased a historic watch once worn by Webster.
Harold R. Woolf, a Boston playwright, married New York socialite Josephine Van Rensselaer. The couple, who wed quietly in Great Barrington, toured to Canada for a honeymoon. Josephine Grinnell of New York was already famed in society. Harold’s late friend F. Harold Van Rensselaer died two years ago.
Montreal Aug 3 Special Customs Officer O Grady seized 70 000 Belgian cigarettes believed smuggled in on the Canadian Pacific steamer Montreal authorities said.
A load of iron blocked the West Boston Bridge for an hour this morning choking traffic and delaying commuters. Authorities cleared the bridge as the heavy cargo was moved away from the span.
Ottawa reports the Dominion government has not yet received an answer to its telegram to Washington asking permission for the Forty-third Rifle Regiment to visit Boston and Providence. The regiment plans to depart tomorrow and Ottawa seeks a reply as the issue remains under discussion.
Harry Pascal reelected business agent of Amalgamated Meat Cutters Union 897. Engineers and Firemen’s Assembly 1628 K of L vote to forgo Labor Day parade and host an open house at Naomi Hall. Condor foundry signs wage agreement with Core Makers’ Union and workers return. Boston Electrical Workers’ Union 4 to invite non union linemen to parade with 103 and 104. Sun picnic at Apollo Garden on Aug 26. 60 membership applications pending. District Assembly 30 Knights of Labor discusses reinstating discharged workers. Cambridge Central Labor Union to hear Frank H. McCarthy Dennis D. Driscoll and Philip H. Sweet. Woodworkers’ District Council elects George Casey president, BR H. McIntyre secretary, Charles M. Hoffman trustee chairman.
The ceremony at St James Church in Great Barrington celebrated a wedding quietly. The bride wore pale gray chiffon and duchess lace with a white lace picture hat and carried a sweet pea bouquet. She entered with Mr Maunsell Van Rensselaer while James J. Van Alen was abroad.
In Nahant Massachusetts on August 3 the Nahant club invitation tournament saw R C Seaver, the state champion, lose in the third round to K Horton. In doubles C Hobart and W C Grant defeated E B Dewhurst and H J Holt. Semifinals set Horton to face Hobart and Dewhurst to play Behr.
The grand jury met today but did not take up the cotton crop report leakage and adjourned until tomorrow. After tomorrow's session an adjournment of two weeks will be taken.
The gunboat Nashville will be put in commission at the Charlestown navy yard on August 8. This ceremony marks the ship Basting into service under Navy authority.
The Hoisting and Portable Engineers' Union voted last night to forgo a Labor Day parade and instead hold an open house at Engineers' Hall 994 Washington Street. The wage committee reported a new wage and working agreement submitted for signatures affecting pile driving engineers only, proposing an eight hour day and 40 cents per hour with $180 weekly.
A Nostalgic ad describes female blues from dyspepsia to nervous distress and touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure. It cites Mrs Rosa Adams of Louisville Kentucky praising restoration of health and buoyancy after using the remedy. The letter invites others to write for advice.
Senator Lodge returns from an extended summer abroad expected September 4. His arrival heightens Republican interest as leadership dynamics with Senator Crane unfold for the remainder of the gubernatorial campaign. The reciprocity plank and ties to Champlin Malone and other GOP hopefuls frame a contested path toward election.
The record in the Mary Rogers murder case was entered by the U S Supreme Court clerk in Washington. An appeal argues she is insane.
Senator and Mrs Henry Cabot Lodge are due home aboard the Cedric, sailing September 4. They will spend several weeks at Nahant before returning to Washington for the winter.
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