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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1905

Page

2

Sanford's Ginger Promotes Health Amid Heat and Fatigue

For heat prostration indigestion bowel troubles weakness nervousness and sleeplessness caused by hot weather change of water food climate and fatigue in travel cramps pains colds chills and many ills Sanford's Ginger is priceless and always healthful. Look for OWL TRADE MARK on the wrapper to avoid substitutes. Thirty five years the standard in purity flavor and strength sold by druggists and grocers everywhere. Insist on Sanford's.

Sanford Sanford’s

Tot Burned to Death at Hyde Park

A 2 1 2 year old boy named William M Benson son of Mr and Mrs Howard W Benson 28 Foster Street was left alone in a second floor room when a fire started from the child s own clothes. Neighbor Mrs Stuart T Allen saw smoke and alerted the fire department. The child was found burned and died shortly after at Hyde Park Emergency Hospital.

Hyde Park William M Howard W. Benson Foster Street Stuart T. Allen Maggie Allen Charles Wandlass

Think Chicago Suspect Dubbed Boston Check Raiser

Local inspectors believe a Boston check rasher who swindled merchants months ago used raised postal money orders. The suspect was arrested Thursday night at a Chicago sub post office. He gave the name Norman H. Roberts, 27, a salesman.

Boston Chicago Norman H. Roberts

Ambassadors Luncheon Hosts Noted American Visitors

In London on August 4, Ambassador Reid hosted a luncheon for Charles R. B. Littlefield of Maine Justice Gildersleeve of New York Clayton Jones of Boston and other prominent American visitors currently in the city.

London Ambassador Reid Charles RB. Littlefield Maine Justice Gildersleeve New York Clayton Jones Boston

Nervine Aids Woman With Nervous Prostration Claims

Mrs. Chas. Landrum of Carthage Missouri credits Dr Miles Nervine with restoring strength and sleep after severe nervous prostration. The ad asserts the remedy soothes feeds and rebuilds nerves and offers a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to help.

Miles Chas. Landrum Carthage Nervine

Victory for Mayor Wood and the Post

Mayor Roswell G. Wood of Haverhill lauds the Boston Post for its role in exposing county contracts and saving the city about 37000. Essex county commissioners agree to submit bridge plans for municipal approval. The Post’s publicity is praised for lifting scrutiny on Waters River bridge and other county expenditures.

Haverhill Essex County Aes Poe Boston Post Roswell G. Wood Mayor Wood Haverhill Bridge Waters River Bridge Danvers Lawrence Wood R. G. Wood Clty Wallace Bates Lynn Bates E. C. Sawyer Abbott

Wife Dead Husband Held In Roxbury Case

Mrs Annie Porter died at Massachusetts General Hospital from head injuries investigators deem suspicious. Her husband Andrew Porter a teamster is in custody as police probe circumstances and await an autopsy by the medical examiner.

Annie Porter Hammond Street Roxbury Massachusetts General Hospital Andrew T. Porter Division 10 Porter Dr. McKenzie Mamie Whitton Lowell Annie Clark Ayer

Suit Claims Wife's Affections Alienated by Rich Farmer

Herman H. Lewis of Woodstock Vermont sues James I Roby for five thousand dollars claiming his wife Effie P Brown Lewis was led astray by Roby who cared for the kicker cow on the farm near Springfield Village. Lewis says his marriage in 1896 to his first cousin and his winter stays in North Carolina left his wife with chores and two small children. Roby and Mrs Lewis deny improper conduct amid about 120 letters read to the jury.

Woodstock Herman H. Lewis James I.’. Roby Roby Effie P. Brown Lewis North Carolina Springfield Village

Willard S Allen Said To Be In South America

A report claimed Willard S Allen, the absconding treasurer of the Methodist Preachers' Aid Society, is living in a South American city in good circumstances. Chief Watts denied the information, and Allen's family would not discuss his whereabouts. Rumors say letters from him may have been received.

Willard S. Allen Methodist Preachers’ Aid Society Watts Allen Boston

Two Little Tots Wander From Tremont Street to Revere

Police in Revere rescued Mary Perry aged 4 and Amelia Perry aged 6 who had walked from 273 Tremont Street Boston. They were found near the Town Hall in Revere as Boston police conducted a missing child search.

Revere Mary Perry Amelia Perry Tremont Street Boston

Is Schidlofski Acting Tragedy in Jail Confession

Jailer observations at the Middle Sex House of Correction depict John Schidlofski, a Polish man who confessed to murdering his wife Marciana, as he exhibits signs of mental strain. He is seen talking incomprehensibly, then embracing anger, and mimicking the past murder in a disturbed, lingering display.

John Schidlofski Belmont Middlesex House of Correction Pole Marciana Schidlofski Schidlofski

Moore Freed After Six Years In Sing Sing Prison

William E. A. Moore, husband of Fayne Moore, left Sing Sing after six years' imprisonment. He arrived in New York in the afternoon wearing a blue serge suit tailored in under two hours. Moore said he is innocent and blamed his wife for his misfortunes during a stroll on Broadway.

New York William E. A. Moore Fayne Moore Sing Sing Moore Broadway

Breaks in Southboro Home Probed After Ban on Robberies

Chief Place and Boston police investigate two breaks at Newell Bent’s Southboro home linked to George Galaucia and E. E. Seelee, arrested in Boston. A window and a skeleton key entry are suspected with losses over $200, pending Bent’s return from Europe.

South Framingham Chief Place Boston Newell Bent Southboro George Galaucia E. E. Seelee

Wife of ex Secretary Carlisle Dead

Mrs. Mary G. Carlisle wife of former Secretary of the Treasury John G. Carlisle died today at her country home in West Islip after three weeks illness. She came here two months ago to spend the summer.

Babylon L. I Mary G. Carlisle Secretary of the Treasury John G. Carlisle West Islip

Holyoke Opens New Paper Mill for Experiments

Holyoke unveils a new small paper mill built by Charles E. Pope of Perkins' Japanese Tissue Mills. The facility will be used for experiments and offered to Holyoke mill men who wish to test various methods.

Holyoke Charles E. Pope Perkins’ Japanese

Helen Stuart Floated After Run Aground at Naushon Island

British schooner Helen Stuart which ran ashore at Naushon Island has been floated and resumed its voyage to Nova Scotia with no damage reported.

Vineyard Haven Helen Stuart Naushon Island Nova Scotia

Elm beetle strips Abington trees in town center

Abington residents report elm tree beetles defoliating the handsome trees in the town center as of August 4. Local officials have not announced control measures.

Abington

Summer Col ds Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad

A short ad promoting a patent remedy claiming to cure summer colds and remove the cause. It urges readers to call for the full name and seek the signature of E. W. Grove. The price listed is 265c.

E. W. Grove

Clergyman Randolph Charged with Assault in Malden Court

West Medford clergyman the Rev J K Randolph charged with assault and battery on Charles Allen of Boston. He pleaded not guilty and the case was continued. Allen says Randolph rented a house then moved and Randolph struck him three times. Randolph held in lockup overnight and bailed out this morning.

Malden West Medford J. K. Randolph Charles Allen Boston Randolph The All Holies Allen Arlington Street

Say Lad Sold Stolen Goods

De Silva Dwyer a 16 year old Charlestown youth faces a larceny charge from his employer David Banash a Summer street wholesaler. He allegedly forged a receipt book and stole parcels later found with about 50 dollars worth of goods at his home. Police seek buyers he may have sold to.

de Silva Dwyer Pear Street Charlestown David Banash Summer Street Dwyer Banash

500 Barbers Will Parade on Labor Day

Chris Mallen of the Boston Barbers Union was elected marshal of 500 barbers who will parade Labor Day. His staff includes GO F Toomey, C E O'Donnell, H H Petti grew, J F Donovan, D J Turcott, John Manganro, J C Lemman, John Ogilvie, Mark Rich, J J Heath, J F O'Brien, J J Dwyer, F S Berry, J F Haugh, C H Herbert and John Trainor. Members will meet at Copley Square Labor Day morning and march behind Central Labor Union delegates.

Chris Mallen Boston Barbers’ Union GO. F. Toomey C. E. O’donnell H. H. Pettigrew J. F. Donovan D. J. Turcott John Manganro J. C. Lemman John Ogilvie Mark Rich J. J. Heath J. F. O’brien J. J. Dwyer F.S. Berry J. F. Haugh C. H. Herbert John Trainor Copley Square Central Labor Union

Labor union delegates named for culinary council and Boston boards

Matthew Crahan John Rice and W E Morse were elected as delegates to the proposed culinary council. William H Weir W E Morse and John Rice chosen to represent the union at the joint board of Boston Engineers unions meeting on August 21. The Building Trades Council Labor Day committee organized with Jeremiah Donovan as chairman and George E Flynn as secretary. The parade division will be headed by the Partridge Municipal Band.

Matthew Crahan John Rice W. E. Morse Stationary Engineers’ Union Culinary Council William H. Weir Board of Boston Engineers Building Trades Council Jeremiah J. Donovan George E. Flynn Partridge Municipal Band

Boston society woman stuns peers with unusual act

A prominent Boston society woman performs a remarkable act that unexpectedly reveals a different side of her. The anecdote promises to intrigue readers and mark a departure from her usual public image, described as unlike anything chronicled before. Read more in tomorrow's Sun day Post.

Sunday Post

Editor Criswell Near Indictment Amid Subway Death

New York August 4 The prosecution of editor Robert A. Criswell on a criminal charge besides a libel indictment hovered over him as he either leaped from or fell from a subway express train last night, a statement issued from the district attorney’s office said.

Criswell New York Robert A. Criswell The New Yorker Social Editors’ Society

Clergyman Credits Postum Coffee Switch for Health

A Iowa clergyman recounts his wife’s violent vomiting tied to coffee. After stopping coffee and using Pos tum Food Coffee, symptoms vanished and nine years of health followed. He urges readers to try Postum and mentions the Battle Creek Michigan company and the booklet The Road to Wellville.

Iowa Postum Company Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Clever Young People List Brims With Notable Names

A Boston area editor boasts over a thousand young names as clever friends. The long list includes residents across Charlestown Boston Roxbury Dorchester Medford Quincy Winthrop and more, each with streets and ages noted, reflecting a community of youthful promise.

Warren A. Miller Haley Street Charlestown Cecilia Downins Mhichborn Street Boston F. D. Fredenbeirch East Seventh Street South Barbara Pratt Wildwood Street Winchester Harriet Sinclair Elm Place Quincy Chestnut Street Blanche P. Marion Mt. Pleasant Street Woburn Alvina Wines Boylston Street Frank Williams Main Street Winthrop Robert Kershaw Ipswich Lillian M. Lord Washington Street Dorchester Jennie Jennings Shirley Street May Braff Everett Street Catherine B. Burke Blue Hill Avenue Roxbury William E. Paret West Stevenson Avenue Everett Clarice Chauncey Hough's Neck W. Co. Weir Worcester George Babb Division Street George West Hancock Street Melrose

Explosion in harbor yields decomposed body from dredger blast

A dynamite blast set off by a dredger crew in the main ship channel near Fort Warren yesterday afternoon brought to the surface the badly decomposed body of a man. Initial belief of murder proved unfounded. the deceased was likely a sailor about five and a half feet tall, dressed in a dark coat and pants with no shirt.

Fort Warren

Reception to Fr Killilea Postponed to Thursday

The reception for Rev. Bartholomew F. Killilea of St. Stephen's Church North End has been postponed to next Thursday evening. It will be held in St John's Hall Moon Street.

Bartholomew F. Killilea St. Stephen’s Church North End St. John’s Hall Moon Street

Hebrew Commemoration for John Hay in Boston

The memory of the late Secretary of State John Hay will be observed by the Boston Young Men's Hebrew Association tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. The event will take place at the association rooms located at 89 East Concord Street.

John Hay Boston Young Men's Hebrew Association East Concord Street

Boston & Northern opens Malden to Stoneham car line

Aug 4 Boston & Northern railroad introduces a new car line between Malden square and Stoneham square with service every 30 minutes.

Malden Boston & Northern Railroad Malden Square Stoneham Square

Cure Catarrh with Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder

A testimonial from Rev. Dr. Borcher of Buffalo states both he and his wife were troubled by catarrh and found relief within ten minutes after using Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. The ad emphasizes curing offensive discharges and purifying breath.

Borcher Buffalo Agnew

Freshness guaranteed Chase and Seal Brand Coffee

The advertisement touts Chase and Seal Brand Coffee as retain­ing freshness through air tight tin packaging and 30 day restocking by grocers. It warns that coffee in paper bags or looser packaging loses strength and becomes insipid, urging consumers to buy Seal Brand for robust aroma and flavor.

Chase Sanborn

Taft Party Arrives in Manila Amid Water Pageant

Secretary of War Taft and party arrived on the steamship Manchuria at 10 o'clock. A grand water pageant greeted the delegation as Governor-General Wright Major General Corbin and Rear Admiral Train with staffs met the party. Thousands lined streets decorated for the welcome.

Manila Taft Manchuria Wright Corbin Train

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