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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1904
Page
2
In Port-au-Prince Aug 5 crowds looted three Syrian shops at Archarnes driving out about 100 Syrians who fled here stripped of all. Authorities fear wider unrest across the republic as Minister Powell pledges protection for Americans.
A Hartford man named Watson confessed to killing Mr Osborne in revenge for discharging him as a valet. He described entering the Osbornes' home, shooting as Osborne woke, and pursuing him through a stair hall. A mob urged capture, but Watson was guarded as police prepared to send him to jail for a preliminary murder hearing.
Plans outline a August 16 parade route through Boston from Commonwealth avenue to Park square with 60 foot department spacing and 20 foot post gaps. The Massachusetts department hosts left of column. red and white markers identify divisions. Governor Bates and Mayor Collins will review at designated City landmarks.
Henry Grover of Lynn, superintendent of the Chelsea division of the Boston and Northern street railway, is a Civil War sergeant with a notable war record. At Port Hudson he volunteered for Banks' storming column known as the forlorn hope, and the encampment in Boston this month draws his strong enthusiasm as a G A R member.
The piece notes a fifer from Cambridge, a Massachusetts organizer of old war musicians, who will parade August 16 and was the first to volunteer. He served in the storming column after detaching from his company. Captain Grover, a Lynn resident, has long held public offices and plans to meet old comrades at the encampment.
Governor Bates will not issue a proclamation declaring August 16 a state holiday for the G A R parade in Boston. He believes the event is almost wholly confined to Boston.
Adelaide Meservey 35 attempted suicide at her father's Somerville residence after leaving a note to her husband and parents. Police found her unconscious beside two empty laudanum bottles. a message to her husband and a farewell letter to her parents were recovered, describing suffering and surrender.
Aug 5. Drovers' Deposit National Bank in the stockyard district faced a daylong run amid rumors deposits were loaned to packers during a strike. About 300 people stood in line at night and workmen formed most of the crowd. Over 1500 clamoring depositors gathered earlier while 50 police maintained order as the bank kept cashiers open and pledged to stay open all night.
Everett McKay eight years old was playing on Union street when a heavy coal team driven by Dennis J. Sweeney ran him over. He sustained a fractured hip and internal injuries and was taken to his Linden avenue home for treatment.
W S NICKY RSON argues Eugene N Foss is aligned with Canadian interests and accuses the Boston Chamber of Commerce president Mr Whitney of provincial ties. The letter claims a petition for Canadian interests has 39 000 homes and blasts Foss for seeking Massachusetts governorship, labeling him un-American.
A Boston City Council committee led by Councilman Foley pressed Mayor Collins for funds to entertain Lawrence visitors on Aug 10. Collins refused, citing city debts and that personal charity funds would go to charity. Foley said the outing would proceed and that Lawrence leaders would be treated royally.
About 10,990 striking workers in Chicago received seven dollars each from the strike treasury as the first weekly benefit. Secretary Call handed control of the Chicago strike to President Donnelly and departed to oversee the Eastern situation.
The third night of charges against Patrolman Charles Johnston features his testimony before Sommerville Aldermen. Johnston, suspended twice by Chief Parkhurst, defends his actions and explains entries in a railroad tower with Blair Peters and Crossman. The hearing adjourns for arguments Monday at 7, with Crossman cleared of falsehood claims.
John McDonald, holding the reins, halted a runaway horse named Bessie Goddard after a struggle near Centre street in Jamaica Plain. The horse, attached to a Stanhope buggy and owned by Keazer & Atherton provision dealers, had a track record of 2:18 1-4. An automobile frightened the animal, causing the incident yesterday at noon.
Chicago August 5. Rumors of a new peace conference between packers and strikers spread after Montana Roundup Association leaders John M. Boardman and M E Milner appeared at the stock exchange. Packers deny knowledge of a move but Montana men may seek a conference. Packers claim business rose today, while strikers vow the strike will be active and a truck drivers strike may be called tomorrow.
New York Aug 5 Leader Murphy’s objections to Patrick H McCarren as chairman do not alter core control. Hill Sheehan and others insist McCarren stays and will run the statewide campaign with Greater New York under regular organization. The city faction fight won’t sway the vote, as Senator Gorman stays at the Fifth Avenue Hotel and meets only a few.
In Southboro on August 5 Harvard Summer School sent 140 Porto Rican male students as guests of J. Montgomery Sears. After a drive across his estate they were entertained at dinner.
Division 22 A O H elected Joseph E Mooney and John J Steele as delegates to the state convention to be held in City Hall Holyoke on August 23 and 24. John F White and Dr Oliver M Sheridan were chosen as alternates.
The Board of Aldermen ordered street closures for the G A R parade on Tuesday Aug 16 restricting Commonwealth avenue sections Massachusetts avenue certain adjacent lanes and streets from Commonwealth to Temple Place Tremont Boylston and Park Square. Police will rope off streets as needed for formation and parade dismissal with exemptions for emergency and U S mail vehicles.
A man held in $1000 personal recognizance faces possible state action as postal delays mount. Attorney General Parker says civil restraint orders were considered while District Attorney Stevens weighed criminal steps, then evidence prompted a broader inquiry into North American Trust.
John M Barry head of the North American Trust is closed by federal authorities. Inspector Snow says no real estate contracts have been fulfilled by the company and notes allied individuals held personal contracts for wagons. Investigators seek funds from thousands of investors and question the disposition of about 300 held by Federal Trust Company.
A man surrendered to federal officials yesterday following a warrant issued for his involvement in the North American Trust case. Authorities stated the case centers on alleged financial misconduct linked to the trust. Further charges or names were not disclosed in the available report.
The article notes that concern’s accounts protect client and North American Trust interests. Stockholders cited are J. H. Fletcher with 25 shares, ex-Alderman David F. Barry with 50 shares, and William O. Childs with 25 shares, totaling 100 shares at par. Childs previously acted as attorney for the concern. State officers view Barry and others as liable under the old anti lottery statute, in addition to federal charges against trust officers.
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent as antiseptic, healing aids for female disorders including ulcers inflammations irritations and nervousness. It touts purity, economy and safety plus benefits for skin hair and general hygiene, noting global use and several product forms and depots.
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