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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1905

Page

4

Chinese boycott linked to Chinese officials' sons

San Francisco acting consul-general J W Davidson from Shanghai reports the boycott stems from discourteous treatment of sons of Chinese officials by immigration staff on landing at San Francisco. He notes orders placed for six months of American goods may blunt the move but warns anti foreign sentiment could escalate and lead to serious consequences.

San Francisco J. W. Davidson Shanghai Orient

Father accused in milk theft scheme testimony from children

In police court two of George A Bridges's children testified he sent them to steal milk from residences and to provide false names to obtain goods. Edward 13 and Ethel 17, siblings of the accused, supported the claim as the hearing opened with Bridges held on $200 bond for receiving stolen property.

Lad Lynn George A. Bridges Edward Ethel Pridges

Policeman Injured by Wagon in Somerville

Special policeman George F. Winters employed by T. F. Little of 285 Washington street Somerville was injured internally when a wagon struck him on Somerville avenue yesterday afternoon. John Frederickson of Acton Centre, named by police as responsible, is jailed at the Somerville police station on drunkenness and fast driving charges.

George F. Winters Somerville T. F. Little Washington Street Somerville Avenue John Frederickson Acton Centre Winters

When You Pack Your Trunk

Delivers advisory notes on SANFORD'S GINGER for hot weather ailments including indigestion weak bowels nerves and sleep loss. Claims travel fatigue change of water and climate as triggers, promotes product as thirty years standard in purity and strength sold by druggists and grocers.

Sanford

Undertaker Referred to End City Work After Burial Case

Newton officials say undertaker E W Pratt will not receive city burials anymore. Overseer E M Fowle notes exhumed body of Mrs Ann Flaherty found in rubbish in Newton Cemetery. Burials to be by contract with strict terms. city allowance of $15 covers only expenses.

Newton E. W. Pratt E. M. Fowle Ann Flaherty

Ryan Fails to Ask for Warrant in Dock Trust Case

Martin J. Ryan visited the U S district attorney to obtain a warrant for James T. Mahoney on illegal naturalization charges. Mahoney, with counsel John J. O’Connor, met Assistant District Attorney Lewis who said the charges were insufficient for criminal action and promised a hearing if new charges arose. Mahoney denied the accusations, calling them personal spite tied to bribery claims against Ryan by Peter W. Collins. Mahoney naturalized in October 1897.

Martin J. Ryan United States District Attorney James T. Mahoney East Boston Mahoney Ryan Peter W. Collins United States District Court

Requested Resignation of Federal Agent Stuns Officials

Internal Revenue Commissioner Yerkes asked for the resignation of Captain Charles R. Ingram a special agent in the New England division. Ingram at 65 years old has gone to Washington to learn the reason for the request. He is a Civil War veteran with a noted record and no fault found with his work.

Internal Revenue Yerkes Charles R. Ingram United States Revenue Division New England

Walker seeks reelection to Legislature in Waltham

Representative Edward A. Walker will again run for a term in the Legislature. Friends say upcoming Waltham bills justify his decision, and Walker notes he had planned retirement after three years but was urged by leading Republicans to reconsider.

Waltham Edward A. Walker

Evicting sheriff barely escapes as woman causes fracas

In Lowell on August 15 Mrs. R F Gifford rushed from a neighbor's wash tub to stop furniture eviction. She collided with Deputy Sheriff Clark, tearing his coat and causing him to lose a necktie as she was arrested.

Lowell R. F. Gifford Clark

Todd Arrested for Attempting to Sell Hired Horse in Newton

Harry C Todd, 25, was captured in Newton last evening by police while attempting to dispose of a horse and buggy he had hired in Worcester. He will be turned over to Worcester police.

Newton Harry C.todd Worcester

New money order form adopted to curb fraud

Washington D C Aug. 15 A new style of money order blank has been adopted for the next four years Postmaster General Cortelyou says the new one cannot be tampered with This comes after many fraudulent and raised orders were circulated and the old forms were found inadequate.

Washington, D.C Cortelyou

Winifredian Brings European Cargo and Passengers

The Leyland line steamer Winifredian, capt F Shepard, arrived from Liverpool after 9 days 8 hours with 1000 tons of cargo including 400 tons salt wool and cotton plus machinery and iron. It carried 47 cabin passengers nine returning cattlemen and three stowaways Edward Grey 19 will be deported and two Americans James Faulkner 22 and Charles Skeare 31. The ship skipped July sailing due to dull freights.

Leyland Line Winifredian F. Shepard Liverpool Edward Grey James Faulkner Charles R. Skeare Dulness

Alone he waits for child wife in stray caravan

Hoary headed farmer Oren Robbins waits on his farm for his child wife Minnie Burgess who deserted him with a dog, pups, cat and mare. Deputies issued description cards and expect a trace tomorrow as Robbins forgives if she returns.

Orange Oren Robbins E. C. Fowler Robbins Minnie Dolly Minnie Burgess Fowler

Rector Calls For Quiet as Junk Dealers Face Restriction

Rev Silas H Duffield of St Thomas Episcopal Somerville told a city meeting that street pedlers and ragmen create senseless noise. He asked the authorities to restrict junk dealers and suggested they may use a bell to limit disruption to residents and ill effects on health.

Silas H. Duffield St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church Somerville Duffield

Basle Congress Report to Be Delivered at September Meeting

The American Federation of Zionists informed the Zionist Council of Boston that Dr. Harry Friedewald, president of the federation, Rev. Dr. J. Magnus, secretary, and Professor Richard Gothul of Columbia University will report on Basle congress proceedings at a public mass meeting scheduled for early September. The council also voted to postpone their picnic.

American Federation of Zionists Zionist Council of Boston Harry Friedewald Federation Richard Gothul Columbia University Basle

Son's Wedding Sparks Fury in Melrose

Frederick L. Hatch protests his son Ralph Lewis Hatch's marriage to Josephine A. Downey in Somerville. The 18 year old groom and his 19 year old bride, both in the acting field, wed Saturday and may not remain at the Hatch home as the father vows to take action.

Melrose Frederick L. Hatch Sargent Street Ralph Lewis Hatch Josephine A. Downey Somerville Young Hatch

Florists Gather for 21st National Convention in D C

The 21st annual convention and exhibition of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists opened in Washington. John R. Freeman national vice president presented President J. C. Vaughan with a magnolia gavel carved from a tree planted by General Washington in 1799, the year of his death.

Washington Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturalists John R. Freeman J. C. Vaughan General Washington

Special trolley trips promise scenic sights and low fares

Boston and Northern and Old Colony street railway firms offer guided excursions with reserved seating to Gloucester Cape Ann Nantasket Beach and Plymouth. Friday departures from Postoffice Square include Paragon Park and two shows with a 60 cent round trip, Plymouth trips cost 1 dollar. Tickets available at 309 Washington Street passenger department.

Boston & Northern Old Colony Street Railway Boston Portland Hanover Streets Gloucester Cape Ann

X Zalia antiseptic claims healing flesh with ease

Sz Falia promotes X Zalia as a miraculous antiseptic for eczema running sores cuts bruises and flesh itchings. It guarantees instant relief by keeping sores wet to stop pain reduce inflammation and grow healthy flesh. A large bottle costs 50 cents with a free 36 page pamphlet available from X Zalia CorporationBoston.

X-Zalia X-Zalla X-Zalia Corporation Batterymarch St Boston

Canada to Hang Yankee Ottawa

Charles King an American will be hanged at Edmonton on August 31 for the murder of English prospector Hayward at Lesser Slave Lake in the Northwest Territories last fall.

Ottawa Charles King Edmonton King Hayward Lesser Slave Lake

Tot Tells Why She Ran Away

Margaret Cochran twelve-year-old and two siblings escaped from the Little Wanderers Home to Lynn and Chelsea in hopes of finding food and freedom. They were found by Agent Noyes in Lynn and returned to Boston. He says the children, once at Amesbury poor farm, were placed there by their father and show no signs of abuse. The agency plans to rehabilitate them as useful members of society.

Margaret Cochran West Newton Street Barbara Johnnie North Station Lynn Chelsea Johnny Noyes Little Wanderers Boston Amesbury

Hamilton Dinger Wedding in Medford at First Baptist

The wedding of Miss Bessie Dinger of Dorchester to Mr. W Allan Hamilton took place yesterday at the First Baptist Church Medford with Rev Maurice I Levy officiating Miss Maude Dinger sister of the bride served as brides maid Patrick J Conboy was best man

Bessie Dinger Dorchester W. Allan Hamilton First Baptist Church Medford Maurice I. Levy Maude Dinger Patrick J. Conboy

Parker Forms New Law Firm In Worcester

Worcester August 15 Attorney General Herbert Parker and Charles C Milton have formed a copartnership to practice law in Worcester under Parker Milton firm with Henry H Fuller and George A Gaskill to be associated. Milton handled Parker interests in Worcester during Parker's term as attorney general.

Worcester Herbert Parker Charles C. Milton Parker & Milton Henry H. Fuller George A. Gaskill Milton Parker

Woman admits self-inflicted wound in Riverside Park case

Mrs. Delia W. Lytter of Elmira admitted at Belle Vue Hospital that she shot herself in the right breast at Riverside Park after being found Friday. She had given the name May Hall of Syracuse earlier and refused to explain her motive, clearing Kid McCoy of any involvement.

New York Delia W. Lytter Elmira Riverside Park May Hall Syracuse Bellevue Hospital Kid McCoy

Clinton census shows more women than men

Clinton Aug. 15 census reports 13,105 residents with 6921 females and 6184 males, a net 737 more women than men in the city.

Clinton

Bliss Coal Company Receivership Dismissed

Judge Lowell in the United States Circuit Court dismissed the Bliss Coal Company receivership yesterday. President Atkins announced plans to resume business today as property is transferred back to company officials. Former treasurer and promoter C. W. Pinkham has severed all connections with the company. George F. Atkins of Revere serves as president and general manager.

Bliss Coal Company Lowell United States Circuit Court Atkins John H. Casey C. W. Pinkham George F. Atkins Revere

Body Found After Nantasket Beach Drowning

The Station 9 police were informed yesterday of the recovery of Walter Al Bradbury, 27, of 6 West Cottage Street, who drowned in the undertow at Nantasket Beach at noon on July 31. Remains were found on Marshfield Beach about 15 miles from where he disappeared.

Walter AL. Bradbury West Cottage Street Nantasket Beach Marshfield

Jupiter's Seventh Satellite Observed Again

A dispatch to the Harvard Observatory from Lick Observatory reports the seventh satellite of Jupiter, discovered in February 1905, was observed on the 8th 9th and 10th by Albrecht at Lick.

Jupiter Harvard Observatory Cambridge Lick Observatory San Jose Cal Albrecht

Worcester Chemist Dies In Hope Cemetery

Henry E. Browne a 67 year old chemist from South Framingham drank carbolic acid in Hope Cemetery Worcester in a suspected suicide. His body was found by workmen at 5:30 pm. He leaves two sons in Worcester named W. L. Browne an electrical contractor and Harry Browne. Family says he acted in a momentary insanity.

Worcester Henry E. Browne South Framingham Hope Cemetery W. L. Browne Harry Browne Browne

Charges Against Taggart Filed With War Dept

Washington august 15 charges were filed last april at the war department against Major Taggart who is suing his wife for divorce in Ohio but no action will be taken until the present suit ends. Taggart also filed charges against Colonel Miner but they were dismissed.

Washington Whar Department Taggart Ohio Miner

Teacher of Adelina Patti Dies in Poverty in New York

Giuseppe Nicolao, 80, a early music teacher of Adelina Patti, died in poverty in New York. Born in Palermo, he once led a small opera company to America but it failed. His Ave Maria and Ti Prego O Padre are familiar to choir students.

New York Giuseppe Nicolao Adelina Patti Palermo America Ave Maria

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