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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1905

Page

2

Reunion of Putnam Graces in Nashua N H

In Nashua six Grace Putnams and five others with the same name gather for a two week reunion. The group traces back to 1900 connections through Lyons and Nashua and includes Grace Mae of Astabula and Grace Emma of Concord. They plan visits to Lake Canobie Lowell Lake Winnipeaukee York Beach Portsmouth Boston Salem and Danvers and note all are unmarried 20 to 30 and active in Methodist churches.

Nashua N. H Grace Ella Putnam Amherst Street Graces Grace Mae Putnam Astabula Grace Sophia Putnam Towanda Penn Grace Sidibel Putnam Sutton Mass Grace Laura Putnam Weedsport N. Y Grace Emma Putnam Concord Grace Alles Putnam Lyons Grace Aurilla Putnam Franklinville Grace A. Putnam Moline Grace M. Putnam Stony Creek Grace Tower Putnam Richford Springs Grace Putnam J. W. Putnam F. M. Windnagle Sodus Point Massachusetts Lake Canobie Lowell Lake Winnipesaukee York Beach Portsmouth Boston Salem Danvers Israel Putnam Grace W. J. Bea Canton St J. J. Murray State St J. A. Saunders Beach St Sta C. H. Haines Trull St Somerville Harvey Wait Wellesley Park Dorchester Joseph E. Brown Exchange St Mulford Temple Place

Captain Jordan Fights Pickpockets in Bowdoin Square

Captain Maurice C. Jordan of a Gloucester sailing schooner clashed with two youths who robbed him in Bowdoin square. He yelled that he was robbed then fought them, striking one man to the curb and kicking the other into the gutter as a crowd gathered. The thieves fled with his watch and $85.

Maurice C. Jordan Dillingham Avenue Beachmont Gloucester Bowdoin Square West End Jordan

Langford and Blackburn Fight to Draw in 15 Rounds

Sam Langford of Boston and Jack Blackburn of Philadelphia fought a fast 15 round bout to a draw before the Superville Athletic Club. Langford started by a right to jaw and rib, Blackburn answered with a stiff right to jaw, and in the second Langford rushed and hit Blackburn on the jaw with a left hook.

Chester Penn Sam Langford Boston Jack Blackburn Philadelphia Superville Athletic Club Langford Blackburn

Coffee Cessation Restores Health and Insurance Eligibility

A Colorado man credits quitting coffee and using Postum with restoring digestion and nervous stability, curing heart trouble and allowing life insurance approval after a second exam. The testimonial promotes Postum from the Battle Creek company and cites its book The Road to Wellville.

Colorado Postum Life Insurance Company Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Dugan Makes Up His List For Grand Jury

A special session will hear witnesses next Monday as the grand jury weighs statements. The district attorney and Captain Dugan refuse to release the list of expected witnesses. The interior list centers on the Board of Aldermen, dock company officers led by Edmund D Codman, and various labor leaders tied to the dock controversy and bribery allegations involving Martin H Ryan.

Dugan Aldermen National Dock and Storage Warehouse Company Edmund D. Codman George Burroughs Herbert M. Cox Charles R. Sturgis George R. Fearing, Jr George L. de Blois George Tyson George C. Lee Peter W. Collins Central Labor Union James Mahoney Marine Firemen’s Union John Ellis Prosident Longshoremen’s Union William J. Frazier Seamen’s Union Frank K. Foster D. D. Driscoll State Branch American Federation of Labor Henry Abrahams Fred Kneeland Peter Douglas Team Drivers’ Union Messrs. Collins Mahoney Ellis Frazier Martin H. Ryan North End Ryan Ely Collins Messrs. Foster Driscoll Abrahams Kneeland

Alderman Linehan Skips Ward 18 Banner Club Outing

The Banner Club of Ward 18 hosted a Bass Point trip last night with about 500 attendees. Alderman Linehan did not attend and sent regrets from Buffalo via telegram. Ex-Alderman Flannigan of Ward 19 announced his Senate candidacy during the return event after leaving Lincoln wharf at 8 pm.

Linehan Banner Club Ward 18 Bass Point Fahey Buffalo Flannigan Ward 19 Senate Lincoln Wharf

Labor Notes From Boston Unions Highlight Arbitration and Admissions

Labor notes report advertising solicitors as swindlers targeting businessmen for a souvenir. Stationary Engineers' Union 16 settles a work dispute at Independent Wood Co East Cambridge with the reinstatement of the engineer. Dennis D. Driscoll urges arbitration after a Boston Beer Co discharge and engineers accept. Four applicants admitted. B and M Railroad Freight and Baggagemen local elect officers J W Stanley L R Fletcher Walter Spearing Orrin N Perringer. Boilermakers Union 250 votes not to parade Labor Day. Edward J Slattery addresses Iron and Brass Moulders 109 on tobacco trust and child labor. Twenty four applicants admitted.

Building Trades Council Stationary Engineers’ Union ‘16 Independent Wood Company East Cambridge Dennis D. Driscoll State Branch Boston Beer Company B. & M. R. R. Branch Brotherhood Railroad Freight and Baggagemen J. W. Stanley L. R. Fletcher Walter Spearing Orrin N. Perringer Union Edward J. Slattery South Framingham Tobacco Trust

Blazing Auto Draws Crowd On Boylston Street

A blazing automobile on Boylston street near Tremont drew a crowd of several hundred as Inspector Pierce and Patrolman Hardigan kept bystanders safe. Chauffeur A. W. Mutty lost control when the overheated motor ignited the gasoline, threatening explosion for ten minutes until the fire was put out with chemicals and the car was heavily damaged.

Mason Street Pierce Hardigan Boylston Street Tremont A. W. Mutty

South Boston man charged in market wagon robberies

Late last night Division 6 officers arrested Richard F. Nagle of 159 Broad way South Boston on a charge linking him to a gang that has robbed wagons in the market district over several months. William E. Sullivan alias Frank Scott alias John J. McAuliffe was held for the grand jury in $1000 after being caught Thursday.

Division 6 Richard F. Nagle Broadway South Boston William E. Sullivan Frank Scott John J. McAuliffe

Russia Announces National Consultative Assembly For Empire

Emperor Nicholas proclaims a gosudarstvennaila douma to include deputies from 50 governments and a Don military province. Elections regulations to be approved immediately, with deputies expected by mid January 1906. Special provisions for Finland and regional conditions noted.

ST. Petersburg Nicholas Russia Moscow Peterhof Gosudarstvennaila House of Assembly Grand Duchy Douma Don

PESSIMISTIC AGAIN At Portsmouth Peace Conference

Jihei Hashiguchi reports from Hotel Wentworth in Newcastle New Hampshire that envoys continued Article 11 but did not finish it and then discussed Article 1 which was settled unanimously. The conference adjourned to August 22 with rumors of a Washington adjournment before completing terms.

Jihei Hashiguchi Boston Post Portsmouth Wentworth Newcastle N. H Washington Russia Japan

Jealousy blamed in Maine murder case still under study

Police pursue a jealous motive in the Hackett girl murder in Readfield as a hempen cord killed Mattie Hackett. A neighbor says a man with a woman’s dress may have been involved. Sheriff offers 300 dollar reward. engagement to Lester Lyons noted.

Summer Cold Remedies Advertises Bromo Quinine

An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine and Cola Qure as cures for the summer cold. It urges readers to call for the full name and to seek the signature of E. W. Grove. Price listed as 25e.

E. W. Grove

Final instructions awaited as peace talks adjourn

Envoys from Russia and Japan pause negotiations at the Hotel Wentworth New Castle New Hampshire for four days. Officials expect decisive orders from St Petersburg and Tokyo to determine whether war or peace continues.

St. Petersburg Tokio

Readfield Murder Linked to Boston Clerk’s Rumored Engagement

Mrs Harriet S Lyon of South Boston denies any engagement between her son Lester P Lyon and Mattie Hackett, the Readfield Me murder victim. She says the two were only friends, they exchanged letters, and a telegram from Hackett's father announced her death. Lester Lyon, 22, works as a clerk at 5 Chatham Street.

Harriet S. Lyon M Street Boston Lester P. Lyon Mattie Hackett Readfield Lester Miss Hackett Lester Lyon Chatham Street

Wolves Band Concert a Tremendous Success

The Wolf's Band concert drew an enormous crowd at the corner of Hanover and Portland streets last evening. Salem Cadet Band conductor Jean Missud led popular and patriotic selections, with cornet solos by Fred Bannan earning strong applause. The next concert is Friday evening August 25 by the Lynn Cadet Band conducted by S. S. Survey.

Salem Jean Missud Wolf’s My Clothier’s Hanover Portland Fred Bannan Lynn Cadet Band Lynn S. S

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