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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1905
Page
2
Malden Aug 2 Mayor William A Hastings in an interview outlined the ideal officer as always on duty with a clear plan of action. He stressed the police chief must resist self running departments and vowed to continue reform despite campaign pressure.
The national G A R appoints three past presidents to its staff in a first of its kind honor. Mrs. Sarah E Fuller of Massachusetts Mrs. Elizabeth A Turner of Bridgeport and Kate Brownlee Sherwood of Ohio join as staff members. The Denver encampment in September will feature this new leadership, potentially affecting W R convention attendance.
Worcester police ambulance driver Taft made a record ride from the police station to a home where Goodbye in a fit of despondency had taken poison. Oliver Goodhue, a shoemaker, is reported recovering after the attempt.
New York Aug 20 David Bispham the opera singer returned on the Campania and denied any likelihood of reconciliation with his wife after eight years separation. Mrs Bispham had been quoted in Philadelphia saying she still loved him and wished to reunite.
Milan August 20 Francisco Tamagno the tenor is dying at his residence in Varesco. He is reported gravely ill and receiving care at home.
New port Rhode Island August 20 The condition of all injured in yesterday’s automobile disaster that killed Vinson Walsh has improved Evelyn Walsh much calmer tonight though she has not learned of her brother’s death Mrs James L Kernochan is progressing well and may walk in a few days Harry Oelrichs calm after a hysterical night and Herbert Pell around as usual Dr Sherman says Walsh death came from brain hemorrhage due to skull fracture Funeral services for Vinson Walsh set for 10 tomorrow at Trinity Church with Rev Robert Laurie officiating private entombment at Island Cemetery and later interment in Washington DC
A party of 20 including Mrs Walsh and Mrs Rice with their daughters enjoyed a salt water outing aboard Captain George W Wardrops Lucy, a Jef fries Yacht Club sloop from East Boston. Skipper Frank Wells led the voyage aided by Jim O Donnell and Big Birch with musical entertainments and a social gathering in Winthrop and Roxbury connections.
Frank D. Clark faced a suit by Lydia Montgomery of Newburyport claiming $8600. He said he ran her house for nine years and supplied services, and noted she did not complain until after his marriage. Montgomery was to appear in court today.
Miss Hattie Manley of New York held her hands over a hole in a rowboat for over thirty minutes to keep afloat at Hennessey's Lake in Circleville. The boat struck a submerged stump, flooding the hull and nearly drowning both her and Mrs. John Hoffman before rescue.
In Springfield on August 20 R W Day president of the United Electric Light Company arrived by a special train from Fabyans New Hampshire to be with his son Robert Day during a serious appendicitis operation performed by a Boston specialist. The patient is improving and expected to recover.
A street car turning from Charles Street into Cambridge Street struck an electric light pole around 9 yesterday morning. The collision left Charles W. Curry of 15 Ellery Street Malden and Edward Devlin of 409 Charles Street Boston with slight injuries. both men walked away unassisted.
The Mayo Men's Association met in Wells Memorial Hall and endorsed the new code for the Central Confederation of Irish Societies. It voted to send a delegation to the convention on August 29.
A historical advertisement by Dr James M Solomon at 2A Beacon Street offers an absorption method claimed to cure cancers tumors and chronic blood diseases. He states testimonials exist, no charge for consultation, and payment only if the case is curable. Office hours are 10 am to 6 pm, Saturdays until 9.
Hartford report shows Arnold the probation officer testified Neils Nelson earned 3 dollars a day for months but gave his wife 27 dollars since March 28, averaging 19 cents daily. Nelson blamed wife for not living with him while Judge Garvin sentenced him to 30 days in jail.
Boston dispatch reports 30 carpenters and plumbers who passed civil service exams for the Isthmus of Panama left their wives penniless and without notice. The group traveled to New York then to Panama, prompting search by wives and threats of legal action to secure support from the departed husbands.
Berlin August 20 The German training ship Stasch has been ordered to Tangier. The mission is not diplomatic. It marks the first German warship to anchor in Moroccan waters since the Emperor’s visit.
Mrs Nelie Grant Sartoris, daughter of General U S Grant, lost a diamond and emerald ring at the Poland Spring House. A bell boy, Lawrence McFarland, found the ring in refuse. She rewarded him with $5.
Springfield August 20 Miss Jane Seymour Klink author of articles on the servant girl problem who supported her work by living as a cook and second girl in Boston families will come to Springfield next month to become principal of the women’s department at the American International College. She previously taught in San Francisco public schools.
Isaac Nathans aged 22 from South Natick lay unconscious on Washington street with blood beside a broken bicycle. He was taken to Newton Hospital where he recovered enough to not recall the incident. Doctors say injuries are not serious.
Vice-President Salvatore Lattanzo elected commander and Antonio Gallucci marshal of the Italian Laborers and Excavators' Union for the parade. Central Labor Union appoints staff including Fred Kneeland and others from multiple unions. 540 parade uniforms issued to Team Drivers’ Union 25. next meeting to appoint aids.
Twenty five Hebrew cabinetmakers and union 280 plan to strike Arnovitz Levy at 55 Washington and New Boston Parlor Frame at 166 North Street this morning following a union vote. Building Laborers 18 elects an executive board headed by Liddy Hart Daly Hennessy Connolly McKenna Colletto and plans a Labor Day event at Wells Memorial. Delegates from Team Drivers 25 report on the Philadelphia international convention. J O White reelected president of Ship Machinery and Derrick Riggers Union. Carpenters District Council to review wage scales for 6000 Greater Boston carpenters Thursday. Painters Council discusses wage equalization. Robert P Nell Division 105 speakers at first regular meeting. Boston Newsboys Protective Union opens a permanent office at 235 Washington Street. Longshoremen Assembly 1062 to banquet on Labor Day instead of marching.
G M Pratt of Orange Massachusetts told police yesterday his motorcycle was stolen from Charles River Park after Saturday night. In Cambridge another break at 115 Webster Avenue saw a thief enter during supper and steal sixteen dollars.
Albany dispatch reports Joseph Plumb Cochran M D died of typhoid fever in Uramia Persia. Born in Uramia in 1855 to American missionary parents, he built Persia's first hospital and advised tribes, earning the Shah’s Order of the Lion and the Sun after aiding Aramia in 1880.
Carmello Menzo of Malden living on Commercial Street was slashed with a razor during a card game in his yard. Police say a quarrel with an unknown countryman led to the attack.
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