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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1905
Page
5
John E. Veau aged 22 drowned when a boat with companions Nelson Roberts and Peter Desrosier capsized at Whitinsville Pond late last night. Roberts and Desrosier were rescued by clinging to the capsized craft.
Wojciek Bielewski, 64, surrendered to Springfield police and claimed a Shenandoah Penn. shooting eight years ago involved a police officer who he says was killed by a bullet from his gun. He says the weapon fired when the door opened, he fled after hearing groans, and has wandered the country in remorse.
Chicago, Aug 20 Mayor Edward F Dunne of Chicago was arrested in Evanston for speeding in an automobile with John Boylston and chauffeur Edward Sykes. Police detained all three. the mayor remained outside the station as the other two paid the fine.
The Mercantile Club in Madrid appeals to the finance minister to restore free trade. The committee denounces protection as the source of labor troubles and cites its role in Cuba and the Philippines' losses.
A private despatch from Kishineff reports rioting Saturday evening after the Emperor's manifesto. Several thousand demonstrators clashed with mounted police. shots were fired on one street with no reported casualties.
Miss Mabel E. Cochran of 74 Hyde Park Avenue Forest Hills, youngest daughter of real estate man Richard F. Cochran, is noted for her knowledge of botany. Her kitchen garden, tilled by her and sowed seeds, bears its second crop and draws praise from West Roxbury gardeners.
Cincinnati Aug 20 The Central Verein Jubilee committee selects a feature for the event. A specially engraved check representing a gift of 5000 will be presented to Mgr Falconio the papal delegate, drawn from the order's 50 000 members nationwide.
Mrs. S. K. Johnson of Roxbury says Marjorie Mathews and Selden W. George are only sweethearts and will not marry soon. General T. R. Mathews announced the engagement by ad, surprising Marjorie who has left home.
Ida M Tarbell explains the motive and conflicts in her exposure of John D Rockefeller and the Standard Oil Company. She recalls growing up opposing the firm yet acknowledging its business prowess and discusses alleged railroad graft and the blurred line between morality and commerce.
Frank Emmons of 151 Dudley Street was rescued yesterday afternoon when he slipped from the Apple Island bank. The police boat Watchman found him helpless, brought him to Constitution Wharf, and he was taken to Relief Hospital with a right hip injury.
Watertown officials, responding to criticism of easy liquor access, conducted an early morning raid on James Ferrins at 4 Chestnut Street and seized about 20 gallons of ale and whiskey. The selectmen ordered increased efforts to stop illegal liquor sales.
A break Saturday night hit the dining room of Peter Bonaghi at 189 Massachusetts Ave. Entry was gained by tearing a wire screen from a rear window. About $20 in cigars and cigarettes were stolen.
Canadian Senator David Wark LL D longtime Liberal and free trader dies at 101 in Fredericton New Brunswick. Born February 19 1804 in Londonderry Ireland he began teaching then entered New Brunswick legislature in 1841 and joined the Canadian Senate in 1867. Survived by a daughter in Littleton New Hampshire.
Adolphe William Bouguereau died in Larochelle after a serious illness reported earlier. The 80 year old painter, harmed by a burglary shock, remained conscious until his death and made last arrangements with a notary on Saturday night. The American colony mourns the loss of the respected artist.
Carl Marsalen of 1189 Washington street seized a young Irish woman walking with her male companion on Tremont street. He dragged her to Station 4 claiming she is his wife and demanded arrest. The couple were separated and Marsalen sent to divorce court. The other man did not appear.
Concord hosts Old Home Sunday as part of N H Old Home Week with a West Congregational Church service led by Rev E P Tenney of Cambridge Mass. Clergymen from New York Massachusetts Maine and other states preach in towns such as Fitzwilliam Hanover Sandwich Marlboro Hud son Somersworth Middleton Mt Vernon and more with Auburn Sunapee Londonderry Raymond East Manchester among sites designating Sunday as old home day.
Bright sunshine and a bracing breeze drew outdoor lovers to Boston on the Sabbath. Large crowds filled the Common and Public Garden all day as a cool, inviting day gave way to a late shower at 11:50 PM. Cars and street traffic moved freely while forecasters expect fair, warmer weather with southwest winds.
Bodies recovered from the Kinston and Greenville excursion wreck in the Elizabeth River include Thomas Ferguson the drawbridge keeper and another unidentified victim. Fourteen bodies have been found in the river with two more dying at St Vincent's Hospital, bringing the total known dead to sixteen. at least seven remain missing.
Aldermen, Promoters and Politicians summoned to appear before the grand jury in East Boston dock trust investigation. Keevan says a $50 check paid for advertising not bribe, while Pierce and Keevan ready to testify. Linehan vows to name witnesses and accuse aldermen of being bought to push the measure.
Boston Mayor vetoes four July 17 1905 orders granting railroad track locations for the National Dock Trust on Marginal and Webster streets and Sumner street. He cites no public benefit and warns streets must be kept safe for all taxpayers.
During the August 8 aldermanic session the chair and several members, including Linehan and Hennessey, traded allegations that rivals were bought cheap while others received more for handling matters. The chair suspended the meeting as proceedings continued.
The document names the grand jurors led by foreman William E. Barton and lists members by names and addresses across wards 1 through 25. Several entries include street numbers and former or multiple addresses, with Thomas Tobin and Edward J. Wood tied to Winthrop.
The San Rocco Society and the Italian community observed St. Rocco day with early mass at St. Leonard of Port Maurice, parade through the district, a Marine Band concert, and a reception with refreshments at the hall. Leaders included Angelo Pelosi and Emil is Lambrazi with bouquets of white carnations.
The government will install refrigerating plants on the steamers Havana and Mexico to ship wholesome food to Canal workers. A large Colon refrigerating plant with 250000 pounds capacity will receive provisions, and a Panama Railroad line of refrigerated cars will deliver rations daily to work camps from Colon.
Christiania August 21 The Norwegian government will submit a proposal within days to dissolve the union with Sweden. There is strong opposition to Sweden's terms especially the destruction of a fortress. If Sweden does not concede Norway may seek arbitration of the disputed points.
Margaret Ballard seven year old granddaughter of Rev. A E Ballard of Ocean Grove N J was on the platform at Clinton street station in Trenton when a passing express train grabbed her and threw her to the platform. She was badly bruised and cut but saved from being drawn under the train.
The Callender boom for Mayor heads the Boston Republican outing at Caledonian Grove on September 6. Ex Mayors Callender and Curtis are the central figures with Curtis aides reportedly content to observe the developing campaign without mounting resistance.
Professors Ronald Ross and Boyce from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine arrived in New York aboard the Cunarder Campania to assist in the New Orleans yellow fever epidemic. Cunard Steamship Company provided transport free of charge.
Report shows 45 new cases today bringing total to 1385. Four deaths occurred today for a running death count of 196. Eleven new foci were reported with total foci at 306. Twenty six patients were released from treatment, leaving 381 still under care.
The Arlington, a large summer boarding house at White Lake in Sullivan county, burned before daylight. The fire left 286 guests from New York and Brooklyn homeless, most of them summer visitors.
A blaze on 9-11 Silver Street damaged a three and a half story brick building with $100 loss after rats and matches started it. Engine 15 extinguished the fire. A second small roof fire at 100-105 Warrenton Street, owned by Hannah Bresnahan, caused $75 damage with unknown cause and was handled by Chemical 2.
Newport Rhode Island August 20 Mrs Samuel Colt widow of Hartford firearm founder Samuel Colt is in critical condition after suffering a paralytic stroke last night.
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