23 Aug 1906
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
1
Readable fragments list two residents at 3 Decatur Street and 5 Adams Street Roxbury. No further context or actions provided in the text.
Dozens suffer heat prostration as temperatures peak at 83 with 85 percent humidity. Timothy Crowley dies of heart failure. John Kelley passes after drunkenness and heat exposure. Others, including Herman Goodman and Miss Mary Miller, are found or treated at Relief and City Hospital facilities.
Forecast for Thursday and Friday indicates fair south with local rains in the north portion. Showers and fresh southwest winds in eastern New York with winds becoming variable.
Argot Boy proves too strong in the Norfolk stake af a Le Milagre. Ardelle leads a list of winners including Wright and Ward who win the championship doubles in the Newport tennis tourney. Harvard and Boston claim archery titles while Yacht Manchester takes the early race. Detroit falls 3 to 2 as St Louis Cardinals rally. Cambridge crews begin racing season.
An old advertisement claims Horsford's acid phosphate relieves headaches from heat overwork nervous disorders or digestion issues and promises quick relief.
Arthur Greene, a shipping clerk for George K. Webster Co., was knocked down and robbed of 3000 dollars on Bank street. He pursued the three attackers toward Pawtucket. the bundle was recovered intact, though Greene was wounded and fainted. Police chase continued with witnesses describing the suspects, believed to be Frenchmen recently fired by the firm.
A fist fight broke out at the Quincy House during a dinner hosted by Boston officials for Lawrence city government members. The altercation left a man who was assaulted badly bruised and cut while several prominent men jumped the assailant.
At a Quincy House banquet a scuffle broke out in a washroom as John Kelly of Charlestown punched Councilman Michael Egan and Thomas Coffey defended Kelly. The disturbance drew a crowd. police ended it. Separately, Boston art officials refused to place the late Mayor Collins statue on Boston Common, prompting expected remarks from Mayor Fitzgerald.
Sanford's Ginger touted as remedy for colds chills cramps pains indigestion and insomnia. The advertisement emphasizes its trusted formula and health benefits, urging readers to try this popular ginger preparation.
Atlanta report says Hoke Smith won a vast plurality in the Georgia Democratic primaries. Of 145 counties, Smith carried about 110, marking an unprecedented statewide victory as governor candidate.
Over a dozen people in Newburyport suffer ptomaine poisoning after eating ice cream. Patients include Elizabeth Redman 33 Merrimac street, Stella Cashman 10 Merrimac street, Annie Kellar 6 Green street, Dolly Kellar 4, Norah Ricks 15, Florence Ricks 17, Victoria Ricks 9, Mary Thornhill 14, Edith Hardy 10, Mildred Turpin 6, and others in families at Green street and Merrimac Street.
This forenoon Johnny Canepa distributed seven to eight day old cream without sale and warned riders it was at their risk. Children shared it with mothers and many fell ill. Doctors treated several cases. Ex Mayor Gurney led probes while clues remain inconclusive. Canepa had sold cream at Salisbury Beach last week, now facing damages suits. Public calls for action resound.
An unknown well dressed white man tried to shoot General Emilio Nunez, Havana Province governor, as he entered his home. Nunez fired over the assailant’s head, who dropped his revolver and was arrested.
Havana dispatch reports Major Laurent with a rural guard detachment engaged Guerra and 300 rebels for three hours. The government telegram says the insurgents were completely defeated with many killed or wounded and three prisoners taken. Rural guards suffered no casualties.
Havana officials cite competence to quell insurrection while noting rising sympathy for rebels in Havana province. General Rodriguez says rumors of large insurgent bands are unfounded, reports losses at San Luis, and mentions 300 volunteers deployed with Remington rifles and ammunition ordered from the United States.
Massachusetts Democrats faced dramatic changes as Whitney withdraws from the gubernatorial race amid accusations of manipulation by Josiah Quincy. Douglas denies authorization for his name, while Moran gains support from Mayor Fitzgerald and Whitney backers threaten a renewed bid.
Mr Whitney withdraws in favor of Mr Douglas sending the notice to Chairman Josiah Quincy and state newspapers. The Post quoted Whitney as willing to withdraw if the Democratic party chose Douglas, prompting Quincy to rush to Whitney’s office.
William Cogan, former Loston police inspector, entered Coney Island Emergency Hospital and pleaded for care saying he fears going insane. His condition fluctuated between rationality and instability, leading doctors to move him to Kings County Hospital for observation. He had arrived from Toston two weeks earlier and stayed at a Neptune Avenue lodging in Coneyland.
The column notes Whitney urged Governor Douglas to reconsider withdrawal and support reciprocity, while Whitney backed Douglas for the Democratic nomination. Quincy then called for ex Governor Douglas to accept the nomination, with opinion shaped by a street discussion on Atlantic Avenue.
Francis B. Conway, a post office mail collector at Rack Bay, was held on $1600 bail for a hearing August 28 before Commissioner Hayes on charges involving two letters containing money from the Hack Hay post office.
Fragmentary notes indicate a high level conference discussing the adoption of constitutional principles amid discussions involving foreign and domestic leaders. The text mentions China and global affiliations shaping policy.
State police report Rosenthal fined $50 by Judge Grover with an appeal. Six more arrests made yesterday. Pool selling to be stopped but betting to go on under Grover's decision that bets and wagers are not unlawful at Readville.
Judge Grover rules that pool selling and bet registration at horse racing are forbidden under Section 70 and not exempt under Section 30. He clarifies that not all betting is pool selling and bets at the Readville track not registered or pooled may be allowed under Section 30.
Readville trotting park battles state police after Judge Grover finds bookmaker Rosenthal guilty but says betting may not be unlawful at Readville under the statute. Track officials claim a victory and plan to conduct bets that conform to the court ruling.
Police and Dedham officers raided the Readville grand stand poolroom as the second day of the grand circuit meeting continued. Six men were arrested for pool betting offenses. two charged with registering bets and selling pools, four for being present where pools were sold. Names include Albert Rosenthal, Frank Sullivan, Daniel Morgan, Charles Lawrence, George Robinson and J B Webster. Bail set at 200 dollars. The Readville group vows to continue betting within what they claim is the law following Judge Grover's remark that betting is not unlawful though pool selling is.
The mayor will decide today on naming a temporary superintendent to replace the ailing William Doogie who has long led the department. Doogie, an elderly figure, has faced strong opposition as his son Luke currently oversees most duties and his management has been controversial. Henry Sullivan, a deputy, is the likely nominee for the post.
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