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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1905
Page
2
An advertisement claims Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root cures kidney and urinary problems including back pain and rheumatism. It touts sample bottles and a free book, notes availability from druggists, and asks readers to mention the Boston Daily Post.
The day features Japan signaling no further delay and offering concessions to Russia for peace. Frank Vanderlip, under an alias John H Howard, visits Witte and shuns loans while a Russian exhibit draws interest. officials roam, trade, and plan future diplomacy amid high level chatter.
Special Boston Post correspondent Jihei Hashiguchi reports Baron Komura and his suite near departure after rumors Japan may waive indemnity. Japanese officials insist on war costs payment, warning of national anger and cabinet resignation if indemnity is forgone.
Delegates from Boston and vicinity depart for the National Letter Carriers Association convention in Portland Oregon. A 100 carrier delegation with an 85 piece band escorts the group from the central post office. The trip runs Sept 4 to Sept 9 with a route chosen for scenery.
Readfield Depot Maine August 28 Levi L Hackett father of Mattie Hackett says voices were heard in the fields as he rushed to the death cry, removing doubt that more than one person is implicated in the murder.
A man recalls hearing high pitched voices after his daughter's murder, linking the slayers to a male female pair fleeing toward Readfield Corner. Mrs. Hackett says Bert Raymond envied Mattie and accused her of talking with others at the Elmwood Hotel, fueling suspicion amid the ongoing investigation. Authorities expect no move against the Raymond home as a potential suspect remains at large.
George Le May of Cheshire New Hampshire traveled to witness the launching of the Vermont but loses part of his left ear after intervening in a street assault by Louis Staffello at 72 Barton Street The judge found Staffello guilty and sentenced him to six months in the House of Correction, an appeal ensued.
The annual retreat at St John’s Seminary in Brighton opened last evening at 8 o’clock with Archbishop Williams presiding. The archbishop has returned from vacation and is in excellent health. Rev. William O’Brien Pardow S J preached after benediction as priests from across the archdiocese attended this major ecclesiastical event. The exercises will continue through the week.
Mrs June Johnson of Little Rock Arkansas died by drowning while bathing at Coney Island on August 28. She wrote under the pen name Helen Dixie Johnson.
A mysterious unidentified woman dies under unclear circumstances at a Causeway Street cafe known as the morgue. Police hunt a middle aged man seen with her, tracing possible poison as the cause while authorities seek identification and origin clues from nearby cities.
The Boston mayoral candidate John F. Fitzgerald returns from Old Orchard Beach Maine where he umpired and enjoyed seaside activities. He is greeted by cheering supporters carried to his car on election eve. A city machine member notes enthusiasm may not reflect Democratic primary voters.
Charles Pembroke a 38 year old lineman from Malden was killed by electricity in Cambridge at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Martin Street. He climbed a pole at 4 45 pm to attend to work when his hand touched a live wire and he received a fatal shock. He fell across telephone wires and hung suspended for ten minutes until the emergency crew lowered him.
Doctor James M Solomon advertises a 25 year record of curing cancers tumors and chronic blood diseases using an absorption method. He offers free initial consultation with diagnosis and treatment scaled to means and provides medicines from his office at 2A Beacon Street with hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays until 9. He invites letters for books and symptom blanks if calling is not possible.
Marchie Muscovre, famed Italian sport figure in Boston, was shot by two Italians who broke into a second-floor room at 28 Hale Street. He likely will die after a bullet was removed from his hip following surgery at Relief Hospital. Suspects Giuseppe Vitello and Giuseppe Ricco are in custody.
A stylishly gowned woman was arrested by Inspector Knox for shoplifting in a department store. She refused to name herself at headquarters, replying Ha, ha would I be a fool to tell you. Booked at the tombs as Mary Smith and to be arraigned today. Knox suspects a known female crook.
Fox Island between Riverdale and Waltham hosts the annual river carnival with 200 pounds of colored fires and skyward bombs. The Canoeist Illuminating Association secured business support for the event while a band concert runs from 8 to 10 PM.
Last night at 28 Kneeland street United Gar ment Workers' Union discussed forming the Gar ment Workers and Journeymen's Tailors Inter national Union with four sections for the United States Mexico and Canada. Moran & Proctor Co signed the sheet metal workers' agreement and a People’s Legal Security Company representative spoke. The Boston Stationary Engineers' Union announced plans to organize dry goods stores. Arbitration was set for the South Boston brewery dispute. Hebrew Carpenters' Union leader M. Goodman was named parade commander. A scale wage increase was approved from eight to 3.28 dollars a day. Chandelier Workers' Union spoke on the Boot and Shoe Workers' trade label and planned Labor Day participation with three craft locals. A Custom Tailors' Union benefit concert raised one hundred dollars for a member ill with consumption. Bricklayers' Union formed a three-person committee to meet Tile Layers' Union on trade matters.
The Pennsylvania railroad will not accept freight cars from other lines unless equipped with air brakes after July 1 1906. The New York New Haven and Hartford has barred cars from connecting lines lacking air brakes or piping for air brakes since April 1 this year.
Angela Lambu tolo a Greek girl was released from the city farm insane ward after officials found she was sane. She had been committed following a dispute with a Greek man on Market street who was fined for assault. The Rev Panos G Ginieres of the Methodist mission aided her release.
Rumors of failed peace talks over Sen Mellen Monahan contest escalate into near battle near Bunker Hill. Monahan camp reports large Union enlistment and organized rally with billboards and canvassing, while police detains two stone throwers.
William Moore color ed principal in a West End negro street riot on Sunday afternoon denied the assault charges against Officer Casey in Municipal Court. Casey testified he chased a stone throwing boy, Moore interfered, struck the officer on the lip, and a mob aided Moore before Moore’s arrest by Officer McDonough.
Michael Curley was found guilty in the Police Court of stealing a dress suitcase from South Station on Saturday. He was sentenced to four months in the House of Correction after a drummer testified to ownership, despite his claim that he bought the case from a stranger.
John Holland once called a good fellow by prisoners at Station 10 Roxbury after a jailed spree. He was arrested for drunkenness Saturday night and again sought to settle fines for fellow inmates. His mother Mrs Ellen Holland of 26 Ruggles Street faced larceny charges for $110 found at home Saturday.
A. W. Taft in Independence Virginia writes dated September 15 1904 that after twelve years of falling hair and dandruff he used Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap. He reports scalp cleared hair stopped falling and new growth begun and he endorses Cuticura Soap as a toilet soap.
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