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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1905
Page
12
In Lynn, Fred Labrae 40 pleaded not guilty to an alleged assault on 65 year old Agnes Trainor. He was held in 500 dollar surety as the government delayed trial. Mrs Trainor, the defendant's wife, said she did not want prosecution.
Motorman Bernard Lyons and Conductor John Carter recount a chaotic riot on a trolley during a parade at Sharon Heights. Bystanders battled paraders, a knife was flashed, glass shattered, and police pursued suspects including Amelio Ferratti of Somerville.
In the Mary V Vogel vs Joseph J Vogel divorce, the defendant was arrested for non payment of alimony. He appeared in the poor debtors court and posted bonds after counsel alleged continued refusal to pay $1200 owed to his wife.
In municipal court Mrs Sheehan testified Cornelius B Sheehan of 249 Shawmut Avenue forced her into the cold and held her neck under a window after she smashed a glass pane. He denied fault citing neglected supper. Judge Forsaith sentenced four months in the House of Correction.
An earnest student of statecraft surveys Lodge’s dominance in Massachusetts politics as a possible showdown looms at the Republican state convention. A rival machine from Dalton seeks to unseat Lodge by backing Dana Malone or risking a deadlock that could produce a compromise candidate like Melvin O. Adams.
John Quinn Jr. announces another run for the House of Representatives and opens headquarters at Kneeland and Tyler to restore dropped names to the voter list. He will be in attendance each evening to meet Ward 7 voters.
Marchie Muscovre an Italian sport is fatally shot in a rear West End room at 28 Hale Street. Bystanders recall a riotous life as Giuseppe Vitello and Giuseppe Riccio are held on $3000 bail until Sept. 7 with Jennie Vitello and Abalmango Fildemina detained as witnesses.
Boston witnesses recall Dr Witzhoff once using the alias Dr Muller as a head of a marriage syndicate. Victims recount sudden marriages, theft of money, threats with a revolver, and flights to Bridgeport and Berlin where similar schemes were alleged. Harvard student C J G Gill connects the man to a 1897 Berlin case.
Thomas E. Levins rushed from the sidewalk near Shawmut Avenue and the German Catholic Church to save Annie Metler from being crushed by a horse driven by Dorchester contractor McNeil. The elderly woman slowed crossing in a crowd and was knocked down as the carriage bore toward her. Levins lifted her just as the horse reared.
In Waltham on Thursday evening from 8 to 10 o'clock a grand illumination and band concert will take place at Fox Island under the Canoeists Illumination Association. The American Watch Company Band directed by John M. Flockton will perform.
An outing at the Jackson Club summer home in Ward 20 Squantum featured a ball game between the State and municipal delegations. The municipal side won 10 to 9 after 11 innings.
Judge Emmons yesterday marked his 64th birthday by carrying out an unusually long and demanding day at his courthouse duties and official responsibilities.
Willie Saunders of Grove Street was arrested last night on charges of stealing a dozen keys to Pullman ears, according to police reports.
Twenty-five notable Chinese departed Boston for China last night to begin the rest of their lives in luxury, signaling a dramatic final departure from their current city.
Lawrence Hanley, actor, died at Los Angeles County Hospital yesterday after being found ill. He was known for stage and screen roles in earlier decades.
Patrolman Jack McAdams rushed to 8387 Washington Street Jamaica Plain yesterday afternoon and found 18 year old Mary Doyle cowering with a man named Cunniff standing over her with a clasp knife. McAdams disarmed him after a struggle that left Cunniff dazed. Doyle said the stranger forced entry seeking food.
Robert Dewey Boutwell the Marana cook hero is laid to rest in Forest dale Cemetery Malden Aug 29 with funeral at his home led by Rev Charles Henry Moss. Dignitaries and school groups attend as half mast flags honor the fallen rescuer who saved a woman from drowning and helped during the Maranacook Hotel fire.
Funeral services in Roslindale Congregational Church honor the Martin family victims of the Hotel Marana fire. Employees from Leopold Morse Company and delegations from Eliot Lodge Roxbury Bicycle Club and the Odd Ladies Circle attended. The Albion Quartet sang as the casket was carried from the church and interment followed at Forest Hills Cemetery.
A thief grabbed a green bag from Mrs. Isabella Young at St. Cecilia's Church Back Bay during a funeral mass yesterday. The bag contained two five dollar bills, change, keys, and other personal property.
Selectman Samuel A. Segee sues Rev. J. P. Bixby for $5000 claiming a Sunday sermon on graft reflected on him and stirred local discussion in Revere yesterday.
A labor day lawn party to benefit the poor of St Philip's Church will be held at 20 Mt Vernon Street Dorchester. Proceeds go to church charitable work and outreach programs.
On Labor Day Governor Douglas will review the parade of workers on the State House steps, attended by his entire staff.
Police believe Billy the Kid the Chinese high binder has deserted Boston. The Tong War outbreak is said to be off after his disappearance.
Panic swept Cook's restaurant at 23 83 West Street as a blaze on the third floor sent about 100 people fleeing. Lieutenant Patrick F. Goggins of Ladder 8 and three crew members were injured by falling timber. Goggins suffered a badly lacerated shoulder. Stock and building losses estimated at 5000 and 2000 respectively. most guests escaped without paying. Assistant Chief Mullen was bruised but returned to duty.
John H. Sheridan once known for Cuba fraud work pleaded guilty in United States District Court to embezzling post office funds at Lincoln. He was sentenced to one year in jail and fined $75.
A four pound four ounce girl, born to the Farnham family, died after 19 days in an incubator aboard the Floating Hospital. Dr Alpha R Sawyer attended through the night without success. The loss marks Farnham's first female birth in 77 years while day patients included a pair of one year olds and a mother with a sick infant.
Funeral services for Patrolman James R. Glass longtime City Hall officer were held at his Roxbury home 2794 Washington Street after his sudden death in Marshfield Saturday. Rev. Murray F. Dewart officiated with many officers attending.
Peter Hines aged 20 was arrested last night on charges of breaking into the home of Joseph Travers located at 578 Massachusetts Avenue. Police report the alleged break in occurred at night and authorities detained Hines following an investigation.
A dog believed to be mad caused a panic at the Western depot in Maiden on August 29. Patrolman Wilson shot the dog to prevent harm.
Wakefield Aug 29 The house of Ralph De Cecca an Italian fruit dealer near the Stoneham line was almost demolished this afternoon by a huge rock that fell on the roof A blasting ledge sent a large boulder through the air striking the rear of the home smashing beams clapboards and loosening underpinning No one was hurt as the family was away
Arthur Pope, supervisor of the city stables on Pond Street, found two small boys late last evening attempting to ignite inflammable material against the buildings. They fled upon seeing him. authorities will try to identify the youths involved.
Meriden Connecticut August 29 Dr Bradford of Boston devised apparatus used to treat congenital hip displacement. For seven year old Marjorie Doyle daughter of W H Doyle the first cure of its kind in surgery history. Lorenz surgery did not affect the child.
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