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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1905
Page
4
Little May Nettles three years old, daughter of Mrs May Nettles of 7 Ferdinand Street, died at City Hospital after a Thanksgiving Day burn accident. She was one of three victims when the child pulled a stove leg, releasing a pan of boiling water that toppled and burned her severely shortly after 6 30 Thanksgiving night.
The executive committee plans to release reports on candidates seeking office in Boston in a few days. The documents aim to inform voters about the contenders and their platforms as the election approaches.
The notice appears to be a personal advertisement or contact line for GEO. J. RAYMOND located at 352 Washington St. It presents no further contextual details or actions.
Patrick Dorgan aged 37 was found dead in a lodging house at 152 Shawmut Avenue. Medical Examiner Macdonald ruled death an overdose of morphine poison after autopsy closing. Dorgan had been living with Mrs. Milliken at 15 Davis Street and had told his landlady he would not return for several days to meet his wife.
Four witnesses testified at a coroner jury in South Waterboro Maine about the Boston and Maine freight wreck that killed three railroad workers. The verdict states the men Luther A. Hutchinson Alfred A. Jennette and Richard R. Proctor died from being crushed burned and scalded in the wreck of trains Nos 325 682 and 257 with no attempt to assign responsibility.
Newton, Dec 1. By order of Adjutant General Stopford the Newton company could not hold a Thanksgiving dance in the armory. The event was moved to Watertown after Stopford, en route south, learned the dance would be run by private individuals and could not be reached in time for explanation.
On petition of Edmund M. Parker and Cambridge trustees of the University Associates the Middlesex County Commissioners abated 370 431 valuation on 547 400 property in Cambridge. Cambridge assessors levied the taxes in fall 1904 and petitioners sought abatement after assessors declined. The matter was brought before the county commissioners.
Over 300 couples attended the Expressmen's Relief Association sixth annual ball in Paul Revere Hall. The grand march was led by President George E. Connor and wife with officers and guests from American Express National Express Company Adams Express New York & Whosston Despatch and Earl & Prew's Express among those present.
An old advertise claim promises a single day cure for a colt using laxative bromide tablets. The box bears B. W. Grove’s signature and a 26e price, with druggists implying refunds if it fails.
Queen Alexandra marked her sixty first birthday with artillery salutes church bells and flags across the realm. In Sandringham she received congratulations and hosted tea for all the estate children, personally overseeing the event.
Cambridge rallies featured Blodgett and Thurston trading charges over the Boston Elevated Railway. Blodgett urged release of two years of accounts while accusing Thurston of smearing him. Thurston countered Daly’s leadership and warned against referendums or railway rights expanding in streets. Other speakers included Downey Deitrick Aylward MacLeod Lynch.
Republicans substituted 49 candidates for the School Board including William S and Thomas J Kenny of East and South Boston. James M. Porter of Ward 14 led for the Uth aldermanic seat while Ward 10 and Ward 6 saw Republican council candidates Joseph Gangone and Frank Severoni.
The Rev Edwin A Lincoln once a Deerfield pastor has become a Ther pianist and stage actor with The Gay Matinee Girl company now touring NH towns. His wife and two children remain in Deerfield aided by his former parish. George H Simpson, ex Deerfield resident, met Lincoln at Claremont Junction and urged his return home.
Fula Walcott aged five of Prospect avenue died after ptomaine poisoning blamed on candy bought for a cent. She shared it with playmate Helene Ranney, who also fell ill but recovered. health officer has not yet taken action.
Harvard coach W. T. Reid Jr travels to Princeton to attend the Army Navy game and discuss football with President Roosevelt. He expects to gain points for argument in the game. A Sunday luncheon at the White House is planned before further talks. Return date and conference details remain uncertain.
William Augustus Rhodes, 20, a Malden draftsman, obtained a marriage license in Providence to wed Amert Waters Hill, 43, born in Nova Scotia. The notice also lists James William Mainz, 23, a Taunton wine clerk, to wed Agnes Erskine, 19, daughter of a Taunton beamer.
Mary Caloria, 24, of 40 Prince Street North End, died at Relief Hospital after her clothing ignited while preparing breakfast, following about 30 hours of agony.
Police allege a burglar broke a restaurant window at 268 Atlantic avenue to steal meal tickets and coins. Patrolman Casey of Court Street station grappled him, taking the suspect under control after a brief struggle. The captured man gave his name as Thomas Dyer of 2 Asylum Street.
Fire tonight in Brownfield Maine destroyed the Pequawket House owned by Ruben Linsecot the residence of Albra Garland the dwelling of Irving Linscot a two story house and stable of Wesley W. Johnson and the residence and meat shop of W Co Rowe The total loss is 8300 dollars
Governor-elect Guild rests at home after Dr J G Mumford drained an abscess. He will remain indoors for ten days to recover fully from the procedure and illness.
A municipal concert under the music department was given last night in East Boston High School. The programme featured orchestra selections, a bass solo by W. Jl. O'Brien and a violin solo by Albert M. Karnich.
A group of ex Harvard varsity athletes led by Ted Meier and Ristine plan to buy a large land tract in New York Virginia Kansas or the West. They will subdivide the land among themselves with each man cultivating a separate tract while returns come from the overall farm.
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