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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1904
Page
2
Magistrate Rochersperger rules it is a wife's prerogative to search her husband's pockets, while a husband has no right to examine his wife’s pocketbook without permission. He addressed John Williams in a case over threatening his wife.
Miss Gertrude Barthold sues for 10000 damages against the Tonnele Company over the use of her photo. She says publication in a Philadelphia women’s magazine or a Broadway weekly affects her feelings, and that she did not expect wide publicity when she posed in thin draperies. She testified that after protesting to the company president the photo appeared in another New York theatrical publication.
Boston residents Paul J. Whalen and Harry Decker report rapid relief from stomach trouble after using Quinona. The ads claim many recoveries from indigestion, dyspepsia, sleeplessness, and related conditions, urging readers to try Quinona and consult free medical advice from The Quinona Co. at 1 Hartford St, Boston.
New York Dec. 4 Driven to desperation by the woman he loved Edward L. Graham 39 put a bullet through his brain at 2 30 a m yesterday in his room at the Lexington Hotel Twenty fourth street and Lexington avenue He died almost instantly The woman for love of whom he took his life fled from the room and gave the alarm The woman Lulu Adams 28 of Spanish type of beauty says she became acquainted with Graham a few months ago Graham was jealous and had pleaded for marriage for weeks but she refused saying he could not support her in the lifestyle she desired
Dr. Booker T. Washington urged balanced schooling when addressing the Old South Church crowd, arguing industrial training should not replace professions and other learning. He noted Hampton and Tuskegee emphasize more than industrial education and called for both a negro college and industrial institute to lift the race, citing 1400 to 1500 students educated at Tuskegee last year.
Mrs. Mary Parks, landlady at 1222 Washington Street, is credited by police with saving Thomas S. Corbett, 34, from possible asphyxiation after a gas heater flame went out while he slept. Corbett was found unconscious, relocated to City Hospital for treatment.
The St. Patricia's Total Abstinence and Literary societies of Roxbury plan a two week bazaar in February at 431 Dudley Street to raise funds for the building. Committees led by James J. Hayes and Annie Graves will run daily entertainments each evening during the bazaar.
Captain James Kelley a retired sea captain died Saturday night at 39 Electric Avenue Somerville after a short illness from apoplexy. He was born in South Yarmouth sixty seven years ago and lived in Somerville briefly. He commanded various sailing vessels and leaves a widow and three daughters. Burial will be in West Dennis.
Everett Dec 4 The first no-license rally of the municipal campaign was held at the First Congregational Church. Speakers were H H Newton Republican candidate for Mayor and Representatives-elect Wilmot R Evans Jr and Williams E B Weeks.
A historical ad claims headaches from colds can be cured by Laxative Bromo Quinine and urges readers to request the full name and look for the signature of E. W. Grove. The item lists a price of 25 cents.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT indicates No 82 is the final Proverb Problem for the contest. Entries must be received by 6 p m on Saturday Dec 31 with full postage prepaid and mailed per stated conditions.
The Post announces a proverb contest with coupons and numbers. Entries must be mailed postpaid to Proverb Editor Boston Mass by 6 p m Saturday December 31. Sets of answers may be mailed in separate envelopes. novelty and neatness count. copies of the Proverb Book are optional at 25 cents. contestants may seek assistance but are bound to use the official wording.
Contestants are told typed ink or pencil answers are equal in legibility and that neatness and proper numerical ordering suffice. Duplicates are multiple answers to the same proverb on different coupons. Set answers in numerical order, mail in one envelope, and include name and address on each coupon.
This December tests Mrs Dagmar Bangoe's sanity as Judge Braley orders a month under Worcester doctor Bemis observation. Her husband in New York calls her insane after 15 years in asylums while Danish Brooklyn relatives argue she is sane and a misunderstanding. A Massachusetts proceeding seeks her release with a December 30 report and ruling to follow.
A Boston area survey of clergy views finds many ministers support encouraging belief in Santa Claus among children. Revs Bustard Butters Sinclair Macfarland Greenleaf Morse Kimmel Hudson Nazarian Bakeman and others defend maintaining the tradition as harmless enchantment that augments Christmas joy and moral lessons, while a Chelsea pastor dissenting says tell the truth.
The East Boston tunnel is to open no later than January 8 1905 for public use. Transit Commission and the Elevated company push completion under Governor Bates administration. Lease pending until railroad interests deem tunnel finished. Whitewashing to start this week as tunnel nears readiness, despite Atlantic Avenue station still unfinished.
Division 52 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians met at Kossuth Hall on Tremont Street where Suffolk County president John H. Dillon attended. Officers elected for the coming year were Eugene S. Cronin as president Joseph P. Casey as vice president John J. Bailey as treasurer James J. Meehan as recording secretary and Thomas J. Cummings as financial secretary. The installation will occur at the next meeting followed by a social with remarks from Dillon and Division 17 president T. Hannon and refreshments.
Frederick M. Smith, grandson of the Mormon church founder, visits Somerville staying with relatives at 163 Pearl Street. A 31 year old six foot man with clean-cut features, he officiated at the Broad Way church yesterday morning and again last evening. He has traveled from West Virginia to Maine since August visiting missions and will depart for New York today for a few days.
The Japanese Tissue Mill plant at South Hadley burned today, causing about 25000 dollars in losses and putting roughly 100 workers unemployed. Owners J. L. Perkins, E. J. Pope and W. H. Bond say they will rebuild immediately. Fire began in the engine room with an unknown cause. The mill produced paper napkins.
In accordance with their annual custom Everett Lodge of Elks held a memorial service in Whit tier Hall drawing a full house of members and guests. Rev. Ellis Bishop of St Stephen's Church Boston delivered the address and is a member of Salt Lake City Lodge.
A brief ad explains babies cry from hunger or pain and that proper nourishment leads to comfort. It claims Scott's Emulsion adds strength to feeds and helps babies become plump, offering a free sample from Scott & Bowne of New York.
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