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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1904
Page
7
In the Public Garden pond crowds of skaters of all ages enjoyed a sunny brisk day. A young boy learns on new skates while families and veterans glide and laugh through occasional falls as the crowd thins toward evening.
In a Rajapur railway pantry Crook pursues clues to a famed stolen gem traced through wine bottles. McNab suspects a rip in the sale, noting identical buyers for two bottles and hinting Merrick may have bought one too cheaply as Crook presses for the missing addresses.
Synopsis of earlier instalments chronicles the Delhi theft of the Green Diamond known as the Eye of Goona and a scheme to smuggle twelve magnums of Tokay wine to England. Crook is jailed for Basil Clifton's murder, released, then linked to Merrick who offers a 5000 dollar reward for the real killer. Daisy Merrick, in love with Crook, offers to answer questions to find buyers of the wine.
On the Rajapur, Crook recovers details from Daisy and others about two magnum buyers, Pooley and Allen, with records of other buyers including Smith and Norie. The shipping office and steward McNab hint at hidden addresses, while police inquiries about Pooley surface, and Crook heads to dinner with fresh leads.
Edwina Shea eight year old daughter of Sidney C Shea of 82 Partridge avenue Somerville died at Somerville Hospital yesterday from burns received at her home Friday She was alone in the kitchen when the accident occurred and the exact cause of the burns remains unknown.
The centennial anniversary of the First Christian Church at Kneeland near Tyler Street was observed yesterday with a historical sermon by Reverend D. L. Martin Ph D the church’s present pastor.
A Boston Christmas feature celebrates Jordan Marsh Companys great holiday display with separate floors dedicated to Santa Claus on the second, dolls on the fourth, and toys, books, jewelry, leather goods, and clothing across the store. The piece highlights the vast stock, mechanical and dolls, gift ideas, and the overall festive atmosphere designed to delight children and adults alike.
Concordia Hall on Columbus avenue and Centre street hosted Division 16 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians for its annual meeting. John M. Lynch was elected president with Daniel J. Byrne as vice president and Patrick Donnelly as recording secretary, among other officers. John H. Dillon, newly elected county president, spoke on the order’s work and purposes. installation is planned for the last meeting of the month.
Daily tourist sleeping cars to California and Oregon offered with personally conducted excursions from Chicago. Departures Tuesdays and Thursdays via Northwestern and Union Pacific lines, plus Wednesdays and Thursdays through Colorado scenery. East connections at Chicago. Inquiries for New England points to S. A. Hutchison in Boston.
Bishop Henry C. Potter of New York addressed morning services at Wellesley College chapel. He argued the Old Testament should be read as a living book, relevant to modern life with due regard to its historical context.
Panama and the United States reached an executive order signed by Secretary Taft for Roosevelt. The pact grants United States jurisdiction over Canal Zone ports sanitation and quarantine and reduces Panama tariffs to 10 percent with free trade between zones. Panama lowers consular fees and postage, stipulates gold standard, and commits to highways and a hospital in the zone. The order takes effect December 12, 1904.
A speaker denounced Massachusetts pagans as the worst in the world and claimed more religion among Chinamen than in many men of Massachusetts. He urged stronger missionary work and support for religious outreach.
Tomorrow evening Neponset Court of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters will hold initiations and a smoke talk. Chief Ranger Cornelius M. Duggan will address Leading Events in Irish History, a topic treated by the speaker's noted qualifications. A brief program of music will finish the evening.
Charles I. Brazin of 14 Hammond street told police a man he met Saturday night on Washington street stole his $30 watch during a social hour that followed their meeting. Brazin reported the loss yesterday after discovering the theft.
The Asquam Club, a South End organization, holds its seventh annual dancing party in Union Park Hall tonight. Club president W. J. Mahoney will run the event with assistants W. H. Murphy W. M. Daniels John Kirby and Bernard Cullen.
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