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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1904
Page
5
In Old Point Virginia customs officers report seizing a rich cargo of smuggled goods on board the United States cruiser San Francisco. The haul included silks cigars china and ostrich feathers with value not disclosed. The confiscation occurred today just before the ship sailed for Norfolk.
The Boston Knights of Labor Engineers and Firemen's Assembly accuses the park department of employing unlicensed firemen. Its executive committee was ordered to investigate and act on findings. Ernest Murtch was unanimously nominated as master workman.
Halifax Nova Scotia December 15 The bye elections for the provincial Legislature produced sweeping Liberal gains in seven counties with all Liberal winners. In Pictou R H McGregor led by 200 over A C Bell and in Cape Breton Dr A S Randall won by 2000 over James Boyd. E P Paul defeated J W Day in Cumberland by 600.
In Buffalo New York on December 15 the stock in the German-American Bank owned by Arthur E. Appleyard of Boston was purchased by local investors led by Henry W. Burt, former bank president. The price was 160 dollars a share, with 100000 dollars in Appleyard notes given as part payment for 1700 shares. Buyers include E. G. S. Miller and E. A. Weppner.
After 32 years and seven months of service as patrolman Ira N Blackley of Division 2, who had been serving in the paymaster's department of the police service, was retired last night on a pension at his own request.
A health oriented advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as safe and effective for dyspepsia relief. It claims the tablets work like digestive fluids, ease stomach burden, and let the stomach rest and heal naturally. Sold by all druggists at 50c a box.
In a blinding snow storm and heavy seas a Japanese torpedo flotilla attacked the Russian battleship Sevastopol at Port Arthur. Ice coated decks and freezing cold did not deter the volunteers from six torpedo boats and destroyers, who pressed attacks under separate commanders. The Sevastopol, protected by nets and a heavy wooden boom, appeared to lower its stern as the action continued and reports indicated at least one torpedo strike amid intense Russian defenses.
Sir Frederick Borden praises the King and Queen and the British constitution at the Victorian Club banquet in Copley Square Hotel. He notes high esteem for the monarchs, while a petition seeks to vacate his seat in Canada's Parliament over alleged bribery in the November 3 elections. Other speakers include Rev. W. B. King and J. M. Bell.
Nellie Edison, about 24, of Hotel Pelham, was taken to Relief hospital after reportedly ingesting corrosive sublimate tablets by mistake. She was treated and later discharged from the hospital.
Mrs Cassie Chadwick the Cleveland woman under indictments in New York gave a worthless check for about ten thousand dollars to the local manager as police tied her to fraudulent financial operations. Her case links Boston firm funds and alleged schemes across cities.
An old bottle of Scott's Emulsion remains usable for years and suppliers claim purity. Amid a separate report, Mrs. Chadwick faces legal pressure after a Europe trip when a check drawn on a Cleveland bank was dishonored and later settled under coercive demand for cash in advance on tickets.
Dr. Frederic A C Perrine of Pittsfield spoke to the Commercial Club on wasting water power in New England. He urged that future development of these sources could help New England regain manufacturing leadership and prosperity.
Council members clash over publishing city payrolls with claims of graft while debate centers on an order to have the mayor publish a February payroll list. The measure faces committee referral after a lengthy session marked by quorum questions and partisan balance.
Beverly authorities set an inquest into the death of Miss Bessie Davis, daughter of Otis N. Davis, to be held at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning in Salem. Though an autopsy found death by own action, investigators keep quiet on new developments amid rumors of possible murder.
The Christmas Sunday Post notes Fatty Felix is absent for the first time in many Sundays. The mischievous Flipps speculate he dressed as Santa Claus and were curious enough to “soak” him. Readers are told to wait until next Sunday's issue to learn where Fatty went.
Leopold Morse & Co. Washington and Brattle streets announce a holiday markdown of 20 to 25 percent on most lines to comply with a copartnership agreement. Men and juvenile department items, suits, overcoats, trousers, travel goods, gloves, jewelry, neckwear, and haberdashery are reduced. Ready-to-wear, union-made clothing highlights the sale with quick service and gift-ready displays.
At a meeting of the South Boston conclave Improved Order Heptasophs last evening the officers elected include Past Archon James J. Galligan Archon James M. Lane Provost Richard Fitzgerald Prelate William Jones Treasurer Joseph F. Lynch Financier Eugene J. Gillen Secretary Dr. William M. Flynn Inspector Fred W. Craigen Ward George R. Orchard Sentinel John P. Lloyd Delegates to the supreme national convention at Milwaukee in June James M. Lane and Joseph F. Lynch
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