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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1904
Page
5
A series of testimonial letters from readers praise Peruna as a remedy for stomach catarrh and indigestion triggered by festive meals. The letters credit Peruna with restoring health, appetite, and general well being after chronic digestive issues and dietary excesses.
Federal Judge Jones issued an order directing the U S marshal to return Charles F. Dodge to New York on a perjury charge. The marshal is authorized to enforce the order and anyone interfering faces the court’s strong displeasure. Dodge is expected to sail to New York from Galveston aboard a steamer tomorrow.
In New York on December 16 Justice Vernon H. Davis denied acquittal for Nan Patterson in the Cesar Young murder case after the prosecution rested. Evidence including letters from Young to Patterson was admitted, with a May 1 note saying he heard unpleasant things about Patterson and a May 3 message promising a big bet for her. Only two more witnesses were called as defense preparations continue.
The Hamburg American liner Adria, Captain Boneth, arrived in port after 18% days from Hamburg. On a rough voyage with gales and a seven hour hurricane, the ship sustained damage including lifeboats, a stove midship house door, ripped steam pipe covers, and water intrusion in No 3 hatch. Cargo of 2000 tons discharged at Mystic Piers Charlestown, with 2500 tons to follow in Baltimore.
James A. De Bell won the Boston Cigarmakers Union 97 presidency over Hugh J. Colgan by 816 to 752 votes after a lengthy tally in 180 shops. Charles J. Lamb was elected vice president, with Jack Lipp and Henry Abrahams reappointed treasurer and secretary. Other officers and delegates were chosen for various labor unions.
The appellate division of the Supreme Court reversed Justice Leventritt’s contempt finding against Joseph Hoadley of the International Power Company for refusing to answer questions about entries in his account books.
Tech students recount being clubbed by police during a Nov 2 incident as the trial of Station 16 officers continues. Witnesses describe injuries requiring hospital care and the throwing of a torch lamp at an officer. The proceedings resume at 10:30 today.
Thomas F. Tracy reports the internal revenue service upheld the right to print the blue Cigar Makers International Union label on cigar boxes. The label must not cover required stamps or caution notices, but may appear anywhere else on the box. Tracy calls it a decisive labor victory for Boston and nationwide cigarmakers.
Fall River leaders of the textile unions decide to refer continuation of the strike to union members. The decision follows claims by manufacturers that workers would vote to return if given a chance, with no formal sentiment test since the strike began.
Eugene Osha sues the city of Waltham for 2000 damages in Middlesex Superior Court arguing his daughter Beatrice was barred from public school until she complied with vaccination health rules. The case claims the physician certificate should have allowed attendance, but authorities required re vaccination and kept the girl from returning to public school.
A court ruling concerns parental rights to deny school attendance when the family physician provides a certificate showing the girl was properly vaccinated. The decision hinges on the interpretation of immunization requirements and the authority of medical certification in school policy.
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