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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1905
Page
4
William H. Martin of Stoneham languishes in Cambridge jail awaiting trial on bigamy and larceny charges. His wife, described as young and pretty, grieves at their broken home 98 Franklin Street.
Martin 34, a Stoneham pressman for 13 years, admitted stealing goods worth 3 dollars from Stone & Forsyth and had judgment deferred to next Saturday. His wife sought a warrant for bigamy after learning of a possible Newark marriage and supposed other wife and child.
Reverend Herbert S. Johnson lauds Frothingham's defeat as a moral victory and urges backing a clean Roman Catholic candidate to oppose Fitzgerald's graft, hoping a Democrat can win and break entrenched machine power. He criticizes notable Republicans and suggests Dewey as a cautionary measure.
The Holy Jumpers staged a seven day convention in South End Odd Fellows Hall. They mocked formal churches, denounced strawberry festivals, and condemned divorce, warning that judges lawyers and ministers who bless divorce would sink into hell. Audience members testified to salvation, shouted hallelujahs, and leaders performed stunts including standing on their heads and mimicking a grindstone sharpening an axe.
Professor A B Hart argued that the South harbors diverse views on race and that Senator Tillman does not speak for all Southerners. He warned against class tension in the South and noted that even if black population growth slowed for 50 years, blacks would still be one tenth of the U S population.
Clerk Roberts of the Municipal Court reports auto speed fines totaling over $1000 this season. A large share, more than $600, was paid in July and August as violators settled the speed law penalties.
Fire of unknown origin wiped out the Hotel Heselton in Skowhegan Maine driving 50 or more guests to the street. Many residents were retiring when the alarm sounded and a panic ensued. Mrs H T Conant suffered a broken leg leaping from a second story window. Other occupants fled their rooms in alarm.
Richard W. Brown owner of the Heselton House hotel suffered a loss of 20000 as fire destroyed the four story wooden structure on Water Street. Firefighters arrived quickly but could not prevent the blaze from consuming the hotel and its contents. lodgers fled in snow as nearby livery stables and stores faced danger from flames.
Fire officials concluded a four alarm blaze at the Dean building was likely set by an incendiary using explosives. Investigators found small holes in woodwork suggesting rifle cartridges may have been involved. Firefighters faced repeated blasts as debris flew, with six men knocked from ladders. Loss clocks in at about 125000 dollars.
The district attorney Moran refuses involvement in enforcement disputes while a heated clash with the Police Board over the screen law escalates. Liquor signs and drugstore displays face removal, threatening licenses and a looming legal fight, with notices expected on window changes and possible store blacklists in Fast Boston.
An insane woman detained at Brattle Square station Cambridge escaped last night roaming the streets hatless in thin clothing for over an hour before recapture and return to the station. The identity remains undisclosed and a matron supervised the custody.
A yegg gang robbed a savings bank as four charges exploded causing building tremors and glass rattle. A lone guard fled with two helpers, while townsfolk rushed out to see the scene. The safe door was torn from its hinges and evidence of nitro was found.
A letter cites Commonwealth v MacDonald to argue that Fayette Street and Concord Street are the same thoroughfare for licensing statutes. The writer notes an example where an alcohol shop on one segment joins with a school area on another, despite different street names, as the same street for legal purposes.
New England travelers bound for Southern California can reach Los Angeles and other points faster via the LOS ANGELES LIMITED operated by the Chicago and Northwestern Union Pacific and Salt Lake Route. For San Francisco and California and Oregon points the FAMOUS OVER LAND LIMITED runs daily, faster than any line. First class and tourist tickets at low rates. Inquiries to J. E. Brittain, General Agent, 300 Washington St., Boston.
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