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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1905
Page
4
The diagram shows the rise in electricity usage in Boston homes over the past decade. Electric light is economical when used wisely and many electric appliances enhance daily life, from heating pads to coffee makers. The Exhibition Department at the rear of Masonic Temple displays these items.
New York dispatch reports testimony before the executive committee on insurance investigation alleging the Mutual Life Insurance Company shifted profits from securities sales to hide reductions in real estate book values. State officials deny prior knowledge. auditors claim actions were directed by top officers and not revealed in past reports.
In Lawrence two burglars fled Union market on Franklin street after 2 am. Officer Cadogan pursued them as they refused to halt and fired twice. neither was hit. They escaped with goods worth about 20 dollars. no clues found.
The Very Rev. Thomas F. Doran vicar-general of the Providence diocese has been named a domestic prelate by Pope Pius. This honor elevates his standing within the Roman Catholic Church in Rhode Island.
Civil service commissioners delay action on removing six deputy superintendents of streets with salaries from 2500 to 3500 after a conference with Corporation Counsel Babson and Superintendent Donovan. The matter rests awaiting attorney general guidance on whether separate appropriations affect civil service status. The commission issued notices for competitive exams in multiple city departments with varied dates.
Letter from the Children's Editor outlines badge mailings for Y P A C members and announces plans for 1906. It encourages enthusiasm, notes many badges mailed today, and promises engaging activities for the coming year.
No 2 Leighton Doty of 6 May street Cambridge sends a compliment about a sketch titled A Donkey's School describing it as very funny and well executed.
John Costello a laborer at the new Central Square Baptist Church in Deering Portland slid from icy staging and fell about 30 feet striking the curb he broke three ribs his jaw and knocked out several front teeth he remains in serious condition.
Hartford based Stanislaw Electric Power Company formed with capital of 10 million dollars. Joan C. Wright serves as president Henry Palm as secretary and Nathan Anthony as treasurer all from Boston.
An old style ad promises a guaranteed cure for piles with PAZO OINTMENT. It claims a refund if there is no cure in 6 to 14 days and lists a price of 50 cents. The wording targets itching bleeding and protruding symptoms.
Judge Lowell in the United States Circuit Court voices skepticism of Ubero Plantation reorganization. He disapproves of Stedman Hood led plan, notes potential directors liability for promoter fraud, and hopes the plan returns value to investors or they may not seek further equity court relief.
Edwin J. Tapley, a black man convicted of murdering a wife, was hanged at the county jail in Jersey City. Reported signals with his hands after the drop stirred talk of a prearranged sign with a clergyman, who denied confirming the gesture. Tapley confessed before the trap fell and was pronounced dead thirteen minutes later.
14 year old Annie E Ellin was located at a West Cedar Street Boston house after a letter to her sweetheart Owen Moriarty led to her return to Marlboro custody. Father Mr Ellin praised Moriarty for helping regain possession and stated no proceedings would follow. Annie said she would obey her father in the future.
Ellin recounts a late night attempt to visit a Dorchester acquaintance and an hours long wait in a doorway as a Slumbering metropolis woke. She says a town girl lured her away with a promise of refunds while her father had funded the trip and she stayed to earn money to repay it.
Philadelphia December 22 The anthracite board of conciliation met with no decision on issues. President George F Baer of Reading Railway visited and invited officers to luncheon where he toasted the miners and operators saying Blessed are the peacemakers. The miners and operators offered cautious replies and discussion did not proceed.
In Elmira New York on December 22 a locomotive boiler exploded at Swamp siding east of Van Etten. Fire man Frank Morris was killed and four train crew members from Sayre Pennsylvania were fatally injured: Engineer Fred Swarthout Brakeman Henry McMahon Conductor Martin Gallagher and Freight Handler Springer.
Charles Barto on trial for his life admits killing Stefan Rinko in Bridgeport. He says he was drunk after consuming port wine and that Rinko fired first, forcing him to shoot in self defense.
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