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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1904
Page
2
Post Proverb Contestants are reminded that mail takes time to reach the Proverb Editor and coupons may take time to return. Orders will be filled promptly but should not be delayed. The Proverb Editor or the Post cannot be responsible for mail delays or contestant delays.
Boston Post invites Proverb contestants to submit all 82 problem answers by 6 p.m. on Dec 31. Send to Proverb Editor, P.O. Box 5276, Boston. Prepay postage, weigh packages, and use first class. No express or office drop. Mail timing and handling explained. Awards will be decided by the Proverb Editor with strict fairness.
The Boston Post announces rules for a Proverb Picture contest. Prizes limit one per contestant. Entries must use Post coupons and be mailed by 6 p m December 31 to Proverb Editor Boston. Duplicates allowed but kept in separate envelopes. assistance allowed. Proverb Book available for 25 cents. editor may amend conditions.
The Proverb Editor explains that typing ink or pencil answers offer no advantage, only legibility and neat organization matter. Duplicates mean multiple coupons with the same number but different answers. send one complete, ordered set in a single envelope, or multiple distinct sets in separate envelopes, preserving any numbering changes only as noted for coupon 36/37.
Police conclude Cecile Moss known as Cecil Hall died by her own actions after leaping from a third story window in Forty sixth street. John J. Hoar a jockey linked to her in room belongings gave a statement but remained free. Mrs Moss mother travels from Lancaster to claim the body for burial as two friends from Washington offer to help transport it.
New York December 28 The District Attorney moved to uncover a conspiracy in the Dodge Morse divorce case by swearing out an attachment for detective Edward J Bracken believed to have accompanied Dodge in New Orleans and to Texas investigators say Bracken may know the source of funds Dodge used while evading extradition Dodge is reported in poor health and Morse remains abroad with plans to return soon.
New York on December 28 Bishop Tuttle has not named a clerical board member to hear the case against Bishop Talbot of Central Pennsylvania. Herbert Noble will travel to Philadelphia to coordinate procedures with presenters. Signers of the presentment include Richard Cannon and others from Philadelphia and Huntingdon.
London reports Princess Radziwill plans to sue the Cecil Rhodes estate to clear her name amid accusations tied to her relations with Rhodes. Princess Catherine Radziwill, jailed for two years in Cape Colony Supreme Court on forgery charges tied to Rhodes notes, was released in August 1903.
Medical authorities nationwide claim the Whetzel system affords a real cure for asthma. Doctors L D Knott, F Be Brown, J C Currer, M L Craffey, and C F Beard testify to its efficacy in their own cases amid skepticism toward nostrums and treatments that only ease symptoms.
The Beacon Society held its annual meeting at the New Algonquin Club last evening. The old beacon and its historical light were restored for display to members, with mammoth menu cards and a blazing pitch pot as the main feature. Officers elected include J Nelson Parker as president and Isaiah R Clark and Everett C Benton as vice presidents, with Joshua B Holden as secretary and N W Jordan as treasurer. Judge James R Dunbar, Eugene N Foss and Thomas Cunningham joined the executive committee, and Dr. William Henry Drummond was the chief guest.
The Italian Congregational Church at Cross and Hanover streets held a Christmas tree event for local Italian children. Pastors Rev. Enrico Rivoire and Rev. D. Ciguarone distributed gifts and Mrs May received a vote of thanks for her past work, with retirement set for month end due to ill health.
An old advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day with Jaixative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It states druggists refund the money if it fails and features E W Grove's signature on each box, priced at 25 cents.
Taotai orders the commanders of Chinese warships at Woosung and Shanghai and the Shanghai harbor master to prevent any escape by the Russian cruiser Askold and torpedo boat destroyer Grozovoi. More Chinese cruisers head to Shanghai after the Port Arthur battle on Aug. 10.
A large Japanese cruiser arrived at Amoy yesterday and two Japanese cruisers were sighted off Hongkong today. Amoy lies on China's east coast opposite Formosa.
The State Department reported that mines were placed in Kelung harbor on Formosa's northeast coast and shipping has been notified. The notice confirms the action and alerts maritime traffic to the harbor’s danger.
Shusha Russia December 28 police chief Zakharoff was killed on the main street this morning in what authorities are treating as a fatal incident. Local officials have opened an inquiry as residents react to the shockwave of the death.
Isaac Russell of 95 Beacon Street Chelsea was crossing tracks at ustic wharf Charlestown when a switching engine struck him. He was thrown under the wheels and his left leg crushed with the doctors at the Relief Hospital predicting amputation.
Rene P R De Precourt a young Parisian scion living in Providence was arrested for larceny of less than four dollars from Dr Honore J Cote of Warren Avenue. Detectives Conway and Cronin recovered the item. Consul Blanchard noted De Precourt’s father has contacted him explaining circumstances may excuse the act. Dr Cote says the theft grew from a business deal over books bought in France.
Wolf's My Clothier on Hanover and Portland streets weighs adding a new entrance to its recently rebuilt store. The proposed door would serve patrons visiting the women's departments, improving access and flow.
Dispatches from Port Arthur report several high level casualties among Russian forces, with Kondrachenko killed and Stoessel and Smirnoff wounded. The Sebastopol may have sunk in shallow water, while garrison stores and food prices in the besieged fortress soar amid continued bombardment and relief delays.
Agnes G. Gilfether, confirmed as principal of Shurtleff Grammar School for girls in South Boston, is praised as a top English teacher with pupils consistently passing entrance exams. A South Boston native born in 1868, she trained at Boston public schools and the girls high school, graduating in 1886, then Boston Normal School in 1888 before joining the Lawrence School for boys as assistant.
Dover Del December 28 J Edward Addicks announced at a Union Republicans caucus that he remains a candidate for United States Senator. Afterward officials said all but four of the Union Republicans favored supporting Addicks indefinitely as the contest continued.
Erin Court Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters elects James J. Hickman as Chief Ranger George T Daly as vice chief ranger Cornelius J Lynch as recording secretary Peter D O Meally as financial secretary William A Moore as treasurer Patrick J Curley as senior conductor Thomas P McNamara as junior conductor Joseph F Burke as inside sentinel Michael P Sheehan as outside sentinel J Emmons Cotter Joseph J Crowley Philip McEntee named trustees Delegates to convention Daniel F Cotter William F Meade John Canning James J Conway
Christmas offering at the Boston Koch Institute 175 Tremont Street offers free Koch Specialist Physician services for lung diseases including consumption asthma bronchitis and catarrh with charges only for Koch Tuberculine remedies. Exam and initial Koch Treatment promised to restore health if acted before the deadline. Special home treatment available and readers urged to write for details.
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