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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1904
Page
4
Charcoal is presented as a safe purifier for the stomach and bowels, improving breath, complexion, teeth, and blood. Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges are praised for cleansing gas, aiding digestion, and benefiting liver health, sold for twenty five cents a box.
In Springfield on December 28 Gertrude Langeving a 3 year old girl and daughter of Napoleon Langeving of Chicopee Falls was accidentally shot by her 7 year old brother. They found a loaded revolver in an old overcoat. The bullet hit her forehead deflected to the eye and entered the brain. She is unconscious and may die. Police were informed but no action was taken due to the boy's age.
The Cambridge board reacts to a drawing of William H. Goldsmith of 417 Massachusetts Ave as a talesman for the Charles L. Tucker case. Goldsmith, a Riverside Press book binder, is a long time Cambridge resident. Registrars rotate jury lists by removing names after service and reselecting names from wards.
A massive advertising sign toppled from a building on 64 Washington Street last night. William H. Marsh of 9 Greenwood Park sustained a fractured knee and was transported to Relief Hospital. Lawrence G. Pinto of 11 Pearl Street Somerville received bruises.
The Tucker murder case against Charles L. Tucker will feature about 35 defence witnesses and extensive photographic and map evidence. Handwriting experts will clash over the key note from the Page house while Professor Wood testifies on alleged blood stains. Tucker's fate hinges on whether he testifies as the trial, likely to last three weeks, unfolds.
A Southbound steamer, known as 50 May Be Lost, wrecked in Hell's Hole near the Carolina coast. Heavy seas swamped her on the port side with reports of two crew aboard and possible passengers. Life-saving crews could not reach her as Gresham, the revenue cutter, stood by and departed for New York. Winds and seas raged through the night with grim odds of survival.
New York dispatches report the steamer Drumelzier still ashore off Oak Island in only slight clearance, with a life-saving crew readied at Sandy Hook to salvage at daylight. A wrecking steamer Merritt remains about a mile away, watching for possible rescue or containment as surf pounds the vessel.
The B I C Club of Brookline led by Charles Smith hosts a relief ball at Lyceum Hall Brookline tonight with talent from Boston theatres. Proceeds to be sent to the Boston Post for Fall River destitution relief. club aims to donate a substantial sum Friday and invites friends to attend.
Melrose High beat Manor Prep School of Stamford Connecticut 26 to 18 in a basketball game at the local Y M C A gymnasium this evening. Melrose led early and maintained the advantage throughout the contest.
A woman claimed the child Willie Doran was hers but denied kidnapping involvement. Police found an opium outfit and notes as a thorough search followed a Janesville home abduction in which two visitors posed as relatives, took Willie from a nursery, and fled by carriage. Jack McAuliffe, jailed for stolen jewelry, was linked as Frank Scott, ex-husband to a suspect. Charley Ross comparisons marked the case as another noted disappearance.
Notices for a meeting of the Republican State committee are sent for next Thursday afternoon at 8 o'clock to elect officers for the year. Action may be taken on the state campaign for next year. Major Talbot seeks reelection as chairman. Colonel James B. Reynolds expected to attend.
Fogbound ships in Boston harbor began moving as conditions cleared. The steamer Chattahoochee resumed its semi weekly run to Savannah, inaugurating service for Ocean Steamship Co. Delays of 12 to 15 hours affected the Nacoochee from Savannah and Parthian from Philadelphia, but no collisions were reported as most steamers and some ocean tugs cleared the harbor for their destinations. Caledonian bound for Manchester, England, was the only foreign departure.
Caius Howlett, 27, of 13 Winsor Road Somerville, was knocked down on Marion Street East Boston by boys coasting. He suffered a skull fracture, facial cuts, and shoulder bruises. He was taken to City Hospital where doctors predicted a probable recovery.
Ellen Colgan aged 65 was found dead yesterday afternoon at 3 Thatcher Street where she lived with her brother Thomas. Dr Dunn reported death due to natural causes.
Elmer E. Cunningham an engineer residing at 283A West Cottage Street fell down stairs at a railroad tower located at 498 Albany Street last night injuring three ribs and sustaining multiple bruises to his head and body.
The text promotes keeping Hostetter's Stomach Bitters on hand to counteract early signs of stomach liver or bowel derangement and suggests it can end long sick spells. It urges readers to maintain a bottle at home.
The Republican members of the Common Council held a caucus to select candidates for council presidency and clerk positions. Democrats endorsed candidates were unanimously backed by Republicans. A steering committee led by Myron B. Pierce will oppose loan bills and key measures, while West Roxbury members may vote their district interests on loan votes.
Farmers and merchants of Clay county gathered in Fort Gaines Georgia to burn part of 2 000 000 surplus cotton bales as a mass protest. A starter fire burned on the streets and a large cheering crowd paraded with ceremony. The plan aims to show farmers will sacrifice bales for the masses and the fire continues amid rising excitement.
John H. Ferguson known as Sandy, Chelsea's famous heavy weight pugilist, was arrested on a larceny charge last night. He allegedly met Ella Veno at a North End hotel and robbed her of $2.40.
Boston readers hear testimonials from Miss M H Welchlin Samuel Warren and others claiming Quinona cures headaches indigestion sleeplessness and nervousness. The ad promises Quinona strengthens nerves improves appetite and sleep and boosts vitality with a dollar per large bottle and free medical advice from The Quinona Co. at 1 Hartford St Boston.
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