01 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1905
Page
1
A group of men designated by law for hangings plans to petition the governor today. They seek clemency or reconsideration of sentences in a case tied to the justice system and local authorities.
Special Officer Keene captured Patrick J. Calnan 28 of 40 Emerald Street So. End, linked as companion to Edward J. Bannon the burglar shot on Milk Street. Calnan denied charges, claimed alibi, and was taken to Station 9 with William Shea. Shea released after questioning.
A major fire in Salem at 11 25 last night destroyed the Peabody block and threatened the heart of business by 1 30 as three explosions shook the area. Loss valued at 100000 with occupants including Salem News and Salem Commercial School evacuated. Firefighters protected nearby buildings with streams as residents moved wares to safety.
Robert M. Morse closed for the gas companies before the gas commissioners in the Boston 80 cent gas hearing. He argued that past year costs do not justify any reduction and traced the industry’s development from Boston Gas Light and Bay State to Brookline competition and later consolidations impacting prices.
An old health column warns that cold and pneumonia epidemics rise after harsh winters. It argues medicines with opiates or strong drugs weaken the body, endorsing Father John’s Medicine as a safe, tonic remedy for adults and children to prevent grips and pneumonia.
The article reports that Swift Armour Cudahy Packing and others face a $5000 fine or one year imprisonment or both for beef trust violations. Supreme Court decisions and government actions push for compliance with the law, with prosecutors prepared to pursue individuals if corporations do not heed the injunction.
In Windsor Vermont Governor Bell weighs mercy as the sheriff and ten deputies plan a Montpelier appeal for Mary Rogers. Father Delaney urges clemency after Rogers’ last meeting with her mother and sister from Hoosick Falls.
Judge Grosscup hails the Supreme Court decision upholding his ruling against meat manufacturers. He says it fortifies the Sherman act and signals national government supervision of future corporations. Judge Kohissat agrees the ruling pleases President Roosevelt and opens paths to curbing trusts.
A brief note suggests sneezing signals a cold and that Lung Kuro offers a positive cure. The text references a medical claim without scientific backing and lacks verifiable details.
The Daily Telegraph Tokyo dispatch estimates Russian casualties from Jan 25 to Jan 29 at 36 000 to 42 000 with Japanese losses at 7 000. Lulls in Mukden fighting continue as Russian losses mount 10 000 in recent days. Commanders Mistchenko Kondratovitech and Andrief suffer serious wounds.
The US gunboat Hist departed for the Nantucket Lightship to repair wireless apparatus damage caused by last week's storm while aboard the engineer of a German wireless telegraph company.
A local forecast for Boston and nearby areas calls for generally fair weather on Wednesday. Light to moderate winds are expected with mild temperatures and dry conditions throughout the day.
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