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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1905

Page

7

Bankrupt Sale of Furniture and Carpets

W. L. Whipple of Providence is liquidating its entire stock at about half price. The sale offers a full line of home furniture and carpets with goods discounted to about 50 cents on the dollar. Free storage until needed, free delivery in Boston and at depots. Sale ends February 4 at 9 30 p m.

W. L. Whipple Providence R. I Boston

Tucker Cheerful in His Dreary Cell

Charles Lt. Tucker maintains cheerfulness in his East Cambridge jail cell as he endures a seventh day since his murder verdict for Mabel Page. He rises at 6:30, takes a brief walk, and contends with limited contact, while Sheriff Fairbairn restricts visitors to legal counsel and immediate family only.

Charles Lt. Tucker Mabel Page East Cambridge

One Woman Praises Tucker Jury in Massachusetts

A reader thanks the attorney general for his arraignment in the Tucker trial and honors the jurors for delivering a just verdict. She criticizes sensational press coverage and urges respect for the jury, the court, and victims while voicing fear for women in dangerous moments.

Post Massachusetts Tucker Miss Page

Freeman Freed After Inquest Rules Death Accidental

Stella Freeman, a young Black woman, released on bail after coroner's inquest finds Adolphus Winfield's death accidental. Freeman had been charged with manslaughter when a revolver fired while she demonstrated scaring intruders, striking Winfield in Providence.

Providence R. I Stella Freeman Adolphus Winfield Winfield Freeman

Fire Commissioner Russell Sick at Home

Fire Commissioner Henry S. Russell is confined to his home with a severe cold since Saturday. He has shown unusual reluctance to miss duty and said Monday he would likely be unable to attend the office for three days.

Henry S. Russell Colonel Russell

Tucker Family Address Request In New Hampshire Note

Sympathizing friend from New Hampshire asks for the address of Mrs. Albert F. Tucker and her son L. Tucker through the paper columns. The inquiry seeks private contact details in a respectful, communal help context.

Post Albert F. Tucker L. Tucker

Young Taylor Found Guilty in Petersham Case

Claude R. Taylor aged 18 was found guilty by a Superior Criminal Court jury in Worcester on charges stemming from terrorizing Mrs. A. O. Ward of Petersham on January 3. The case drew wide attention for the alleged harsh treatment and a police chase into Vermont. Sentencing will follow.

Worcester Claude R. Taylor Superior Criminal Court A. O. Ward Petersham Taylor

Becomes Papa at Age of 83 in Trenton

John Harding aged 88 has a son born as his second child in two years. He married a 23 year old three years ago who was adopted as a girl. The first child died. Harding is wealthy and his son is expected to inherit $100,000.

Trenton N. J John Harding

Inverary Castle Lease Draws American Buyer

Eben D. Jordan leases Inverary Castle in Argyll Scotland with over 60 000 acres for the hunting season. The estate offers 35000 acres of meadow and moorland for grouse and small game and 25000 acres of timberland for stag hunting plus extensive fishing. The castle’s historic ties include visits by Dr. Johnson and Boswell in 1783. Jordan also owns the Forges estate near Plymouth.

Inverary Castle Scotland Eben D. Jordan Argyllshire Great Britain Argyll Mr. Jordan Inverary Jordan England Johnson James Boswell Duchess of Marlborough Beacon Street Forges Plymouth Boston

Society Notes Highlight Local Obituaries And Spring Plans

Sympathy pours for Mrs. Arthur Little over her mother Mrs. Wales death. Brother William Wales mourns as friends send consoling messages. Mrs. John Lavalle misses musicales due to illness. Mrs. Curtis Guild Jr and Mollie Johnson attend in style. The G. M. Lane family plans to reopen Manchester by the Sea home. Miss Mary Hoague impresses at Copley Hall events. Jerry Chadwick recuperates in Brazil after fever. Hammond family enjoys a St Augustine oceanfront lease and social circle. Vaudeville charity show tonight in Potter Hall draws strong support.

Arthur Little Dorchester Mrs. Wales Miss Guild Tuileries Curtis Guild, Jr Mollie Johnson Gardner Martin Lane Beacon Street North Shore Manchester-by-the- Sea Mary Heague Dorothy Fay Miss Hoague Copley Hall Gardner Greene Hammond Clarendon Street St. Augustine Potter Hall R. Clipston Sturgis Frederic L. Dabney Charles H. Fiske, Jr Lester H. Monks Alice Sargent Helen Paine

Whiskey candy “jags” pupils shock New York schools

A story from New York describes an eight year old girl buying whiskey drops in a Broome Street candy shop near Public School 34. She shared the liquor flavored sweets with classmates outside. The piece notes rising sales near schools in Harlem and the Bronx and mentions teachers reporting frequent intoxication among children.

New York Broome Street East Side Harlem Bronx Brooklyn

Wage change to take effect at Lonsdale plant

Lonsdale Illinois reports wage schedule increases to begin Monday February 6 for the workers at the Lonsdale company plant.

Lonsdale Mills Lonsdale, R. IL Wea Lonsdale Company

Public School Association Postpones Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the Public School Association, scheduled for yesterday afternoon, was postponed to a date to be determined by the president's discretion.

Public School Association

How to win the blue eyed beau

A young college student seeks advice on winning a senior who pays attention to another girl. The columnist counsels focusing on character over tricks, cultivating kindness, self-improvement, and pleasant friendliness while avoiding pursuing the man aggressively. The path to lasting love is genuine, not manufactured.

Miss Champagne Frank Shim

INVESTIGATE DRESSMAKERS TO CLEAN UP TRADE

New York January 31 Mrs Frederick Nathan asks Consumers League members to submit the names of dressmakers milliners and tailors for scrutiny If a worker is not white listed she will be blacklisted Madame Annie S Daniel and Mrs Florence Killy report tenement labor in crowded shops and minor overwork Professor Henry Nash denounces the conditions and calls for reform while Mrs Nathan presses the drive.

New York Frederick Nathan Consumers’ League Annie S. Daniel Florence Killy Henry 8. Nash Episcopal Theological School of Cambridge Mass

Suit Seeks $20,000 Over Unwanted Kiss

Miss Margaret Hagaman files against Henry Callender in City Court for $20,000 claiming he assaulted her on January 9 by hugging and kissing her against her will. The declaration states he forced his arms around her neck and kissed her.

Baltimore Margaret Hagaman Henry Callender

Actress bitten by adder in candy box in Munich

Fraulein Reubke of the Court Theatre in Munich was given a bonbon box with a note to open it before her act. She opened it before the final act, an adder struck her dress and she fainted. attendants killed the snake.

Munich Bavaria Fraulein Reubke Court Theatre Hauptmann

The Fool's Errand Sparks a Bank Money Plot

Clark faked a bank heist of funds for Chipson using his twin brother in New York. The plan involved forged motions, a telegraph, and a staged bank run, ending with Chipson rewarding Clark and vowing higher pay. A wary lawyer questions the legality, but Clark reveals the ruse.

Clark Mr. Chipson New York Mr. Clark Chipson

Why Doctors Fail and Mrs Pinkham Succeeds

An analysis argues physicians miss female illnesses because patients withhold details. It credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound from Lynn Massachusetts with solving many female ailments by direct advice. The piece claims extensive testimonials support its effectiveness and urges women to seek Pinkham's guidance.

Lydia E. Pinkham

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