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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1905
Page
2
A brief note discusses Ceylon and Indian teas and their aromatic fragrances and creamy nectar like tastes. It mentions about ten varieties of Ceylon Tea and eight varieties of others, indicating a focus on tea diversity.
Newton February 1 The city remains without a new police chief as Mayor Weed states he has not decided on any candidate. He declined to reveal who may be chosen, saying no appointment has been made yet.
Thomas M Babson argued for an 80 cent gas rate before gas commissioners. He questioned company costs and asserted profits, urging a lower price to boost sales. Other witnesses disputed figures and discussed investments, sources of gas and costs, with hearings continuing on capitalization and mains.
Six children aged 1 to 22 appeared in District Court before Judge Bruce as neglected children. The Wright children of Alfred Street Everett were reported by the State Board of Charities for untidy conditions and not fed or well clothed. Hearing continued to next week for further investigation.
Milo Crymble, 12, is sought by his father Charles Crymble of Bursted Street who holds a court order granting custody. Milo was last said to be with his mother Mrs. Frank Hartshorn of Lowell who returned him to his father, but he has not appeared in Lynn for several days, keeping the father agitated.
In Waltham police believe Italians coordinated thefts at the Boston Manufacturing Company cotton mills. Inspector McKenna and Officer Cater found 70 yards of sheeting in Joseph Madilla’s Spring street room. Madilla’s case was placed on file by Judge Luce. he is the second Italian arraigned in a week and the fourth in two months.
The Brookline Swimming Club staged its eighth annual water sports exhibition led by McCormack Newcomb Untersee and McKenzie. The 440 yard handicap saw Elliot and Newcomb close down the final lap with Newcomb prevailing as Elliot left the water in weak condition. Other events featured wins by Boyce Toppan Untersee Rich Newcomb and Carter with divers Holm McCormack O Loughlin Johnson and Johnson performing. A two four minute halves water polo match ended 2 to 1 for team No. 1 led by Boyce Holm Johnson Rich McCormack and James.
The Catholic Alumni Sodality banquet at the Hotel Brunswick heard Bishop Stang of Fall River condemn education without religious training as a menace. He urged Catholic men in public life to uphold faith, warned against socialism, and cited President Roosevelt on the home’s preservation. Archbishop Williams was saluted in a closing tribute as speakers highlighted immigration views and Catholic influence in Massachusetts.
Rumors spread that Tucker, convicted of Mabel Page's murder, was failing health and may face the electric chair. Jail officials took note but were skeptical. He is guarded closely on the second floor star chamber, with no visitors for over 48 hours. He spends time in solitude, glances at library books, eats well, and paces the corridor for air, rarely speaking to attendants.
Jonathan Severance lies near death from head wounds after an axe strike by his wife at their isolated Reading farmhouse. Police investigate last fall’s disappearance of her 11 year old nephew as townspeople wonder about her long history of mental instability and episodes of violence.
The third annual concert and hall of Puritan Lodge 621 Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen drew 875 attendees at Mechanics' Building. Floor Director Henry D. Watton led the grand march with Miss Lina M. Brabazon, followed by Levi W. Steward and Mrs Steward, Warren Keay, and Miss R. I. Spear, plus guests from the western division office. Railroad officers Augustus Colby Elmer Spaulding Linnaeus C. Prescott attended, with ball officials including John Killoren William V. Clark and F. B E. Bedell serving as assistant floor directors.
Lugi Safrano, an Italian employee of the Waltham Trap Rock Company at Stony Brook, was found severely injured on the Fitchburg division tracks between Stony Brook and Roberts. He was taken to Waltham Hospital where doctors fear his injuries may be fatal. the cause and train involved are unknown.
A testimonial list from numerous individuals across states claiming permanent tobacco habit cures after receiving free sample packages of Tobacco-Specific. The notice promotes the Rogers Drug & Chemical Co in Cincinnati offering prepaid, plain-wrapper samples by mail with a call to action to write now.
Michael Hayes aged 65 a widower was found dead in bed at his boarding house 114 Moore Street East Boston yesterday. Death is attributed to natural causes according to initial reports.
In New York on February 1 Dr. Charles Cuthbert Hall announced a gift totaling 1.1 million dollars to Union Theological Seminary. The donor remained unnamed. The contribution includes three city lots between 120th and 122nd Streets near Riverside Drive.
An advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The offer includes a money back guarantee if it fails and features W. Grove's signature on each box at a price of 25 cents.
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